The greatest r&b artists of all time

This board is decided by who has rated so far. That is not a verdict on this corner of the record — it is the shape of who has voted. Rate what you love and the number moves.

No. 1

The Weeknd

Canada · 1990– · contemporary r&b

44.660

Why this number?

Ranking Reach × Acclaim By decade

The full board

2 Frank Ocean United States of America · 1987– · contemporary r&b 19.410

3 Aaliyah United States of America · 1979–2001 · contemporary r&b 17.360

4 Alicia Keys United States of America · 1981– · contemporary r&b 16.000

5 Ms. Lauryn Hill United States of America · 1975– · r&b 8.000

6 Mk.gee United States of America · 1997– · alternative r&b 4.970

7 Destiny’s Child United States of America · 1990–2006 · contemporary r&b 4.400

8 Jazmine Sullivan United States of America · 1987– · contemporary r&b 3.400