Artists
The visionary behind the hit-making British house team M People is Mike Pickering, he formed M People in 1990 with Heather Small.
One of the key sonic architects of funk, Maceo Parker first became a legend for his work with James Brown.
Macy Gray parlayed an utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into pop stardom, appealing to audiences of all colors in search of a fresh alternative to mainstream r&b.
Acclaimed vocal ensemble the Manhattan Transfer are recognized for bringing the harmonized vocal jazz and traditional pop of the '40s back to modern audiences.
A versatile and highly regarded bassist, Marcus Miller is known for his fluid improvisational chops and funky, contemporary-leaning jazz.
Marvin Gaye's legacy resonated over the decades — he was a touchstone for soul and pop music that was either sensual or political.
The pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop, Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation.
The duo of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez are the preeminent production/remix team in house music, their nom de plume Masters at Work standing behind dozens of the biggest club hits and remixes of their time.