FALLON / AFP via Getty ImagesĪs one-half of the Grammy-nominated R&B duo Chloe X Halle, Chloe Bailey and her sister have been mentored by Beyoncé throughout their careers. The “Nasty Gal” singer died in February 2022 at the age of 77. Anthony Barboza / Getty Imagesīetty Davis was a trailblazer who impressed listeners with her risque lyrics and her sound, which included funk, soul and rock influences. Some of her most well-known songs are “Summertime” and “Down Hearted Blues.” Betty Davis Portrait of singer Betty Davis.
Smith Collection/Gado / Getty Imagesīessie Smith, also known as the “Empress of the Blues,” became synonymous with the blues during the Jazz Age. Franklin, who died in 2018, delivered hit after hit with “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’re All I Need To Get By” and so many more. She dominated the radio for multiple decades. The “Queen of Soul” is undoubtedly one of the greatest artists and vocalists of all time. Aretha Franklin Portrait of American singer and musician Aretha Franklin, 1971. In 2009, Keys and Beyoncé teamed up for the roaring track “Put It in a Love Song” on Keys’ fourth studio album. Since her breakthrough release of “Songs in A Minor” and first single “Fallin” in 2001, Alicia Keys has captivated fans with her incomparable piano skills. Her vocals in “Sweet Love” and “Giving You the Best That I Got” reach the octaves that make any professional singer jealous. Harry Langdon / Getty ImagesĪnita Baker has blessed us with some of the best ballads of all time. Anita Baker Singer Anita Baker poses for a portrait circa 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Sal Idriss / Redfernsĭeemed the “Princess of R&B,” Aaliyah combined pop, R&B and hip hop with her smooth vocals to create hits like “Are You That Somebody” and “Try Again.” The singer tragically passed away in a plane crash in August 2001 at the age of 22. Grace Jones, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Diana Ross and Anita Baker are just five of the women celebrated on he track Bob King/Anthony Barboza/Harry Langdon/David Redfern/Joe McNally / Redferns/Getty Images Take a look at the 29 Black female musicians that Beyoncé celebrates on 'Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)': Aaliyah Aaliyah. Grace Jones -who is featured on the “Renaissance” track “Move” - gets two mentions. “The Queens Mix” also highlights fellow Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, as well as Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Rihanna.
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