Ashanti with Lumidee, Lloyd, and more

Multi-platinum R&B artist Lloyd, originally from New Orleans, made a major comeback with 2016's Tru - EP. Known for hits like "You" and "Get It Shawty," his style blends harmony with baby-soft vocals. Lloyd's collaborations include Ashanti and Young Money. Street Love, his 2007 album, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard 200.

Born in Long Island, Ashanti gained fame for soulful pop-R&B hits like "Foolish." She set records in 2002, won a Grammy for her debut, and topped Billboard charts with albums like Chapter II. Collaborated with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Nelly, and others while pursuing an acting career. Founded Written Entertainment, released Braveheart, featuring artists like Rick Ross and French Montana. Contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape and released singles like "Nasty" (with DaBaby) and "Say Less." Known for cinematic ballads, yearning love songs, and multi-genre versatility.

Brooklyn-born rapper Fabolous gained fame with the hit "Can't Deny It" in 2001. Known for blending East Coast rap with Southern bling and West Coast swagger, he has multiple Top Ten albums like "Ghetto Fabolous" and "Loso's Way." Collaborated with artists like Ne-Yo and Jay-Z, earning Grammy nods. Notable hits include "Breathe" and "Make Me Better." Part of the Def Jam label, he released acclaimed mixtapes and projects, including work with Jadakiss and featured on tracks with Snoop Dogg.

Houston-born rapper Mike Jones, known for his hit "Who is Mike Jones?", took a break due to label issues but returned strong in 2018 with "Sauce" and over 3M streams.