Kem with Stokley, Kurtis Blow, and more

St. Paul-born R&B singer/drummer: co-founded Mint Condition; New Jack Swing hits “Pretty Brown Eyes” & “Forever in Your Eyes”; worked w/ Janet, Prince; Grammy-nom w/ Kelly Price.

Harlem-born old-school rap pioneer Kurtis Blow: 1st major-label rapper; gold hit “The Breaks”; key songs “Christmas Rappin’,” “Hard Times,” “If I Ruled the World.”

Nashville-born, Detroit-raised R&B singer/songwriter/producer KEM: 3x GRAMMY-nominated, multiplatinum. Hits “Stuck On You”; toured with Babyface.

Joseph Lewis Thomas, known as Joe, is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Georgia. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he's celebrated for his smooth vocals and hits like "Stutter," "I Wanna Know," and "All the Things (Your Man Won't Do)." With a career spanning decades, Joe continues to release music and perform, maintaining his status as a consistent R&B artist.

Frankie Beverly, born in Philadelphia, pioneered Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, an influential R&B band known for its soulful sound and live shows. Inspired by Marvin Gaye, Beverly crafted hits like "Happy Feelin's" and "Back in Stride." Maze, popular in the '70s and '80s, earned several gold albums despite limited pop hits. Beverly's bands evolved from Philadelphia's Raw Soul to Maze in the San Francisco Bay Area, with Marvin Gaye facilitating their Capitol Records contract. Despite few '90s hits, Maze's live performances maintained a loyal fan base. Beverly passed away on September 10, 2024.