DJ Y2K Malone™ Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 1. Jay-Z Rapper, entrepreneur and overall trendsetter, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter reigned supreme from 2000 through 2009. Coming out of an early retirement, Jay came back stronger than ever, releasing albums and spreading his worldwide influence through touring. 2. Beyoncé No female had more influence on R&B than the one and only Beyonce. From her breakthrough role in "Dreamgirls" to her string of #1 hits, Beyonce set the tone for all singers to follow. 3. Lil Wayne Mastering the game with his unique rhyme skill, Lil Wayne showed rappers how to saturate the market with product and a nonstop work ethic. The New Orleans rapper dominated toward the end of the decade. 4. Usher Before Chris Brown, Omarion and Justin Timberlake, there was Usher, and he continued to show R&B singers how to do it this decade. Releasing the powerful "Confessions" album, Usher remained strong despite hardships in his relationships with women. 5. 50 Cent There wasn't a bigger debut artist post-2000 than 50 Cent. The self-proclaimed "bad guy" rejuvenated the art of gangster rap, using conflict to entertain fans and propel his career. Hey, it worked for him and others after. 6. R. Kelly Despite the accusations against him, R&B singer R. Kelly was able to make some of the decade's best music. His sound is often duplicated. 7. Diddy The music mogul/entertainer showed everyone else how to get money. Diddy used his success in rap music to jumpstart an acting career, successful television shows and clothing and fragrance lines. Needles to say, everyone tries to do what he did. 8. T-Pain Hate him or love him, T-Pain changed the sound of rap and R&B by reintroducing the Auto-Tune. Often criticized, his sound worked so well that it became the formula for hit records afterward. 9. Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes is known for his***t-making potential. By adding his signature production, a catchy hook and his vocal flavor, Pharrell set the standard for producers who tried to mimick his success. 10. Kanye West The always outspoken, overconfident Kanye West took his original artistry to new levels in this decade. The producer-turned-rapper became a paparazzi favorite by showing others how to use the media to his advantage (and sometimes disadvantage). http://www.bet.com/Music/photos/mostinfluentialartistsofdecade_photos_music_12.16.htm?i= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopia Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 who made this list? Lil'Mama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Y'all cannot hate; T-PAIN had hit after hit after hit. Like nigga got every artist singing and rapping in autotune. And please, DIDDY! That dude is like huge. Like first of all; he's Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross's manager; and on top of that; all the non-basic mothafuckas have thrown back shots of Ciroc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodienda76 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 WHAT THE FUCK DO THESE IDIOTS MEAN BY INFLUENTIAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungeon Dragon Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I really don't see the 'influence' Beyonce "breakthrough role in dreamgirls" ... no, that was J-hudson ..... why they going on like Beyonce is some great acting influence. I mean great performer and all that but when it comes to acting BET need to sit their assess down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I really don't see the 'influence' Beyonce "breakthrough role in dreamgirls" ... no, that was J-hudson ..... why they going on like Beyonce is some great acting influence. I mean great performer and all that but when it comes to acting BET need to sit their assess down But I mean, she is like the hottest urban female artist that's out there. Like it or not; you cannot hate; and it's been that way for 3 solo albums; and 1 group one with Destiny's Child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungeon Dragon Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 But I mean, she is like the hottest urban female artist that's out there. Like it or not; you cannot hate; and it's been that way for 3 solo albums; and 1 group one with Destiny's Child. YES in music .... I agree .... acting .. no I'm a Beyonce fan, but i'm a fan of her music .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 YES in music .... I agree .... acting .. no I'm a Beyonce fan, but i'm a fan of her music .... yeah, but that she stared in a hit urban movie; was like icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungeon Dragon Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 yeah, but that she stared in a hit urban movie; was like icing on the cake. I will continue sipping my tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 This list is all kinds of fucked up!!!!!! I dont even know what some of those ppl are doing on there..or why some ppl are so high on the list. Laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 This list is all kinds of fucked up!!!!!! I dont even know what some of those ppl are doing on there..or why some ppl are so high on the list. Laughable. Kanye should be much higher...Rihanna should be on there. Diddy should not. He been basically making thr band all decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I bet they're gonna have that Antonie Dodson (sp?) dude on their next list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Beysus Christ shitting on all her peers, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 6. R. Kelly Despite the accusations against him, R&B singer R. Kelly was able to make some of the decade's best music. His sound is often duplicated. They lost me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Pharrell Williams and Kanye West should be in the Top 5. I agree with Beyoncé's inclusion, but not that high. I don't think she's more influential than others up there, and I don't agree with their comments on her. I think she's had way more influence on pop artists than she has on R&B. R. Kelly was influential in the '90s, not so much in the '00s. Then again, this is the same establishment who called Keri Hilson a rising icon, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 They lost me there. Your sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 7. Diddy The music mogul/entertainer showed everyone else how to get money. Diddy used his success in rap music to jumpstart an acting career, successful television shows and clothing and fragrance lines. Needles to say, everyone tries to do what he did. the only reason why he made the list: making the band-DANITY KANE/DAY 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Pharrell Williams and Kanye West should be in the Top 5. I agree with Beyoncé's inclusion, but not that high. I don't think she's more influential than others up there, and I don't agree with their comments on her. I think she's had way more influence on pop artists than she has on R&B. R. Kelly was influential in the '90s, not so much in the '00s. Then again, this is the same establishment who called Keri Hilson a rising icon, so... 'Nuff said. :lol: Your sig. Awww, thanks. I'm loving yours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 'Nuff said. :lol: Awww, thanks. I'm loving yours as well. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If these are the folks that are influencing the new crop of artists no wonder music is so wack right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What kinda coonery is this no Alicia keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If these are the folks that are influencing the new crop of artists no wonder music is so wack right now Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What kinda coonery is this no Alicia keys True!!!!! There is no way Alicia shouldn't be on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Pharrell Williams and Kanye West should be in the Top 5. I agree with Beyoncé's inclusion, but not that high. I don't think she's more influential than others up there, and I don't agree with their comments on her. I think she's had way more influence on pop artists than she has on R&B. R. Kelly was influential in the '90s, not so much in the '00s. Then again, this is the same establishment who called Keri Hilson a rising icon, so... Not true. R. Kelly was influential in the 00's. He influenced artists such as Trey Songz, Avant, Mario, Lloyd, B2K, Jeremiah, J. Holiday, etc. Oh and before the "irrelevancy" jokes flood in - most of the artists listed were popular at some time in the 00's. So lets not Anyway, basically any young male R&B artist and even females on radio are influenced by R. Kelly in some shape or form. To deny his influence is just laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.