OUTSTAGN/SPOT BITZ: November 2015

The black female entertainer has been an integral part in the fabric of American music and culture as well as the world since the development of the entertainment industry in the 19th century. In honor of this, OUTSTAGN has polled the TOP 50 Black Female Music Artists of All Time. Whether its soul, R&B, gospel, disco, jazz, hip-hop or dance, we chose those female artists who have made a lasting impression in the music industry. To add some flavor to the list, there are also two female artists who would be considered "blue eyed" soul--white artists who sing with soul and have a huge urban/black audience following. The list was based on influence in music, impact in music and/or music success in their fields and their legacy in the entertainment industry.

BEFORE WE GET INTO THE TOP 50, WE WANTED TO GIVE HONORABLE MENTIONS TO THOSE FEMALE ARTISTS WHO RANKED (No. 60 to NO. 51)

60.NONA HENDRYX

59.PHYLISS HYMAN

58.PATTI AUSTIN

57.FANTASIA

56.AALIYAH

55.LIL KIM

54.JILL SCOTT

53.FAITH EVANS

52.MACY GRAY

51.ANN PEEBLES
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