Stevie Wonder Greatest R&B Artist Of All Time— Billboard Confirms 

Stevie Wonder Greatest R&B Artist Of All Time— Billboard Confirms 

Billboard has named Stevie Wonder the Greatest R&B Artist of All Time, placing him at the top of its recently released list titled “The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time.”

According to the publication, the rankings were determined by factors such as vocal ability, body of work, career longevity, industry accomplishments, groundbreaking influence, and lasting cultural and generational impact.

Following Stevie Wonder in the top five are Aretha Franklin (2), Michael Jackson (3), Beyoncé (4), and Whitney Houston (5).

Rounding out the top 10 are James Brown, Prince, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, and Marvin Gaye.

Other notable placements include Ray Charles (11), Usher (12), Sam Cooke (13), Curtis Mayfield (14), and Isaac Hayes (15). The list continues with Mary J. Blige (16), Janet Jackson (17), Al Green (18), Smokey Robinson (19), and Otis Redding (20).

Modern and iconic artists such as Chris Brown (26), Erykah Badu (28), Diana Ross (29), Alicia Keys (33), Babyface (35), Toni Braxton (36), Frank Ocean (37), Brandy (41), SZA (44), Rihanna (46), The Weeknd (47), Lauryn Hill (48), and John Legend (50) also secured spots on the prestigious list.