Missy Elliott, Drake, and Aretha Franklin are among the musicians these celebrities love to listen to.
Everyone has their jams!
The songs, albums, or artists we all keep in heavy rotation.
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From The Queen of Soul to the Prince of Motown, here’s who they chose.
Kiana Lede
Kiana Lede absolutely loves NeYo’s bangers.
Lede loves how he interprets relatable concepts in a playful way.
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“His songs are impossible to sing along to,” she says.
“That man is just a different plain of existence when it comes to music.
He’s just built different,” he says.
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Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose has been on a “Stevie Wonder kick” lately.
“I love old Stevie.
She also loves that his music is timeless and has real lasting power.
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As a result, Duckwrth often returns to their music.
“I listen to it and I feel good.
I listen to it and I feel inspired,” she explains.
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I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.”
Kendra Jae
Kendra Jae was introduced to Lauryn Hill early on, her father played her songs.
“[Lauryn Hill] could not be boxed in.
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Chelsea Tavares
Billie Holiday was a trailblazing singer known for her powerful music and incredible voice.
All American star Chelsea Tavares loves to listen to Holiday’s music, especially in the morning.
“If you really listen to her break up songs, they are amazing.
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you’re able to really relate as a woman and as a Black woman,” she shares.
“I remember when she would sing Dr. Feelgood.
Just they way she played the piano and sang, it was just truly incredible,” she highlights.
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What stands out to him is how the Prince of Soul conveyed his feelings through his music.
After all, Gaye did shape the sound of Motown.
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