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Top 12 New Jersey R&B Artists: 2023’s Best New Jersey R&B Singers

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New Jersey R&B Artists

List of the Best New Jersey R&B Singers

What many are unaware is the legacy of rhythm and blues music in New Jersey, a state that produced the legendary careers of numerous New Jersey R&B artists, like Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Jahiem, Faith Evans, Total, and several others. While some may consider an extension of New York City, as the majority of New Jersey R&B singers hail from North Jersey, but many of the artists have become the biggest names in the business.

From the R&B “Hall of Famers” to solo artists and groups like Surface, Koffee Brown, Regina Belle, Calvin Richardson, and Jomanda that made their presence known in rhythm and blues throughout the years, New Jersey’s role in R&B music cannot be overlook. Cities all over the state, Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Plainfield, East Orange, and others, birthed singers that have contributed to the growth of R&B’s popularity in music.

This trend and the legacy has continued from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000 to the 2020s starring top of artists of R&B. Singers like SZA, who has become one of music’s most talented and recognizable faces following her classic release Ctrl and her recent release of SOS. Rotimi may have built his career through acting, but the multitalented artist has always showcased his talent since debuting in 2009 with “Beautiful Music,” and producing hits like “Want More,” “Love Somebody,” and “Love Riddim.”

The roster of New Jersey R&B singers includes the leaders in the industry, along with numerous up and coming talent, like the rapid rise of Korean singer Audrey Nuna. Tone Stith who has become known for the acclaimed albums FWM and Still FWM. Nija who has become one of the top newcomers in rhythm and blues. IV JAY and Asiahn two of R&B’s most underrated of today’s generation. NBDY known for the hit  “Used To.” And Ant Saunders who has appeared as another emerging talented Pop and R&B artist. The lineup of New Jersey R&B artists is among R&B’s best, producing gifted singers and talented artists since the 1980s.




Top 12 New Jersey R&B Artists

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1. SZA
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2. Rotimi
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3. Tone Stith
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4. Audrey Nuna
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5. Nija
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6. IV JAY
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7. Asiahn
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8. Nbdy
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9. Ant Saunders
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10. Yeek
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11. Law
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12. Kxlly
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Honorable Mention New Jersey R&B Singers

Rakiyah Instagram: @Rakiyah and YouTube: Rakiyah

Kaylee Ameri  Instagram: @Kaylee Ameri and YouTube: Kaylee Ameri

Alexandra DeMattia Instagram: @Alexandra DeMattia and YouTube: Alexandra DeMattia

Miu Haiti Instagram: @Miu Haiti and YouTube: Miu Haiti

LVNDVN Instagram: @LVNDVN and YouTube: LVNDVN

Halima Instagram: @Halima and YouTube: Halima

Ashli Instagram: @Ashli and YouTube: Ashli

k.summerlyn Instagram: @k.summerlyn and YouTube: k.summerlyn

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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, views, and most recent releases are near the top.

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