The Los Angeles Times
- BET Awards
- André 3000
- Jill Scott
- Ledisi
- J. Cole
- El DeBarge
- BE Decoded
- John Legend
- Grammys
- Rihanna
- Adele
- Alicia Keys
- Bruno Mars
- Lady Gaga
- Gerrick Kennedy
- Decoded
- The Los Angeles Times
- Jay Z
- Lauryn Hill
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Nicki Minaj
- Cee-Lo Green
- Kanye West
- The Roots
- R. Kelly
- Beyonce
by Joel Lyons
