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Jean Knight
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Jean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American r&b/soul/funk singer, best known for h… read moreJean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American r&b/soul/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff". After graduating from high school, Cal… read moreJean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American r&b/soul/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff". After graduating from high school, Caliste began singing at her cousin's bar 'Laura'… read more
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Lyn Collins
246,373 listeners
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Phyllis Hyman
110,787 listeners
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Honey Cone
52,914 listeners
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Millie Jackson
105,732 listeners
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The Isley Brothers
1,444,771 listeners
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Ann Peebles
397,680 listeners
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The Emotions
527,018 listeners
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Jaheim
371,155 listeners
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