YES for sure . artists like Jill Scott, Keyshia Cole , Brandy , Kelly Rowland , & Monica are examples of african american singers who are highly underated and have wonderful albums . many critics are racists and hurtful to certain artists if their not all about POP MUSIC . The reason why artists like BEYONCE,RIHANNA,& NICKIMINAJ have more sucess is because they connect more to a non african american base as well as african americans also. they switch there style up from time to time to satisfy the critics or white audience for more sales while the others stick to their muisc. even tho some non black artists get TOO MUCH LOVE .. ( ADELE, LADY GAGA , BEIBER ) but i am a BEYONCE, RIHANNA , & NICKI fan as well as anybody else but race is a huge issue on music right now. people need to realize this aint the 90's anymore . and you gotta be on your grind to make it poppin in this new era of music ( especially pop ) . but at the end of the day MUSIC is MUSIC and artists dont get all the respect they deserve .