I agree with a few, not sure I would put Nivea into the underrated category. She didn't seem like an artist who fought to have their music out. I mean, least not in the U.S.

I really did like Shareefa's Hip Hop Soul soudn she came with, with DTP, "Need A Boss," and "Cry No More." Such a shame she didn't stay on with DTP, I liked those two songs.

Same thing for Truth Hurts! I really loved "Addictive," and "The Truth." Two other great Hip Hop and R&B singles... Such a shame she left Dr. Dre's Aftermath, after he called her the westcoast MJB, and went to Raphael Saddique's label. I loved her West Coast MJB sound! ! !

Not sure I'd call them underrated either tho, bc really they each had 1 album, Truth had two I guess, but still. IMO you gotta be pressing for your music to be in the underrated category.

Ashanti is def one, because she is a great artist, puts in the work, and crafts her own music. Ppl still hate on her from things from her early career. Not to mention her vocals have gotten better over the years.

I'd sorta say Xtina Milian, but it take her forever to release a new album. Like what happened to her album she should have had out two years ago...? ? Not to mention when she hit hot with "Dip It Low," she should have rode that out. And also sucks she didn't take "S.O.S. (Rescue Me)" because it was too Pop for her sound, Rih got that last laugh!

Besides them its hard to pick thru the names ppl have listed and that come to mind.

Kelly Rowland, ehhh I don't find her music overly special. I did really love "Forever & A Day." Really think she needs to give the entire Euro/Pop/Dance album a go, even in the U.S. who cares if they don't buy it here, they don't buy ur R&B albums either, so what do you have to lose. It fits her voice well, IMO.