Hailing from Harlem, Freddie Jackson may have sung gospel music growing up, but he made his biggest mark in R&B, starting with mid-'80s platinum pair Rock Me Tonight and Just Like the First Time. Ever since, he's dabbled with the dance floor, while his ultra smooth vocal delivery has cemented his status as a key figure in the quiet storm scene. The singer/pianist also commands the respect of other genres and generations, scoring shout outs from the likes of OutKast's Big Boi and Jamie Foxx throughout the '00s, and has remained a regular on the recording and touring circuit.