Most Underrated Artists in Music History

[air spider 777]

Since we had the overrated thread, lets give this topic a shot. It would be nice if people could come in here, give their reasoning, and if possible posts videos. Exposes us to maybe some people we never heard, some song we never heard, e.t.c.

Anyways, first guy I'm going to go with is Robert Palmer. Every one knows him for "Addicted to Love". but he was much more than that. He had a versatile voice and sang plenty of genres nicely!

Anyways here are a few examples of his work.







Another artist I am going to go with is Jay Black from Jay and the Americans. He had a powerful voice, surprised he didnt have a more successful music career.






Harry Nilsson is another artist I can think of. Nice voice, but he never really cared to really promote himself and have concerts. The guy rarely did concerts. Odd fellow.



And some people may disagree with me here but I think Roy Orbison is the main guy who is underrated. I believe his voice is near the top of the list.





Alright I'll add more when I can think of it but I would like to hear who else everyone wants to add!

 

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Roy Ayers.

 

[solarius49]

gudda gudda. I dont care, this goes hard


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[lil black jean jacket]

Steve Spacek.

 

[flight8403]

I cant speak for all of Music, but in Rap imo Young Chris by far was criminally slept on

 

[flacobey]

N.E.R.D/Pharrell/The Neptunes

 

[scotthallwithapick]

Fiona Apple.

If it wasn't for that MTV speech she would have been accepted more. People just look at her as crazy

 

[cashbanks]

Cameron Giles

 

[gatorbeltsnpattiemelts]

Donny Hathaway

 

[matt53]

I don't want to say they are THE most underrated band ever or anything, but Angels and Airwaves are slept on so hard by the majority

 

[ruxxx]

David Axelrod.

 

[i live in texas]

N.E.R.D/Pharrell/The Neptunes

I'd have to say Pharrell as a rapper.

 

[cocotaso1]

the mizell brothers, produced bobby humphries, donald byrd, and ltd. fused funk, soul and synths. they are responsible for alot of your favorite samples/loops. peep game and get on it.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU528mbMEOg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZHgUQqiWDI

 

[cocotaso1]

gorgio moroder, folks like to clown that he just made coke disco music, but his contributions to brining electronic instruments and dance/electronic music to popularity and soundtracks are endless.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XogzAJA7b3o

 

[ruxxx]

the mizell brothers, produced bobby humphries, donald byrd, and ltd. fused funk, soul and synths. they are responsible for alot of your favorite samples/loops. peep game and get on it.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU528mbMEOg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZHgUQqiWDI

I didn't watch the vids but you're definitely on point with the Mizell Brothers.

 

[stepagroggs]

Phonte!!!as a MC and singer.Dude is such a amazing talent.Some of the most relatable music i've ever heard.

 

[airjordan jb23]

N.E.R.D. - Their discography is flawless... 4 great albums & they're able to reinvent a new sound for each album.
Royce Da 5'9" - Death is Certain is a great album... His overall catalogue is real solid too.
Joe Budden - Great lyricist, story teller, & puts a lot of emotion & honesty into his records (I've always respected him for that).

 

[noblekane]

phonte

 

[gatorbeltsnpattiemelts]

phonte

yea... Foreign Exchange should be bigger than they are. But they have a solid fanbase, and he does one HECK of a live show He's legit funny

 

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[jf04]

Devin the Dude. Odd Squad too, even though they only dropped one album as a group. Straight classics.

Pimp C

Pusha-T/Clipse

 

[Lyfes Gud]

Mac Dre

 

[lil black jean jacket]

I like what I'm hearing from Phonte