Black Music Month: The 20 greatest songwriters in R&B history

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No. 7 Prince


The Purple One’s music is embedded into the global consciousness at this point, with numerous mega-hit singles and albums to his name. “1999,” “Kiss,” “Diamonds & Pearls”–the list of Prince classics is ridiculously long and his prolific output as a writer is legendary.


Notable songs: “Nasty Girl,” (Vanity 6), Glamorous Life,” “Love Bizarre” (Sheila E.), “777-9311,” “C.O.O.L.” (The Time), “Round and Round” (Tevin Campbell)

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