>Most of the time we get the bad/mediocre singers on the stuff
>that actually bumps & sleepy time music from those that can
>actually blow. About the only two real "sangers" I can think
>of right now that have mixed it up are Beyonce & Mariah... two
>of the most successful acts going. Well R Kelly too but he's a
>self contained act. But we've just fallen into this trap where
>if you have a great voice you're expected to be a great writer
>too... or be able to elevate mediocre material to classic
>level. It just don't work that way 99% of the time.
>
>So the next time you say R&B today sucks.... look a little
>deeper at who's actually making the music.

Q himself asked the question, "who will the future artists sample?" in some article.