Not Enough Love: 10 Underrated Artists

March 30th, 2011 - By Veronica Wells


Van Hunt

You’ve probably heard of Mr. Hunt, his music has been featured on a few soundtracks and his video “Down Here in Hell” got mad air time on BET, this talented guitarist and singer should get way more love from the music industry and the general public. His music fluctuates between hypnotic and heavy to light and carefree. And to add just even more substance his lyrics are superb. One of my favorite lines from Van Hunt came in his song, “Character“. He says: “You wanted to draw a picture but your relationship could never hold a pose. You’re left with a room full of sketches that only hint at the love you wanted to know.” Whew! It’s like that ya’ll.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001373256291 Beverly Pearson

    "You all forgot about "AVERY SUNSHINE"! "That woman sing the hell out of "JUST THE UGLY PART OF ME"! "Calvin Richardson" "look like LLCool J and I love his music"!!!!

  • chelle star

    I’m going to check them all out

  • Tara

    BILAL!!!

  • Shue

    DWELE! i need more Dwele! Teedra Moses, Alice Smith, Jhene Aiko (awesome check her out on datpiff it's free), Adele, Algebra, Anthony David, Van Hunt and so many others like them. If they were talking about shaking booties, they would all be mainstream. smh. It makes me so angry!

  • Andre Nevermind

    But some artist are way to serious: http://youtu.be/mWVEwpCn8Ck

  • Dee

    I got the Alice Smith album after reading this and I really like it! I'm usually not into jazzy or even neo-soul music but it's a really good mixture of soul and pop. Thanks!

  • QuestionsThenActions

    What about Hope? Her song "Who Am I to Say" was featured on Why Did I Get Married… truly beautiful and inspiring.

  • jzycaramel

    awesome list! i know i'm late but this list is timeless and the additional artists the other readers left are the truth too!!!

    hotep

  • e from bmore

    I have cds from most of the artists named and I am going to see Eric Roberson on sunday… so excited

  • Queen

    Les Nubians voices are beautiful!!!

  • juwah

    LOVE LOVE LOVE, Van Hunt!! Been listening to him for years!! Eric Roberson, Res, Bilal, Teedra Moses, Algebra Blesset, Leela James, Santigold.

  • http://www.playonblog.blogspot.com Cherayla

    I'm familliar with everyone but Panacea – and I have to say If you don't have a rhapsody account, I'm telling you it's the best $10 I pay every month. Now that they have an app for my blackberry I created playlists for every occasion (bus ride home, workout, sad, happy). Do yourself a favor and check it out! my friends say I'm a walking advertisement for rhapsody and netflix. lol

  • jaz

    Miguel. “Sure Thing” is a hit, slowly getting rotation. The entire cd is a jam. Also, Ryan Leslie. I’d also like to suggest stepping outside of your comfort zone musically. Different genres have the ability to tap into places you’ve never explored. Jazz, rock, classic rock, alternative. Music is truly a universal language, no matter how it is interepreted.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Bettibubbles Michelle BeRare Williams

    I LOVE THIS ARTICLE!!! Its a great start to a loooong list of great artist who are undergound and overlooked. Like all the post before mine I have a suggestion or two to add to this list and your listening, Anthony David, has the raspy voice similar to Anthony Hamilton and the soul touching lyrics of India. Irie. An a must listen is Jesse Boykins III! THIS DUDE IS KILLIN IT FORREAL!!!!!!! He has this smooth delicate yet strong voice, and his lyrical word play is outta this world!!! This boy is AWESOME!!! check him out on youtube, you wont be disapointed I promise!!!

  • http://www.youravon.com/sbeauty-llc Tiko

    Check for Algrebra Blessett and Anthony David (these 2 have a beautiful song together). I love Eric Roberson and Emily King (so under-rated) – that girl can sing. There were a few on the list I was not aware of.

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