Summer of Soul with Howard Hewett, Michel'le, and more

Howard Hewett, born in Akron, Ohio, is a renowned vocalist known for his work in Shalamar and hit singles like "I'm for Real." He's collaborated with Anita Baker, Dionne Warwick, and more. His career spans genres from R&B to gospel.

Michel'le, a Los Angeles urban contemporary singer known for her high-pitched speaking voice and powerful R&B style, rose to fame with hits like "No More Lies" in the late '80s and early '90s. A pioneer of hip-hop-influenced R&B, she collaborated with N.W.A., including Dr. Dre and Eazy-E. Her debut album was a hit, but her follow-up didn't achieve the same success.

Morris Day, born in Springfield, Illinois, moved to Minneapolis and became the frontman for The Time, pioneers of the Minneapolis sound with hits like "Jungle Love." Known for his suave funk style and collaborations with Prince, Day also had a successful solo career, highlighted by hits such as "Fishnet." Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and released five top R&B albums with The Time. His memoir "On Time: A Princely Life in Funk" was published in 2019.