J.J. Hairston's R&B Contemporaries - J.J. Hairston's ability as the composer and choir director of Youthful Praise is unmatched. Few possess the talent that allows them to work with groups without having an ego, and it's this leadership that has made him successful and kept him on top. Click on to see who some of his R&B contemporaries are and why! (Photo: David Surowiecki/Getty Images for eOne)
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Destiny's Child - With harmonies rooted in gospel music, Destiny's Child was naturally a match for J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise. The R&B trio has often performed gospel live with their own renditions of "Amazing Grace" and Michelle has gone on to become quite a force in the gospel world. (Photo: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Toni Braxton and Babyface - Although they aren't an official group, Toni Braxton has kept her church upbringing present in her vocals for years and combined with Babyface's musical talents the two have managed to blend their voices together like Youthful Praise to keep music first. (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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Raheem DeVaughn - With soulful vocals and an uncanny ability to emote through music, "Customer" singer Raheem DeVaughn matches the confidence of Hairston and his choir. (Photo: Mychal Watts/WireImage)
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Ginuwine - No stranger to the spotlight or working with a group, Ginuwine exhibits the high-quality vocals and stage presence that J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise always bring to their performances. (Photo: WENN)
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Jamie Foxx - Not only can Jamie Foxx act, he can sing and play the piano. With his musical expertise, he and J.J. Hairston are cut from the same cloth. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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