Best R&B Concerts Ever

Singing this good should be a crime.

Best R&B Concerts Ever! - Simply put, these R&B artists know how to put on a show! (Photos from left: Prince Williams/FilmMagic, Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment, Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS, Michael Tran/Getty Images)

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Best R&B Concerts Ever! - Simply put, these R&B artists know how to put on a show! (Photos from left: Prince Williams/FilmMagic, Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment, Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS, Michael Tran/Getty Images)

Keyshia Cole - The head diva in charge puts on such an amazing show -- raw energy, talent and of course vocals. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Keyshia Cole - The head diva in charge puts on such an amazing show -- raw energy, talent and of course vocals. (Photo: Interscope Records)

Bruno Mars - His song "Uptown Funk" pretty much sums it up! His performances be: "[That] hit/that ice cold/Michelle Pfeiffer/that white gold/This one for them hood girls/them good girls straight masterpieces." (Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS via Getty Images) 

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Bruno Mars - His song "Uptown Funk" pretty much sums it up! His performances be: "[That] hit/that ice cold/Michelle Pfeiffer/that white gold/This one for them hood girls/them good girls straight masterpieces." (Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS via Getty Images) 

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Beyoncé - Probably one of the greatest contemporary entertainers , Beyoncé always puts on a fabulous show and going to a Bey concert is like an experience unto itself. (Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Beyoncé - Probably one of the greatest contemporary entertainers , Beyoncé always puts on a fabulous show and going to a Bey concert is like an experience unto itself. (Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

Charlie Wilson - The man's voice doesn't age at all. That's the beginning of a great concert. Add that to the fact that he can still "move like jagger," and you have one hell of a show to enjoy. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Charlie Wilson - The man's voice doesn't age at all. That's the beginning of a great concert. Add that to the fact that he can still "move like jagger," and you have one hell of a show to enjoy. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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R. Kelly - We hear that R. Kelly concerts are epic and super sexy. We could only imagine. (Photo: Mat Hayward/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly - We hear that R. Kelly concerts are epic and super sexy. We could only imagine. (Photo: Mat Hayward/Getty Images)

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Usher - Taking of all his tips from the late and great Michael Jackson, Mister Raymond is jumping, dancing, spinning and singing all at the same time -- doing them all excellently. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Usher - Taking of all his tips from the late and great Michael Jackson, Mister Raymond is jumping, dancing, spinning and singing all at the same time -- doing them all excellently. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Jazmine Sullivan - No offense to Usher or Bey, but sometimes all you need is a mic, amazing lyrics and even better vocals. Jazmine Sullivan has that and more. She's currently on the road for her Reality Show Tour, which we know is just amazing. (Photo: Shahar Azran/WireImage)

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Jazmine Sullivan - No offense to Usher or Bey, but sometimes all you need is a mic, amazing lyrics and even better vocals. Jazmine Sullivan has that and more. She's currently on the road for her Reality Show Tour, which we know is just amazing. (Photo: Shahar Azran/WireImage)

Lianne La Havas - A pitch perfect spirit meant to be on a stage. Lianne's way of taking hold of both the stage and the audience is mesmerizing. We can lump her with the phenomenal Laura Mvula, who has a similar way about her. (Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images)

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Lianne La Havas - A pitch perfect spirit meant to be on a stage. Lianne's way of taking hold of both the stage and the audience is mesmerizing. We can lump her with the phenomenal Laura Mvula, who has a similar way about her. (Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images)

Miguel - We're sure the GIFs are floating around one of Miguel's sexy "demonstrations" during his concert, but there's more to the singer than that! We're of the belief that once he enters the stage, you can't help but watch and listen. You'll get your chance to watch the singer when he hits the Club Nokia stage at BET Experience. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Miguel - We're sure the GIFs are floating around one of Miguel's sexy "demonstrations" during his concert, but there's more to the singer than that! We're of the belief that once he enters the stage, you can't help but watch and listen. You'll get your chance to watch the singer when he hits the Club Nokia stage at BET Experience. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Alice Smith - We saw her give life at Black Girls Rock! and by the looks of her Instagram page, she's a natural at captivating an audience, holding them in her grasp and letting them go to fend for themselves. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Alice Smith - We saw her give life at Black Girls Rock! and by the looks of her Instagram page, she's a natural at captivating an audience, holding them in her grasp and letting them go to fend for themselves. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Sam Smith - He literally breathes life into you with every note and makes you want to follow him on every show date. #swoon (Photo: Jim Dyson/WireImage)

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Sam Smith - He literally breathes life into you with every note and makes you want to follow him on every show date. #swoon (Photo: Jim Dyson/WireImage)

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Jill Scott - We hear Jilly from Philly puts on a spectacular show -- an honest, open approach filled with back beats and poetic nuances that immediately remind us of Def Poetry Jam's words over a symphony. (Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images)

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Jill Scott - We hear Jilly from Philly puts on a spectacular show -- an honest, open approach filled with back beats and poetic nuances that immediately remind us of Def Poetry Jam's words over a symphony. (Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake (JT) - JT definitely knows how to rock your body. His approach is sudden, but not intrusive. His moves aren't overdone, but smooth. A must-see type of concert "experience." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for M2M Construction)

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Justin Timberlake (JT) - JT definitely knows how to rock your body. His approach is sudden, but not intrusive. His moves aren't overdone, but smooth. A must-see type of concert "experience." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for M2M Construction)

D'Angelo - Before his recent comeback D'Angelo always had the power to transport audiences to what we believe a true speakeasy would look, feel and sound like. Sound interesting? It is. (Photo: Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)

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D'Angelo - Before his recent comeback D'Angelo always had the power to transport audiences to what we believe a true speakeasy would look, feel and sound like. Sound interesting? It is. (Photo: Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)

Erykah Badu - Miss Badu is the truth! Probably one of the few R&B artists who can sing over beats as if she were a freestyle MC and manage to make it all sound poetic and sweet. Go to a concert. You're in for a treat! In fact, you can get a taste at this year's BET Experience as she takes the Club Nokia stage with The Roots. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Erykah Badu - Miss Badu is the truth! Probably one of the few R&B artists who can sing over beats as if she were a freestyle MC and manage to make it all sound poetic and sweet. Go to a concert. You're in for a treat! In fact, you can get a taste at this year's BET Experience as she takes the Club Nokia stage with The Roots. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)