Soul Cypher in Pics

Cyphers aren't only for rappers.

The 2015 Soul Cypher - Even though there was no hip hop allowed at the 2015 Soul Train Awards, Erykah Badu aka DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown still brought the flavor and spirit of the genre to the first ever Soul Cypher. Click through to see who participated and how they brought their own personal flavor to the table.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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The 2015 Soul Cypher - Even though there was no hip hop allowed at the 2015 Soul Train Awards, Erykah Badu aka DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown still brought the flavor and spirit of the genre to the first ever Soul Cypher. Click through to see who participated and how they brought their own personal flavor to the table.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Participants - With Omar on the keys, R&B stars K-Ci, Chrisette Michele, Lalah Hathaway, Eddie Levert hit the mic solo and then as a team to scream, shout and show you soul.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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The Participants - With Omar on the keys, R&B stars K-Ci, Chrisette Michele, Lalah Hathaway, Eddie Levert hit the mic solo and then as a team to scream, shout and show you soul. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

R&B Bad Boy - Rasp, gospel riffs and tunes is all K-Ci brought along with some fashion that we are diggin'.   (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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R&B Bad Boy - Rasp, gospel riffs and tunes is all K-Ci brought along with some fashion that we are diggin'.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Legendary - Still dapper with smooth moves, Eddie Levert laid his vocals down something heavy and is still showin' the youngins how it's done.(Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Legendary - Still dapper with smooth moves, Eddie Levert laid his vocals down something heavy and is still showin' the youngins how it's done.(Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Dainty Lady - With her whimsical, light, airy and yet powerful vocals, Chrisette Michele kept her signature style present while also reaching back and hitting us with a scat or two!  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Dainty Lady - With her whimsical, light, airy and yet powerful vocals, Chrisette Michele kept her signature style present while also reaching back and hitting us with a scat or two! (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Legacy Gifts - Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway has golden pipes and a gift that is unmatched, but to hear what we're talking about you have to pay close attention to every note that leaves her body and fall in love with her skills.(Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Spinnin' Soul Sista - The provider of all things cool, Ms. Badu aka Ms. Brown killed it on the 1s and 2s.(Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Spinnin' Soul Sista - The provider of all things cool, Ms. Badu aka Ms. Brown killed it on the 1s and 2s.(Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Ivories Are Necessary - This wouldn't have been a jam session without Omar on the keys providing an extra level of funk for the performers. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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The Ivories Are Necessary - This wouldn't have been a jam session without Omar on the keys providing an extra level of funk for the performers. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Leading By Example - Ain't no type of soul music like old soul music and Eddie Levert brought the love, soul, funk and sex to set making it clear that he is a legend. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Leading By Example - Ain't no type of soul music like old soul music and Eddie Levert brought the love, soul, funk and sex to set making it clear that he is a legend. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Slay! - And ladies and gentlemen, this is the face you make when you know that your performance has been more than satisfactory and that you've officially killed the game right before hit the *drops mic* stance. Chrisette, knows! (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Slay! - And ladies and gentlemen, this is the face you make when you know that your performance has been more than satisfactory and that you've officially killed the game right before hit the *drops mic* stance. Chrisette, knows! (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Double Up - All you can do is give Lalah center stage when she harmonizes with herself making your jaw drop and hit the floor.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Double Up - All you can do is give Lalah center stage when she harmonizes with herself making your jaw drop and hit the floor.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Ladies First - This is a dope, memorable moment between Chrisette and Lalah where they fed off of each other, bounced scats back and forth and supported each other like only sisters in music can.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Ladies First - This is a dope, memorable moment between Chrisette and Lalah where they fed off of each other, bounced scats back and forth and supported each other like only sisters in music can. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Harmony - K-Ci, Chrisette, Lalah and Eddie close out their powerhouse cypher with Omar and Erykah proving that soul stars can kill just about anything.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Harmony - K-Ci, Chrisette, Lalah and Eddie close out their powerhouse cypher with Omar and Erykah proving that soul stars can kill just about anything.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

And We're Out! - Shout out to our 2015 Soul Train Awards host, Erykah Badu as moonlighting as DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown for the Soul Cypher—wouldn't have been the same without her and her skills!   (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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And We're Out! - Shout out to our 2015 Soul Train Awards host, Erykah Badu as moonlighting as DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown for the Soul Cypher—wouldn't have been the same without her and her skills! (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)