Going Solo

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Michael Jackson - The Jackson 5 first rose to popularity via a deal with Motown, under which Michael Jackson began releasing his solo albums. After a while, however, the brothers felt the label was stifling their creativity too much and they jumped ship for Eipc, where MJ went to record the rest of his catalogue, including Off the Wall, Thriller and Invincible.(Photo: EPA/JAN NIENHEYSEN /Landov)

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Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson needs no introduction, but before he was the world's most successful artist, he was the youngest member and lead singer of R&B group The Jackson 5.106 & Park remembers the life and legacy of Michael Jackson tonight at 6P/5C!(Photo: EPA/JAN NIENHEYSEN/Landov)

Marques Houston - Marques Houston was a proud member of Immature (later IMx) before he was a solo superstar. More importantly, Marques became a household name in the late '90s as the annoying yet lovable next door neighbor Roger on the sitcom Sister, Sister. As the Mowry twins always said, "Go home Roger!"  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Marques Houston - Before spreading his wings as a solo singer superstar, Marques Houston was one-third of Immature, aka IMX. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Put a Ring on It - The "Single Ladies" craze wouldn't have been possible without Beyoncé's vocals, moves or stans, but it really wouldn't have been possible without The-Dream's lyrics!(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - It's no secret that before becoming the most amazing live performer in the world, Beyoncé was one-third of Destiny's Child alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

He's an Amazing Performer - Omarion graced the stage at the 2005 BET Awards and impressed the audience and pleased his fans with his mash-up performance of "O" and his classic "Touch."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Omarion - Long before becoming Maybach O and signing to Rick Ross' MMG imprint, Omarion was the handsome lead singer of teen R&B boy band B2K. We know you remember their smash "Uh Huh," so don't deny it!(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake's Career Highlight - Having a career that spans two decades in really impressive and something that Justin Timberlake has managed to make happen.Click on to see some read about some of Justin's finest moments in the industry and catch him tonight on 106!(Photo by KMazur/WireImage)

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Justin Timberlake - Justin Timberlake is "blue-eyed soul" at its finest. But before he released his two successful, multiplatinum solo albums, he was one-fifth of boy band *NSYNC.(Photo: KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

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In the Spotlight - Recording artist Ne-Yo lights up the stage during halftime. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo is a solo star, but a long time ago he was part of a group with some of his homeboys in Vegas that didn't get very far. Glad that he decided to go it alone!(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly (@KellZodiac) - TWEET: “It’s been a long time coming but I finally feel a lot better about my throat since the surgery and this is the first song I wrote. Enjoy!” Shortly after confirming that his memoir would be released next year, R. Kelly releases his first song recorded since his throat surgery. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly - Yes, before the "King of R&B" was the king he led the group R. Kelly and Public Announcement.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Luke James  - R&B crooner Luke James blesses the Rip The Runway stage with his soulful sounds! (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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Luke James - R&B newcomer, Luke James is one of the most promising new artists of this generation, but before linking up with Beyoncé's right hand man Frank Gatson, Luke was one-half of the R&B group Luke & Q.(Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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Kelly Rowland - Like Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland also got her start in the R&B trio Destiny's Child. Also like Beyoncé, Kelly has gone on to become one of R&B's brightest shining stars with quite a few successful solo records under her belt. Remember, she was the first member to release a solo album.(Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

"Exodus 23:1," May 23, 2012 - Pusha T shook up the rap world when he released the scathing banger “Exodus 23:1,” a track many observers took as a diss to Lil Wayne and Drake. Of course Weezy responded, which made for some good ole hip hop jousting.(Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for VEVO)

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Pusha T - Pusha T is part of the G.O.O.D. Music family these days, but when he started out in VA with the help of Pharrell, he was one-half of The Clipse.(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for VEVO)