Unsung - Season 4

First aired: 6/6/2011 16 episodes
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Episodes

1. Deniece Williams

Aired: 6/6/2011

Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Deniece Williams. Interviews with Deniece Williams, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Mathis, George Duke, Verdine White & Philip Bailey (of Earth, Wind, & Fire), Ray Parker Jr., and Tatyana Ali. This was the first episode to feature Pop-Up Video style information boxes and trivia during the show.

2. The Spinners

Aired: 6/13/2011

Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Spinners. Interviews with Henry Fambrough, Bobby Smith, G. C. Cameron, John Edwards, Charlton Washington, and Jessie Peck (of The Spinners), Thom Bell, Dyana Williams, and Jerry L. Greenberg. The episode features footage from the film Soul Power (2008), which documented the concert in Zaire, Africa which complemented the Muhammad Ali/ George Foreman fight dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle". The Spinners performed with James Brown, Celia Cruz and the Fania All-Stars, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba, Bill Withers, and Manu Dibango.

3. Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle

Aired: 6/20/2011

Documenting the rise and careers of R&B vocalists Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle. Interviews with Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle, Miki Howard, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Pebbles.

4. Big Daddy Kane

Aired: 6/27/2011

Documenting the rise and career of rapper and actor Big Daddy Kane. Interviews with Big Daddy Kane, Nelson George, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Scoob Lover, Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams, Mister Cee, Matthew McDaniel, Freddie Foxxx, Kool Moe Dee, Eric B. (of Eric B. & Rakim), Ralph McDaniels, and Roxanne Shanté.

5. The Ohio Players

Aired: 7/4/2011

Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Ohio Players. Interviews with Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, Marshall "Rock" Jones, Greg Webster, James "Diamond" Williams, and Walter Morrison, Billy Beck and Trae Pierce (of the Ohio Players), Bootsy Collins, Lester Troutman (of Zapp), Scot Brown, Pat "Runningbear" Evans, and Robin McBride. The Ohio Players previously discussed the urban legends surrounding the track "Love Rollercoaster" and the cover art to Honey, in an episode of the series VH1 Confidential.

6. Evelyn Champagne King

Aired: 7/11/2011

Documenting the rise and career of Disco and R&B vocalist Evelyn Champagne King. Interviews with Evelyn Champagne King, Leon Sylvers III (of The Sylvers), Kenny Copeland (of Rose Royce), Kashif, Flo Jenkins, Dyana Williams.

7. Billy Preston

Aired: 7/25/2011

Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Billy Preston. Interviews with Merry Clayton, Bruce Fisher, and George Johnson (of The Brothers Johnson).

8. The Sylvers

Aired: 8/1/2011

Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of the family R&B group The Sylvers. Interviews with Nelson George, Leon Sylvers III, other members of the Sylvers family, and Dyana Williams.

9. Mary Wells

Aired: 8/15/2011

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of Motown R&B vocalist Mary Wells. Interviews with Brenda Holloway, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Claudette Rogers Robinson, Meech Wells, Mizell Brothers, Peter Benjaminson, Mickey Gentile, Nelson George, and Janie Bradford.

10. Vesta Williams

Aired: 1/2/2012

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B recording artist and actress Vesta Williams. Interviews with Vesta Williams, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), "Bow-Legged Lou" (of Full Force), TC Campbell (of Cameo), Will Downing, and Vivica A. Fox. The last interview Vesta Williams conducted. She died September 22, 2011. This was the first episode to feature a newly designed opening sequence.

11. Bobby Womack

Aired: 1/9/2012

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B, Soul singer & songwriter Bobby Womack. Interviews with Bobby Womack, Bill Withers, David T. Walker, Harold Payne, Steven Ivory, and Michael Thompson.

12. Atlantic Starr

Aired: 1/16/2012

Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B music group Atlantic Starr. Interviews with David Lewis, Sharon Bryant, Barbara Weathers, Steven Ivory, Cliff Winston, and Adrienne-Joi Johnson.

13. Freddie Jackson

Aired: 1/23/2012

Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Freddie Jackson. Interviews with Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore, Meli'sa Morgan, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), Steven Ivory, and Chuck Jackson.

14. Full Force

Aired: 1/30/2012

Documenting the rise and careers of R&B group Full Force. Interviews with Lisa Lisa (of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam), Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Howie Dorough (of The Backstreet Boys), Christopher Reid (of Kid 'n Play), Don Cornelius, "Grouchy" Greg Watkins (of AllHipHop.com), and Blair Underwood. This was the last TV appearance of Don Cornelius. He committed suicide two days after this episode aired.

15. Millie Jackson

Aired: 2/6/2012

Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist and comedian Millie Jackson. Interviews with Millie Jackson, Keisha Jackson, Roxanne Shante, Da Brat, Latimore, A. Scott Galloway, and Nelson George.

16. Ray Parker Jr

Aired: 2/13/2012

Documenting the rise and career of R&B singer/ songwriter Ray Parker, Jr. Interviews with Ray Parker Jr., David Foster, Chaka Khan, Clive Davis, Arnell Carmichael (of Raydio), Vincent Bonham (of Raydio), Deniece Williams, Cheryl Lynn, Eddie Holland, Steve Jordan, Chazzy Green, and David Paich.