By Deron Dalton
Many of today’s Black female artists owe a debt of gratitude to their foremothers. Some of those foremothers made it on this lists and some of today’s artists made it on this list because of how these Black women managed to overcome so many obstacles and reach the top.
In celebration of Black Music Month, MadameNoire compiled a list of 15 Black women in music who managed to become some of the most popular solo acts in music ever! This list is based on record sells (albums and singles), longevity, legacy and overall popularity in both mainstream and urban-marketed music.
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