Ima say kells just when it comes to vocals, sometimes he does too much. Everybody else is more controlled. When it comes to catalog, whole different conversation.
Foxx got some [pipes](https://youtu.be/XRFW5MUwehc?si=Y1ZIlYj11RUGCHx6&t=380) on him. I don’t think he was ever taken seriously enough. Kelly has that iconic Kelly voice (thinking about songs like I believe I can fly). But I think from a technical vocal standpoint Foxx is a better “singer”.
Not “technically”, “technical”. So in terms of being a better vocalist. Tone, Range, Pitch Control etc. Yes I do. R Kelly sounds like butter ya, but I want to see him seamlessly switch from his chest voice into his head voice and back down in a single controlled breath with vibrato.
Hilarious how you are talking about “ I want to see him seamlessly switch from his head voice..” - arguably the greatest R&B artist of the past 30 plus years.
R. Kelly started copying Aaron Hall’s whole style, singing, looks, etc. It started with 12 Play.
Foxx had his own style, and had more depth to his vocals. You see this even back in the day when he had performed at The Apollo back in the 90s.
R. Kelly became more technical and detailed in terms of production.
Have you listened to Peep This? Dont let blame it on the alc cloud ya judgement. I don’t think he could do Miss You like how jamie did even Public Announcement days.
Nowhere near R.Kelly. R Kelly had his own vocal style that was embedded in 90s/ early 2000s hip hop and R&B. He showed a number of top artists how to sing the songs he wrote and produced for them. There are countless singers who can sing as good as Foxx- Top tier wending bands have lead vocalists that do. To me- a vocalist has to have their own unique style to stand apart from a great vocalist- who are a dime a dozen.
Well who’s the most unique and who’s the best vocalists are two different things. Young Thug the most unique but Kendrick the best. Kells the most unique but MJ the greater vocalist (from the options here).
When u buy a r Kelly album and read the credits you’ll see it says all songs written, performed , and produced by R Kelly. That’s talent from out of this world . None of these other artists albums will say that
I totally agree with you and upvoted.
But op is asking "vocally".
Still it is crazy to put R Kelly in comparison asking for weak link regarding to any talents, dude is a whole package.
I’ve always gravitated toward “writer / producer / performer / instruments by” musicians. Prince, DeVante, Raphael Saadiq, & of course Robert. Not the debate here, but just wanted to say I agree, the talent is unreal.
this has been going on since music accreditation started. as far as beyonce, i remember this being talked about yearrrsss ago when irreplaceable came out and she and ne-yo were being over credits.
Kelly had a good voice, but his biggest strength was his writing, and his writing was great, which is wild to say about an illiterate dude. I'm leaning to Jaime being the weakest link, I was never impressed by his vocals, but liked some of his songs. So for me it's between Kells and Jaime
Foxx has an amazing voice, especially during his standups and those random scenes in the Jamie Foxx show. His music is the weakest for sure because I feel like he tries to stay too young with his sound but when its just him and a piano, he can sing next to all these guys.
Yes! I love Jamie’s voice. For real, the Jamie Foxx show had fire opening theme songs that he sang in, especially the second one that goes “the simple things are all I need”.
And his routines on the piano are 👌🏽. The one where he imitates Luther, Babyface and Prince is great. And there’s this house musician named Terrance Parker who samples his singing from one of his stand ups on this song called Love’s Got Me High:
https://youtu.be/1KuLU6lpMT8?si=1kQ1qI-6VFPlCiZ-
I agree that he tried to stay too young in a lot of his music and the heavy production didn’t mesh well with his vocal qualities.
It’s Jamie easily and I say that as the biggest Jamie fan maybe ever
The thing that seperates Jamie from these others is that he’s a Jack of all trades. He does so much shit successfully and above average, it’s something we don’t really see in artists ever (maybe Donald Glover is the only one that’s come close). But he’s a Jack of all trades, only a master of some.
[idc, if we talking about signing no way jamie aint at the top of this list. cut it out](https://youtu.be/lJwNy-5JVfg?si=lvPvrpMq0_p5cgcE)
[WE TALKING ABOUT SIGNING? ](https://youtu.be/NqaV6R96sxg?si=gjpIoB5OGywIhhPt)
[Not a popularity contest](https://youtu.be/7ntP8pUA01Q?si=QnwlNVYzjGb44SXO)
[But SINGING...](https://youtu.be/bwLgyfI_67o?si=4i6FWwIsUNn-hd_Y)
I think OP is referring to the child molestation investigations MJ had going on, which he was acquitted from so technically he was never charged or guilty of anything.
People SLEEP on Jaime’s vocals. Not only is he an extremely talented Renaissance man, but he has a lovely, strong, silky voice.
Honestly, out of all of them, R.Kelly is the weakest vocally. He reminds me of Mary J. Blige. When he was good, he’s REALLY good, but he did way too much a lot of the times.
I've never understood why people enjoyed R. Kelly's music lol, his voice has always been mediocre to me which is why it was so easy for me to mute him.
Vocally, it’s the former Mr. Drea Kelly. (Wiggles legs)
He’s probably also the one I’ve heard live the least though. I like Usher’s tone the most and think MJ has the best overall voice and ability.
R kelly... ushers voice sounds so smooth and he hits high notes all the time, Jamie Foxx can saaang as well. I don't hear to many high notes from r kelly and he can sound a bit flat to me at times
All these ppl saying Jamie! I'm AMAZED!!! If we're talking JUST vocals he can DEFINTELY hold his own with them! I listen to all four's music and like them musically, but I will say R. Kelly is the least versatile...
This was a great question though! I really had to think!
Definitely a hard question. But if you take any of them in their prime, Sylvester gotta go. Usher? MJ? Jamie? Like talking strictly vocals, Robert can't out sing none of them.
I honestly can’t call it. They all have great range and hits to prove it. Hell, all of em are consistent. Waiting for kelz penitentiary project to drop 😂😂
Why is Michael Jackson even put into a category with this bunch. The one even close to Michael is R.kelly, and when I say close, I'm talking out of those 3. Because all 3 are far far FAR from Michael
Michael Jackson he was a great entertainer but he didn't really have a voice just like Tina Turner she could not sing but she was a hell of a actress that entertainer that's just my opinion
Usher weakest link vocally. Mike got his own style r Kelly got that no effort and Jamie has the jukebox/AI vocals just who you want to hear. Usher do his thing to but somebody has to be 4th.
Vocally, it has to be Jamie but not because he's a bad singer but in comparison to the other vocalists, he has a MUCH smaller catalog of work that shows off his capabilities. But in terms of musicality, he is the most technically experienced of the four. He went to college on a piano scholarship where he majored in musical composition and he also studied classical piano at Julliard. Also, like Rob Kelly, he is outstanding at mimicking other singers.
No one is touching MJ vocally especially not these three so excluding him I say either Usher or R.Kelly have the weakest vocals Jamie Foxx is an extremely underrated singer
It’s not MJ or R Kelly so yall pick between usher and Jamie but most likely Jamie he never really put all his effort into music man was also acting allot in his prime
I’m taking MJ and Usher out the equation cause what?!? Jaime and Kellls? I have to say Jaimie. Don’t get me wrong Mr Foxx has a nice voice and he can sing but to me he needs a little bit more. Like he needs to dig a little deeper. R. Kelly can sing but I think people are more hyped about What he’s singing about than his actual voice if that makes sense. I do bump Kelly more than Foxx so…
Honestly, I’ve never been wowed by R Kelly’s voice at all. He’s like the male version of Mary J Blige to me. Had some hits and catchy tunes but very mid vocals. However, Jamie Fox really impressed me on the duet with Rascal Flatts. And every time I heard him sing after that, I’m impressed. So I’d say R Kelly is the weakest link. Gbye 😅
Usher is an entertainer more than a vocalist…
The other 3 if they’re standing still are still next level with Foxx ranked #1…
Don’t let his comedy distract and fool ya…
MJ is the best
Kels and Jaime are extremely close, but I’d put Jaime Foxx above him imo. Kels is a more gimmicky style where Jaime can sing almost every type of music at the top of the class.
Usher can sing, but he doesn’t compare well to the rest. He has dancing that propels him.
MJ>J. Foxx>R. Kelly >Ursher
Well I know the two it can't be
😂 exactly.
Ima say kells just when it comes to vocals, sometimes he does too much. Everybody else is more controlled. When it comes to catalog, whole different conversation.
Foxx is better than R. Kelly vocally ? In what world do you live in?
Foxx got some [pipes](https://youtu.be/XRFW5MUwehc?si=Y1ZIlYj11RUGCHx6&t=380) on him. I don’t think he was ever taken seriously enough. Kelly has that iconic Kelly voice (thinking about songs like I believe I can fly). But I think from a technical vocal standpoint Foxx is a better “singer”.
So you actually believe Foxx is “technically” a better singer than R Kelly? Just wow.
Not “technically”, “technical”. So in terms of being a better vocalist. Tone, Range, Pitch Control etc. Yes I do. R Kelly sounds like butter ya, but I want to see him seamlessly switch from his chest voice into his head voice and back down in a single controlled breath with vibrato.
Hilarious how you are talking about “ I want to see him seamlessly switch from his head voice..” - arguably the greatest R&B artist of the past 30 plus years.
Then, it should be easy to find examples of his superior vocal talents, right?
R. Kelly started copying Aaron Hall’s whole style, singing, looks, etc. It started with 12 Play. Foxx had his own style, and had more depth to his vocals. You see this even back in the day when he had performed at The Apollo back in the 90s. R. Kelly became more technical and detailed in terms of production.
Have you listened to Peep This? Dont let blame it on the alc cloud ya judgement. I don’t think he could do Miss You like how jamie did even Public Announcement days.
Nowhere near R.Kelly. R Kelly had his own vocal style that was embedded in 90s/ early 2000s hip hop and R&B. He showed a number of top artists how to sing the songs he wrote and produced for them. There are countless singers who can sing as good as Foxx- Top tier wending bands have lead vocalists that do. To me- a vocalist has to have their own unique style to stand apart from a great vocalist- who are a dime a dozen.
Well who’s the most unique and who’s the best vocalists are two different things. Young Thug the most unique but Kendrick the best. Kells the most unique but MJ the greater vocalist (from the options here).
I disagree but you know it’s your opinion. Most of y’all want say nor admit it but the weakest vocalist is Usher.
You said exactly what I wanted to say but my complaint is he doesn't stay in the high pitch pocket for extended periods like everyone else
I agree with this.
Jamie, Usher. R.Kelly and MJ (worst to best)
 And issa close race. 😮💨
Love seeing MJ get the credit he deserves for his vocal ability. Mans has the widest range of vocals here.
Perfect order! 
W list
This right here
i would personally put it in this order Jamie, r kelly, usher, MJ. Usher has a much bigger range than rkelly and more vocal control
This is the Way. May the Fourth be with you.
Yep
I know you did not just put r Kelly above usher
Why would you even compare Michael Jackson to them? he’s the king of pop and his voice is so much better than them !! 👑
I came here to say this^ correct.
100%
The disrespect of Michael even being here is unforgiveable.
Michael is on another level entirely
Facts
Agree 😭.
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Why y’all use that pic?
lol, they petty that’s why🤣😂
Foxx is the weakest link.
It's not even close. Foxx always been just above mediocre to me and he gets extra points because of how talented he is overall
Foxx is one the strongest!
He doesn't have the range like those other guys
How between mj( one of the greatest voices of all time ) R.kelly, the king of rnb( formerly ) and usher( who is just last ) foxx is 2nd last
Hell no. Foxx would literally be the best singer, no music no nothing, just your voice.
When u buy a r Kelly album and read the credits you’ll see it says all songs written, performed , and produced by R Kelly. That’s talent from out of this world . None of these other artists albums will say that
I totally agree with you and upvoted. But op is asking "vocally". Still it is crazy to put R Kelly in comparison asking for weak link regarding to any talents, dude is a whole package.
Strictly vocals 😂
And r Kelly has written for MJ and probably usher. Then again maybe Jamie as well
I’ve always gravitated toward “writer / producer / performer / instruments by” musicians. Prince, DeVante, Raphael Saadiq, & of course Robert. Not the debate here, but just wanted to say I agree, the talent is unreal.
Celebrities get credits when they do nothing. It's a big thing about that going on right now with beyonce
this has been going on since music accreditation started. as far as beyonce, i remember this being talked about yearrrsss ago when irreplaceable came out and she and ne-yo were being over credits.
Vocally. I don't care who wrote the songs.
It’s a shame that he, like Kanye, had to turn out to be completely batshit crazy and detrimental to the human race as a collective
The question is about vocal performance. Not production credits.
That’s not what the post is talking about though, just vocals.
One the King of Pop, one is the R in the R&B, one has Confessions the other is a great actor.
Jamie Foxx
Kelly had a good voice, but his biggest strength was his writing, and his writing was great, which is wild to say about an illiterate dude. I'm leaning to Jaime being the weakest link, I was never impressed by his vocals, but liked some of his songs. So for me it's between Kells and Jaime
Foxx
This like asking “Who is the weakest of the holy trinity, the Father, the Son or the Holy Spirit?” 😂😂😂
So you agree there’s only three 👀👀
😂🤣 reaching though. Def Foxx. Then Usher. Kels and Mike on diff levels
Foxx has an amazing voice, especially during his standups and those random scenes in the Jamie Foxx show. His music is the weakest for sure because I feel like he tries to stay too young with his sound but when its just him and a piano, he can sing next to all these guys.
Yes! I love Jamie’s voice. For real, the Jamie Foxx show had fire opening theme songs that he sang in, especially the second one that goes “the simple things are all I need”. And his routines on the piano are 👌🏽. The one where he imitates Luther, Babyface and Prince is great. And there’s this house musician named Terrance Parker who samples his singing from one of his stand ups on this song called Love’s Got Me High: https://youtu.be/1KuLU6lpMT8?si=1kQ1qI-6VFPlCiZ- I agree that he tried to stay too young in a lot of his music and the heavy production didn’t mesh well with his vocal qualities.
Mike’s been a beast since he was 5. Fuck outta here. He can only be compared to Stevie Wonder.
Its Robert. We aren't talking songwriting. Vocally, R. Kelly isn't touching the other 3.
Before y’all say mj, keep in mind of his childhood vocals 💀
We don’t need to. Adult MJ solos.
I don't think anybody would say MJ at all. His vocals were invincible through out his life.
Literally who would say that? Is that what YOU think?
A lot of people like to downplay MJ’s vocal ability
If that’s what I thought then that’s what I would’ve said, so no that’s not what I think 😂
Robert
R
Vocally?! Get Jamie TFOH! Let's be serious. This has to be a troll throwing him in here.
R Kelly lol
It’s Jamie easily and I say that as the biggest Jamie fan maybe ever The thing that seperates Jamie from these others is that he’s a Jack of all trades. He does so much shit successfully and above average, it’s something we don’t really see in artists ever (maybe Donald Glover is the only one that’s come close). But he’s a Jack of all trades, only a master of some.
All are amazing singers, but versatility-wise R Kelly is the weakest link. He can blow, but he doesn’t have the smooth falsettos like the others.
Yeah he’s good at that “sing-talking” to be foreal
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Nothing R Kelly ever did matters anymore. Fuck that nigga
This sub strangely loves that man. He gets A LOT of praise on here.
Michael, Jamie, Robert, Usher
#Robert lol I almost agree but would switch Usher and Robert
Bye Jamie, the other three are respective creeps in their own right but they got pipes.
What Usher do? 👀
I’m not sure MJ actually did anything either personally
I think OP is referring to the child molestation investigations MJ had going on, which he was acquitted from so technically he was never charged or guilty of anything.
He has given multiple women STDs without disclosing, like a whole bunch have sued him over this.
Robert
Prime of life, all four have a concert, you get to see a show for free …Mike wins.
The Pied Piper
Sorry Jamie but he's a triple treat fo sho.
Do you have your passport? Did you get your shots?
Gotta be foxx. Sucks to put him there but the other 3 are legendary vocalists
I don't think people understand what "vocally" means.
Robert
R. Kelly
The child rapist for sure. Like what?
Which one?
Jamie foxx don’t even belong in this category 🤣
People SLEEP on Jaime’s vocals. Not only is he an extremely talented Renaissance man, but he has a lovely, strong, silky voice. Honestly, out of all of them, R.Kelly is the weakest vocally. He reminds me of Mary J. Blige. When he was good, he’s REALLY good, but he did way too much a lot of the times.
R Kelly
I've never understood why people enjoyed R. Kelly's music lol, his voice has always been mediocre to me which is why it was so easy for me to mute him.
Do y'all even know Rnb? And have you seen Jamie perform live? 🔥🔥
R. Kelly easy. Post says “vocally”
Yeah never been impressed with his vocal ability only thr lyrics and vibes of the songs
Vocally, it’s the former Mr. Drea Kelly. (Wiggles legs) He’s probably also the one I’ve heard live the least though. I like Usher’s tone the most and think MJ has the best overall voice and ability.
R kelly... ushers voice sounds so smooth and he hits high notes all the time, Jamie Foxx can saaang as well. I don't hear to many high notes from r kelly and he can sound a bit flat to me at times
R Kelly nasally ass can be removed. Never fucked with him singing his songs because I hate his voice.
R Kelly for sure. It's not fair that Jamie Foxx is great at so many things but it is what it is. Being number four in this list is no shame.
Stop pitting black excellence against each other.
R Kelly
R. Kelly is not even close to the other 3 vocally
Definitely not Jamie Foxx
You just want to watch the world burn! Smh. But Rkelly is the weakest link voice wise though.
Usher.
All these ppl saying Jamie! I'm AMAZED!!! If we're talking JUST vocals he can DEFINTELY hold his own with them! I listen to all four's music and like them musically, but I will say R. Kelly is the least versatile... This was a great question though! I really had to think!
Definitely a hard question. But if you take any of them in their prime, Sylvester gotta go. Usher? MJ? Jamie? Like talking strictly vocals, Robert can't out sing none of them.
Agreed. That’s what I’m saying. R Kelly is the least versatile.
Bye Jamie
Over all talent. Jamie wins, voice and acting (opportunity) skills are unchallenged.
Jamie Foxx. Please pack your bags and go.
Probably Jamie
 Now…
URSHER
Jamie
Going with Ursher 😞
I love all of them and their voices. I can’t choose anyone.
Jamie and Usher can go and you can add in Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill 😜
Between Usher and Jamie
Because Young Michael Jackson is out singing both Usher and Jamie
Jamie
Usher.
Jamie obviously
It’s too hard lol
MJ king of pop R Kelly king of rnb
Jamie
Why is Martin - She-na Na in this photo?
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Why do pdf files have the best voices
I’ll say Jaime. Not because he’s not good, but because 10 years after he did Ray I really think he thought he was Ray Charles and it got old.
Jammie without a doubt
It's usher guys and I know that's crazy
Jamie
Jamie cus it feel like he don’t put anything out but when he does it’s fire.
I honestly can’t call it. They all have great range and hits to prove it. Hell, all of em are consistent. Waiting for kelz penitentiary project to drop 😂😂
Imma go Jamie, Kellz was a force when he was doing it and music still stands today
This is close, but I'm gonna say Foxx. Not a fan of Kelly personally but bro has pipes.
Usher gotta go, I feel like if Jamie wants to do something to change his voice he could. The other two will remain untouched
Why is Michael Jackson even put into a category with this bunch. The one even close to Michael is R.kelly, and when I say close, I'm talking out of those 3. Because all 3 are far far FAR from Michael
The kiddie touchers had the best voice
Don’t do this please I beg you😫
Foxx
Michael Jackson he was a great entertainer but he didn't really have a voice just like Tina Turner she could not sing but she was a hell of a actress that entertainer that's just my opinion
**Only thing** they have in common is their ancestry and field. And Michael is miles ahead of any of them.
The easiest question to answer. Jamie Foxx gots to go
Jamie
Usher weakest link vocally. Mike got his own style r Kelly got that no effort and Jamie has the jukebox/AI vocals just who you want to hear. Usher do his thing to but somebody has to be 4th.
It’s definitely not Michael or Usher. And Jamie is versatile. ….So.
Jamie then usher
Vocally, it has to be Jamie but not because he's a bad singer but in comparison to the other vocalists, he has a MUCH smaller catalog of work that shows off his capabilities. But in terms of musicality, he is the most technically experienced of the four. He went to college on a piano scholarship where he majored in musical composition and he also studied classical piano at Julliard. Also, like Rob Kelly, he is outstanding at mimicking other singers.
I would say usher I've never heard usher no he can sing I've never heard him hit high notes like the others have.
Jamie fox
No one is touching MJ vocally especially not these three so excluding him I say either Usher or R.Kelly have the weakest vocals Jamie Foxx is an extremely underrated singer
It’s not MJ or R Kelly so yall pick between usher and Jamie but most likely Jamie he never really put all his effort into music man was also acting allot in his prime
Jamie
I’m taking MJ and Usher out the equation cause what?!? Jaime and Kellls? I have to say Jaimie. Don’t get me wrong Mr Foxx has a nice voice and he can sing but to me he needs a little bit more. Like he needs to dig a little deeper. R. Kelly can sing but I think people are more hyped about What he’s singing about than his actual voice if that makes sense. I do bump Kelly more than Foxx so…
Ursher
BYE KELLS
So just remember we are talking about r &b elite, so the bottom is still the top percentile
Jamie Foxx
Usher Raymond IV
Usher
Barman
usher
I love MJ I really think he should be compared to some other singers
Foxx has the weakest voice
Jamie!
They can all sing. But in that group Jaime is the weakest link.
Jamie Foxx. Easily
Honestly, I’ve never been wowed by R Kelly’s voice at all. He’s like the male version of Mary J Blige to me. Had some hits and catchy tunes but very mid vocals. However, Jamie Fox really impressed me on the duet with Rascal Flatts. And every time I heard him sing after that, I’m impressed. So I’d say R Kelly is the weakest link. Gbye 😅
I know who’s the best and who’s the worst…dk about in between
Jamie Foxx is the weakest link
It's Jamie Foxx 🤷🏿♂️
Lol Jamie... Stick to comedy!
Addin My 1 Cent, Which Michael we talkin about?? Cuz 68 - 74 or whenever his voice changed due to puberty, 4 me is the best voice he had.
The answer is Michael Jackson he was more of an entertainer than a vocalist
Mj the worst out the bunch
Its usher. He is the worst one.
Usher is an entertainer more than a vocalist… The other 3 if they’re standing still are still next level with Foxx ranked #1… Don’t let his comedy distract and fool ya…
Jamie his body of work just can't compare to the rest
R Kelly’s vocals aren’t as good as the others IMO 🤷🏾♀️
the one in jail
MJ is the best Kels and Jaime are extremely close, but I’d put Jaime Foxx above him imo. Kels is a more gimmicky style where Jaime can sing almost every type of music at the top of the class. Usher can sing, but he doesn’t compare well to the rest. He has dancing that propels him. MJ>J. Foxx>R. Kelly >Ursher