The Rough Guide to Soul and R&B is the definitive guide to the genreÂ's greatest singers, musicians, songwriters, and record labels, encapsulating the entire history of soul music from gospel and doo-wop, through funk and disco, to hip-hop and R&B. The guide includes detailed profiles of more than 300 artists, from such legends as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke to contemporary stars like Prince, Mary J. Blige, and DestinyÂ's Child. There are reviews of hundreds of landmark albums, from James BrownÂ's Live at the Apollo to Missy ElliottÂ's Supa Dupa Fly.