Janet Jackson

She may come from a very talented family but Janet Jackson stands out in many different ways. This singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress has been in the industry for decades. Over the time, she has contributed plenty to the industry. She is best known for socially conscious and sonically innovative releases. Not only that, Janet Jackson also delivers when it comes to stage performances. Her concerts are elaborate and she brings electricity whenever she dances.

Since her debut in the TV series The Jacksons back in 1976, she has sold millions of records worldwide. It was in 1991 when she signed her first multi-million dollar contract with Virgin Records and earned credit for being one of the highest-paid artists in the industry. Fun fact: Janet Jackson also holds the record for the most consecutive Top 10 entries by a female artist on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles.