6/6. From Ghetto to Fabulous. Mary J Blige , Destiny's Child, Wyclef Jean , and superstar producers Jam and Lewis feature as the story of soul is brought up to date with a look at the rise of contemporary R&B. In the late 80s/early 90s, the slick new jack swing of Bobby Brown ruled - until Mary J Blige emerged from the tough housing projects of Yonkers, New York State, to become the Aretha Franklin of her day, with her raw, emotional style inspiring a new generation of artists such as Destiny's Child.
Producer Sebastian Barfield ; Series producer William Naylor Later On ... Nu Soul follows at 11.50pm on BBC4