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The Best Episodes of Unsung Season 4

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Unsung Season 4 Episode 1 - Deniece Williams
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Deniece Williams

    S4:E1

    Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Deniece Williams. Interviews with Deniece Williams, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Mathis, George Duke, Verdine White & Philip Bailey (of Earth, Wind, & Fire), Ray Parker Jr., and Tatyana Ali. This was the first episode to feature Pop-Up Video style information boxes and trivia during the show.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Unsung Season 4 Episode 2 - The Spinners
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #2 - The Spinners

    S4:E2

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Spinners. Interviews with Henry Fambrough, Bobby Smith, G. C. Cameron, John Edwards, Charlton Washington, and Jessie Peck (of The Spinners), Thom Bell, Dyana Williams, and Jerry L. Greenberg. The episode features footage from the film Soul Power (2008), which documented the concert in Zaire, Africa which complemented the Muhammad Ali/ George Foreman fight dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle". The Spinners performed with James Brown, Celia Cruz and the Fania All-Stars, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba, Bill Withers, and Manu Dibango.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Unsung Season 4 Episode 3 - Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle

    S4:E3

    Documenting the rise and careers of R&B vocalists Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle. Interviews with Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle, Miki Howard, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Pebbles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unsung Season 4 Episode 4 - Big Daddy Kane
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Big Daddy Kane

    S4:E4

    Documenting the rise and career of rapper and actor Big Daddy Kane. Interviews with Big Daddy Kane, Nelson George, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Scoob Lover, Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams, Mister Cee, Matthew McDaniel, Freddie Foxxx, Kool Moe Dee, Eric B. (of Eric B. & Rakim), Ralph McDaniels, and Roxanne Shanté.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Unsung Season 4 Episode 5 - The Ohio Players
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Ohio Players

    S4:E5

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Ohio Players. Interviews with Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, Marshall "Rock" Jones, Greg Webster, James "Diamond" Williams, and Walter Morrison, Billy Beck and Trae Pierce (of the Ohio Players), Bootsy Collins, Lester Troutman (of Zapp), Scot Brown, Pat "Runningbear" Evans, and Robin McBride. The Ohio Players previously discussed the urban legends surrounding the track "Love Rollercoaster" and the cover art to Honey, in an episode of the series VH1 Confidential.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Unsung Season 4 Episode 6 - Evelyn Champagne King
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Evelyn Champagne King

    S4:E6

    Documenting the rise and career of Disco and R&B vocalist Evelyn Champagne King. Interviews with Evelyn Champagne King, Leon Sylvers III (of The Sylvers), Kenny Copeland (of Rose Royce), Kashif, Flo Jenkins, Dyana Williams.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Unsung Season 4 Episode 7 - Billy Preston
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Billy Preston

    S4:E7

    Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Billy Preston. Interviews with Merry Clayton, Bruce Fisher, and George Johnson (of The Brothers Johnson).

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Unsung Season 4 Episode 8 - The Sylvers
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #8 - The Sylvers

    S4:E8

    Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of the family R&B group The Sylvers. Interviews with Nelson George, Leon Sylvers III, other members of the Sylvers family, and Dyana Williams.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Unsung Season 4 Episode 9 - Mary Wells
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Mary Wells

    S4:E9

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of Motown R&B vocalist Mary Wells. Interviews with Brenda Holloway, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Claudette Rogers Robinson, Meech Wells, Mizell Brothers, Peter Benjaminson, Mickey Gentile, Nelson George, and Janie Bradford.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Unsung Season 4 Episode 10 - Vesta Williams
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Vesta Williams

    S4:E10

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B recording artist and actress Vesta Williams. Interviews with Vesta Williams, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), "Bow-Legged Lou" (of Full Force), TC Campbell (of Cameo), Will Downing, and Vivica A. Fox. The last interview Vesta Williams conducted. She died September 22, 2011. This was the first episode to feature a newly designed opening sequence.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Unsung Season 4 Episode 11 - Bobby Womack
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Bobby Womack

    S4:E11

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B, Soul singer & songwriter Bobby Womack. Interviews with Bobby Womack, Bill Withers, David T. Walker, Harold Payne, Steven Ivory, and Michael Thompson.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Unsung Season 4 Episode 12 - Atlantic Starr
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Atlantic Starr

    S4:E12

    Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B music group Atlantic Starr. Interviews with David Lewis, Sharon Bryant, Barbara Weathers, Steven Ivory, Cliff Winston, and Adrienne-Joi Johnson.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Unsung Season 4 Episode 13 - Freddie Jackson
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Freddie Jackson

    S4:E13

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Freddie Jackson. Interviews with Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore, Meli'sa Morgan, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), Steven Ivory, and Chuck Jackson.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Unsung Season 4 Episode 14 - Full Force
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Full Force

    S4:E14

    Documenting the rise and careers of R&B group Full Force. Interviews with Lisa Lisa (of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam), Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Howie Dorough (of The Backstreet Boys), Christopher Reid (of Kid 'n Play), Don Cornelius, "Grouchy" Greg Watkins (of AllHipHop.com), and Blair Underwood. This was the last TV appearance of Don Cornelius. He committed suicide two days after this episode aired.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Unsung Season 4 Episode 15 - Millie Jackson
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Millie Jackson

    S4:E15

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist and comedian Millie Jackson. Interviews with Millie Jackson, Keisha Jackson, Roxanne Shante, Da Brat, Latimore, A. Scott Galloway, and Nelson George.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Unsung Season 4 Episode 16 - Ray Parker Jr
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Ray Parker Jr

    S4:E16

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B singer/ songwriter Ray Parker, Jr. Interviews with Ray Parker Jr., David Foster, Chaka Khan, Clive Davis, Arnell Carmichael (of Raydio), Vincent Bonham (of Raydio), Deniece Williams, Cheryl Lynn, Eddie Holland, Steve Jordan, Chazzy Green, and David Paich.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Deniece Williams" is the best rated episode of "Unsung" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Spinners".