VaShawn Mitchell's R&B Contemporaries

These stars have more in common than you think.

Vashawn Mitchell  - Grammy-nominated gospel singer/songwriter VaShawn Mitchell has touched many with the grace of his music. Best known for his most recent album Triumphant, VaShawn continues to uplift his audience by spreading positive messages. Although VaShawn is distinct in the type of music he sings, he holds a bit of R&B flavor as well. Here are some R&B counterparts Mitchell can relate to. By Janah Campbell(Photo: David Surowiecki/Getty Images for JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise)

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Vashawn Mitchell  - Grammy-nominated gospel singer/songwriter VaShawn Mitchell has touched many with the grace of his music. Best known for his most recent album Triumphant, VaShawn continues to uplift his audience by spreading positive messages. Although VaShawn is distinct in the type of music he sings, he holds a bit of R&B flavor as well. Here are some R&B counterparts Mitchell can relate to. By Janah Campbell(Photo: David Surowiecki/Getty Images for JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise)

R. Kelly - R. Kelly started expressing his love for music in the church. At the young age of 8 years old, Kelly followed in the footsteps of his mother and began singing at his local Baptist church. VaShawn Mitchell developed ties with his local Baptist church during his late teenage years, and honed his talents as an assistant music director. He then got hired by a different Baptist church and became their minister of music. In addition to their church relations, both singers are native to Chicago, Illinois.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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R. Kelly - R. Kelly started expressing his love for music in the church. At the young age of 8 years old, Kelly followed in the footsteps of his mother and began singing at his local Baptist church. VaShawn Mitchell developed ties with his local Baptist church during his late teenage years, and honed his talents as an assistant music director. He then got hired by a different Baptist church and became their minister of music. In addition to their church relations, both singers are native to Chicago, Illinois.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

John Legend - The soul that comes out of VaShawn Mitchell when doing his live performances makes him super relatable to John Legend. When caught up in their passion, both men project their lyrics with a soulful, spiritual growl. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Art of Elysium)

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John Legend - The soul that comes out of VaShawn Mitchell when doing his live performances makes him super relatable to John Legend. When caught up in their passion, both men project their lyrics with a soulful, spiritual growl. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Art of Elysium)

Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo has written songs for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Mary J Blige, Mario and many others. Like Ne-Yo, VaShawn Mitchell has also written songs for some of the biggest names in gospel. Artists such as Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and Bishop Paul Morton are all part of his impressive resume.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for TGI Fridays)

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Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo has written songs for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Mary J Blige, Mario and many others. Like Ne-Yo, VaShawn Mitchell has also written songs for some of the biggest names in gospel. Artists such as Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and Bishop Paul Morton are all part of his impressive resume.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for TGI Fridays)

Brian McKnight - If you close your eyes when listening to VaShawn Mitchell sing, one of the first R&B artists that comes to mind is Brian McKnight. VaShawn’s vocals, especially on his hit single “Nobody Greater,” are undeniably similar to the voice of McKnight. Both men practice a soft, reassuring tone when singing those melodies we all love to love!(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Brian McKnight - If you close your eyes when listening to VaShawn Mitchell sing, one of the first R&B artists that comes to mind is Brian McKnight. VaShawn’s vocals, especially on his hit single “Nobody Greater,” are undeniably similar to the voice of McKnight. Both men practice a soft, reassuring tone when singing those melodies we all love to love!(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)