Chaka Khan
Unstoppable even after four decades in the business, the Queen of empowering soul pop has released 22 albums and racked up ten #1 Billboard songs, seven RIAA certified gold singles and ten RIAA certified gold and platinum albums. When not deep in her musical endeavours, she is a staunch acitivist for women and childrens' rights, having founded the Chaka Khan Foundation in 1999, which is still going strong today.