Sisqo

Sisqó first gained attention as part of the R&B group Dru Hill in the late 1990s, where his distinctive vocals stood out on tracks like 'Tell Me' and 'In My Bed.' The group's success from Baltimore set the stage for what came next.

His 2000 solo debut 'Unleash the Dragon' contained 'Thong Song,' which became an unavoidable pop moment that year. The track's combination of salacious lyrics and a catchy melody made it a cultural talking point far beyond typical R&B circles.

Other singles from that period, like 'Incomplete' and 'Dance For Me,' showed a different side of his range, though none matched the sheer ubiquity of that thong anthem. He followed up with another album called 'Return of Dragon' in 2001, but the landscape had already shifted.