One of the top Electronic figures of the 90’s, Moby was also among the most controversial.  He was not a straight laced star in a partying genre and not necessarily the one that others wanted to see become the face of Electronica.  Still, his ability to ease into pure Techno, Ambient and virtually any Electronic based musical format has to be applauded and with a long string of hits he is certainly among the most successful.  Chances are that none of this will be enough to warrant serious Hall consideration.

Her huge success is unquestionable. Mariah Carey is not only one of the most successful artists all time in the United States but in the world.

Her vocal skills are undeniable, and when people discuss who is the greatest singer ever, her name belongs in the discussion.

It took a long time for Kid Rock’s Beastie Boy inspired Rap Metal to make him a star but when he did he never looked back.  Future efforts from the Michigan based white trash superstar showcased a lot more range than would have been originally suspected.  Kid Rock would show that he could use Country and Classic Rock influences and still have the same swagger that made him a star. 

The first to achieve success upon leaving N.W.A., the first few solo albums of Ice Cube featured the same level of controversy he was accustomed to with his former group.  As much as he was criticized for apparent racist and misogynistic rhymes, he was equally applauded for his social awareness.  For Cube’s solo career to get into the Hall it would have to be on the strength of his early work as his later work was weaker and largely diluted by his diversion to a successful acting career.