Unsung
Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.
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Season 7
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Montell Jordan
Jul 30, 2014 -
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E2
Hi-Five
Boy band Hi-Five is profiled, from their Waco origins through their work with such icons as R. Kelly and Teddy Riley. Along the way, we revisit their various musical highlights and then examine the tragedies that threatened to spell disaster for them.
Aug 6, 2014 -
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E3
The Emotions
Aug 13, 2014 -
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E4
Martha Wash
Aug 20, 2014 -
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E5
Troop
Aug 27, 2014 -
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E6
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Sep 3, 2014 -
7
E7
Wilson Pickett
Sep 10, 2014 -
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E8
The Chi-Lites
The Chi-Lites are profiled, from their Chicago origins through a 1970s stardom characterized by wild costumes, signature harmonies, and such hits as "Oh, Girl" and "Have You Seen Her." The episode then details how tragedies afflicted the group.
Sep 17, 2014 -
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E9
Rick James
Jan 14, 2015 -
10
E10
Peaches & Herb
Jan 21, 2015 -
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E11
Angie Stone
Jan 28, 2015 -
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E12
Meli'sa Morgan
Feb 4, 2015
