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John Legend's voice is akin to mellow whiskey by a crackling fireside, and it's rendered his name an apt descriptor, with legions of soul-soaked pop singers looking to his catalog for inspiration. Frank Ocean echoes the heart-on-sleeve emotion of Legend's songwriting, while chart treasure Sam Smith mines his towering vocal control. And Leon Bridges channels his reverence for classic soul.