Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is the home of "Philly soul music," because noteworthy musical acts such as Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Gamble & Huff, and The O' Jays are known for making soul music come alive in Philadelphia. Also hip-hop and R&B are popular musical elements in Pennsylvania because of Boyz II Men, Will Smith, Eve, Beanie Siegel, Jazzy Jeff, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and the Roots.