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Get ready to feel the floor vibrate. Join us as we spotlight powerhouse women whose deep, resonant vocals redefine what a lead singer can sound like. From soul-soaked crooners to rock icons and modern pop rule-breakers, these voices rumble in the lowest registers with style and control. Expect contraltos, smoky tones, and jaw‑dropping range as we honor legends and trailblazers who prove low can be absolutely luminous.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for our favorite women who can
00:11sing remarkably deep. 20. Macy Gray
00:24Taking our 20th spot is Macy Gray, a defining figure of R&B and soul music. She first became
00:32massively famous in 1999 with her hit single, I Try. Since then, she's sold millions of records
00:47globally. Gray's voice is instantly recognizable on account of its signature raspy style. This is
00:53the primary reason she's on our list, but she's surprisingly only considered a mezzo-soprano,
00:59not a contralto. Still, she has a pretty wide range, estimated to span from A2 to D6,
01:12which means she can comfortably sing in the alto range. This makes it almost three and a half
01:18octaves wide in total. Number 19. Anne-Marie
01:27Next up is the Canadian country and pop singer Anne-Marie. She was originally born in Nova Scotia,
01:33then became the first Canadian woman to top the U.S. charts for her 1970 track, Snowbird.
01:39Spread your tiny wings and fly away. And take the snow back with you.
01:46Her range isn't remarkably wide, with estimates claiming it spans from A2 to F-sharp 5. This
01:54places her comfortably in the contralto range, though, meaning her voice is best suited to lower
01:59tones. Marie's career spanned over 40 years, with her retiring in 2008 after winning a ton of awards.
02:14This is a decision she's not once regretted since she's having a relaxed retirement after such a
02:20monumental career. Number 18. Ruth Poynter
02:31The Poynter sisters were one of the most famous vocal groups of the 70s and 80s. The trio released
02:43a plethora of massive hits, such as Automatic, Jump For My Love, and I'm So Excited. It was
02:50initially a trio, but then Ruth joined in 1972, who had the deepest voice by far.
03:03Since then, she's been the longest remaining member of the group, still being part of the
03:08Poynter sisters in 2025. Her range made her a confident contralto, making her one of the best
03:14most known women with a deep voice in music history.
03:25Number 17. Tina Turner
03:27Also known as the queen of rock and roll, few artists can match the reputation Tina Turner acquired during
03:40her 65-year career. Like almost every woman on this list, she was a powerful contralto vocalist.
03:48Estimates claim her range spans all the way from A2 to F6, placing her firmly in the alto region.
03:54I don't want to lose it.
03:58I don't even want to say goodbye.
04:02It's just one of the many reasons she was considered such a talented musician.
04:06Her skill and passion for her craft led her to become one of the highest-grossing musicians of all
04:11time, alongside breaking far too many records for just one video.
04:22Number 16. Alison Moyet
04:24Next up is the English singer who used to be better known as Alf. She was initially a member of
04:30Yuzu, or Yaz, in America, but her solo career proved more successful.
04:34Since starting her career in 1981, she's sold over 23 million records globally. Her range is
04:49approximately three and a half octaves, estimated to go from G-sharp 2 to D6, making her a contralto.
04:57Moet's defining voice is a major factor in how her career has been so successful. She's been the
05:09most popular in her home country of the UK, where all of her albums have reached the top 30 charts.
05:15I feel like I'm invisible
05:17You treat me like I'm not really there
05:23Number 15. Tanita Tickerum
05:26We have yet another British singer, but this time one who is primarily pop and folk. Her debut album
05:32was one of the most famous of her works, released in 1988 under the title Ancient Heart.
05:37There's a good tradition of love and hate
05:40Staying by the fireside and of the rain
05:44She's yet another one of the most renowned contraltos in modern history. Tickerum's range is believed to span
05:51from G-sharp 2 to D5, which is approximately 2.5 octaves.
05:57From my hands, I know you'll never be
06:00More than twisting my sobriety
06:04Technicality isn't a priority of her singing though. It's her one-of-a-kind style and uniquely deep voice that make her stand out
06:12Since her debut, she's kept releasing music at a fairly consistent rate, with albums still coming out in the 2020s
06:19You make me feel, I can do no wrong
06:26Number 14. Grace Jones
06:29Strange, I've seen that face before
06:34Few vocalists can match the monumentally wide range possessed by Jones. By analyzing her songs, people have estimated she can comfortably sing from E2 to C7, which is an immense 4.67 octaves.
06:48She initially began her career as a model, then pivoted to music, which proved to be an amazing decision.
07:00While you could consider her a contralto, her range is so massive that she can sing songs across all major ranges
07:06It's not only singing and modeling she's talented at, she's also a talented actor, famously playing Mayday in the 80s Bond flick A View to a Kill
07:22Number 13. Stevie Nicks
07:24Now there you go again, you say you want your freedom
07:30Fleetwood Mac can easily be considered one of the most famous rock bands of all time
07:36Vocalist Stevie Nicks joined the group in 1975 and was a member during their peak
07:41Then she went on to pursue a highly lucrative solo career
07:45Nicks is a relatively technical singer, having a range generally estimated to be about 3.5 octaves wide
07:59This covered the lower range of notes, meaning we can confidently classify her as a contralto
08:05She can nail higher registers as well though
08:07Her mastery of both low and high notes is just one of many factors that made her music so successful
08:13Number 12. Anita Baker
08:21You probably know Baker best by her 80s soul ballads
08:25This soul jazz vocalist has been in show business since 1979
08:36and has kept a career going since, on account of her remarkable talents
08:41Baker initially sang with Chapter 8, a 70s funk group, but began pursuing a solo career in the 80s
08:48She wouldn't make it big until her second album, Rapture, was released in 1986
08:52Currently, she's won eight Grammy Awards, with four of her albums going platinum
09:06If you've heard her sing once, you'll instantly be able to recognize her powerful contralto voice
09:12Operator, it was like a bad dream
09:17Lord, you should have heard
09:19Number 10. Lord
09:21We aren't caught up in your love affair
09:24And we'll never be royals
09:26Royals
09:27It's the one in our blood
09:30In 2013, New Zealand singer Lord achieved global fame after releasing her hit single Royals
09:37She has an instantly recognizable voice and a talent for singing impressively low
09:42For example, in her hit track Perfect Places from the album Melodrama
09:51Her background vocals and harmonies reach as low as G2
09:55She has remarkable control over her lower range
09:58Often staying in registers most female pop stars shy away from
10:02This gives her a dramatic and distinct vocal style few can match
10:15She may not be as skilled as a classically trained contralto
10:19But compared to the average pop star, her lower vocal range is highly impressive
10:24Number 9. Fiona Apple
10:34Since her debut album in 1996, Fiona Apple has become known as one of the most unique pop stars of her generation
10:49She frequently sings in the lower registers, often with remarkable power and emotional intensity
10:55When it calls too much, it's too low
11:01Her voice has matured over the years, becoming a deep and raw instrument
11:07No song of hers showcases her vocal talents as well as Hot Knife, sung by her and her sister
11:12It's not just her range that makes her vocals so good
11:23It's her complex phrasing and delivery
11:25Which adds intensity to every song
11:28The only complaint we can make about Apple is that she releases music way too infrequently
11:33Number 8. Nina Simone
11:43Simone's career lasted almost 50 years
11:54During that time, she became one of the most influential musicians in history
11:59Her range was fairly limited, restricted to approximately one octave
12:04Despite this, she was a force to be reckoned with when it came to lower registers
12:16She arguably became the archetype for low and powerful female voices in pop music
12:21Her delivery on tracks like Feeling Good showcases her amazing talent
12:26Only a handful of musicians can deliver such booming low notes
12:35With the same level of clarity and control Simone did
12:38Number 7. Amy Winehouse
12:46Few musicians receive as much praise for their contralto vocals as Amy Winehouse does
13:00She tragically died while only 27
13:03But managed to become one of the most acclaimed singers in history during her lifetime
13:08Her voice was defined by a deep, velvety tone
13:18Frequently singing in the lower registers
13:20This gave her a unique sound countless musicians have tried to emulate since her breakthrough
13:26You go back to her and I go back to her
13:32Winehouse's low notes hit hard
13:35Not just because of her pitch
13:37But because of the power and intensity she delivered them with
13:40Her early death will always be remembered as one of the most tragic losses in music history
13:45Number 6. Karen Carpenter
13:56As one half of the Carpenters, Karen became highly praised for her three-octave range
14:07Alongside her confidence in lower registers
14:10Low notes sounded entirely natural to Carpenter's low voice
14:23Unlike other singers who make such notes sound dramatic
14:26She delivered them gently with impressive subtlety
14:30Producers would construct songs around her voice
14:33Making her talent the centerpiece
14:35It's crazy to think that she started as the duo's drummer rather than singer
14:48Unfortunately, she developed a severe eating disorder in 1975
14:52Which eventually claimed her life
14:55Carpenter died at only 32 years old
15:03But will forever be remembered as one of history's greatest singers
15:07Number 5. Toni Braxton
15:18Her career began in 1989
15:20And since then, Toni Braxton has become one of the biggest names in R&B
15:25She's sold over 70 million records globally
15:35Her mastery of lower registers is one of her sound's most defining features
15:40Braxton's voice is frequently described as husky, sultry, and elegant
15:45As showcased by hit tracks like Unbreak My Heart
15:48Her voice is so deep that she looks to male singers as vocal style models
16:00Now, she's considered a trailblazer for the use of contralto in popular music and R&B
16:11Number 4. Adele
16:20The best-selling album of the century so far is 21 by Adele
16:33Released in 2011
16:34It made Adele a household name globally
16:37Unlike other entries on this list
16:39She's a mezzo-soprano
16:41Not a contralto
16:42You'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise
16:53That happens fairly often
16:55Still, she can and does hit amazingly low notes
16:59And has an exceptionally strong lower register
17:01Adele has no issues hitting incredibly high notes as well
17:13Having a mastery of almost three octaves
17:16She has one of the most impressive voices in the world
17:19And she has no shortage of fans who believe she's the greatest singer ever
17:23Sometimes it lasts in love
17:26But sometimes it hurts in state
17:29Number 3. Tracy Chapman
17:34There's no chance Tracy Chapman wouldn't have made it into our top three
17:45She's one of the most iconic examples of a female pop star with a naturally deep vocal style
17:50Baby can I hold you tonight
17:54Chapman possesses an amazingly deep and powerful voice that's instantly recognizable
18:00Her major hit, Fast Car, is a brilliant example of this
18:04But she doesn't hold back on a single track
18:13And she doesn't simply dip into low notes
18:15It's her comfort zone
18:17Chapman has become one of the gold standards for contraltos in pop, folk, soul, and blues
18:29Number 2. Annie Lennox
18:32New Wave icon Annie Lennox became famous as a member of Eurythmics in the 80s
18:37The Aberdeen singer is one of the most celebrated contraltos in pop history
18:41She's so acclaimed that VH1 named her the greatest white soul singer alive
18:47No more I love you
18:50Language is leaving me
18:55Lennox's vocals have an operatic intensity to them
18:58Which she delivers with mind-blowing ease
19:01Not only did her voice define Eurythmics
19:04It became a staple of the new wave movement
19:06Sweet dreams are made of these
19:10Who am I to disagree?
19:13Lennox doesn't just dip her toes into lower registers
19:16She makes them her own and builds exceptional melodies around them
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19:42Also known as the goddess of pop, there's little debate over Cher's status as the greatest contralto in modern pop music
20:01Cher possesses a true contralto voice
20:04Giving her a natural singing range lower than the vast majority of female singers
20:08This has made her voice instantly identifiable
20:18She's also maintained her strong voice for an astoundingly long time
20:22Outside of her technically impressive singing, she's also become a cultural icon
20:26I hear you say I'm strong enough to know
20:32You gotta know
20:35Cher defied expectations for female pop singers
20:37They don't have to be high-pitched and sweet
20:40But can be deep and commanding
20:42She set the standard for contraltos in pop
20:53Making her more than deserving of the top spot on this list
20:56Were there any vocalists we forgot to include?
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