| Order | Artist | Plays |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | Toto | 1 |
| 1877 | David Byrne | 1 |
| 1878 | Abbey Lincoln | 1 |
| 1879 | Robert Glasper | 1 |
| 1880 | James Tillman | 1 |
| 1881 | Rebirth Brass Band | 1 |
| 1882 | The Allergies | 1 |
| 1883 | Professor Longhair | 1 |
| 1884 | Baby Charles | 1 |
| 1885 | Tom Petty | 1 |
| 1886 | Young & Sick | 1 |
| 1887 | La Lupe | 1 |
| 1888 | Sammy Davis Jr. | 1 |
| 1889 | Cream | 1 |
| 1890 | Tommy Guerrero | 1 |
| 1891 | Art Department | 1 |
| 1892 | Active Child | 1 |
| 1893 | Alvvays | 1 |
| 1894 | Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force | 1 |
| 1895 | Sroeng Santi | 1 |
| 1896 | The Go! Team | 1 |
| 1897 | Valida | 1 |
| 1898 | King Curtis | 1 |
| 1899 | Heart | 1 |
| 1900 | Hidden Orchestra | 1 |