Themes of "escaping the hard life of the streets" and "experiencing physical abuse", as well as "signs of musical genius", can be found in many of the lives of Unsung's subjects.

Unsung has tailored this formula, depending on the show's subject, to portray artists whose "turning point" occurred for more business or personal reasons, and who may have recovered from it to continue a far less famous, but rewarding, career.

The show focuses on the lives and careers of R&B and soul musicians who have not received mainstream recognition for their contributions to the music industry.

After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category.

Unsung Hollywood focuses on actors and comedians, as well as prominent films and TV shows influential in the African American community.

Fox, Richard Roundtree, Charlie Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Meagan Good, Cooley High, Hill Harper, Jasmine Guy, and many others.