Fred Hughes is an American R&B and soul singer who rose to prominence in the mid-1960s. His style is characterized by passionate, emotive vocals that embody the soulful, rhythm-blues tradition. Hughes' most famous single, "Oo Wee Baby, I Love You", released in 1965, reached the top 3 on the Billboard R&B chart, solidifying his significance in the soul music genre. Over the years, his music has continued to influence a new generation of soul and blues artists.