Jean King is an American soul and R&B singer, best known for her work in the 1960s and 1970s. Her style is characterized by powerful vocals and a deeply emotive delivery, typical of the soul genre of the era. King is perhaps most recognized for her hit single "Watermelon Man," which made significant waves in the Billboard R&B charts. Despite her limited discography, her contribution to the soul and R&B music scene of the mid-20th century remains noteworthy.