Linda Lyndell is an American soul singer best known for her 1968 hit single, "What a Man". Her style is deeply rooted in rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul, reflecting her upbringing in Florida's gospel music scene. However, her career was cut short due to racial tensions surrounding her music in the late 1960s. Despite having released only a handful of tracks, Lyndell's influence is significant, with "What a Man" being sampled by Salt-N-Pepa in 1993, propelling the song back into the spotlight.