Everyone likes a surprise and 2009 was full of them. So chime in and let us know which artist provided you with the biggest shocker.

2009 was anything but dull. R&B’s top artist provided us with tons of moments that left us in awe at times. Some more than others. Which artist surprised you the most? Was it Chris Brown when he lost his cool (and mind for that matter)and assaulted Rihanna? How about the musical maturation of Trey Songz? Or the way Maxwell came back strong from a long lay off? Could it have been the rise of longtime songwriter turned R&B star Keri Hilson? Maybe its someone else?

A. Chris Brown

B. Trey Songz

C. Maxwell

D. Keri Hilson

E. Other

Chris Brown . Keri Hilson . Maxwell . R&B . Trey Songz Question of the Day