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- Erykah Badu. 994 votes. Erykah Badu, known as the "Queen of Neo Soul," has been a major influence in the movement since her groundbreaking debut album, Baduizm, in 1997.
- Jill Scott. 916 votes. Since her powerful debut with Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, Jill Scott has provided a much-needed voice for women in the neo soul genre.
- India.Arie. 544 votes. India.Arie is an accomplished singer-songwriter who first rose to fame with the release of her debut album, Acoustic Soul, in 2001.
- Musiq. 592 votes. Musiq Soulchild emerged onto the neo soul scene at the turn of the century with his critically acclaimed debut album, Aijuswanaseing. With a unique voice and style, Musiq has managed to stand out among his peers with his blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop.
- Cleo Sol
- Lizzie Berchie
- Sir
- Amaria
- Nápoles
- Kirby
- Ari Lennox
- Children of Zeus
- Pip Millet
- Akemi Fox
From Ladbroke Grove, West London, and formed of Serbian, Spanish and Jamaican heritage, Cleo Sol is a special talent who has been an eye catcher in the genre for a few years now. Releasing her debut EPWinter Songs back in March 2018, Cleo has been gracing the Neo-soul scene ever since. Winter Songs was an impressive introduction to Cleo Sol as an a...
The Neo-Soul singing sweetheart from Newham. Lizzie Berchie is a little bit sultry, a little bit sweet. Berchie welcomes you to her world by gently pulling you into storytimes about the beauty of flourishing love in songs alongside the world’s own heartaches and grief such as in tracks ‘Nsala’ and ‘Trying’. Her first EP, Under the Sun, feels like a...
Inglewood, California native, SiR has a laid-back tone in his voice. The same vibe is reflected in the sound of his music. The energy of California feels breathed into his laid back, but deeply resonant, Neo-Soul sound. Releasing his debut album Novemberon Top Dawg Entertainment, back in 2018, SiR is also a songwriter with a history of writing for ...
Amaria McGee is a sultry Tampa, Florida native with deep roots in Neo-Soul. Amaria may be the most relevant comparison to Erykah Badu in contemporary Soul and R&B there is. Most comfortable riffing on mellow, but rich watching Amaria evolve her already impressive artistry since her 2020 debut singles has been satisfying. Notably, her latest EP All ...
Sweden based Nápoles first introduced herself on her first single ‘Slowzy‘ in February 2020. It was a dreamy, laid back intro that oozes chilled, retro feels. The music video brings this all to life. The deep baseline drop that recurs throughout the song is coupled with Nápoles soft vocals that ride on the rhythm, whilst the lyrics speak to self-ca...
ROC Nation’s, KIRBY Lauryen is a unique artist who delivers smooth vocals and old-Soul-meets-the-sound-of-tomorrow on every track. Her collab remix for her song,Velvet, featuring Lucky Daye, featured on the Insecure soundtrack. Fusing funk instrumentals, the track gives reminiscent vibes, as KIRBY always serves with her magnificent ‘fro in tow. The...
Signed to J Cole’s record label, Dreamville, Ari Lennox finally got some of the recognition she deserved after her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, in May 2019. Ari Lennox is a vanguard of true Soul in contemporary music. On the Cole-featured title single, Shea Butter Baby, Ari effortlessly oozes sultry passion and the album with the same monicker de...
Children of Zeus personify how Neo-Soul seamlessly integrates Hip Hop and Soul music. A duo composed of two of Manchester, UK’s most loved and respected artists. Children of Zeus is comprised of DJ/ MC/ beat maker, Konny Kon and vocalist/MC, Tyler Daley. Describing their music as ‘future classic soul music’, these Neo-Soul artists have made their m...
Manchester born, Pip Millet’s COLORS premiere currently stands at over 3 million views! And we completely understand why. The clapping cadence and honest lyrics speak to her authenticity and her free self-expression continues in her newer releases too. Pip’s 2020 EP, Lost In June, features bopping beats on tracks likeHeavenly Mother which has over ...
Another Manchester-based songstress, Akemi Fox, brings sweet vocals across her tracks. Single, Lemon Teafeatures twinkling bells that creep through the song’s instrumentals and bares an alternative R&B feel. Featured on BBC Introducing, Akemi’s voice echoes, leaving you in a reflective state on Weightless. The tune also features spoken word lyrics ...
- Yazmin Lacey. Yazmin Lacey’s steady, low-energy jazz soul vibes have resonated in a big way across the UK jazz scene. Understated and restrained, in her live performances, Lacey carries an air of humility and warmth – a curious juxtaposition to the coolness of her music, underpinned with hip-hop and jazz grooves.
- Mali Hayes. Hailing from Manchester, Mali Hayes has been making waves across the UK with her heavily R&B-influenced brand of neo-soul. Part of Gilles Peterson’s esteemed Future Bubblers programme, Mali Hayes’ smooth, soulful delivery has made her the perfect fit for collaborations with the likes of UK hip-hop heavyweights Foreign Beggar and Leeds’ Abstract Orchestra (make sure to check these out).
- Noya Rao. Describing themselves as electronic-soul, the heavy hip-hop influence in Noya Rao’s grooves, and the lilting voice of singer Olivia Bhattacharjee camp them within the neo-soul space.
- Downtown Kayoto. Downtown Kayoto’s discography is experimental and diverse, and his latest releases have seen his sound coagulate into something firmly alt-R&B.
- Aloe Blacc, "I Need A Dollar" The singer emerged when his first single, "I Need A Dollar", was used in the promos for the short-lived HBO series, How To Make It In America.
- Amel Larrieux, "Get Up" "Get Up" is the singer-songwriter's most successful single to date, reaching 37 on R&B charts.
- Angie Stone, "Brotha" The ode to the man in her in life was penned by Stone and Raphael Saadiq who is responsible for a lot of the production on this list.
- Anthony Hamilton, "Comin' From Where I'm From" "Comin' From Where I'm From" is Anthony Hamilton's breakout single, which earned him two Grammy nominations in 2003.
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