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Neo soul (sometimes called progressive soul) is a genre of popular music. As a term, it was coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and describe a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B.
- 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.
- 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.
Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut album Baduizm (1997), placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by music critics.
- 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.
Jun 27, 2012 · From soul-singing ladies Erykah Badu and Jill Scott to sexy crooners D'Angelo and Maxwell, we have tracked our favorite neo-soul musicians from their debuts to where they are now.
Read about the rise of a movement that redefined the place of Soul, R&B, and hip hop in modern music. Listen to examples of songs that defined Neo Soul and stream playlists of both Neo Soul and the contemporary music the Neo Soul ignited.
