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- Mark Edward Nero
- Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige—also known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul—is one of the most successful R&B/soul singers of any generation. Her expressive voice is incredibly dynamic and powerful.
- D'Angelo. Michael Archer, better known as D'Angelo, is a four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-musician who is known as much for his sex appeal as for his music.
- Maxwell. Maxwell is a two-time Grammy-winning artist known for his sweet falsetto. He is one of the most lauded and commercially successful neo-soul artists of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Erykah Badu. Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu is also known as the Queen of Neo-Soul. She has received numerous honors for her work, including four Grammys, three Soul Train Music Awards, and three Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
- 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 ...
- Aretha Franklin. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was an American singer, civil rights activist, songwriter, actress, and pianist. She started her career at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, singing gospel songs.
- Whitney Houston. One of the world’s best-selling music artists, with 200 million records sold worldwide, we have Whitney Houston. She was an American singer who also found success in acting later in her career.
- Diana Ross. American singer, record producer, and actress Diana Ross was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her career start was as the lead singer of the all-female group the Supremes.
- Roberta Flack. Now retired, North Carolinian singer Roberta Flack had made quite an impression with the soul music community during her heyday. She started her musical career in the late 1960s with her debut album, First Take.
- Anderson. Paak. Paak once described his music as a “funky good time” – and that’s the perfect way to represent the rapper’s dynamic music that dips in and out of a variety of genres including soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, and jazz.
- Lion Babe. The best way to describe their music is: fun. Lion Babe consists of Jillian Hervey, who laces the track with her silky tone and producer Lucas Goodman, who is the driving force behind their soul infused sound that is meant to keep you dancing on your feet.
- Samm Henshaw. London born singer Samm Henshaw’s raspy tone is usually paired with an instrument heavy beat that will remind you of a classic soul song that was remixed in the 1990’s.
- Eryn Allen Kane. Detroit native Eryn Allen Kane has not earned much mainstream recognition yet, but when you hear her voice, you’ll be wondering why not?!
- Jeanette Leech
- Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) Lady Soul. The “Queen Of Soul”. Simply Aretha, or even ’Retha… Aretha Franklin’s sheer talent and pure soul power puts her at the top of this list of the best soul singers – untouchable, even when her release rate slowed.
- Otis Redding (1941-1967) A giant of Southern soul, the success of Otis Redding took Stax Records into the big league, and he was the Memphis label’s musical figurehead.
- Wilson Pickett (1941-2006) Soul’s force of nature, The Wicked Pickett screamed and roared his way through hit after hit in the 60s, seemingly a superstar by birthright.
- Sam Cooke (1931-1964) The romantic sound of Sam Cooke, coupled with his intense good looks, made him soul music’s first teen idol. But he had to fight.
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Apr 27, 2024 · Different from contemporary R&B, neo soul singers are an alternative to the producer-driven sound of modern R&B music, and this genre is a refreshing style of music that only continues to evolve. So, who are the best neo soul artists of all time?
Modern stars like Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige have redefined the sound of soul music through their impactful contributions to contemporary R&B and neo-soul genres.
