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Genre of popular music
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
Neo_soul
Genre of music
mid-to late 1990s with the subgenre neo soul, which incorporated modern production elements and hip-hop influences. Soul music dominated the U.S. R&B charts
Soul_music
Musical artist
cultivating American singer Erykah Badu, as well as having trademarked the neo soul genre. Massenburg is the founder, president and CEO of Kedar Entertainment
Kedar_Massenburg
blended with styles such as soul, funk, and jazz, resulting in fusion genres such as new jack swing, neo-soul, hip-hop soul, and g-funk which were popular
1990s_in_music
American musician (1974–2025)
multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling
D'Angelo
American singer (born 1971)
soul, and hip-hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut studio album Baduizm (1997), placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement
Erykah_Badu
1995 studio album by D'Angelo
Award nominations. Regarded by music journalists as a pivotal release in neo soul, the album brought commercial exposure to the burgeoning musical movement
Brown_Sugar_(D'Angelo_album)
2015 studio album by Hiatus Kaiyote
Choose Your Weapon is the second studio album by Australian neo-soul quartet Hiatus Kaiyote, first released in 1 May 2015 through Flying Buddha and Sony
Choose_Your_Weapon
South Korean musician (born 1984)
Considered a pioneer of the South Korean neo soul scene, his discography primarily encompasses R&B and soul. Deez developed an interest in music production
Deez_(musician)
British musical collective
lead singer and visual centerpiece of the neo-soul band Soul II Soul. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Soul II Soul – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved
Soul_II_Soul
2026 studio album by Jill Scott
Scott's previous projects, To Whom This May Concern expands on Scott's neo soul and spoken word roots, yet incorporates elements of New Orleans jazz and
To_Whom_This_May_Concern
Subgenre of contemporary R&B music
"Queen of Hip-Hop Soul"), Jodeci, Faith Evans, TLC, and R. Kelly. By the late 1990s, hip-hop soul would lead to the creation of neo soul, which retained
Hip-hop_soul
2000 studio album by Erykah Badu
Studios in New York City with the collective Soulquarians, the album is a neo soul record predominantly driven by live instruments. Writing all its songs
Mama's_Gun
Neo soul song by D'Angelo
Kangas of KZGO called it a neo soul song, while Jon Caramanica of The New York Times described it as "lonely cowboy-western soul". Musically, Rolling Stone's
Unshaken
American singer (born 1972)
infused jazz, opera, R&B, spoken word, and hip hop in a style often called neo-soul. A reviewer at Pop Matters, referring to Scott's vocal ability (1st soprano)
Jill_Scott_(singer)
1998 studio album by Destiny's Child
released on February 17, 1998, by Columbia Records. Predominantly an R&B and neo soul album, it was recorded over a two-year period, predominantly with D'Wayne
Destiny's_Child_(album)
Genre of music
recording techniques of traditional American soul music from the 1950s to the 1970s. This differs from neo-soul and contemporary R&B as it intentionally emphasizes
Retro-soul
R&B and neo soul supergroup
The Soultronics was an R&B and neo soul supergroup formed in 2000, which served as the backing band for musician D'Angelo in 2000 during The Voodoo Tour
The_Soultronics
American singer-songwriter, producer and DJ
singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ. He frequently provides background vocals for neo-soul artist Erykah Badu and featured vocals for other artists such as Anderson
Durand_Bernarr
considered to be a capital of hip-hop including crunk, of R&B and its offshoot neo-soul, and of gospel music - in addition to a thriving indie-rock and live music
Music_of_Atlanta
1996 studio album by Maxwell
notable performer in the music industry. He was credited with shaping the "neo soul" movement of musicians that rose to prominence during the late 1990s. Along
Maxwell's_Urban_Hang_Suite
American singer-songwriter (born 1997)
Formerly making music under the CCM genre, he switched to alternative R&B and neo soul. He has since signed to Virgin Music Group for distribution and released
Montell_Fish
Topics referred to by the same term
Neo Souli (Greek: Νέο Σούλι) can refer to: Neo Souli, Achaea, a village near Patras Neo Souli, Serres, a village in the Serres Prefecture This disambiguation
Neo_Souli
American singer (born 1999)
as UMI, is an American singer and songwriter blending elements of R&B, neo-soul, and alternative pop. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she attended
Umi_(singer)
American singer and actress (1961–2025)
decades, she has been credited with revolutionizing the sound of hip-hop and neo soul. Originally known as Angie B., she rose to fame in 1979 as a member of
Angie_Stone
2026 studio album by Jungle
Sunshine is the fifth studio album by the British neo soul band Jungle, released on 14 August 2026 via Caiola Records and AWAL. It marks the first release
Sunshine_(Jungle_album)
2023 studio album by Olivia Dean
Italian musician Davide Rossi. The singer told that she was inspired by neo soul, contemporary R&B and Motown music. In an interview with Dork, Dean explained
Messy_(album)
1994 R&B supergroup
United (B.M.U.) was a collaboration of many African-American male R&B, neo soul and soul music artists. Their only song "U Will Know", written by a young D'Angelo
Black_Men_United
Brazilian guitarist (born 1994)
single-string and chord slides. Guitar World magazine called his style neo soul. His grandparents were of Japanese descent and came from Okinawa, Japan
Mateus_Asato
1996 studio album by Lewis Taylor
Lewis Taylor is the first album by the British neo-soul composer and multi-instrumentalist Lewis Taylor, released in 1996. All songs are composed and written
Lewis_Taylor_(album)
2000 studio album by D'Angelo
fusion of traditional soul and R&B influences with hip-hop vocal and production elements, serving as fundamental elements for the neo soul sound. With its single-oriented
Voodoo_(D'Angelo_album)
1998 studio album by Lauryn Hill
motherhood, and faith. Predominantly a neo soul and R&B record, Miseducation also incorporates hip-hop, reggae, and soul, and features guest appearances from
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The_Miseducation_of_Lauryn_Hill
American musician
Feeling Lucky (ATO, 2020) T-Pain, 1UP (Cinematic Music Group, 2019) "Neo-Soul 2020: 23 Contemporary Artists Pushing the Sound Forward". Okayplayer. "Nick
Nick_Hakim
Sudanese rapper
Nadine El Roubi is a Sudanese rapper whose music has been characterized as neo-soul and hip-hop. El Roubi was born in Khartoum to an Egyptian Sudanese mother
Nadine_El_Roubi
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Life Aquatic." Along with her music, SZA's image has been compared to neo-soul artists Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. SZA's hair became a point of interest
SZA
and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip-hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins as the
List of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon episodes
List_of_The_Tonight_Show_Starring_Jimmy_Fallon_episodes
Music genre
including Prince, Peter Gabriel, Sade, Bilal, and Janelle Monáe. The neo soul wave of the late 1990s and early 2000s, featuring the Soulquarians collective
Progressive_soul
Australian neo soul musician
best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and pianist for jazz-funk and neo soul band Hiatus Kaiyote. Nai Palm was born Naomi Saalfield, grew up in Melbourne
Nai_Palm
2001 single by Bilal
"Soul Sista" is the debut single released in 2001 by American R&B/neo soul singer Bilal. The song was in support of his debut studio album, 1st Born Second
Soul_Sista_(song)
1993 studio album by Me'Shell NdegéOcello
to widespread critical acclaim and has since been viewed as a landmark neo soul record. NdegéOcello recorded Plantation Lullabies after being one of the
Plantation_Lullabies
2001 studio album by Angie Stone
by music critics, some of whom would call it a defining moment of the neo soul movement of the early 2000s as well as Stone's masterpiece in the years
Mahogany_Soul
2020 song by Ariana Grande
on the former's sixth studio album Positions. It is a mid-tempo R&B and neo soul song about Grande becoming intimate with her lover by allowing them to
My_Hair
American singer and songwriter (born 1986)
parenthood. The album touched upon a variety of genres including pop-soul, psychedelic soul, electronica, and R&B. Knowles's debut extended play True is a new
Solange_Knowles
2025 studio album by Mac Miller
Faces (2014) but was scrapped in favor of other projects for years. A neo soul, experimental hip-hop, and jazz-influenced album, Balloonerism showcases
Balloonerism
American singer (born 1979)
introduced him to a new music scene that involved hip-hop, R&B, gospel and soul music. He took to changing his musical style, extensively emulating Stevie
Adam_Levine
American musical artist (born 1989)
Retrieved 30 August 2016. Hairston, Tahirah (December 23, 2014). "The Heart and Soul of Lion Babe". Interview Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 February
Jillian_Hervey
American musician (born 1966)
Performance by a Duo or Group". The album also won a Soul Train Music Award for "Best R&B/Soul Album, Male". Eric and George were actually partners in
Eric_Benét
British R&B group
(15 December 2023). "Sault review – utterly astonishing debut show by UK soul enigmas". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2026. Shankar, Mahika Ravi (17
Sault_(band)
American pay television network
Caribbean, African, R&B, funk, soul, neo soul, hip hop, jazz and Motown music in various decades from the 1970s to the 2020s. Soul was originally a commercial-free
BET_Soul
2024 studio album by NxWorries
Why Lawd? is the second studio album by American neo soul duo NxWorries, which consists of vocalist Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge. It was released
Why_Lawd?
Music genre
pop-soul musician . Category:Psychedelic soul songs Psychedelic pop Neo-psychedelia Black Rock Coalition Afro-punk Black Music Project Psychedelic Soul:
Psychedelic_soul
American rapper and singer (born 1975)
of the most influential musicians of her time. A definitive figure in neo soul and a pioneer of rap-singing and melodic rap, The Telegraph credited Hill
Lauryn_Hill
2026 concert tour by Olivia Dean
The Art of Loving Live is the second concert tour by English neo soul singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, in support of her second studio album, The Art of
The_Art_of_Loving_Live
Musical artist
Guinea), who is a neo soul singer-songwriter based in Australia. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, they won the inaugural Best Soul/R&B Release category
Kaiit
American singer-songwriter (born 1994)
stated that she is influenced by music of the 1960s, with its mix of early soul, R&B and doo-wop, saying: "Musically and aesthetically, the culture of it
Kali_Uchis
2002 single by Kem
"Love Calls" is a song written, produced and performed by American neo soul singer Kem, issued as the only official single from his debut studio album
Love_Calls_(song)
2004 single by Outkast
his disc The Love Below. A mid-tempo ballad, the track fuses funk and neo soul styles against a guitar-driven instrumentation. Lyrically a love song,
Prototype_(song)
2018 studio album by Jungle
For Ever is the second studio album by British neo soul band, Jungle. The album was released on 14 September 2018 through XL Recordings. It is their final
For_Ever_(album)
British-Nigerian musician (born 1992)
(/ɛg-oʊ ˈɛl.ə meɪ/ eh-go eh-luh may; born Ego Ella Uche, 1992) is an R&B, neo-soul, and contemporary jazz musician from South London, England. Ella May was
Ego_Ella_May
American singer-songwriter (born 1995)
living with their aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, whom today they
Kehlani
Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
The Georgia Straight wrote that a few of the songs "swing with a mellow neo-soul beat enlivened by buttery vocals", and noted influences from rhythm and
Frazey_Ford
Jhené Aiko (born 1988): R&B, neo soul Ashanti (born 1980): R&B, hip-hop, soul Amerie (born 1980): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul, funk, go-go Patti Austin (born
List of African-American singers
List_of_African-American_singers
2001 studio album by Aaliyah
Timbaland. Aaliyah is described in critical commentaries as an album of R&B, neo soul, and dance-pop, while drawing on an array of other genres such as funk
Aaliyah_(album)
American musician (born 1966)
Bobby Miller (born April 3, 1966) is a neo-soul/rock musician from Chicago, Illinois. A multi-instrumentalist, Miller began playing piano at the age of
Bobby_Miller_(musician)
2012 studio album by BJ the Chicago Kid
February 21, 2012, through M.A.F.E. Music. The album blends elements of neo soul, R&B, and hip-hop, showcasing BJ’s signature storytelling and smooth vocal
Pineapple_Now-Laters
2017 studio album by Tyler, the Creator
rejected by rapper Schoolboy Q. Flower Boy is a hip-hop, jazz rap, and neo soul album; correlating with its title, Tyler has noted flowers as a recurring
Flower_Boy
British recording artist and stage actress (born 1973)
American soul music icons such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released nine studio albums. Widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest soul singers
Beverley_Knight
1976 studio album by Marvin Gaye
influential on modern soul music and contemporary R&B. EMI Artists and Repertoire executive Gary Harris, who later assisted neo soul singer D'Angelo in recording
I Want You (Marvin Gaye album)
I_Want_You_(Marvin_Gaye_album)
American jazz pianist, record producer, and songwriter
and Contemporary Music in New York City. At the New School, Glasper met neo-soul singer Bilal. They began performing and recording together, which led to
Robert_Glasper
Stylistic alternative to contemporary R&B
R&B" was once used by the music industry during the late 1990s to market neo soul artists, such as D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Maxwell. There has been a variety
Alternative_R&B
American singer (born 1968)
Gregory Porter and they think I'm a neo soul singer or they’ve heard records with Jose James and they think I'm a neo soul singer. Wherever folks are on their
Lalah_Hathaway
British singer-songwriter (1983–2011)
including rhythm and blues, soul, (sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul), and jazz. She was described as a "retro-soul" singer by Rolling Stone
Amy_Winehouse
1998 studio album by Les Nubians
record incorporates elements of diverse musical styles, including R&B, neo soul, jazz, electronic, hip hop, and West African music. The artists drew inspiration
Princesses_Nubiennes
2002 studio album by Lewis Taylor
Stoned, Part I is the third album by the British neo-soul composer and multi-instrumentalist Lewis Taylor, released in 2002. Slow Reality release "Stoned
Stoned,_Part_I
French R&B singer-songwriter
the British label Because Music, her songs are inspired by a mix of R&B, neo-soul, jazz, funk and house. Crystal Murray was born and raised in Paris. She
Crystal_Murray
1999 single by Maxwell
"Fortunate" is a neo soul song from the 1999 motion picture Life and was released on the film's soundtrack. The song was written, composed, produced and
Fortunate_(song)
American neo soul duo
Kindred the Family Soul, also referred to as simply Kindred, is an American neo soul duo consisting of married couple Fatin Dantzler (born in 1973 in
Kindred_the_Family_Soul
American singer (born 1990)
sold. Listen Up! was highly praised by critics for its retro sound and neo-soul, funk, and jazz influences. As of 2016, Listen Up! has sold 77,000 copies
Haley_Reinhart
2001 studio album by Alicia Keys
"Krucial" Brothers. The efforts resulted in a neo soul record fusing contemporary classical music with R&B, soul, and jazz, alongside influences of hip-hop
Songs_in_A_Minor
Welsh singer (born 1984)
actress. Her music style has been described as a mixture of soul, blue-eyed soul, pop rock, neo soul and pop music. Duffy's 2008 debut album, Rockferry, topped
Duffy_(singer)
English R&B duo
deal with Aftermath Entertainment. She later released a mixtape titled Neo Soul Is Dead. In late 2006, Floetry disbanded without making a formal announcement
Floetry
2003 single by Kindred the Family Soul
"Far Away" is a song co-written and performed by American neo soul group Kindred the Family Soul, issued as the only official single from their debut album
Far Away (Kindred the Family Soul song)
Far_Away_(Kindred_the_Family_Soul_song)
American musical collective
collective's music has been variously described as neo soul, alternative hip hop, progressive soul, avant-garde, soul, conscious rap, and jazz fusion. Their members
Soulquarians
1998 single by D'Angelo
"Devil's Pie" is a song by American R&B and neo soul musician D'Angelo, released October 31, 1998, on Virgin Records. It was issued as a promotional single
Devil's_Pie
British singer-songwriter (born 1997)
singer-songwriter. Her musical style has been described as pulling from R&B, Latin, neo soul, and bossa nova. Tala released her first studio album, Hope Handwritten
Hope_Tala
American R&B singer (born 1973)
credited—alongside Lauryn Hill, D'Angelo, and Erykah Badu—with popularizing neo soul for mainstream audiences in the late 1990s. His second and third albums
Maxwell_(musician)
American singer (born 1971)
Dresden Soul Symphony in Dresden, Germany. The quartet reinterpreted soul hits and combined them with classical music. An album The Dresden Soul Symphony
Tweet_(singer)
American R&B singer (born 1988)
on April 6, 2019. "Jhené Aiko Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. "Neo-Soul 2020: 23 Contemporary Artists Pushing the Sound Forward". May 21, 2025
Jhené_Aiko
1998 studio album by Maxwell
collaborated with record producer and Sade member Stuart Matthewman. A neo soul album, Embrya features heavy basslines, string arrangements, and an emphasis
Embrya
American singer-songwriter (born 1985)
themes of love, intimacy, and desire, blending elements of R&B, funk, and neo-soul. Candydrip received critical acclaim for its cohesive production and Daye's
Lucky_Daye
American singer, songwriter and record producer (born 1970)
the album an "appealingly trippy fusion of funk grooves, punk guitar and soul vocals", and "a left-field stunner". Hunt told Creative Loafing, an alternative
Van_Hunt
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Good Thing (2018), wherein Bridges drew from 1980s quiet storm and 1990s neo soul, and Gold-Diggers Sound (2021), with which Bridges did his own take on
Leon_Bridges
American musician and producer (born 1977)
of 2009 entitled Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Present: Dark Night of the Soul (together with a 100+ photo book with photographs by David Lynch). Due to
Danger_Mouse_(musician)
American singer-songwriter (born 1975)
Songversation (2013) and Worthy (2019). Her music blends elements of R&B, soul, and neo-soul, often incorporating themes of self-empowerment, spirituality, and
India_Arie
Trinidadian-American singer
Outstanding New Artist Nominated Soul Train Lady of Soul Award R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Solo "This Is Who I Am" Won Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Solo
Heather_Headley
Doo-wop Soul Blue-eyed soul British soul Brown-eyed soul Cinematic soul Hip-hop soul Neo soul Northern soul Progressive soul Psychedelic soul Quiet storm
List of music genres and styles
List_of_music_genres_and_styles
American soul duo (1990–1997)
Beta, Andy (July 28, 2020). "Eddie Chacon, a Fleeting '90s Neo Soul Star, Returns as an Old Soul". The New York Times. Retrieved August 3, 2020. Christgau
Charles_&_Eddie
Fourth studio album by Jack Harlow
Harlow's neo-soul gamble". InBetweenDrafts. Retrieved March 17, 2026. Harris, Alex (March 13, 2026). "Jack Harlow – Monica Review: His Neo-Soul Pivot Explained"
Monica_(album)
Chinese singer (born 1984)
musicians, with whom she wrote, recorded and performed mainly R&B and neo soul music. Ray had her international breakthrough in 2018 with the hit Be Apart
Tia_Ray
American singer-songwriter
Layne (February 27, 1963 – January 18, 2015) was an American jazz and neo soul singer. Layne performed around the world singing in many styles. She signed
Cynthia_Layne
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