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British Soul

British soul is a genre characterized by its emotive, heart-wrenching vocals, often delivered with a distinctive, soulful growl. Emerging in the 1980s, it drew inspiration from classic American soul, jazz, and R&B, infused with a distinctly British sensibility. Typically featuring lush, orchestral arrangements, and a blend of electronic and organic instrumentation, British soul often incorporates elements of trip-hop, acid jazz, and UK garage. The genre's heyday in the 2000s saw a surge in popularity, with its introspective, emotionally charged lyrics resonating with a wide audience. British soul's unique blend of melancholic introspection and sophisticated production sets it apart from its American counterpart, while its influence can be heard in subsequent genres like indie R&B and electronic soul.

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Latest British Soul Release

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Cloudy (Masterlink Sessions) [2025 Remaster]

Single - Released January 24, 2025

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January 24, 2025

Cloudy (Masterlink Sessions) [2025 Remaster]
Jo Harman
1 tracks
January 13

All I Need
Maribou State•
Andreya Triana
5 tracks
January 3

Sideways (Live in London)
Jo Harman
1 tracks
January 3

Everyday
Celeste
1 tracks
December 13, 2024

Give A Little Bit
Leona Lewis•
Calum Scott
1 tracks
December 13

eureka!
Dayo Bello
3 tracks
December 6

If I Live Forever (Arodes Remix)
Vintage Culture•
Izzy Bizu•
Arodes
2 tracks
November 29

Cyprus Avenue (Masterlink Sessions) [Radio Edit]
Jo Harman
1 tracks
November 29

je t'aime
Dayo Bello
1 tracks
November 22

Part of the Plan / Faded from the Jump
[ K S R ]•
Konny Kon
2 tracks
November 22

Small Changes
Michael Kiwanuka
11 tracks
November 22

Union Chapel Live
Celeste
5 tracks
November 22

Young Lion
Sade
1 tracks
November 22

Hot Mess
Girlhood
11 tracks
November 18

You Give Me That Fire (Ed Case Remix)
Illatek•
Shaun Escoffery•
Ed Case
1 tracks
November 15

Sunday Morning
Precious Pepala
2 tracks
November 15

Did You Want It At All?
Molly Hocking
1 tracks
November 15

London
Amandus
1 tracks
November 6

This Is Who I Am (From “The Day of the Jackal”)
Celeste
1 tracks
October 25

Music Sounds Better With You (feat. Bryn Christopher)
Felipe Allenn•
Jaydon Lewis•
Bryn Christopher
1 tracks
October 25

Move Over
Jo Harman
1 tracks
October 24

True Synchronicity
Girlhood
4 tracks
October 24

Rebel Soul
Michael Kiwanuka
1 tracks
October 24

Like The Ocean (Edit)
Tara Lily•
Surya Sen
1 tracks
October 18

The Rest Of Me (Edit)
Michael Kiwanuka
2 tracks
October 18

Union Chapel Live
Celeste
4 tracks
October 18

The Upside
Molly Hocking
1 tracks
October 17

5 Pieces
Oh My Sun•
Carmody
1 tracks
October 14

Nothing Compares to you (Ed Colman's House Reshape)
Soul II Soul•
Ed Colman
2 tracks
October 11

Union Chapel Live
Celeste
2 tracks
October 11

This Version (The View Theme)
Leona Lewis
1 tracks
October 11

Alive On The Dance Floor
Sharlene Hector
1 tracks
October 4

I Know What I Know (From the John Lewis Advert)
Laura Mvula
1 tracks
October 4

The Effect
Precious Pepala
1 tracks
October 3

The Rest Of Me
Michael Kiwanuka
1 tracks
September 27

Speak In The Dark
Tara Lily
10 tracks
September 27

Falling
Jp Bayliss
1 tracks
September 27

Options
Blue Lab Beats•
Farah Audhali
1 tracks
September 24

Can't Tell You Stop
Girlhood
3 tracks
September 20

Feel The Love
MEDUN•
Bryn Christopher•
Toby Gad
1 tracks

January 13, 2025

All I Need
Maribou State•
Andreya Triana
5 tracks
November 22, 2024

Hot Mess
Girlhood
11 tracks
November 22

Union Chapel Live
Celeste
5 tracks
November 22

Small Changes
Michael Kiwanuka
11 tracks
October 24

True Synchronicity
Girlhood
4 tracks
October 18

Union Chapel Live
Celeste
4 tracks
September 27

Speak In The Dark
Tara Lily
10 tracks
August 30

A Penny For Your Thoughts
Dayo Bello
8 tracks
August 9

GIRL!!!
Maisi
4 tracks
August 2

For Someone Somewhere Who Isn't Us
Samm Henshaw
6 tracks
July 25

Cause for Concern
Ashaine White
5 tracks
July 5

Heavy Soul
Blundetto•
Liam Bailey
9 tracks
June 28

CASABLANCO
Marsha Ambrosius
11 tracks
June 28

20 Years of Soul Live in Concert
Joss Stone
13 tracks
June 14

Seal - Deluxe Edition
Seal
27 tracks
May 31

Pages (Deluxe)
Shaznay Lewis
14 tracks
May 17

Pages
Shaznay Lewis
12 tracks
May 10

A Place In Your Heart
GABRIELLE
12 tracks
May 10

Him
Kenny Thomas
10 tracks
May 3

Got To Let Go
Shaznay Lewis
4 tracks

January 24, 2025

Cloudy (Masterlink Sessions) [2025 Remaster]
Jo Harman
1 tracks
January 3

Sideways (Live in London)
Jo Harman
1 tracks
January 3

Everyday
Celeste
1 tracks
December 13, 2024

eureka!
Dayo Bello
3 tracks
December 13

Give A Little Bit
Leona Lewis•
Calum Scott
1 tracks
December 6

If I Live Forever (Arodes Remix)
Vintage Culture•
Izzy Bizu•
Arodes
2 tracks
November 29

je t'aime
Dayo Bello
1 tracks
November 29

Cyprus Avenue (Masterlink Sessions) [Radio Edit]
Jo Harman
1 tracks
November 22

Part of the Plan / Faded from the Jump
[ K S R ]•
Konny Kon
2 tracks
November 22

Young Lion
Sade
1 tracks
November 18

You Give Me That Fire (Ed Case Remix)
Illatek•
Shaun Escoffery•
Ed Case
1 tracks
November 15

Did You Want It At All?
Molly Hocking
1 tracks
November 15

London
Amandus
1 tracks
November 15

Sunday Morning
Precious Pepala
2 tracks
November 6

This Is Who I Am (From “The Day of the Jackal”)
Celeste
1 tracks
October 25

Music Sounds Better With You (feat. Bryn Christopher)
Felipe Allenn•
Jaydon Lewis•
Bryn Christopher
1 tracks
October 25

Move Over
Jo Harman
1 tracks
October 24

Like The Ocean (Edit)
Tara Lily•
Surya Sen
1 tracks
October 24

Rebel Soul
Michael Kiwanuka
1 tracks
October 18

The Rest Of Me (Edit)
Michael Kiwanuka
2 tracks