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Instrumental Soul

Instrumental soul is a vibrant and rhythmically rich music genre that emphasizes melody and atmosphere, often characterized by deep grooves, expressive horn sections, and lush arrangements. Originating from the soul music tradition that combines elements of African-American Gospel music, R&B, and jazz, instrumental soul forgoes vocal lines to spotlight the intricate interplay among instruments. Anchored by a steady backbeat and often featuring the distinctive, resonant sounds of organs, electric pianos, and smooth guitar licks, the style exudes a warm, emotional essence that can be both relaxing and invigorating. From the tight, funky jams of The Meters to the cinematic soulscapes of David Axelrod, instrumental soul offers a diverse soundscape that is as rich in texture as it is in history.

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R&b Downtempo Jazz Soul Blues Funk Neo Soul Gospel Jazz Fusion Afrobeat Smooth Jazz Easy Listening Jazz Funk Southern Soul Psychedelic Soul Library Music

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The Rugged Nuggets

Single - Released May 1, 2026

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May 1, 2026

secret knots
The Rugged Nuggets
1 tracks
March 31

Sprach Zarathustra 2001: A Space Odyssey b/w Perdóneme Los Cielos
Jesus Acosta•
Professionals
2 tracks
March 31

Sprach Zarathustra 2001: A Space Odyssey b/w Perdóneme Los Cielos
Jesus Acosta•
Professionals
2 tracks
March 27

Give Everybody Some
Mickey & The Soul Generation
12 tracks
March 20

24 Hr Sports (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair
16 tracks
February 24

If I Ain't Got You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Englishman In New York
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

You Are The Reason
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

I Dont Wanna Miss A Thing
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

See You Again
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Stand By Me
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Like I'm Gonna Lose You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 6

The Leading Citizen (2026 Remaster)
David Axelrod
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights (Afro Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 24, 2025

Too Good At Goodbyes (EPIC GOSPEL Cinematic Orchestral)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

The Fate of Ophelia (1950s Soul/Jazz [Best Version])
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

What About Me b/w Unlucky Girl
The Exceptional Three
2 tracks
November 20

Let Me Love You (1950s Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 11

Without Me
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
November 9

Grenade (1950s Soul) [Best Version]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 9

Take Me to Church (Soulful Blues 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 9

Grenade (1950s Soul Best Version)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 9

Take Me to Church (Soulful Blues 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

X Gon’ Give It To Ya (1950s Acoustic Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

Forgot About Dre (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

X Gon’ Give It To Ya (1950s Acoustic Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

Forgot About Dre (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 5

Ms. Jackson
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 5

Ms. Jackson (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Gin & Juice (Soul 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Gin & Juice (Soul 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Way Down We Go (1950s Soul & Jazz Version)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Way Down We Go (1950s Soul & Jazz Version)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 31

I'm In Luv (With A Stripper) [Soul 1950s]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 31

I'm In Luv (With A Stripper) [Soul 1950s]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 27

Gangsta's Paradise (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks

March 27, 2026

Give Everybody Some
Mickey & The Soul Generation
12 tracks
March 20

24 Hr Sports (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair
16 tracks
September 5, 2025

24 Hr Sports
El Michels Affair
16 tracks
August 13

Mágica
El Michels Affair•
Rogê
4 tracks
May 30

VII
The Budos Band
11 tracks
May 30

DJ-Kicks: Quantic
Quantic
32 tracks
December 13, 2024

Thoughts of You
The Rugged Nuggets
11 tracks
November 21

Here Comes Santa Claus
Ramsey Lewis
20 tracks
September 27

Finger Pickin Good (2024 Remastered)
Dennis Coffey
10 tracks
September 27

Finger Pickin Good (2024 Remastered)
Dennis Coffey
10 tracks
September 6

Glorious Game (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair•
Black Thought
12 tracks
June 7

Dancing While Falling (Deluxe Edition)
Quantic
17 tracks
May 20

Stax Records Presents
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
15 tracks
April 26

Boy Kills World (Songs From The Original Motion Picture)
El Michels Affair
9 tracks
November 10, 2023

Dancing While Falling
Quantic
10 tracks
October 18

Get In The Ride (feat. Connie Constance)
Quantic
4 tracks
September 18

Working 'Round The Clock (Live Chicago '91)
Jimmy Witherspoon•
Richard "Groove" Holmes
7 tracks
September 8

Let It Out
Lefties Soul Connection
4 tracks
August 14

Losing It
Bobby Oroza•
El Michels Affair
4 tracks
July 28

Frontier's Edge
The Budos Band
6 tracks

May 1, 2026

secret knots
The Rugged Nuggets
1 tracks
March 31

Sprach Zarathustra 2001: A Space Odyssey b/w Perdóneme Los Cielos
Jesus Acosta•
Professionals
2 tracks
March 31

Sprach Zarathustra 2001: A Space Odyssey b/w Perdóneme Los Cielos
Jesus Acosta•
Professionals
2 tracks
February 24

Englishman In New York
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

See You Again
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

You Are The Reason
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

If I Ain't Got You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Like I'm Gonna Lose You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Stand By Me
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 24

I Dont Wanna Miss A Thing
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
February 6

The Leading Citizen (2026 Remaster)
David Axelrod
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights (Afro Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 24, 2025

Too Good At Goodbyes (EPIC GOSPEL Cinematic Orchestral)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

The Fate of Ophelia (1950s Soul/Jazz [Best Version])
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

What About Me b/w Unlucky Girl
The Exceptional Three
2 tracks
November 20

Let Me Love You (1950s Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks