Pop Soul

Pop soul is a vibrant and emotive genre that combines the catchy hooks and production of pop music with the heartfelt, soulful vocals and instrumentation of soul and R&B. Characterized by its blend of upbeat, syncopated rhythms and introspective, often melancholic lyrics, pop soul typically features lush vocal harmonies, warm keyboard textures, and a mix of electronic and organic instrumentation. Emerging in the early 2000s, pop soul drew inspiration from classic soul and Motown, as well as contemporary R&B and hip-hop. The genre gained mainstream popularity in the mid-2010s, with its cultural significance lying in its ability to bring soulful, authentic storytelling to a broader audience. Pop soul's blend of timeless soul sensibilities and modern pop production sets it apart from more retro-focused soul revivalism, while its emphasis on emotional vulnerability and lyrical honesty distinguishes it from more superficial pop styles.

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Andye
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Artino
Ashley Alisha
Austin George
Barney Sku
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Cameron Hayes
Chloe Bee
Claire Leslie
Conni
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Dani King
Daniel Santoro
Dasha
David LeSal
Dreyh
Ebony Loren
Edgar Willow
Emerald Osagie
Emma Smith
Gavin Turek
Genia
Georgia Michel
Habbo Foxx
Haley Bridge
India Shan
Isaiah Falls
J.Tajor
JAMZ
Jacklyn
Jaime Deraz
James Berkeley
Janay Saxon
Jastin Martin
Jaylon Ashaun
Jimmy Brown
Jon Mullins
Kat Moran
Kaylee Ameri
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Levi Bloom
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Lindsay Lucas
Lj the Messenger
Madishu
Manil
MarMar
Marc E. Bassy
Max Lean
Maz B
Micah Dailey-White
Miriam Stephan
Mya K
Myles O'Neal
NJOMZA
Nali
Nathaniel Earl
Neal Francis
Noah Richardson
Noah XO
Noelle Johnson
Paul Blanco
Pepé
Raphael DeLove
Raquel
Reuben Aziz
Reznikov
Rory Hope
Royal She
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Samuel Miller
Shanté
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Sissy Ford
Sofia Camara
Stacey Ryan
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Steven Rodriguez
Susan Carol
Syon
Tiffany Stringer
Will Gittens
XANDi
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Mark Ronson
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Tucker Wetmore
Olivia Dean
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Jamie Miller
Aloe Blacc
Mae Stephens
Corinne Bailey Rae
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Steven Rodriguez
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Shy Smith
Ryannah J
Preston Pablo
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Jessie Ware
Madison Ryann Ward
Vincent Mason
Parson James
Marc E. Bassy
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Asal
Emie
Shoti
Ashley Alisha
Amélie Farren
Daniel Santoro
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Billy Dans
Samuel Miller
Paul Blanco
Lederrick
Lawrence
India Shan
Jann
Lianne La Havas
Stacey Ryan
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Marina Reche
Rocco
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Jaime Deraz
Kareen Lomax
Cynthia Erivo
Billi Royce
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Jex
Isaiah Falls
Alex Jean
Luke Hemmings
Kelo
Mayer Hawthorne
Aqyila
NJOMZA
Stephen Day
Angel Almaguer
Amira Eldine
Jimmy Brown
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Lexnour
Tiffany Aris
Aṣa
Olive Jones
Mikayl Blu
Unora
Rory Hope
Joseph Solomon
Giana Mello
Eden Golan
Celina Sharma
Raphael DeLove
Anella
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Austin George
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Syon
Gabby Laurent
Barney Sku
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Cammie Robinson
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Brit Smith
Noelle Johnson
Adrian Delgado
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