Quiet Storm

Quiet storm is a genre of soul music characterized by its smooth, laid-back sound, often featuring lush instrumentation, jazzy chord progressions, and sensual, heartfelt vocals. Emerging in the 1970s, quiet storm drew from R&B, jazz, and funk to create an intimate, atmospheric sound. Artists of the era, known for their soulful crooning and poetic lyrics, crafted songs that were both romantic and socially conscious. Quiet storm's popularity peaked in the 1980s, with its soothing vibes providing a sonic respite from the tumultuous times. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the African American experience, addressing themes of love, social justice, and self-empowerment. Quiet storm's unique blend of sophistication and sensuality sets it apart from other soul subgenres, and its influence can be heard in later genres, such as new jack swing and contemporary R&B.

Latest Quiet Storm Release
undefined album image
Twilight
Single - Released September 27, 2024

RecentMusic users are tracking 145 Quiet Storm artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 2,950 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Quiet Storm artists you love!

Get Started Browse Releases
Al B. Sure!
Al Green
Alexander O'Neal
Average White Band
Baby B
Bill Withers
Billy Paul
Bobby Womack
Brass Construction
Brian McKnight
Cameo
Carl Carlton
Cedric Brazle
Chaka Khan
Cherrelle
Con Funk Shun
D-Train
Daley
Darien Brockington
Dazz Band
Dennis Edwards
Derek Morris
Dino P
Dionne Warwick
Donny Hathaway
Evelyn "Champagne" King
Favio
Four Tops
Freddie Jackson
Gabrielle
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Heatwave
Isaac Hayes
J. Brown
James Ingram
Jill Scott
Jody Watley
Joe Jørgensen
Josiah Bell
K.C Brown
Kem
Klymaxx
L.T.D.
LaMarcus White
Lakeside
Lalah Hathaway
Lenny Williams
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Loose Ends
Luther
Luther Vandross
Malcolm Schultze
Marvin Gaye
Mary Jane Girls
Maze
Melvin Gale
Minnie Riperton
MoKenStef
Natalie Cole
Ohio Players
Oleta Adams
One Way
One Way
Patrice Rushen
Patti Austin
Peaches & Herb
Phylicia Rae
Prince Davids
Roberta Flack
Roger
Rose Royce
Rufus
Shai
Sheila E.
Silk Soul
Sister Sledge
Slave
Smokey Robinson
Stephanie Mills
Syreeta
Tavares
Teddy Pendergrass
Teena Marie
The Brothers Johnson
The Delfonics
The Dells
The Dramatics
The Gap Band
The Impressions
The Jones Girls
The Miracles
The O'Jays
The Spinners
The Stylistics
The System
The Whispers
Vanessa Williams
Vontee the Singer
Will Downing
Zenesoul
Marvin Gaye
Bill Withers
R. Kelly
Al Green
Diana Ross
Commodores
Roger
Barry White
Chaka Khan
Roberta Flack
Luther Vandross
The Emotions
Four Tops
Natalie Cole
Dionne Warwick
The Isley Brothers
Rick James
Maxwell
Peabo Bryson
Bobby Womack
Teddy Pendergrass
Patrice Rushen
The O'Jays
The Spinners
Frankie Beverly
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Donny Hathaway
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Brian McKnight
Gladys Knight
Rufus
Anita Baker
The Gap Band
James Ingram
Jill Scott
Sister Sledge
Cheryl Lynn
Smokey Robinson
DeBarge
Patti LaBelle
Billy Paul
Oleta Adams
Minnie Riperton
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Cameo
Deniece Williams
Lou Rawls
The Stylistics
The Whispers
Zapp
Tavares
Vanessa Williams
Kem
Rose Royce
Shalamar
The Brothers Johnson
Johnta Austin
Isaac Hayes
Patti Austin
Betty Wright
Maze
Evelyn "Champagne" King
MoKenStef
Teena Marie
Heatwave
The Delfonics
The Impressions
El DeBarge
Mary Jane Girls
Alexander O'Neal
Sweet Cocoa
Najee
Ohio Players
Al B. Sure!
The Dramatics
Peaches & Herb
One Way
Stephanie Mills
Lalah Hathaway
Freddie Jackson
Average White Band
Carl Carlton
The Miracles
Vontee the Singer
K.C Brown
L.T.D.
Con Funk Shun
LaBelle
Dazz Band
Loose Ends
Cherrelle
The Chi-Lites
Dennis Edwards
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Klymaxx
The Intruders
L.T.D.
Gabrielle
The S.O.S Band
Lakeside