Smooth Soul

Smooth soul is a subgenre of soul music characterized by its polished, radio-friendly sound, often featuring lush orchestration, jazzy instrumentation, and velvety vocal harmonies. Emerging in the 1970s and 1980s, smooth soul developed as a more refined and commercial offshoot of traditional soul, with a focus on sophisticated production and catchy, mid-tempo grooves. The genre's heyday coincided with the rise of urban contemporary music, and its relaxed, intimate vibes resonated with listeners seeking a more mellow alternative to the era's dominant disco and funk styles. Smooth soul's cultural significance lies in its role as a bridge between classic soul and contemporary R&B, with its blend of retro and modern elements influencing a generation of soul and R&B artists. Notable for its use of subtle, intricate musical arrangements and heartfelt, emotive vocal performances, smooth soul stands out from other soul subgenres for its elegant, refined sound, which continues to inspire and soothe audiences today.

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Best Of Both Worlds
Album - 9 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Adriana Evans
Angela Gooden
Angela Johnson
Angelo Diaz
Anthony David
Asal
Atli
Avery*Sunshine
B Mela
Beverlei Brown
Bonita Jalane
Brigette
Carl Carlton
Carlos Abril
Carmen Simmons
Cherray
Chév Asto
D-Influence
Darien Brockington
Debórah Bond
Dennis Edwards
Dennis Taylor
Derek Morris
Devin Cruise
Diedrick
Dion Isaiah
Don-E
Elianie
Elijah Thomas
Frank Mccomb
Freddie Scott
Hil St. Soul
J. Brown
Jacobi.e
Joelle James
Kanofy
Kateri B
Kenan Waters
Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym'n
Kianja
Kloud 9
L.T.D.
LSG
Leila Marie
Lenny Williams
Leon Haywood
Lexnour
Lindsey Webster
Lynne Fiddmont
Maysa
Nile Martin
Pete Belasco
Phil Perry
Racquel Jones
Rahsaan Patterson
Reel People
Robbie Craig
Robert Taylor Jr
Rocky
Rosie Charles
Royal She
Rufus
Shai
Shantel May
Shanté
Sons Of The James
Soul Legend
Sweet Cocoa
Syreeta
TR Faruk
Tasia
Tenille Ja'nae
Tiffany T'Zelle
Tojo McBee
Will Downing
Zenesoul
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willie mason
Rocky
Soul Legend
Lexnour
Sweet Cocoa
Carl Carlton
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Dennis Edwards
L.T.D.
LSG
Carmen Simmons
Will Downing
Avery*Sunshine
Leon Haywood
Maysa
Phil Perry
Lenny Williams
Rahsaan Patterson
Syreeta
Hil St. Soul
Freddie Scott
Frank Mccomb
Anthony David
Lindsey Webster
Shantel May
Chév Asto
J. Brown
Angela Johnson
Reel People
Zenesoul
Kenan Waters
Racquel Jones
Carlos Abril
Rufus
Dion Isaiah
Robbie Craig
D-Influence
Beverlei Brown
Adriana Evans
Shanté
Darien Brockington
Debórah Bond
Dennis Taylor
Lynne Fiddmont
Kianja
Pete Belasco
Royal She
Sons Of The James
Elijah Thomas
Atli
Don-E
Joelle James
Brigette
Tojo McBee
Kloud 9
Tenille Ja'nae
Rosie Charles
Angela Gooden
Shai
Elianie
Jacobi.e
willie mason
Diedrick
Devin Cruise
Kateri B
Leila Marie
TR Faruk
Derek Morris
Robert Taylor Jr
Tiffany T'Zelle
Asal
Kanofy
Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym'n
B Mela
Bonita Jalane
Tasia
Cherray
Angelo Diaz
Nile Martin