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Southern Soul

Southern soul is a genre characterized by its emotive, heartfelt sound, marked by slow-burning rhythms, rich instrumentation, and deeply expressive vocals. Emerging in the 1960s, it evolved from the intersection of blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues, with artists from the southern United States creating a unique blend that emphasized raw emotion and authenticity. Reaching its peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s, southern soul became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the struggles and triumphs of African American life during the Civil Rights era. Its impact was profound, influencing the development of funk, disco, and contemporary R&B. Notable for its use of horns, keyboards, and driving basslines, southern soul distinguished itself from other soul styles with its more subdued tempo and a focus on storytelling through lyrics. The genre's poignant, soul-stirring quality continues to resonate with listeners, making it a beloved and enduring part of music history.

Top Genres

Pop R&b Rock Soul Jazz Contemporary R&b Blues Funk Gospel Americana Disco

Related Genres

Soul Classic Soul Funk Blues R&b Gospel Jazz Rock Motown Soul Blues

Top Sub-Genres

Soul Blues Memphis Soul New Orleans Funk Southern Soul Blues New Orleans Soul

Latest Southern Soul Release

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Mama Tried (Country Music Mix)

LSG•

Single - Released May 25, 2025

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May 25, 2025

Mama Tried (Country Music Mix)
LSG•
T.O.P•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 23

Ride With Me
Willie Clayton
1 tracks
May 22

Might Not Be Cool (DJ Sisqo Edit)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
May 19

Mama Tried (Silk Acoustic Version)
Silk•
LSG•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 17

Hunting High and Low (New Jack Swing)
LSG•
T.O.P•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 9

The Freedom Affair
The Freedom Affair
10 tracks
May 2

We Got To Hit It Off (Dimitri From Paris and Opolopo Mixes)
Millie Jackson•
Opolopo
5 tracks
May 2

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (with Vandelux)
Vandelux•
Marvin Gaye•
Tammi Terrell
2 tracks
May 2

Kicked Me To The Dirt
The Soul Revival
1 tracks
April 27

Might Not Be Cool (DJ Sisqo Mix)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
April 25

Walking By The Light (DJ Sisqo Dark Edit)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
April 25

Dope Man
James Carr
1 tracks
April 25

Three Is A Crowd B/W Flame In Your Heart
Otis Clay
2 tracks
April 18

I Want To Know What Love Is
Bette Smith
1 tracks
April 11

We Got To Hit It Off (Opolopo Remix)
Millie Jackson•
Opolopo
1 tracks
April 11

Audience With the Queen
Galactic•
Irma Thomas
9 tracks
April 11

Southern Woman
Willie Clayton
1 tracks
April 10

Thinking About You (Remastered)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
2 tracks
April 4

Sweet Sweetheart (Remastered 2025)
Carla Thomas
11 tracks
April 4

Good Enough for Me
Trippin Roots
1 tracks
April 4

Jungle Cruise
Juanita & Juan•
Alice Bag•
Kid Congo Powers
8 tracks
April 4

Time Is Lost Forever (LSG Jazz Cut)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
1 tracks
April 3

Mama Tried (Silk MIx)
Silk•
LSG•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
April 2

Time Is Lost Forever (Unplugged)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
1 tracks
March 28

We Got To Hit It Off (Dimitri From Paris Liberated Women Mix)
Millie Jackson
1 tracks
March 28

Good Graces (Freedust Remix)
Kenny Sharp•
Freedust
1 tracks
March 21

Young Fashioned Ways
Kenny Wayne Shepherd•
Bobby Rush
10 tracks
March 21

How Glad I Am
Galactic•
Irma Thomas
3 tracks
March 8

Outlaw
The Soul Revival
1 tracks
February 21

Hey Baby (What Are We Gonna Do)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd•
Bobby Rush
2 tracks
February 21

BluesLand Theme Park
HeavyDrunk
11 tracks
February 21

Where I Belong
Galactic•
Irma Thomas
2 tracks
February 20

Fly Like an Eagle
Playing For Change•
Steve Miller•
Ivan Neville
1 tracks
February 14

Double Play Soul & R&B
Willie Clayton
12 tracks
February 14

Cougar on the Prowl
Ms. Jody
11 tracks
February 14

90% of Me Is You
Gwen McCrae
2 tracks
February 14

Aftertaste
Juanita & Juan•
Alice Bag•
Kid Congo Powers
1 tracks
February 14

Back To My Roots
Candi Staton
12 tracks
February 14

Double Play Soul & Blues
Willie Clayton
12 tracks
February 9

The Soul Revival (Live Acoustic EP)
The Soul Revival
4 tracks

May 9, 2025

The Freedom Affair
The Freedom Affair
10 tracks
May 2

We Got To Hit It Off (Dimitri From Paris and Opolopo Mixes)
Millie Jackson•
Opolopo
5 tracks
April 11

Audience With the Queen
Galactic•
Irma Thomas
9 tracks
April 4

Sweet Sweetheart (Remastered 2025)
Carla Thomas
11 tracks
April 4

Jungle Cruise
Juanita & Juan•
Alice Bag•
Kid Congo Powers
8 tracks
March 21

Young Fashioned Ways
Kenny Wayne Shepherd•
Bobby Rush
10 tracks
February 21

BluesLand Theme Park
HeavyDrunk
11 tracks
February 14

Back To My Roots
Candi Staton
12 tracks
February 14

Cougar on the Prowl
Ms. Jody
11 tracks
February 14

Double Play Soul & R&B
Willie Clayton
12 tracks
February 14

Double Play Soul & Blues
Willie Clayton
12 tracks
February 9

The Soul Revival (Live Acoustic EP)
The Soul Revival
4 tracks
February 7

Porter's Pocket
George Porter Jr.
8 tracks
February 7

Gold Rush
Kenny Sharp
6 tracks
January 17

Trapped By A Thing Called Love (2025 Remastered)
Denise LaSalle
11 tracks
January 11

Honey and Blues
Dee Jizzle
9 tracks
December 5, 2024

No Blue
Oscar LaDell
7 tracks
November 29

The Soul Revival
The Soul Revival
4 tracks
November 22

Saratoga
Eddie 9V
12 tracks
November 19

Christmas with Coline (Deluxe)
Coline Creuzot
6 tracks

May 25, 2025

Mama Tried (Country Music Mix)
LSG•
T.O.P•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 23

Ride With Me
Willie Clayton
1 tracks
May 22

Might Not Be Cool (DJ Sisqo Edit)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
May 19

Mama Tried (Silk Acoustic Version)
Silk•
LSG•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 17

Hunting High and Low (New Jack Swing)
LSG•
T.O.P•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
May 2

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (with Vandelux)
Vandelux•
Marvin Gaye•
Tammi Terrell
2 tracks
May 2

Kicked Me To The Dirt
The Soul Revival
1 tracks
April 27

Might Not Be Cool (DJ Sisqo Mix)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
April 25

Dope Man
James Carr
1 tracks
April 25

Walking By The Light (DJ Sisqo Dark Edit)
L.T.D.•
LSG•
T.O.P
1 tracks
April 25

Three Is A Crowd B/W Flame In Your Heart
Otis Clay
2 tracks
April 18

I Want To Know What Love Is
Bette Smith
1 tracks
April 11

We Got To Hit It Off (Opolopo Remix)
Millie Jackson•
Opolopo
1 tracks
April 11

Southern Woman
Willie Clayton
1 tracks
April 10

Thinking About You (Remastered)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
2 tracks
April 4

Time Is Lost Forever (LSG Jazz Cut)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
1 tracks
April 4

Good Enough for Me
Trippin Roots
1 tracks
April 3

Mama Tried (Silk MIx)
Silk•
LSG•
L.T.D.
1 tracks
April 2

Time Is Lost Forever (Unplugged)
T.O.P•
L.T.D.•
LSG
1 tracks
March 28

We Got To Hit It Off (Dimitri From Paris Liberated Women Mix)
Millie Jackson
1 tracks