British Soul

British soul is a genre characterized by its emotive, heart-wrenching vocals, often delivered with a distinctive, soulful growl. Emerging in the 1980s, it drew inspiration from classic American soul, jazz, and R&B, infused with a distinctly British sensibility. Typically featuring lush, orchestral arrangements, and a blend of electronic and organic instrumentation, British soul often incorporates elements of trip-hop, acid jazz, and UK garage. The genre's heyday in the 2000s saw a surge in popularity, with its introspective, emotionally charged lyrics resonating with a wide audience. British soul's unique blend of melancholic introspection and sophisticated production sets it apart from its American counterpart, while its influence can be heard in subsequent genres like indie R&B and electronic soul.

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Hypnotised
Single - Released April 18, 2025

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Adele
Alex Hepburn
Amandus
Amy Winehouse
Andreya Triana
Ashaine White
Ben Watt
Ben Westbeech
Beverley Knight
Bryn Christopher
Carmody
Caron Wheeler
Celeste
Corinne Bailey Rae
Craig David
Dayo Bello
Don-E
Dornik
Duffy
Emma Noble
Farah Audhali
Floetry
GABRIELLE
Girlhood
Gotts Street Park
Izzy Bizu
JNR WILLIAMS
Jamie Woon
Jessie Ware
Jo Harman
Jodie Abacus
Joe Beard
Joss Stone
Jp Bayliss
Kenny Thomas
Kente Kwame
Kiko Bun
Kimberly Anne
Laura Mvula
Lavaud
Lemar
Leona Lewis
Lianne La Havas
Lisa Stansfield
Lizzie Berchie
Lynden David Hall
Maisi
Mark Morrison
Marsha Ambrosius
Meduulla
Mica Paris
Michael Kiwanuka
Molly Hocking
Mr Jukes
NESTA
Paloma Faith
Paolo Nutini
Precious Pepala
Sade
Sam Akpro
Sam Brown
Samm Henshaw
Sarah Jane Morris
Seal
Sharlene Hector
Shaun Escoffery
Shaznay Lewis
Simply Red
Soul II Soul
Tara Lily
Tracey Thorn
V V Brown
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Adele
Amy Winehouse
Sade
Simply Red
Michael Kiwanuka
Leona Lewis
Paolo Nutini
Paloma Faith
Mark Morrison
Celeste
Seal
Corinne Bailey Rae
Craig David
Izzy Bizu
Duffy
Jessie Ware
GABRIELLE
Joss Stone
Gotts Street Park
Lisa Stansfield
Lianne La Havas
Soul II Soul
Bryn Christopher
Sarah Jane Morris
Caron Wheeler
Samm Henshaw
Andreya Triana
Kimberly Anne
Floetry
Tracey Thorn
Jamie Woon
Marsha Ambrosius
Molly Hocking
Kiko Bun
JNR WILLIAMS
Alex Hepburn
Beverley Knight
Precious Pepala
Laura Mvula
Sam Brown
Mr Jukes
Ben Westbeech
Joe Beard
Dayo Bello
[ K S R ]
NESTA
Sharlene Hector
Lemar
Carmody
V V Brown
Lizzie Berchie
Mica Paris
Shaun Escoffery
Jodie Abacus
Kenny Thomas
Girlhood
Tara Lily
Dornik
Shaznay Lewis
Ben Watt
Farah Audhali
Lavaud
Lynden David Hall
Jo Harman
Don-E
Emma Noble
Meduulla
Ashaine White
Sam Akpro
Maisi
Amandus
Kente Kwame
Jp Bayliss