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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.

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Pop R&b Jazz Soul Contemporary R&b Soft Rock Funk Urban Contemporary Neo Soul Smooth Jazz Sophisti-pop

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Soul Funk R&b Contemporary R&b Urban Contemporary Pop Disco New Jack Swing Neo Soul Classic Soul

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Smooth Soul Philly Soul Deep Smooth R&b Smooth R&b

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Single - Released July 6, 2026

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July 6, 2026

La Vie
The O'Jays
1 tracks
July 4

Butter and Honey
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 29

Left À Gauche
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 28

Wind AM Well
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 26

Manic Depression
Bootsy Collins
1 tracks
June 26

The Montreux Years (Live)
Roberta Flack
13 tracks
June 24

Dance
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 19

Rick James: Cold Blooded
Rick James
14 tracks
June 19

Boogie's in My Soul
Chaka Khan•
Snoop Dogg
2 tracks
June 19

Ants In My Pants (Itamar Remix)
James Brown
1 tracks
June 19

We Are Family (Nico Zandolino Remix)
Sister Sledge•
Nico Zandolino
2 tracks
June 12

Love Train (Joe T Vannelli Remix)
The O'Jays•
Joe T Vannelli
3 tracks
June 12

Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Extended Disco Remix)
Christopher Cross•
Dave Lee
1 tracks
June 5

What A Time
Barry Manilow
13 tracks
June 4

Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Country Pop Remix)
Tavares
1 tracks
May 28

Mercy Mercy Me (Live at Montreux, 2005)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
May 27

Lakeside
Lakeside
8 tracks
May 22

Tambourine
Raheem DeVaughn
1 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

MUD JAM
Fantaazma•
Bootsy Collins
1 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 21

Not Like Crazy (IQ Musique Rework)
Jill Scott•
IQ Musique
2 tracks
May 15

Kiss Me Slow-On Fire (Remix)
Bobby Brown
1 tracks
May 11

65 Bounce
Walter Beasley
1 tracks
May 11

Beautiful Day
Walter Beasley
1 tracks
May 8

Doctor Faith (2019 Remaster)
Christopher Cross
14 tracks
May 8

Another Life (2026)
Barry Manilow
3 tracks
May 8

LOVE MACHINE
Fantaazma•
Bootsy Collins
1 tracks
May 8

Where Is Your Heart
Dionne Warwick•
John Legend
1 tracks
May 7

Chakzilla
Chaka Khan
1 tracks
May 1

Get Up Offa That Thing (Sped Up / Slowed Down Remixes)
James Brown
2 tracks
May 1

You're So Fine
Slave
1 tracks
May 1

Metal Health Revibed
Bootsy Collins•
Buckethead
1 tracks
April 30

I'd Like to Be Baby to You (Live at Montreux, 1990)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
April 24

Be With You [EP]
Zeni N•
4u
3 tracks
April 23

For Me (feat. Charlie Wilson)
Angelique Kidjo•
Charlie Wilson
1 tracks
April 21

Take Me Away
Walter Beasley
1 tracks
April 19

Kaltes Herz
Der Baron
1 tracks
April 15

Still Got That Good Love
Keith Sweat•
King George•
Calvin Richardson
1 tracks
April 14

I Can't Breathe
Case
1 tracks

June 26, 2026

The Montreux Years (Live)
Roberta Flack
13 tracks
June 19

Rick James: Cold Blooded
Rick James
14 tracks
June 5

What A Time
Barry Manilow
13 tracks
May 27

Lakeside
Lakeside
8 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 8

Doctor Faith (2019 Remaster)
Christopher Cross
14 tracks
March 20

Authentically Norman
Norman Brown
11 tracks
February 27

Philly Groove Rarities
The Delfonics
5 tracks
February 13

To Whom This May Concern
Jill Scott
19 tracks
February 13

Marvin Gaye & A Distant Lover
Marvin Gaye
15 tracks
February 13

The Whispers' 60th Anniversary
The Whispers
12 tracks
February 13

Sex Machine (Remixes)
James Brown•
Laidback Luke
4 tracks
February 12

To Whom This May Concern
Jill Scott
19 tracks
February 12

Love from Roberta and Donny
Donny Hathaway•
Roberta Flack
6 tracks
February 12

Love from Roberta and Donny
Donny Hathaway•
Roberta Flack
6 tracks
February 6

I’m Black And I’m Proud - Say It Loud
James Brown•
Carl Cox
4 tracks
January 16

To Love Somebody
Al Green
4 tracks
January 15

Winner's Circle (Act 1)
D'John
7 tracks
December 19, 2025

AFTERSHOCK: THE NICOLE BELL STORY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Dave East•
Anthony Hamilton•
Fivio Foreign
8 tracks

July 6, 2026

La Vie
The O'Jays
1 tracks
July 4

Butter and Honey
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 29

Left À Gauche
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 28

Wind AM Well
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 26

Manic Depression
Bootsy Collins
1 tracks
June 24

Dance
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 19

Ants In My Pants (Itamar Remix)
James Brown
1 tracks
June 19

Boogie's in My Soul
Chaka Khan•
Snoop Dogg
2 tracks
June 19

We Are Family (Nico Zandolino Remix)
Sister Sledge•
Nico Zandolino
2 tracks
June 12

Love Train (Joe T Vannelli Remix)
The O'Jays•
Joe T Vannelli
3 tracks
June 12

Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Extended Disco Remix)
Christopher Cross•
Dave Lee
1 tracks
June 4

Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Country Pop Remix)
Tavares
1 tracks
May 28

Mercy Mercy Me (Live at Montreux, 2005)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
May 22

Tambourine
Raheem DeVaughn
1 tracks
May 22

MUD JAM
Fantaazma•
Bootsy Collins
1 tracks
May 21

Not Like Crazy (IQ Musique Rework)
Jill Scott•
IQ Musique
2 tracks
May 15

Kiss Me Slow-On Fire (Remix)
Bobby Brown
1 tracks
May 11

65 Bounce
Walter Beasley
1 tracks
May 11

Beautiful Day
Walter Beasley
1 tracks
May 8

Where Is Your Heart
Dionne Warwick•
John Legend
1 tracks