Neo soul (sometimes called progressive soul) [1] is a genre of popular music. As a term, it was coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and …

Neo soul artists entered the 1990s music scene when hardcore hip-hop and R&B were the two most popular and crossover forms of contemporary Black expression. Many of neo soul’s …

Mar 5, 2019 · Neo-soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R&B and 1970s-style soul with elements of hip-hop. As its name (new-soul) implies, Neo-Soul music is essentially modern …

Oct 14, 2021 · Neo-soul is a subgenre of contemporary R&B that merges the classic soul sounds of Stax and Motown Records with grooves borrowed from hip-hop, rock, funk, and electronic …

Read about the rise of a movement that redefined the place of Soul, R&B, and hip hop in modern music. Listen to examples of songs that defined Neo Soul and stream playlists of both Neo …

Jan 5, 2025 · Born in the 1990s, neo soul is a fusion of soul, R&B, and hip-hop, with a touch of jazz, rock, and electronic influences. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of neo soul, …

Neo soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R & B and soul with elements of hip-hop, gospel, and jazz. Neo soul music is essentially modern-day soul music with contemporary …

Mar 20, 2025 · They restored the essence of Soul with live instrumentation, introspective songwriting, and a bold embrace of Black traditions in music. This movement, later known as …

Feb 24, 2025 · The fusion of organic and electronic elements in Neo-Soul tracks has also made it appealing to a younger generation while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of black …

Neo-soul music combines elements from soul, R&B, hip hop, and funk. It evolved during a soul revival movement in the 1980s and early 1990s led by Black Americans. Artists like Erykah …