Chicago soul music is a genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s in the city of Chicago. It is characterized by its smooth and soulful sound, with a heavy emphasis on gospel-inspired vocals and instrumentation. The genre often features lush orchestration and arrangements, and is known for its ability to convey deep emotions and heartfelt lyrics. Chicago soul music has been influential in the development of R&B and soul music, and has produced many iconic artists and songs.
Here is a list of chicago soul artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the chicago soul genre. You can find out what chicago soul genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.