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Genre
smooth soul
Parent Genre: R&B

Smooth soul music is a subgenre of soul music that features a mellow and polished sound. It is characterized by its use of smooth vocals, melodic instrumentation, and a relaxed tempo. The genre often incorporates elements of jazz, R&B, and funk. The lyrics typically focus on love, relationships, and personal experiences. Smooth soul music is popular among adult contemporary listeners and has been influential in the development of neo-soul.


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Similar Genres to smooth soul

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List of smooth soul artists

Here is a list of smooth soul artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the smooth soul genre. You can find out what smooth soul genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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