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Neo-Soul, Neo-Soul. Where for arte thou, Neo-Soul? With all

due respect to R&B/Souls subgenre, Neo-Soul never really
left, but became an acceptable addition to the R&B family
(sans title). Kedar Massenburg of Motown coined the term at
a time when the delineation between watery Pop-R&B and
real live Soul became foggy. Many multifaceted talents were
being shuffled into the mix, despite their new wave infusions
of rock and funk elements previously shunned once the MPC
came aknockin. Neo-Soul raised the bar, and with it came
artists that made their marks in music history. Even Hip-Hop
hopped on the Neo-Soul bus with albums like The Roots
Phrenology and Commons Electric Circus. As a true
testament to the past, present, and future, the AllHipHop
Alternatives staff revisits some of the survivors on the NeoSoul family tree (Cody ChestnuTT, we still love you).Nanna
and Grand-DaddyNina Simone.Nina Simone is more of a
platform for soul music than an inspirational ancestor for NeoSoul. The grandma of the genre treated each song like home
cooking. Every note she sang imitated southern fried
perfection. Simone couldve cared less if she hit proper
tunes or octaves, with her vocal tone, which oozed
unadulterated soul. Songs like I Put a Spell On You and
Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood, never needed intense
runs and riffs to provoke. - Brandon Michael DunlapMarvin
Gaye.The late Marvin Gaye is rightfully the granddad of
modern-day Neo-Soul, redefining the genre since the days of
Motown. His silky melodic tone melted atop of notes like
butter on songs like Trouble Man, Distant Lover and
Mercy, Mercy Me (The Eulogy). The turbulent 70s saw the
post-Tammi Terrell period in Gayes career, imparting
beautiful and socially impacting staples such as Whats

Going On, and Lets Get It On, which remain

untouchable. - Brandon Michael DunlapThe Mamas and the
PapasErykah Badu.To say that Ms. Badu is the mother of
Neo-Soul is weird, but appropriate. Granted, she does belong
in her own genre, but when her debut album Baduizm
dropped in 1997, she changed music forever. It wasnt just
her soft music style that found a home somewhere between a
pacifying jazzy tune with Hip-Hop bones. It was her
understated confidence in her physical and musical style that
drew us in and kept us there. Latifah MuhammadOther
Side Of The Game Erykah BaduMaxwell.The utterance of
Maxwells name is enough to send most on a soulful
odyssey. His music brings a rush of images to the brain,
sounds to the mind, and emotions to the heart. And with sold
out tours and platinum plus albums such as Urban Hang
Suite, Embrya, and Now, Maxwell was one of the first to make
Neo-Soul translate into dollars earned. For that, he will always
be remembered as one of the fathers of Neo-Soul. Kiko
MichaelsAscension (Dont Ever Wonder) MaxwellJill Scott.Jill
Scott blazed onto the Neo-Soul canvas like strong, beautiful
strokes contributing to a masterpiece. Songs like Long Walk,
Getting in the Way and Golden opened the floodgates of
Neo-Soul while tapping into old school jazz and soul music.
Ms. Philly soul has found a powerful way to utilize the urban
experience through song. Covering anything from politics,
erotic love, to fish and grits, Scott continues to remain a
relative artistic force in soul. Brandon Michael
DunlapRaphael Saadiq.While many came to sit at the NeoSoul table when it became popular, Raphael Saadiq had
already long been seated. In fact many might say he actually
created the table. From Tony! Toni! Tone! to Lucy Pearl to his
countless producer credits on various records from artists
such as Joss Stone, DAngelo, and The Roots, Raphael
Saadiq is not only a father of Neo-Soul, he is Neo-Soul.
Kiko MichaelsLucy Pearl Dance
ToniteSons/DaughtersBilal.Who knew a barbershop
discovery in the streets of Philadelphia would lead to one of

the founding members of the Neo-Soul Movement, Bilal?

Although absent of a solo project for the past eight years,
Bilal has been busy between working on his new project,
performing, writing, and producing. Collaborating with Erykah
Badu, Mos Def, ?uestlove, Q-Tip, and DAngelo, Bilal is a
member of the collective Soulquarians, the group dedicated to
keeping the foundation of Neo-Soul alive. S.DotMusiq.Like
his name, hes without a doubt Musics Soul Child a true
son to the Neo-Soul movement. Known initially as
MusiqSoulChild and later on as just Musiq, hes given us his
heart and soul throughout the years. A product of
Philadelphia, PA (a city known for helping mold the Neo-Soul
movement), can you imagine the world of Neo-Soul without
him? Absolutely not! Musiq has a timeless sound and
untouchable style of his own. Nia BAnthony Hamilton.
When Anthony Hamilton burst onto the music scene, it caught
a few
people off guard. His sound took you to the pews of a
traditional
Baptist church, and touched your soul in ways youd never
felt before.
Delivering a classic album on his freshman debut, Hamilton
contributed
a sound R&B, and Neo-Soul was begging for. A son to the
Neo-Soul
movement, his voice was shaped and molded by the fathers
of Neo-Soul
and R&B. Nia BMartin Luther.If anyone in the entire NeoSoul movement wasnt given enough credit, it was Martin
Luther. While he may not flow from the lips of many music
lovers, Martin Luther was a forefather to Neo-Soul with his
electric soul tinged with live instruments. If you arent a fan
of Martin Luther, your favorite artist probably is. Nora
LenoxGoapele.Goapele is perhaps the unsung she-ro of NeoSoul music. A daughter of the genre, Goapele released Even
Closer on the indie Hip-Hop label Hieroglyphics Imperium
before being picked up by Sony for a re-release. Now a free

agent, Goapele released her rootsy-funkdafied Change It All

with production help from Sa-Ra. Her consistently slept-on
status will hopefully change in the future, as Goapele brought
a fresh take to soul music with her definitively unique sound.
Nora LenoxGoapele CloserVan Hunt.
After years co-writing for other artists, Van Hunt finally
embarked on his own music journey in 2004. His self-titled
debut tested
the limits when the singer/songwriters careful selection of
poetic
lyrics, R&B and soul instantly registered him on the NeoSoul
radar. His second album, On the Jungle Floor, featured a much
more
experimental rock influence, yet still embraced the soulful and
energetic formula that makes Van Hunt one of the more
unpredictable
singer/songwriters of today. Donyel L. GriffinAngie
Stone.Angie Stones voice held more power within a single
note than most young R&B chicks entire careers. Her Black
Diamond debut made us instant fans, but Mahogany Soul
brought forth the cult phenomenon that was Angie Stone with
her hit Brotha. Had she and DAngelo stayed together, they
wouldve probably led the revolution. Amel Larrieux.Largely
underappreciated as a Neo-Soul veteran, Amel Larrieux paves
soulfully in her own lane as a seasoned indie neo-soul
songstress. The jazzy Hip-Hop essence, which founded her
breakout group Groove Theory, also established Larrieux as a
modern-day innovator in merging soul, jazz and Hip-Hop with
Middle Eastern and West African styles. Equipped with a fluid
whistle register evocative of Minnie Ripperton, the varied
sound of Amel Larrieux cant even be pinpointed with a
magnifying glass. Brandon Michael DunlapAmel Larrieux
Get UpFloetry.Floetry, the first female group to successfully
combine singing and rapping since TLC, seemed to sneak into
the U.S overnight. Their name said it all as Marsha
Songstress Ambrosius and Natalie The Floacist Stewart

represented the best of both worlds before parting ways in

2007. Though no longer a duo, both artists have no plans to
abandon music. Thank goodness. Donyel L. GriffinBig
Brother/Big SisterDAngelo.Before it was cool to be NeoSoul, there was DAngelo. DAngelos 95 arrival with Brown
Sugar redefined the male soul singer, and for once made it
acceptable to possess street appeal while delivering silky
vocals over smooth tracks. Brown Sugar, Lady, and
[Untitled]How Does it Feel were easily some of the best
contributions to Neo-Soul. Although DAngelos been absent
from the music scene for awhile, his sound can be heard in
many newer artists. Donyel L. GriffinLauryn Hill.Lauryn,
Lauryn, Lauryn. Ms. Hill could effortlessly fall into any late90s subgenre as either the Queen or the Princess. Lauryn Hill
mothered a new breed of soul with The Miseducation of
Lauryn Hill, which in turn inspired many new artists to follow
her lead. So began the pleasant cycle of incorporating change
into the world of R&B and beyond. We have Ms. Hill to thank
for that. Now if she could only resurface to accept her
award Kathy IandoliIndia.Arie.Decked in a simple tank
top, long flowing skirt,
and guitar, India.Arie proclaimed that she wasnt the
average girl in
your video. With the release of Acoustic Soul in 2001, Arie
added another chapter to the growing Neo-Soul book. This
southern woman
has never been afraid to express her readiness for love or
self-appreciation. Chronologically speaking, her position as
daughter
of Neo-Soul is fitting, but she really deserves to be godmother
or
older sister at best. Latifah Muhammad
Favorite CousinsAlicia Keys.When we first met Alicia Keys,
she was a sexy tomboy with braids and beads, singing Songs
in A Minor about falling in and out of love and trying to find
herself throughout. As Neo-Souls cousin, she let us peek
into her Diary, watching her grow into the undeniable force

that she is today. As J Records golden child, Alicia paved her

path with platinum all the way to superstardom. With her
third solo album As I Am being already dubbed a classic, Alicia
Keys is proof that legends can still be made. Kathy Iandoli
Fallin Alicia KeysJohn Legend.While Mr. Legends
notoriety came into full bloom well after the Neo-Soul
movement commenced, his brand of designer jazzy soul was
a definite channeling of the old school in a way new format.
John Legend helped us Get Lifted and then did it Once Again to
the tune of chart-topping crossover hits like Ordinary
People and Save Room. Cosmically organic and
completely honest, John Legend is Neo-Souls favorite
cousin. Kathy IandoliThe OffspringLedisi.More exciting
than Ledisis best new artist Grammy nomination were the
peoples reactions and attempts to pronounce her name.
Many continued asking Who is she? from the time
nominations were read until her face graced the Grammy red
carpet. Technically proficient in vocals, possessing a gospel
choir conductors range, and songs that touch the romantic
and uplifting psyches of listeners, Ledisi is proving to be the
example for which new inductees of the Neo-Soul society
should adhere to. Jonathan Reyes
Raheem DeVaughn.Raheem Devaughns sensual and
mature debut, The Love
Experience, (2005) predicted a Neo-Soul star on the rise.
You, and
Guess Who Loves you More catered to those that still
appreciate a
good old-fashioned soul singer with meaningful lyrics.
Raheem
Devaughns growth on his second album, Love Behind the
Melody is
evident, as success from singles Customer and the
Grammy nominated,
Woman seem to strongly suggest that longevity is
certainly in this

balladeers future. Donyel L. GriffinChrisette

Michele.Poised, classy, and with an unshakeable jazzy voice,
Chrisette is the closest an artist has come to marrying jazz,
the new millennium, and mainstream together. Giving
marriage props, storytelling on women who know when to let
go, singing about her favorite jazz singers, and about knowing
when to declare her love gave Chrisettes debut parental
credibility, much like that girl in the front row of class eager to
learn; eager to show. Just ask Professor HOV. Jonathan
ReyesChrisette Michele Be OkDwele.From Slum Village
affiliate to Detroits shining star, Dwele has been that smooth
dude since his solo debut Subject. Dwele has been the
mastermind behind many important projects in Neo-Soul,
Hip-Hop and beyond. While his contributions have been great
over the years, he holds an honorary position as the offspring
of Neo-Soul, since despite his long musical history, Dwele is
the future. Nora LenoxAlice Smith.Like a true visionary,
this Brooklyn citizen took the definition of Neo-Soul and
stretched it out infusing rock into R&B song arrangements.
Tall, modelesque, and a voice that joins the air in a room to
fill it as one. Her debut album, For Lovers, Dreamers, and Me
built a hipster buzz very reminiscent of Baduizm in 1997. With
her debut two years behind her, Alice has many loving and
dreaming of her follow-ups potentially sonic landscape.
Jonathan ReyesThe Family ReunionThe Soulquarians. HipHop cliques typically form when Rapper A signs to Rapper
Bs label and suddenly becomes best friends with Rapper C,
The R&B Chick and The In-House Producer. The Soulquarians,
however, united simply because of mutual respect and love of
music. A true all-star lineup, ?uestlove, James Poyser, Erykah
Badu, Common, Mos Def, Kweli, DAngelo, Q-Tip, Bilal,
Raphael Saadiq and Dilla formed a collective of artists that
hadnt been matched since the glory days of Motown and
hasnt been seen since. While they only officially
collaborated for a few years, their impact was deep, resulting
in incredible works like Things Fall Apart, Voodoo, Mamas
Gun and the tragically unreleased Kamaal the Abstract. The

group seems to have disbanded by now, but the members still

work together frequently and building on their shared
knowledge to work magic for artists as varied as Busta
Rhymes, Al Green, Pharrell and Zero 7. Alex
ThorntonCommon The Light CommonComment below
on some of your favorite Neo-Soul artists.
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/allmusic.com/explore/essay/british-soul-t2160

British Soul
by Alex Henderson

Since the rise of the Beatles in the early '60s, England has had no problem
giving the United States a serious run for its money in the rock
department. It is hard to imagine rock music without the contributions of
Great Britain, which has given us everyone from the Rolling Stones and Led
Zeppelin to the Sex Pistols -- not to mention Black Sabbath, the Clash, the
Who, Judas Priest, Oasis and countless others. British rock has been the
subject of numerous articles and essays, but one subject that hasn't been
discussed nearly as much is British R&B. Perhaps England's contributions to
rock have been so great that the country's contributions to soul, funk and
urban contemporary have been overshadowed, and perhaps R&B is so
closely identified with the United States that American listeners usually
don't give much thought to the subject of non-American R&B. After all,
R&B is still dominated by the U.S., and it probably always will be. But
England is, in fact, the world's second largest market for R&B -historically, British listeners have spent more money on soul and urban
contemporary than any other country except the United States. From the
Temptations to Anita Baker to Mary J. Blige, American R&B singers have
enjoyed a great deal of support in England over the years. Great Britain
has also been highly supportive of rap, but that's the subject of another
essay. The main focus of this essay is British R&B singing -- soul, funk,
urban, disco and otherwise. The list of R&B-based (or at least R&B-minded)
artists who have come from England over the years is a long one; it's a list
that includes, among many others, Sade, Lisa Stansfield, Hot Chocolate,
Imagination, Junior, Loose Ends, the Brand New Heavies, Soul II Soul, Caron
Wheeler, Mica Paris, Billy Ocean, Cathy Dennis, Five Star, the Style Council,
David Grant, Jamiroquai and Rick Astley. How do British R&B artists differ
from American R&B artists? In most cases, their phrasing isn't all that

different; people who speak with British accents don't necessarily sing with
British accents. If any one thing separates British R&B singers (some of
them, anyway) from their American counterparts, it is a tendency to be
more eclectic. In the U.S., urban radio formats can be extremely rigid and
unforgiving; consequently, many American urban artists are likely to avoid
being too experimental (which isn't to say that American risk-takers like
Erykah Badu, the Fugees and Macy Gray haven't beaten the odds). In
England, America's urban radio formats are less of a consideration for R&B
artists -- British radio plays a lot of things that American stations won't
touch. Another big difference between British and American R&B artists is
the reggae factor -- a lot of British soul and urban singers have grown up
listening to reggae. In England, reggae has been mainstream for a long
time, whereas reggae has more of a cult following in the U.S. It should be
noted that in London's black community, the Afro-Caribbean culture is
quite strong; so it isn't uncommon for a British soul or urban singer to show
some reggae, Caribbean or Afro-pop influence even if R&B is his/her main
focus. In 1975, Americans got a taste of British R&B when Hot Chocolate's
"You Sexy Thing" because a big hit in the U.S. Hot Chocolate, a soul/funk
band with rock and pop influences, was never huge in the U.S.; their only
big hits on the American side of the Atlantic were "You Sexy Thing" and
1978's "Every 1's a Winner". Nonetheless, they had a strong following in the
U.K. and went down in history as the finest British soulsters of that era.
The '70s also gave us Hi-Tension, a British funk outfit whose influences
included Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire and Brass Construction.
Although little known in the U.S., Hi-Tension recorded a noteworthy selftitled LP for Island in 1978. The early to mid-'80s was when England's R&B
scene really exploded -- that was the era that gave us major hits by Junior,
Imagination, Billy Ocean, Loose Ends and Sade. Americans who listened to
urban radio during that time are likely to remember Junior for "Mama Used
to Say," Imagination for "Just An Illusion" and Loose Ends for "Hanging on a
String". Comparing Ocean and Sade really underscores the diversity of
British R&B in the '80s; Ocean had Caribbean influences, while Sade
brought jazz sensibilities to hits like "Smooth Operator" and "The Sweetest
Taboo" -- and yet, both of them are part of British R&B. One of the most
risk-taking British urban/pop groups of the '80s was the Style Council, a
band that was founded by punk icon Paul Weller. Before the Style Council's
formation in 1983, Weller was part of the Jam -- a famous British punk
band of the late '70s and early '80s. Influenced by soul, pop and jazz, the
Style Council was a radical departure from Weller's work with the Jam (just
as Public Image was a serious departure from singer John Lydon's work with
the Sex Pistols). The Style Council weren't soul purists and never claimed
to be, but they were certainly unpredictable and ambitious. In fact, some
British rock critics felt that they could be too ambitious and eclectic for

their own good -- that creatively, they sometimes bit off more than they
could chew. Another frequent complaint about the Style Council was that
their sociopolitical lyrics could be preachy, but all things considered,
Weller's band built an impressive catalog in the '80s. Although the Style
Council had their share of British hits, urban stations in the U.S. were
generally unreceptive to their eclectic approach. Not that the Style
Council was unique in that sense -- many of England's urban, dance-pop
and neo-soul artists of the '80s and '90s were probably too eclectic for
urban radio in the U.S. Nonetheless, American listeners have heard a fair
amount of British R&B and dance music on the radio -- gems like Princess'
"Say I'm Your Number One" in 1986, Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up"
in 1987, Soul II Soul's "Keep on Movin'" in 1989 and Lisa Stansfield's "All
Around the World" in 1990. The '80s also gave us plenty of British artists
who were more pop than R&B but still had a definite soul influence,
including Wham!, George Michael, Culture Club, the Eurythmics,
Everything But the Girl, Swing Out Sister and Simply Red. Culture Club's
Motown-influenced "Church of the Poison Mind," the Eurythmics' "Missionary
Man," Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years" and Wham!'s "Careless Whisper"
aren't the work of soul purists, but they are the work of pop artists who
have a healthy appreciation of American R&B. In the early '90s, veteran Los
Angeles Times rock critic Robert Hilburn traveled to London and wrote an
article about a "new British invasion" -- and this time, the "invaders" that
he was describing were R&B-oriented instead of rock-oriented. Hilburn was
inspired to write the article by the wave of British R&B artists who
emerged in the late '80s and early '90s -- a wave that included, among
others, Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler (who was a Soul II Soul participant
before she became a full-time solo artist), Mica Paris, the Brand New
Heavies, Cathy Dennis and Lisa Stansfield (who has often been described as
the most convincing white R&B singer to come along since Teena Marie).
Many of the British artists who emerged during that period had a neo-soul
outlook and were able to blend influences from different eras. Stansfield,
for example, combined a strong Barry White influence with a high-tech
urban/hip-hop production style on her debut album, Affection, which
included her breakthrough hit "All Around the World". Soul II Soul leader
Jazzie B., meanwhile, was influenced by Chic but was also influenced by
everything from hip-hop and house to African music. While Soul II Soul,
Paris and Stansfield were the essence of neo-soul, the Brand New Heavies
favored a totally retro approach on their '90s albums. If you didn't know for
a fact that their self-titled debut album was recorded in the early '90s, it
would be easy to assume that it was recorded in the '70s -- their sound was
right out of the era that gave us Tower Of Power, Rufus/Chaka Khan and
the Average White Band (who came from England's neighbor Scotland). The
Brand New Heavies were never innovative or groundbreaking, but they

were still great at what they did and had a jewel of a lead singer in N'Dea
Davenport (who was featured on the U.K. hits "Dream Come True" and "Stay
This Way"). Davenport, an American vocalist who had moved to England,
subsequently left the band and pursued a solo career. One can only
speculate on where R&B in general will go in the 21st Century. But it is a
safe bet that while the United States will continue to dominate the field,
England will remain a strong market for R&B as well as dance-pop and rap.
Recommended Recordings: Lisa Stansfield, Affection (Arista) Sade,
Diamond Life (Epic) Junior, Ji (Mercury) Brand New Heavies, The Brand
New Heavies (Delicious Vinyl) Soul II Soul, Keep On Movin' (Virgin) Soul II
Soul, Vol. II: 1990, A New Decade (Virgin) Imagination, Like It Is (RCA) Hot
Chocolate, Hot Chocolate (Big Tree) Caron Wheeler, U.K. Blak (EMI) Mica
Paris, Contribution (Island) Samantha Siva, Rhythm of the Voices (Genie)
Cathy Dennis, Move to This (Polydor) Princess, Princess (Next Plateau) HiTension, Hi-Tension (Island) Rick Astley, Whenever You Need Somebody
(RCA) David Grant, Anxious Edge (4th & Broadway) Billy Ocean, Suddenly
(Arista) The Style Council, My Ever Changing Moods (Geffen)

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Neo-soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R&B and 1970sstyle soul with elements of hip-hop. As its name (new-soul) implies,
Neo-Soul music is essentially modern-day soul music, with
contemporary attitudes and sensibilities. It differs from contemporary
R&B in that it's obviously more soulful, and it also tends to have deeper
messages and meanings than R&B. In general, neo-soul has remained
almost exclusive to R&B outlets such as urban radio and Black
Entertainment Television.
Its Origins:

The actual term "neo-soul" is believed to have originated with Kedar

Massenburg of Motown Records in the late-1990s. The genre itself
however, is considered to have originated in the mid-1990s with the
work of Raphael Saadiq's former band, Tony! Toni! Ton! and with
"Brown Sugar," 1995 debut album of singer D'Angelo. In 1997, Motown
artist Erykah Badu released her debut LP, Baduizm, the success of which
paved the way for Massenburg to shift much of Motown's output toward
Badu's style.
Limited Appeal:

To date, the Neo-Soul artists to make the largest impact on the

mainstream have been Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys, whose debuts went
on to sell millions of copies worldwide. However the majority of NeoSoul artists have yet to crossover to mainstream American music
listeners, partially because the music's sound generally focuses on artist
expression, rather than popular appeal.
Labeling:

Many musicians in the genre however, dislike the term Neo-Soul and
have disassociated themselves from it, calling it nothing more than a
shallow marketing tool. Many of these artists refer to themselves simply
as Soul musicians. A perfect example of this is the singer Jaguar Wright,
who entitled her second album Divorcing Neo to Marry Soul.
Popular Artists:

Examples of current popular Neo-Soul artists include John Legend, Jill

Scott, Maxwell and Leela James.
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Neo-soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R&B and 1970sstyle soul with elements of hip-hop. The actual term is believed to have
originated with Kedar Massenburg of Motown Records in the late-1990s.
The genre itself however, is considered to have originated in the mid-

1990s with the work of Raphael Saadiq's band Tony! Toni! Ton! and
with D'Angelo's 1995 album Brown Sugar.
In 1997, Motown artist Erykah Badu released her debut album,
Baduizm, the success of which paved the way for new Motown chief
Kedar Massenburg to shift the direction of much of the company's
output towards Badu's style, which he dubbed neo-soul. To date, the
neo-soul artist to make a largest impact on the mainstream is Lauryn
Hill, whose 1998 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a critical and
commercial smash and wound up winning five Grammy Awards.
As its name (new-soul) implies, Neo-Soul music is essentially modernday soul music, with contemporary attitudes and sensibilities. It differs
from contemporary R&B in that it's obviously more soulful, and it also
tends to have deeper messages and meanings than typical
contemporary R&B.
In general, neo-soul has remained almost exclusive to R&B outlets such
as urban radio and BET; most of its artists are unfamiliar to mainstream
audiences, and its sound generally focuses on artist expression rather
than pop orientation. While these artists have found major success in
those venues, they generally have yet to crossover to mainstream
American music listeners.
Many musicians in the genre, however, prefer to disassociate themselves
from the tag and simply refer to themselves as Soul musicians.
Examples of popular Neo-Soul artists include Erykah Badu, Musiq
Soulchild, India.Arie and Raphael Saadiq.