soul music
noun
: music that originated in African American gospel singing, is closely related to rhythm and blues, and is characterized by intensity of feeling and vocal embellishments
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As a member of the Soultronics, as the 13-person touring band was called, Hamilton stood harmonizing and improvising behind the man who was crafting a new foundation for soul music.
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Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo’s impact on soul music can’t be measured by charts or sales.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
The platinum-selling LP, which earned D'Angelo Grammy nominations for best R&B album and best male R&B vocal performance, marked the emergence of neo-soul, an experimental branch of soul music known for its fusion with genres such as funk, jazz fusion, hip-hop and rock.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
D'Angelo's debut album, 1995's Brown Sugar, arrived to critical acclaim and is considered one of the major works in redefining soul music of the '90s.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
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Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo’s impact on soul music can’t be measured by charts or sales.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
The platinum-selling LP, which earned D'Angelo Grammy nominations for best R&B album and best male R&B vocal performance, marked the emergence of neo-soul, an experimental branch of soul music known for its fusion with genres such as funk, jazz fusion, hip-hop and rock.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
D'Angelo's debut album, 1995's Brown Sugar, arrived to critical acclaim and is considered one of the major works in redefining soul music of the '90s.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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