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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Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work.
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Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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