Neo-Soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R&B and 1970s-style 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.
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 m ...
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This song is a funky R&B cut with smooth vocals. Using addiction to describe the need for a woman he lets you know he's in a bad way for this girl. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Urban instrumental track perfect for inner city 70's dance floor scenes good times high life etc.. Great background cue for street life, cop shows, csi dramas. Contemporary and flawlessly recorded. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Funky and romantic R&B with female vocals about a relationship on the verge of breaking up. A passionate, retro and soulful groove influenced by the like of Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Mary J Blige and Angie Stone. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Beautiful sentimental moving contemporary gospel track with ultra fine soulful vocal and touching lyric. The topic is sad but the message is soothing even joyful. Urban contemporary gospel music In the style of Boyz II Men and Luther Vandross for video TV Radio and Multi Media, Male Vocals, Spiritual, Black Gospel
Laidback Neo Soul similar to Soul II Soul, Omar, Brand New Heavies etc. featuring soulful Vocals, funky guitar riffs and dusty Hip Hop breakbeats. Smooth, romantic late night Downtempo Rnb perfect for Radio, Chillout, Romance etc. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Visiting foreign places will open up your mind. Lush sexy breathy female vocal. Romantic, sweet and flirtatious. Moody sassy sweet and dreamy. Late night romance, candlelight, dancing under the stars, falling in love. Romantic comedy, drama. Bar lounge club sidewalk cafe wine bar, slow dancing. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Neo Soul love song, mid tempo with big chorus and a soulful fine vocal in the style of Sam Smith Maxwell Bruno Mars and others Uplifting positive and great for in store play as well as video TV drama and multi media Also ideal for any film or television project, including Cinemax, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth, funky, groovy song about girl meets guy. Male singer with a very smooth and powerful voice. Urban club scene, 20-something, cruising, party, commercials. Stevie Wonder mixed with Usher, and Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Legend. corporate, adverts, spa. hollywood blockbuster,, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
An upbeat, lively, authentic sounding track that blends elements Soul, Gospel and Jazz with a shuffle groove, funky bass, gritty hammond organ and bluesy guitar solo. Great for commercials, sitcoms, lifestyle etc. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A soul classic. Electric guitars and bass bop along to the funky rhythm and organ accompaniment. Lively and energetic with a great deal of joy and happiness. The upbeat tempo is strong and uplifting. Also available as Loop 1, Loop 2, Loop 3 and as a Sting. Rock and roll, soul, rhythm and blues,, Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Spoof on a love rap, hip-hop song. Complete with cheesy lead and background vocals. Dated 80's/90's sounding instrumentation. Similar stylistically to cool jazz. Great bass line that really grooves. Great background track for a bar, or lounge scene. Story of man head over heels for his woman. Male Rap & Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Neo-Soul love song, mid-tempo with big chorus and a soulful fine vocal in the style of Sam Smith Bruno Mars Terence Trent D'Arby and others Very emotive and captivating. Great for in store play as well as video TV drama and multi media Also ideal for many film or television projects, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Soulfully smooth and relaxing music for any occasion that requires ones attention to focus on that special someone. One man and one woman, committed to living a life long fantasy in their reality. 1 on 1. They were made for one another. It's time 2 turn out the lights, these 2 are seriously in love. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Laidback Neo Soul similar to Soul II Soul, Omar, Brand New Heavies etc. featuring soulful Vocals, funky guitar riffs and dusty Hip Hop breakbeats. Smooth, romantic late night Downtempo Rnb perfect for Radio, Chillout, Romance etc. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Soulful r&b instrumental music that bridges the gap between r&b, gospel and neo-soul style music. Full length instrumental with a bridge segment and resolving with good vibes. Think artists such as Kirk Franklin or Mary Mary. Useful for background music at a lounge, hotel, conference, commercial. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth, funky, groovy song about girl meets guy. Male singer with a very smooth and powerful voice. Urban club scene, 20-something, cruising, party, commercials. Stevie Wonder mixed with Usher, and Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Legend. corporate, adverts, spa. hollywood blockbuster,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Beautiful neo soul song... as haunting as an empty carnival ride. Perfectly suited for scenes of romantic breakup, walking the streets alone, moments of reflection and In Store Play, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
A funky mid-tempo tune ala Sly Stone. In "Talk To You" I try to think of clever things to say so that I can get the girl. A groovy four on the floor gives this tune a laid back disco feel. Perfect for romantic stories, 'getting to know you' scenarios and rom-coms. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Mellow vibes resonate from this hip r&b instrumental. With a spacey synth background, groovy beat and deep bass line (during chorus), this tune is a good attraction for any media geared toward a 30-something or grown and sexy audience. Nice for urban radio spots and promos. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Tight drums, hi hats, light percussion, Acoustic Bass, Electric Piano, and Deep strings. Happy music, great for any triumphant TV programming, or a celebration scene in a film. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Laidback Neo-Soul with soft, smooth falsetto male vocals, jazzy upright bass, piano and a pinch of saxophone. Great for creating sultry, smokey, urban and lounging moods. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth, funky, groovy song about girl meets guy. Male singer with a very smooth and powerful voice. Urban club scene, 20-something, cruising, party, commercials. Stevie Wonder mixed with Usher, and Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Legend. corporate, adverts, spa. hollywood blockbuster,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
This spoken word piece is a story about a love not deserved. The love is wrong, and the infatuation is strong. The piece is a male vocal, and has piano in the background. It could be used as background foddle for a scene. Spoken Word, RnB, Neo-SoulCaution: Mature Lyrics
Catchy vocal melody with a pretty guitar intro that evolves into a smooth elegant track with a sensual groove. A perfect background for that voice over radio spot or TV advert Great for In Store Play.. Male Vocals, RnB, Contemporary RnB
This is a smooth r&b track with a distinct groove and bass line. The bass line stands out and very punchy. This could be used for anything sexual, and it can set a very sexy or jazzy vibe. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Shimmering and slick, featuring flute, gritty electric guitar, acoustic piano, a bouncy Funk/Acid Jazz groove, and light synthesizer, creating an energetic and upbeat mood and depicting a party scene. Mixed Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Laidback Neo Soul similar to Soul II Soul, Omar, Brand New Heavies etc. featuring grainy Rhodes Pianos, lush Soul strings and dusty breakbeat grooves. Smooth late night Downtempo Acid Jazz perfect for Radio, Chillout, Drama etc. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
You can take the A down to Fulton then transfer to an Uptown 5, or take the 101 to Hollywood Blvd and ride that all the way to Santa Monica Pier. Whether you take Route 66 to Canada or go through France to get from London to Maine, it doesn’t really matter because it’s about the journey. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
This track is just the right mix of urban wine and cheese. Sophisticated synth swirls, groovy drums n’ bass create a hip, festive welcome to winter thaw. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Soul
This is handmade neo soul. Use Neo Soul, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Old School R&B that has been used to great acclaim in numerous Films, Documentaries and TV productions. Urban, pulsing, erotic grooves with many tight edits too! Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A contemporary female vocal neo soul track with soul and strut. Give this crystalline track a home in a production that matters. Perfect for In Store Play.. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Rhythm guitar is the only tuned instrument here. Intricate rhythms and effects act as backing whilst sounds bounce from speaker to speaker. Rock and roll, soul, rhythm and blues,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth, funky, groovy song about girl meets guy. Male singer with a very smooth and powerful voice. Urban club scene, 20-something, cruising, party, commercials. Stevie Wonder mixed with Usher, and Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Legend. corporate, adverts, spa. hollywood blockbuster,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Slow, hypnotic, and sensual. Romantic track for relationship-based material as well as addiction recovery and philosophical and introspective moments, this song is about wanting to be happy /wanting/needing to change and realizing that's it's within your own control. Piano, smooth beat, deep bass. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
First class melody with a truly fine vocal in a modern pop vocal style. Sophisticated and catchy, Just Got Used To You is a perfect background for in store play, Female Vocals, Pop, Easy Listening
Sensual, sophisticated and mellow this track fuses Jazz chords and melodies with a Hip Hop beat. Features piano, trumpet, synth, bass and drums. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
R&B/Neo-Soul/Smooth Hip-Hop with strong commercial appeal; male lead vocal w/Jamaican influence. Vibe ala Jamiroquai, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Usher. Male Vocals, Hip Hop, Jazz Rap
Soulful slow bumpin' groove, male vocals, cool flow. Dark lyrics about the sometimes harsh realities of life, abuse, interfamily strive. Male Rap & Vocals, RnB, Neo-SoulCaution: Mature Lyrics
Neo Soul stylings with a point of view.. great groove melody lyric and vocal with youthful NRG. Just right for In Store Play! Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
