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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Gospel tinged neo-soul ballad about taking control in the midst of life's greatest storms, overcoming obstacles & leaving the past behind. Soaring vocals & singable melodies are all wrapped up in a vintage R & B groove -Best used as a theme song for film or T.V. drama in which catharsis takes place. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
A heartwarming, chilled, romantic instrumental R&B, Soul track. Features live drums, bass, electric piano and synthesizers. Has a bit of a retro, smooth jazz sound to it. Great for a romantic scene, background music, or slow dance. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A mellow and heartwarming R&B / Soul track. Featuring synth chords, synth bass and synth melodies. Totally serene and relaxing. It can be used for background music, TV, radios, commercials, internet, movies, soundtracks and documentaries etc. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A thoughtful and heartwarming R&B / Soul track with acoustic and electric instruments. Sensual and beautiful. Chilled and mellow. Great for romantic memories and enjoying a relaxed time. Classy and tasteful. Good for needing mellow, warm soulfully smooth flavor for your projects. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A mellow, smooth R&B / Soul track with beautiful soulful guitars, acoustic piano, live drums, electric bass and more. Uplifting and motivating. Ideal for background music, movies, soundtracks and commercials. Vocal Samples, RnB, Neo-Soul
Mellow and laid-back, an Easy Listening Neo-Soul track that's an upbeat way to start the day! A little la-la-la makes the world go around. Great for a boy-meets-girl scenario, romantic comedy, opening scenes, reality shows, and contemporary lifestyle films. Humming, RnB, Neo-Soul
Midtempo, r&b song with soulful, retro female vocals. lyrics about hope and believing. Features a groovy bass line, drum machine, and male vocals. Good for ending credits. Sounds like Angie Stone, Ari Lenox, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, India. Arie, Mixed Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Style of Chrisette Michelle, Amel Larrieux, Jill Scott, Alice Smith. Remembering what real love is. Love from a whole new perspective. Course in Miracles principles. Love has been hijacked by romantic relationships, but it has another true and real definition. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Mid-tempo, r&b song about falling in love, and reflection. Vintage, classic soul, retro. Features female vocals. Great for a new love interest, making decisions, or dating. Sounds like Solange, Alicia Keys, and Angie Stone. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Human Rights is tenor sax, dual Wurlitzer pianos, organ, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, synth bass, bass guitar, drums. It is improvisation over a two chord cool groove. Good for radio, restaurant or cafe background. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Chill Party is electric guitar over Rhodes, organ, electric guitar, tongue drum, djembe, bongos, shaker. It is warm and rich. Good for mellow scenes in film or documentaries. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Comes With Time is electric guitar improvised over acoustic guitar, piano, two synth basses and drums. It has a modern chord progression and a cool groove. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
In My Mind is electric guitars, Rhodes, Planet T, Stinger and Thumb synth basses and RnB drums. It has repeated sections with unique electric guitar lines and a bridge section. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
You Make Me Strive is baritone guitar, Rhodes, bass guitar and drums. It is a gospel soul type song with an expressive guitar melody of a cool rhythm section. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Progressing synth themes and flowing guitars and pads, makes it suitable for lounge, chill, city life, house and furniture, product preview, restaurants, cafe, lifestyle, culinary and foods, luxury items, creative activities, moving picture, trip and other wide variety of videos. Easy to listening, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth flowing soulful romantic vocal sounds of male lyricist about a dream come true - she is my Best Friend; will touch your heart. Will do well in Romantic Movie; 90 Day Fiancee; Valentine commercial; Outside cafe; playlist music for drug Walgreen. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
It's been a long week and it's time to groove. In the rehearsal room, the house musicians gather after the service, and they can finally stretch out and lay down some funky jams. The melody gets exotic. Janet's cookin up some chicken, but you can be sure she'll be back to sing a number after a while, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Seductive rhodes melodies fill the air, complemented by the rhythmic magic of Mr. Groovy Drummer and the captivating kick from the Kid. Tonight, a pervasive aura of sensuality and allure takes center stage for all. Don't let this enchanting atmosphere slip away, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
1990s influenced Acid Jazz style track with pop, latin and disco elements. Features cool female vocals, groovy electric piano, funky guitar, deep bass, and solid dance beat. Sounds like Brand New Heavies. Great for background music in a club, bar, or playing on the radio. Retro 1980s and 90s themes, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Grooving music with female vocals in English and Spanish to get your party started. Perfect for fashion promos, urban clubs, and dancing... Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Cool modern soul track featuring the sound of classic soul era. With a jazzy touch on the guitar, and Rhodes piano leads. Would work well in drama scenes, sitcom, urban drama series e. c. t. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
male vocal electro soul vibe with phil collins type of vocal effect making the request for someone he needs to stay with him sultry piano light drums haunting strings and pulsating electronic synth during the chorus airy open moody song somber delivery simple drum patterns slow build at the end, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul