neosoul

/ ˌniːəʊˈsəʊl /

noun

1. a style of popular music combining traditional soul music with elements from other genres

Example Sentences

He has recently released two neosoul singles, “Neighborhood” and “Soul Travel,” recorded independently, and he is learning about financial literacy, including budgeting and investing.

From New York Times

The group specializes in neosoul with a cross-genre bent that manifests through Afrobeat, gospel and funk.

From New York Times

“The music is actually, I don’t know if you’d call it neosoul or not, but its a new wave of expressing what’s happening,” Robinson said.

From Washington Times

Pillowy four-part harmonies and the offbeat pacing of Maharaja, produced by rising instrumental hip-hop producer Elaquent, pick up where neosoul stars like Dwele and Goapele left off and the dancehall tick to a new song, Private Island, is a promising heel-toe into upbeat territory.

From The Guardian

It makes for a late-night neosoul vibe, a mood album that suits the 3 a.m. atmosphere suggested by the album title.

From Chicago Tribune