This week In Soul Artists 26/52
Luther Vandross, Sly & The Family Stone, Maxwell, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington Jr., Bobby Womack, Akon, Brandy, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Incognito, The Jb'S International
This week In Soul Artists 25/52
Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Jill Scott, The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Beyoncé, Trombone Shorty, Orleans Avenue, Bobby Brown, The Neville Brothers, Clarence Clemons, Billy Preston
This week In Soul Artists 24/52
Bobby Womack, Otis Redding, Rhiannon Giddens, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Ayo, Champion Jack Dupree, King Curtis, The Temptations, Guy, Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Isley Brothers
This week In Soul Artists 23/52
Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Sharon Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sheila E, Prince, Earth, Wind, Fire, Candi Staton, Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, Beyonce, El DeBarge, Faith Evans, Brandy
This week In Soul Artists 22/52
David Ruffin, The Temptations, John Legend, Teddy Pendergrass, Gregory Porter, Johnnie Taylor, Bill Withers, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Deniece Williams, Rihanna, Diana Ross
This week In Soul Artists 21/52
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Soul II Soul, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Patti LaBelle, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Minnie Riperton, Jackie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye
This week In Soul Artists 20/52
Carla Thomas, Blues Brothers Band , Sharon Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Taj Mahal, Johnny Guitar Watson, Chuck Brown, The Soul Searchers, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, Grace Jones, Mary J. Blige, Guru, Donald Byrd, Run DMC
This week In Soul Artists 19/52
Rick James, The Temptations, Earth, Wind, Fire, Usher, Donna Summer, The Jackson 5, Thelma Houston, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh, Grace Jones
This week In Soul Artists 18/52
Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Joan Armatrading, The Isley Brothers, Ray Charles, Ben E. King, The Neville Brothers, Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Destiny's Child, Childish Gambino, Snoop Dogg
This week In Soul Artists 17/52
The Neville Brothers, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Narada Michael Walden, The Brothers Johnson, George Benson, Zapp Band, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, Billy Paul, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton
This week In Soul Artists 16/52
Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Richie Havens, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kelis, Earth Wind, Fire, Parliament, Prince, Chic, A Tribe Called Quest, Al Green, Lyle Lovett
This week In Soul Artists 15/52
Percy Sledge, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Tracy Chapman, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Rihanna, Bunny Wailer, Allen Toussaint, Ben E. King, P-Funk
This week In Soul Artists 14/52
En Vogue, Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Al Green, Donny Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Sarah Vaughan, Ziggy Marley, Rick James, The Temptations, James Brown, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye
This week In Soul Artists 13/52
Commodores, Prince, Usher, Run–D.M.C., Incognito, Erykah Badu, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Barry White, Bettye LaVette, Diana Ross
This week In Soul Artists 12/52
Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Earth, Wind, Fire, The Temptations, Chaka Khan, Barry White, Otis Redding, Macy Gray, Beverley Knight, Usher, Arrested Development, Parliament Funkadelic
This week In Soul Artists 11/52
Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind, Fire, Sly, the Family Stone, Quincy Jones, will.i.am, Donna Summer, Barry Manilow, Aaron Neville, Soulive, Gil Scott-Heron, Etta James, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Sam Cooke
This week In Soul Artists 10/52
Luther Vandross, Joss Stone, Lionel Richie & Kenny Chesney, Ernie Isley, Aretha Franklin, Incognito, Mary Wilson, King Curtis & The Kingpins, The Staple Singers, Gary Clark Jr. & William Bell, Ben Harper, Cesaria Evora
This week In Soul Artists 08/52
Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, John Legend, Seal, Aaron Neville, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, TLC, Aretha Franklin, Rihanna, Corinne Bailey Rae, Incognito
This week In Soul Artists 07/52
How well do you know the music of
Al Jarreau’s "Trouble in Paradise" from his 1983 album balances smooth production and heartfelt lyrics, though it leans into safe territory compared to dynamic tracks like "Mornin’." The Crusaders’ "Street Life," anchored by Randy Crawford’s striking vocals, blends jazz-funk with urban storytelling, celebrated for its timeless appeal yet sometimes criticized for being overly polished. Meanwhile, Irma Thomas's "It's Raining" showcases understated heartbreak with a laid-back R&B feel, emphasizing nuanced vulnerability over big crescendos.
Teddy Pendergrass’ emotionally charged "Joy" triumphs as a late-'80s R&B standout post-recovery, while Thelma Houston’s disco classic "Don’t Leave Me This Way" carries raw urgency and cultural resonance. The Gap Band’s "Outstanding" enchants with its smooth romantic groove, though it risks repetitiveness. Tracks like Maceo Parker’s live "Pass the Peas" highlight razor-sharp funk delivery, reflecting collaborative genius even when staying within known boundaries. Together, these songs reveal rich layers of artistry across eras and genres.
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This week In Soul Artists 06/52
How well do you know the music of
Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing love from black music audiences, it balanced strategy and intimacy. Similarly, "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross shifted between sultry balladry and disco dynamism, earning chart-topping success and decades-long adaptability but leaving some critics debating its cohesion.
Ray Charles’s "I Can’t Stop Loving You" reimagined a country classic with orchestral grandeur, winning Grammys and broad appeal, while Kanye West’s "All Falls Down" spun reflections on materialism into a polished hit, powered by Syleena Johnson’s warm vocals. D’Angelo’s "Lady" stood out for its understated neo-soul charm, and Luther Vandross’s "Take You Out" showcased his timeless delivery, balancing R&B tradition with contemporary flair.
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