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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Midtempo, soulful song about reflection and coming of age. A metaphor of gentrification and revitalization in Brooklyn, NY. Features female vocal with wide range. Great for introspection and lonely moments experienced by a character. Sounds like Brand New Heavies Jill Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Midtempo, soulful song about social justice, revolution, and activism. Female vocal with wide range. Great for protests and organizing, meetings experienced by a character. Sounds like Brand New Heavies Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
This high-energy, feel-good track conveys fun times and purpose by blending a 60’s R&B-type rhythm with vintage-modern Indie guitar pop. The enthusiastic drums and bass initiate the groove on which guitars, keys and strings are added, intensifying the spirit of the track. Superb for reinforcing, Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
A smooth and silky tune with male vocals and a cool bass groove makes this tune ideal for evening get-togethers, metropolitan, urban, perfect for background music. Positive, adult casual, Old-school, sweet and tasteful, Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Fender Rhodes holds steady with a laid back beat. Horn stabs, light jangly guitar and synth flourishes. Good for a sexy dance scene, fun montage of memories past, anything needing a soulful laid back groove. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Neo Soul R&B reminiscent of Erika Badu, D'Angelo or Jill Scott. Super laid back bottom heavy push and pull groove with horns punching up the arrangement. Ideal for radio production, film and TV, urban chilled settings, romantic stories and internet content. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A R&B ballad with a deep beat, lush vocals and a dreamy music arrangement. "Mi Amore I Adore" is about the moment you make up your mind and say 'this is the one'. It's a declaration that you will no longer let it be unsaid. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Groovy and percussive r&b song with smooth female vocals, with lyrics about hiding things in a relationship. Features heavy snare drum. Also features grime-style rap verse. Good for ending credits. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth, cool and ultra modern R 'n' B. Funky rhythm guitars and strings. Also available as a Loop. Rock and roll, soul, rhythm and blues,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
This up-to mid tempo tune is a steamy "I want you real bad" song. ITCHY features a hard driving beat with hot guitars and a cool sensual vibe (but not profane). Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
ThisTrack is multi Influences of Nu Soul, RNB & Lounge Music. It"s Soundalike " Jamiroquai " - " Stevie Wonder " - Modern Soul. It's working well for all TV or Radio Advertising which need a Music " Energetic Lounge " Warm & Soul. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Short porn boom chicka wah wah cue. Groovy funky exotic sexy. Steamy Passionate Making Love Pole Dancing Desire Lust Alluring Club Bar Lounge 20-Something Making Out Lovemaking. Touching tender sensual, guilty pleasures, fashion 15-sec advert. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
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
Smooth, groovy R&B, acid jazzy track with vocal and background harmonies. The lyrics tell the tale of someone who is losing track of reality. The line between dreaming and reality is blurred as insanity sets in. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
A soulful, acoustic song about coming of age and self-realization and reflection upon them. Features female vocals with a wide range and acoustic guitar. Great for breakups or lonely moments experienced by a character. Sounds like Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Esperanza Spalding, and Valerie June. Female 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
Upbeat and uplifting soul music. A very funky verse leads into a chorus which is more at home in a rock power ballad. A fantastic mix which adds to the joyful nature of the whole piece. Lively with lots of energy. Also available as a Full Track (Underscore), a 60 second cut, a 30 second cut, Loop 1,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
If you're looking for a mate, when spring comes around it really reminds you how lonely you are. Great for romantic stories. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Hypnotic with a rhythmic R&B groove, featuring spacey flute, warm underlying synth and keyboard textures that create a slick and confident mood that depicts a scene of elegance and fashion. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Dramatic Soulful R&b track, electric guitars, moving synths, space age pads, dark bells, deep bass, and hard hitting drums make this track ideal for space films, love stories, deep love scenes, film intros, film credits, ocean scenes, dramatic films, Tv drama, future tech commercials,, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Electrifying Neo-Soul influenced track: With elegant piano's, dark brass section, beautiful harps, infectious leads, nostalgic bells make this a great reflective piece. Heartfelt, emotional, Lounge Music, Modern Soul, Humming, RnB, Neo-Soul
Laid back, Mid tempo neo-soulful track about getting unstuck on stupid. Jill Scott, Maxwell, Chrisette Michele style. Searching for the cure to love-sickness. Please help! Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Rhythm and blues track with it's roots in the past, but with modern sounding production. Timeless sound with modern production twists. Jazz feel with electronic elements, a beautiful classic blues melody with a modern twist. Great as underscore, uses as an ambient track or background music. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth lounge type music with a neo-soul feel. Laid back chill-out style. Great for creating sultry, smokey, urban and lounging moods. Background use for television programming, radio advertisement, podcast or commercial boutique. Great for creating sultry, smokey, urban and lounging moods, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Grinding mid-tempo song made with that famous 70's sound, female vocalist singing about a girl asking a boy to quit playing around and tell her what he wants from her. VERY sexy song with didgeridoo, jazz guitar solo, and smooth string quartet!! Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Sexy Exotic Neo-Soul track, with hot electric guitars, smooth electric pianos, dark bells, deep rich bass, and hard hitting drums are ideal for, sexy love scenes, passionate love stories, bars, clubs, lounges, strip tease, strip clubs, Magic Mike type movies, erotic night club scenes, Jewelry Ads, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Mary J Blige style vocal over a RnB/hiphop groove. Big chorus. Reflective style Lyric with a sense of unchanging reality without the darkness, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
A groovy rhythmic track about observing the crowd caught up in a false reality. Male vocals, full rhythm section and horns combine for a retro sound bringing Motown into the present technologies. Sounds like Robert Cray, Alabama 3, Primal Scream. Suited for any decade of Film, TV, Documentary. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Smooth and soothing, featuring enchanting female lead vocals, warm electric guitar and a light groove that creates a dreamy mood with a spiritual message. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Pop, RnB instrumental loop. Cool backbeat, deep bass and catchy synth lines. Also has a distinctive bridge that stands out. Perfect for use in advertising or as background music. Loops seamlessly, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Aka 'This chocolate is the sexiest thing I've eaten and my pajamas are made of silk'. Sensual, raw, sexy, jazzy, with muted trumpet, shimmering strings and wah guitar, this oozes sex appeal, all that's lacking is a Barry White voiceover. Great for an intimate scene or to inspire naughtiness. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Glamorous and funky with a touch of jazz class. Female scat vocals over and soulful brass and funky rhythm section. Perfect for commercial, TV underscore, curiosity program, catwalk, cooking show, video game or animations. Dirty sexy money, Sex in the city, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
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-Soul
Downtempo soulful song about letting go. Features male vocal, smooth sounds and nice drums. Wait for the mellow Moog solo! Sounds like Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq. Could be used in a break up scene or a scene where someone is reminiscent of his lost love. Male Vocals, 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
Soulful R&B ballad about overcoming adversity when a love relationship flames out. Featuring powerful female vocals and harmonies with a piano driven neo-soul rhythm section and acoustic guitar embellishments. Sounds like Joss Stone or Alicia Keys. This track will fit well in your movie or TV show. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Neosoul instrumental track with a live band feel a la Jill Scott, The Roots, Talib Kweli. Dark and mysterious underworld sound. Suitable for edgy, thriller pieces when a street sound is needed. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Crossing the boundaries between smooth jazz and soul music, the sultry tenor sax gives this track a really late night in a smoky bar atmosphere. A bit worse for wear and maybe a little seedy, but very cool. Also available as a Loop and as a Sting. Rock and roll, soul, rhythm and blues, Jazz, blues, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Sincere and soulful R&B / RnB / Neo Soul song featuring female vocals. Lyrics about showing admiration, love and praise for a special woman in ones life. Great for urban movies / tv shows, and reality TV. Also, excellent for love / romance and uplifting scenes. Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Gentle, happy, romantic love song, great for all products you want to never live without. Female vocals, a biting retro feel bass. slow and smokey, great for Film/ TV end credits and fashion shoots, chillout lounges, Female Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
