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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Smooth and slick, featuring a laid-back Hip Hop groove, spacey synthesizer, and electric piano with a lot of re-verb, creating a relaxed and feel-good mood. Sitting in the night with the one you love looking at the sky with wonder, 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
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
Relaxing rnb instrumental with an ambient atmosphere, friendly synths, subtle beat pattern driven by interesting high hats and shakers. Concludes with a nice bassline. Great for moods that display emotional affection, love, or deep thought. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
Slow tempo and sad track with a mellow piano rhodes as main instrument accompanied by upright bass, piano, organ and rhythm guitar. The outro section is climatic and have a guitar solo and horns. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Emo
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
An emotional ballad featuring powerful female vocals. A tale of heartbreak and finding closure to come out on the other side with strength and dignity. A great contemporary track with a touch of retro soul ala early 70s Stevie Wonder. Great for tv dramas or romantic movie soundtrack. Female Vocals, 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
What would have happened if electronic brokenbeat was born in Seville, Spain? Find out in "Let's Freeze," the impossible mix of brokenbeat, flamenco, jazz and soul. Let's freeze on an iceberg of love! Laid back, chillout, excellent ambient music, with sultry female vocals. 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
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
Laidback Neo Soul, mid tempo ballad with nice chorus and fine soulful vocal in the style of Bruno Mars, D'angelo, Maxwell and others. Great for tv multi media and in store play. Male 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
main theme, 1'00, 0'30, 0'15 soul voices gospel, lazy mood, rhythmic, melodic, sad, lonely, ceremonial, funeral, religous, perfect for your film video project multimedia crafted with care many possibilities of edition original and with a french touch have a try construction kits main theme 2'00, Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A very catchy 60 second commercial cut. Urban City feelgood ambience. Funk Soul and R&B crossover. Excellent for anything cool or whimzical. For multiple use. Keys: 60 second commercial jinlge, urban jingle, city jingle, youth funk jingle, young funk jingle, funk adolescent jingle, feelgood jingle, Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Groove
Soulful deeply emotional sensitive upbeat romantic stirring strings & piano instrumental. Has dreamy head over heals romantic love mood. Also the wonder and tearful joy of a new born baby, or the heavy sadness of loosing someone very close. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A catchy poppy melodic soulful-style instrumental. Has an organ lead main melody with accompanied background strings, off beat electric piano, skipping drums percussion and female voice sample. That suggests a deep emotional sadness, painful & regretful melancholic mood. Instrumental, RnB, Neo-Soul
A slowly swaying, downtempo track somewhere between pop, chill-out and ambient. Reminescent of the sound of 'Massive Attack', this moody track pulsates, pumps and lulls the listener into a slowly sizzling groove. Superb track for media use. Composer: Dan Gautreau (ASCAP/PRS). Instrumental, 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
A cool, laid back RnB track mix with gentle keys to take us to a relaxed chilled out zone. Featuring guitar and flute riffs. Perfect for sensual or elegant atmospheres, background, underscore, adult contemporary productions including film, television, soap operas, dramas and romance based projects. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
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
