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Soul

Soul fuses gospel fervor with rhythm and blues groove, foregrounding expressive, melismatic vocals. Motown and Stax defined its 1960s golden age, and its DNA runs directly into funk, disco, contemporary R&B, and hip-hop sampling.

Soul on Riffiter: 30,922 albums, 760 rated by the community, averaging 4.0/5, spanning 1944 to 2027, from 916 artists including Adele, Beyoncé, SZA.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular soul artist?
The most popular soul artist on Riffiter is Adele, rated by 3,204 listeners.
What is the best soul album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best soul album on Riffiter is What's Going On by Marvin Gaye (4.7/5 from 14 ratings). See the full best soul albums ranking.
How many soul albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 30,922 albums, 760 rated by the community, averaging 4.0/5. Browse them all on the soul albums page.
When was soul's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for soul on Riffiter is the 2020s. Its catalogue here spans 1944 to 2027.

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