Smooth soul releases, week 38

This week in smooth soul, new music from Leon Bridges arrives with his album 'Happiness Anytime,' while archival releases spotlight rare tracks from George Benson, Maurice White, and Bill Withers, revealing deeper layers of legacy and influence. Diana Ross’s 1984 chart-topper is revisited in context of Marvin Gaye’s passing, and a collaborative anthem featuring Dionne Warwick, Mya, and Saweetie emerges as a modern tribute to unity. The genre’s enduring emotional resonance is underscored by rediscovered songs and reflections on artistic lineage.

1. 01

   Leon Bridges

   Leon Bridges annonce son nouvel album 'Happiness Anytime'

   Sep 17 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   George Benson

   First Listen: Never heard George Benson “King” tribute song leaves the vault in album reissue

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Earth, Wind & Fire, Verdine White, Maurice White

   Earth Wind & Fire’s Verdine White unearths and releases Maurice White’s final song

   Sep 19 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye

   The Loss of Marvin Gaye Inspired Diana Ross’s Final No. 1 Single in 1984

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   50 Cent, JAŸ-Z, Nas, Cam’ron

   50 Cent’s Original “Back Down” Dissed Jay-Z, Nas, Cam’ron & More

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Bill Withers, Graham Nash

   Bill Withers Owes His Career Partly to Graham Nash, and This Hit Single

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Earth, Wind & Fire

   Lost Gem: Earth Wind & Fire gave us an iconic heartbreaker

   Sep 15 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Dionne Warwick, Mýa, Saweetie

   Dionne Warwick, Mya, Saweetie Join Forces on New Anthem ‘One Heart Can Change the World’

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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