Smooth soul releases, week 43

This week in smooth soul, Leon Bridges unveils his new album 'Happiness Anytime', continuing his signature blend of vintage warmth and modern introspection. Mahalia returns with 'the 5 stages of heartbreak', a reflective journey through emotional transitions. Meanwhile, archival insights reveal the enduring influence of artists like Boz Scaggs and Lionel Richie, whose early work shaped the genre’s legacy, while Sade’s timeless elegance and Dionne Warwick’s hidden hip hop samples underscore the genre’s deep cultural reach.

1. 01

   Leon Bridges

   Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime'

   Oct 21 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Boz Scaggs, Eagles

   Eagles Once Sang on This Massive Boz Scaggs Hit Back in the Early 80s

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Lionel Richie, Commodores

   Lionel Richie’s Own Parents Inspired This No. 1 Single for The Commodores

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Sade

   Sade : 5 chansons pour redécouvrir la voix la plus élégante de la soul

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Dionne Warwick

   Dionne Warwick Samples You Didn’t Know Were In Hip Hop Classics

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Mahalia

   Mahalia Returns With ‘the 5 stages of heartbreak’

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

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