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S SoulTracks Jul 4

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Temptations were smooth guests for Roger Smith

The Temptations Roger Smith

2 articles Jul 4

Reba McEntire Tim McGraw Little Big Town Clint Black Nick Jonas Boyz II Men Sublime Emily Ann Roberts Brandi Carlile Lauren Daigle

American Songwriter, Billboard

S SoulTracks Jul 4

On this Day in 1974: The Hues Corporation had their moment with “Rock The Boat”

The Hues Corporation

Jazz Radio Jul 4

Barry White : 23 ans après sa disparition, la voix de l'amour continue de traverser les générations

Barry White Love Unlimited Love Unlimited Orchestra

Jazz Radio Jul 4

Bill Withers : pourquoi "Lovely Day" reste l'une des chansons les plus inspirantes de tous les temps

Bill Withers Skip Scarborough

2 articles Jul 4

Bill Withers Grover Washington, Jr. Ralph MacDonald Jimmy Buffett

Magnet Magazine, SoulTracks

Jazz Radio Jul 3

Bill Withers : l’histoire méconnue de l’homme ordinaire devenu une légende de la soul

Bill Withers Alicia Keys John Legend Tracy Chapman

AllHipHop Jul 2

How Nas Became A Superstar: 30 Years of “It Was Written”

Nas Steve Stoute Dr. Dre DJ Premier Havoc Redman Muddy Waters

The Spill Magazine Jul 2

SPILL NEW MUSIC: THEE SACRED SOULS ANNOUNCE TWO NEW 45s

Thee Sacred Souls Victor Axelrod the inversions The Womack Sisters

HotNewHipHop Jul 2

Lupe Fiasco Argues Nas Doesn’t Rank Highly Among Hip-Hop’s Best Lyricists

Lupe Fiasco Nas Kendrick Lamar

Complex Music Jul 2

The Making of Nas' 'It Was Written'

Nas Steve Stoute Poke and Tone DJ Premier Dr. Dre Ms. Lauryn Hill Mary J. Blige

Complex Music Jul 1

Babyface and Jon B. Reunite to Revive ’90s R&B on ‘Cadillac Chronicles’

Babyface Jon B. Kenny G The Whispers The Deele Toni Braxton Babyface Ray

3 articles Jul 1

Lionel Richie Earth, Wind & Fire JAŸ-Z Dino Soldo Commodores

Billboard, Complex Music, Rolling Stone France

5 articles Jul 1

Jennifer Hudson Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Whitney Houston Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Rod Stewart Leonard Cohen Dolly Parton Barry Manilow Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Radio +2

12 articles Jul 1

Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Barry Manilow Alexis Wilkins Lee Greenwood Martina McBride The Time Young MC Bret Michaels

American Songwriter, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +4

8 articles Jul 1

Ms. Lauryn Hill Doechii Nas Doja Cat Common Tierra Whack Tems Queen Latifah Ice Cube YG Marley Bob Marley Lizzo Rapsody

AllHipHop, Billboard, DancehallMag +4

Happy Mag Jul 1

Here’s the setlist for Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sing A Song All Night Long tour

Lionel Richie Earth, Wind & Fire

Spin Jun 30

Every Sade Album, Ranked

Sade Phil Collins Oasis

3 articles Jun 29

Ms. Lauryn Hill Nas Doechii Teyana Taylor Queen Latifah Doja Cat Tierra Whack Tems Lizzo Rapsody

BBC Music, Pitchfork, Spin

3 articles Jun 29

Backstreet Boys Taylor Swift Lionel Richie Matthew McConaughey Jimmy Kimmel

Billboard, Music Ally, Music Business Worldwide

S SoulTracks Jul 4

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Temptations were smooth guests for Roger Smith

The Temptations Roger Smith

S SoulTracks Jul 4

On this Day in 1974: The Hues Corporation had their moment with “Rock The Boat”

The Hues Corporation

Jazz Radio Jul 4

Bill Withers : pourquoi "Lovely Day" reste l'une des chansons les plus inspirantes de tous les temps

Bill Withers Skip Scarborough

Jazz Radio Jul 3

Bill Withers : l’histoire méconnue de l’homme ordinaire devenu une légende de la soul

Bill Withers Alicia Keys John Legend Tracy Chapman

The Spill Magazine Jul 2

SPILL NEW MUSIC: THEE SACRED SOULS ANNOUNCE TWO NEW 45s

Thee Sacred Souls Victor Axelrod the inversions The Womack Sisters

Complex Music Jul 2

The Making of Nas' 'It Was Written'

Nas Steve Stoute Poke and Tone DJ Premier Dr. Dre Ms. Lauryn Hill Mary J. Blige

3 articles Jul 1

Lionel Richie Earth, Wind & Fire JAŸ-Z Dino Soldo Commodores

Billboard, Complex Music, Rolling Stone France

12 articles Jul 1

Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Barry Manilow Alexis Wilkins Lee Greenwood Martina McBride The Time Young MC Bret Michaels

American Songwriter, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +4

Happy Mag Jul 1

Here’s the setlist for Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sing A Song All Night Long tour

Lionel Richie Earth, Wind & Fire

3 articles Jun 29

Ms. Lauryn Hill Nas Doechii Teyana Taylor Queen Latifah Doja Cat Tierra Whack Tems Lizzo Rapsody

BBC Music, Pitchfork, Spin

2 articles Jul 4

Reba McEntire Tim McGraw Little Big Town Clint Black Nick Jonas Boyz II Men Sublime Emily Ann Roberts Brandi Carlile Lauren Daigle

American Songwriter, Billboard

Jazz Radio Jul 4

Barry White : 23 ans après sa disparition, la voix de l'amour continue de traverser les générations

Barry White Love Unlimited Love Unlimited Orchestra

2 articles Jul 4

Bill Withers Grover Washington, Jr. Ralph MacDonald Jimmy Buffett

Magnet Magazine, SoulTracks

AllHipHop Jul 2

How Nas Became A Superstar: 30 Years of “It Was Written”

Nas Steve Stoute Dr. Dre DJ Premier Havoc Redman Muddy Waters

HotNewHipHop Jul 2

Lupe Fiasco Argues Nas Doesn’t Rank Highly Among Hip-Hop’s Best Lyricists

Lupe Fiasco Nas Kendrick Lamar

Complex Music Jul 1

Babyface and Jon B. Reunite to Revive ’90s R&B on ‘Cadillac Chronicles’

Babyface Jon B. Kenny G The Whispers The Deele Toni Braxton Babyface Ray

5 articles Jul 1

Jennifer Hudson Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Whitney Houston Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Rod Stewart Leonard Cohen Dolly Parton Barry Manilow Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Radio +2

8 articles Jul 1

Ms. Lauryn Hill Doechii Nas Doja Cat Common Tierra Whack Tems Queen Latifah Ice Cube YG Marley Bob Marley Lizzo Rapsody

AllHipHop, Billboard, DancehallMag +4

Spin Jun 30

Every Sade Album, Ranked

Sade Phil Collins Oasis

3 articles Jun 29

Backstreet Boys Taylor Swift Lionel Richie Matthew McConaughey Jimmy Kimmel

Billboard, Music Ally, Music Business Worldwide

Overview

Recent developments in the smooth soul genre highlight nostalgic reflections on iconic artists and collaborations, from the Eagles' early 80s connection to a Boz Scaggs hit to Swizz Beatz recalling Michael Jackson's admiration for Alicia Keys. Meanwhile, tributes to legends like George Michael, Sade, and Ernie Watts underscore enduring influence, while new releases from Mahalia and upcoming award events in Canada signal the genre's continued evolution.

Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw to Perform at 'Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash'

Bill Withers celebrated on birthday

Lionel Richie reporte deux concerts après un malaise sur scène

Jennifer Hudson performs Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Hallelujah' at Clive Davis' funeral

Bruce Springsteen et Alicia Keys rendent hommage à Clive Davis

Lauryn Hill honored with Living Legend Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards amid tributes from artists and her children

SZA, Doechii, Nas honor Lauryn Hill at BET Awards

Backstreet Boys file to trademark their voices, joining Taylor Swift and others

Lionel Richie reporte deux concerts après un malaise sur scène

Bruce Springsteen et Alicia Keys rendent hommage à Clive Davis

SZA, Doechii, Nas honor Lauryn Hill at BET Awards

Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw to Perform at 'Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash'

Bill Withers celebrated on birthday

Jennifer Hudson performs Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Hallelujah' at Clive Davis' funeral

Lauryn Hill honored with Living Legend Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards amid tributes from artists and her children

Backstreet Boys file to trademark their voices, joining Taylor Swift and others

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