Soul releases, week 41

This week in soul music, new releases span intimate live recordings and bold studio projects, from Cameron Winter’s performance at Carnegie Hall to Meshell Ndegeocello’s cover collection Synonym and Taylor Swift’s unexpected entry into the genre with Patient Zero. Artists like Victoria Monét, Dawn Richard, and ALA.NI collaborate with notable figures, while legacy acts such as Prince Estate and Earth, Wind & Fire continue to influence the present. New voices emerge with Typh Barrow’s French debut and Sollos reimagining soul classics for focus and rest. The genre’s rich tapestry is further highlighted by tributes, reissues, and global sounds from African artists shaping the scene.

1. 01

   Taylor Swift, ADÉLA, Tinashe, Kenny Chesney

   Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

   Oct 7 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard

   Cameron Winter releases live album Live at Carnegie Hall

   Oct 9 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Young Thug, Drake, Mary J. Blige

   Young Thug Teases R&B Album and Drake Collaborations

   Oct 6 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Chappell Roan, Lola Young, Tinashe, Caroline Polachek, MUNA

   Chappell Roan Announces Benefit Shows Featuring Tinashe, Lola Young, Muna, and Caroline Polachek

   Oct 9 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Meshell Ndegeocello

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces new collection of covers

   Oct 8 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Alabama Shakes

   Alabama Shakes: Open Arms

   Oct 7 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Victoria Monét

   Victoria Monét announces album 'Frequency of Love'

   Oct 5 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Prince

   Prince Estate Releases Raw “Calabama” After Critics Question Added Horns

   Oct 11 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Dawn Richard

   Dawn Richard Announces New Album 'Creole Culture'

   Oct 10 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Gayance

    Gayance Shares New Album ‘roaming’

    Oct 9 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    ALA.NI, Adrian Younge

    ALA.NI et Adrian Younge annoncent 'Proud of Me'

    Oct 9 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Olympia Vitalis, Common Saints

    Olympia Vitalis links with Common Saints for new single 'December Sunshine'

    Oct 9 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Louis Baker

    Louis Baker releases album Trouble

    Oct 8 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Button Masher, Thundercat

    Thundercat Announces 'Sonic'-Themed Song with Button Masher

    Oct 7 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Sampa the Great

    Sampa The Great shares new single 'Location'

    Oct 7 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Amerie, 2Rare

    Amerie features on 2Rare's 'BussDown (1 Thing)'

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Victoria Monét

    Victoria Monét announces 'Frequency of Love' and North American tour

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Earth, Wind & Fire

    On This Day in 1980: Earth Wind & Fire released “Faces,” and the critics are still wrong today

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Withdrawn, Jimmy Cliff

    Withdrawn ft. J Cliff - Time Is Of The Essence [Video]

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Prince

    Previously unreleased Prince live album coming in November

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Bien, Sampa the Great, Bokani Dyer Trio, FOLA, Davido

    The African Songs You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week, including new releases from Bien, Sampa the Great, Bokani Dyer Trio, FOLA x Davido and more. music October 9, 2026

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Anita Baker

    Anita Baker is the magic on Rapture

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber

    Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber Go Head-to-Head for Fan-Voted Soul Train Award

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Crys Matthews, Nina Simone

    Crys Matthews shares a soulful rendition of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Typh Barrow

    Typh Barrow sort sa première chanson en français : "J’ai laissé jaillir les mots en même temps que les larmes"

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Olivia Dean, Sam Smith

    Sollos “re-engineers” Olivia Dean and Sam Smith songs to help you sleep and focus

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Meshell Ndegeocello

    Meshell Ndegeocello dévoile Synonym

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Bill Withers

    Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. return with loving cover of a Bill Withers classic in new collection

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Joyce Wrice

    Joyce Wrice steps out on Machiko

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Adrian Marcel

    Adrian Marcel Keeps the RnBay Coming With Seductive New Single "All Day"

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

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