Bands & artists like Betty Davis

If you like Betty Davis, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

funk pop music rock music soul

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Aaliyah

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Shared genres: funk, pop music, rock music

alternative R&B contemporary R&B electronica

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Ultimate Aaliyah

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The Gap Band

Shared genres: funk, soul

boogie electro funk

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Gap Band V: Jammin'

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King Gordy

Shared genres: funk, soul

Detroit blues Midwest hip-hop blue-eyed soul

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The Entity

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D-Nice

Shared genres: funk, soul

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop blue-eyed soul

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Call Me D-Nice

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Billy Preston

Shared genres: funk, rock music, soul

blues funk gospel music

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Live European Tour

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Ike & Tina Turner

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Shared genres: funk, pop music, rock music

blues blues rock funk

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Let Me Touch Your Mind

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Little Richard

Shared genres: funk, rock music, soul

funk gospel music rhythm and blues

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The Rill Thing

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Michael Jackson

Shared genres: funk, pop music, rock music

blues dance music dance-pop

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The Wiz

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Common questions

Who sounds like Betty Davis?

Artists similar to Betty Davis include Aaliyah, The Gap Band, King Gordy and D-Nice. Each shares elements of Betty Davis's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Betty Davis?

Betty Davis is primarily known for funk and soul. A pulsing groove underpins Davis's music, characterized by tight rhythms and a deliberate tension that builds from restrained instrumentation to explosive moments of release.

Where should I start if I like Betty Davis?

If you enjoy Betty Davis, start with Aaliyah — their album "Ultimate Aaliyah" is a great entry point. Shared genres: funk, pop music, rock music