Bands & artists like Jessie Ware

If you like Jessie Ware, 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.

rhythm and blues

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Sade

Sade's smooth blend of soul and R&B features lush instrumentation and emotive vocals, similar to Jessie Ware's textured sound.

funk jazz pop music

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Diamond Life

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Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas combines rich vocal delivery with intricate guitar work, creating a warm atmosphere akin to Ware's emotional depth.

folk music soul

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Is Your Love Big Enough?

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Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis' fusion of R&B and soul, along with her ethereal vocals, resonates well with the rhythmic precision found in Jessie Ware's music.

contemporary R&B

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Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)

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Emeli Sandé

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Emeli Sandé's powerful vocal performances and soulful ballads share a similar emotional intensity and polished production style with Ware.

contemporary R&B rhythm and blues soul

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Live at the Royal Albert Hall

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AlunaGeorge

AlunaGeorge blends electronic elements with R&B grooves, paralleling the rhythmic intricacies present in Jessie Ware's tracks.

UK garage contemporary R&B electronic music

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I Remember

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Janelle Monáe

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Janelle Monáe's eclectic mix of genres and strong vocal presence create an engaging listening experience that complements Ware’s artistry.

alternative hip-hop funk rhythm and blues

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Dirty Computer

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Tinashe

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Tinashe's sultry R&B sound combined with experimental production mirrors the inviting tension present in Jessie Ware's work.

alternative R&B hip-hop

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Joyride

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Ravyn Lenae

Ravyn Lenae offers a fresh take on R&B with her airy vocals and intricate arrangements, resonating well with Jessie Ware’s style.

alternative R&B contemporary R&B neo soul

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Bird's Eye

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Common questions

Who sounds like Jessie Ware?

Artists similar to Jessie Ware include Sade, Lianne La Havas, Kali Uchis and Emeli Sandé. Each shares elements of Jessie Ware's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jessie Ware?

Jessie Ware is primarily known for R&B. Ware's music pulses with rhythmic precision and textured layers that create an inviting tension between simplicity and emotional depth.

Where should I start if I like Jessie Ware?

If you enjoy Jessie Ware, start with Sade — their album "Diamond Life" is a great entry point. Sade's smooth blend of soul and R&B features lush instrumentation and emotive vocals, similar to Jessie Ware's textured sound.