If you like New York City, try these artists

If you like New York City, 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.

Artists to try next

Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

blues funk gospel music
King Gordy

King Gordy

Shared genres: soul

Detroit blues Midwest hip-hop blue-eyed soul
Melba Moore

Melba Moore

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

disco gospel music pop music
Color Me Badd

Color Me Badd

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

contemporary R&B hip-hop new jack swing
The Neville Brothers

The Neville Brothers

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

blues funk rhythm and blues
Bobby Caldwell

Bobby Caldwell

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

blue-eyed soul pop rock rhythm and blues
The Supremes

The Supremes

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Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

disco doo-wop pop music
Deniece Williams

Deniece Williams

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Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul

dance music disco gospel music

Common questions

Who sounds like New York City?

Artists similar to New York City include Billy Preston, King Gordy, Melba Moore and Color Me Badd. Each shares elements of New York City's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is New York City?

New York City is primarily known for R&B and soul. The music pulses with tight grooves that ebb and flow through rich layers of instrumentation, creating a textured landscape where rhythm drives both movement and emotion.

Where should I start if I like New York City?

If you enjoy New York City, start with Billy Preston — their album "I Wrote a Simple Song" is a great entry point. Shared genres: rhythm and blues, soul