Bands & artists like Seal

If you like Seal, 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.

New to Seal? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Sade

Sade

Sade's smooth vocals and rich instrumentation create a similar emotional depth and rhythmic sophistication found in Seal's music.

funk jazz pop music
Maxwell

Maxwell

Maxwell's lush soundscapes and soulful melodies mirror the emotional resonance and vocal prowess characteristic of Seal.

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

Guide

Lana Del Rey's cinematic style and melancholic themes align with the atmospheric qualities and emotional weight present in Seal's music.

baroque pop dream pop indie pop
Norah Jones

Norah Jones

Norah Jones combines elements of jazz, soul, and pop, creating a soothing yet complex sound that parallels Seal's emotive musicality.

blues country music folk music
John Legend

John Legend

John Legend's contemporary R&B style and heartfelt lyrics resonate with the emotional intricacy found in Seal's songs.

contemporary R&B pop music soul
Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox's powerful vocals and poignant songwriting evoke a similar emotional landscape as seen in Seal's music.

new wave pop music rock music
Robyn

Robyn

Guide

Robyn’s blend of pop and electronic elements, alongside her emotive vocal delivery, aligns well with the rhythmic intricacies of Seal's sound.

contemporary R&B electropop pop music
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

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Janelle Monáe’s innovative fusion of genres and strong vocal presence create a captivating experience akin to Seal’s expansive sound.

alternative hip-hop funk rhythm and blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Seal?

Artists similar to Seal include Sade, Maxwell, Lana Del Rey and Norah Jones. Each shares elements of Seal's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Seal?

Seal is primarily known for contemporary R&B, house and soul. With a driving pulse and expansive vocal textures, Seal's music captivates through its rhythmic intricacy and emotional resonance.

Where should I start if I like Seal?

If you enjoy Seal, start with Sade — their album "Diamond Life" is a great entry point. Sade's smooth vocals and rich instrumentation create a similar emotional depth and rhythmic sophistication found in Seal's music.