How to get into hip-hop soul
hip-hop soul: subgenre of contemporary R&B music, most popular during the early and mid 1990s, which fuses R&B, gospel or soul singing with hip-hop musical production. northsound.fm covers 41 hip-hop soul artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into hip-hop soul?
Start with Kanye West's "Yeezus". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into hip-hop soul.
Who are the best hip-hop soul artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for hip-hop soul include Kanye West, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is hip-hop soul?
subgenre of contemporary R&B music, most popular during the early and mid 1990s, which fuses R&B, gospel or soul singing with hip-hop musical production.