Best Art Soul

Frank Ocean's second studio album, released in 2016 independently after his departure from Def Jam. It diverges from traditional R&B structures, employing abstract, guitar-driven production, stream-of-consciousness lyrics, and features from artists like André 3000. The album explores themes of mascu...

Frank Ocean's 2012 debut studio album, released on Def Jam Recordings. It is an alternative R&B concept record that features a loose narrative following a character named Everest. The album includes guest appearances from Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the Creator, and André 3000, and explores themes of un...

"That's the Way of the World" is a 1975 studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released on Columbia Records. The album was originally conceived as the soundtrack to the Sig Shore film of the same name, which featured the band members themselves. Produced by Maurice White, the record blends funk, soul,...

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are 2009 remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver, incorporating elements from Pokémon Crystal. Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo, the games represent the fourth generation of the series. They were initially released in Japan in Sept...

"Untitled (Black Is)" is a studio album by the anonymous British collective Sault, released in June 2020. The album was produced by Inflo and features contributions from vocalist Cleo Sol. Spanning 20 tracks, the record blends neo-soul, R&B, and gospel, serving as a direct artistic response to the B...

Motown Chartbusters Vol. 3 is a compilation album released in 1969, featuring a selection of popular soul and R&B tracks from the Motown record label. As the third installment in the UK-focused Chartbusters series, the album served to package the American label's hit singles for the British market....

"New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)" is the fourth studio album by Erykah Badu, released in 2008 on Universal Motown. As the first installment of a two-part series, it marks a significant stylistic departure from her earlier acoustic soul, instead embracing abstract hip-hop beats and psychedelic...

"All 'n All" is a studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1977 on Columbia Records. The record is distinguished by its incorporation of Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz fusion, and lush funk arrangements, building upon the band's established pop-soul sound. It features the heavily rotated hit single...

"Gratitude" is a live and studio double album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1975 on Columbia Records. The majority of the album was recorded during their tour, capturing the high energy of their live performances, and it is supplemented by a few new studio tracks. It includes the hit singles "S...

Earth, Wind & Fire – Greatest Hits is a collection of iconic recordings from the band’s peak years in the 1970s. Featuring widely recognized hits like “September” and “Let's Groove,” the album showcases their signature blend of funk, soul, and disco music. It appeals to fans of classic R&B, those in...

Motown Chartbusters Vol. 4 is a compilation album released in 1969, part of a highly successful series distributed in the United Kingdom by Tamla Motown. The album gathers several major hit singles from Detroit's Motown label, showcasing the distinct soul and pop sound of the era. It features tracks...

The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire is a 2002 double-disc compilation album released as part of Legacy Recordings' "The Essential" series. The tracklist chronicles the career of the American band Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring selections from their 1970s and 1980s studio albums. It includes prominent fu...

De La Soul is a pioneering hip-hop group originating in Raleigh, North Carolina during the late 1980s. Known for innovative sampling and a unique blend of jazz and alternative influences, they established themselves as key figures within East Coast hip-hop. Their distinctive style resonated with art...

*Motown Chartbusters Vol. 2* is a compilation album released in the United Kingdom in 1968 by Tamla Motown. The album is the second installment in a popular series designed to showcase the Detroit label's most successful singles for the British market. It features a collection of prominent soul and...

Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room: The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away is an immersive installation featuring a darkened chamber lined with hundreds of illuminated LED lights. These lights reflect endlessly across multiple mirrors, generating the illusion of an infinite cosmos. The work ev...

As the fifth installment in the British series, this 1970 compilation gathers hit singles from the American Motown label, showcasing the peak of classic sixties soul music.

The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire is a 2002 double-disc compilation album released by Columbia and Legacy Recordings. The tracklist chronicles the band's commercial peak from 1973 to 1983, featuring signature funk, soul, and R&B tracks such as "Shining Star," "September," and "Boogie Wonderland." Cer...

Motown Chartbusters Vol. 1 is a compilation album released in 1967 in the United Kingdom, featuring hit singles from the American Motown record label. The Chartbusters series compiled tracks by artists such as the Four Tops, the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye for British audiences. It help...

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band formed in Chicago in 1969 by musician and producer Maurice White. The group blends elements of funk, soul, R&B, jazz, and pop, and became one of the most commercially successful bands of the 1970s with albums such as "That's the Way of the World" and "All 'n Al...

The staff of the Spirits and Such Consultation Office—Arataka Reigen, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Ritsu Kageyama, Katsuya Serizawa, and the spirit Ekubo—head to the Zebra Prefecture for a relaxing hot spring vacation. Their all-expenses-paid trip is sponsored by the owner of the Ibogami Hot Springs, who...

"When I Get Home" is the fourth studio album by American singer Solange, released in 2019 on Columbia Records. It is an experimental R&B and art-soul record that pays homage to Solange's hometown of Houston, Texas, incorporating elements of chopped and screwed hip-hop. The album features contributio...

Anderson .Paak is a versatile artist blending hip-hop with elements of funk, soul, and R&B. His distinctive style incorporates live instrumentation and draws from his extensive experience performing across various genres. He appeals to listeners interested in authentic musical expression and innovat...

2020 fourth studio album by Chris Stapleton, continuing the soulful country-blues sound that brought him mainstream recognition following his 2015 breakthrough.

"Sing to the Moon" is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter and composer Laura Mvula, released in 2013 on RCA Records. The album is distinguished by its intricate art-soul style, blending lush orchestral and choral arrangements with elements of jazz, gospel, and R&B. Mvula's classicall...

"Nine" is the fifth studio album by the anonymous British R&B and soul collective Sault, released in 2022 on the independent label Forever Living Originals. The record is characterized by its blend of post-punk, gospel, and Afrobeat influences, deviating from the group's previous straightforward R&B...

Cartagra is a 2005 murder-mystery visual novel by Innocent Grey, set in postwar Tokyo and preceding the studio's Kara no Shojo series.

Sixth studio album (2016) by MC Taylor's Hiss Golden Messenger, released on Merge Records and praised for its warm, gospel-inflected Southern folk-rock sound.

Young Hearts Run Free is Candi Staton's 1976 Warner Bros. album, built around the David Crawford-produced title hit that topped the US soul chart.

Formed in the early 1990s at Syracuse University, Souls of Mischief are recognized for their intricate, jazz-influenced production and lyrical contributions to the East Coast hip-hop scene, notably featured on Pete Rock & Soulchild’s “Somebody Have a Smoke.”