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Soul Singers

Soul Singers
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Anthony Hamilton

ESSENCE TV recently sat down with R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton to get the latest on his new album. Click through our gallery to see other soul singers and tell us who is your favorite.

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Musiq Soulchild

Vintage R&B echoes through the songs of Musiq Soulchild.

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Raphael Saadiq

Funky soulster Raphael Saadiq always delivers feel-good music inspired by The Temptations, Al Green, and The Four Tops.

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Maxwell

Maxwell’s sultry falsetto has enchanted millions.

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Raheem DeVaughn

New-school crooner Raheem DeVaughn has gained a loyal fan base.

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Eric Benét

Eric Benét’s new album, “Love & Life,” speaks of happiness, maturity and love.

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Chris Brown

Chris Brown released his first album at age 16.

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Trey Songz

Trey Songz counts Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin amongst his influences.

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Usher

Usher’s infectious sound and pop hooks have made him a megastar.

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Ne-Yo

Chart-topper Ne-Yo is a talented songwriter and kinetic performer.

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Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke has been an ear tickler and mind soother for the past few years.

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The-Dream

Before his solo success, singer-songwriter The-Dream had heads nodding to Rihanna’s eh-eh-eh chant on “Umbrella,” which he wrote.

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Mario

Mario won our hearts with his hit “Let Me Love You.”

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Jaheim

Velvet-voiced balladeer Jaheim’s soulful melodies are reminiscent of the seventies.

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John Legend

John Legend’s husky vibrato woos the ladies.

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Lyfe

Gritty voiced soul man Lyfe Jennings is a favorite on R&B radio.

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Brian McKnight

Women have fallen in love with Brian McKnight’s sweet sound.

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Lloyd

Lloyd’s chart-topper “Get It Shawty” is a sure party starter.

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