Neo soul

Neo Soul is a genre (style) of music. It combines soul, hip hop soul, alternative hip hop and quiet storm. Some notable artists that make this kind of music are Frank Ocean, SZA, Erykah Badu, Amerie, Jordin Sparks, Adele, Beyoncé, Muni Long and Miguel. The term neo soul was created by the record producer Kedar Massenburg.

Neo soul
Stylistic origins	Soul R&B hip hop quiet storm funk jazz electronic pop jazz-funk jazz fusion African
Cultural origins	1980s—early 1990s, United States United Kingdom
Typical instruments	Guitar bass electric piano organ drums vocals (singing rapping) synthesizers horns drum machines
Other topics
Acid jazz alternative hip hop African-American music hip hop soul nu jazz rare groove