Soothing R&B / Soul music for hope, healing and positivity. R&B / Soul songs for a generation looking for hope by Cleo Sol, Yebba, Madison Ryann Ward, Ego Ella May & more.
The state of the world is in dire need of hope. And we’re grateful to see more and more artists responding with songs for hope. R&B / Soul continues to be a genre that speaks to the moment and increasingly, artists are making music filled with positivity. Songs that offer a space for healing and for hope. A standout example is Cleo Sol whose music is often praised for its positivity and healing frequencies. Drawing from her faith and love, Cleo Sol offers a generation hope through her music. Her latest albums, Gold and Heaven are prime cases in point here. If you’re looking for more of the kind of healing and hope-filled music you get from Cleo Sol, look to newer artists like Lizzie Berchie and Loie.
Another one of 2023’s best albums, A New Thing, by Madison Ryann Ward also offers soothing, music to lift spirits. A secular album yet rooted in Madison’s Christian faith, Ward offers a well of songs for hope. Similarly, Paulade a new artist from London sings of his love for God in the language of R&B love songs. And again, it’s clear that this faith is his source of hope.
Ego Ella May is yet another artist that has for a long time shared deeply introspective, musings on life. On her recent FIELDNOTES I & II projects, Ego Ella May explores personal growth and self-love. And as always, she continues to make exceptional jazz-soaked R&B / Soul, inspiring playlists like this.
We hope our MOOD: Healing Frequencies playlist with its songs of hope, healing and positivity is a source of light.
