Joy
JazzJul 31, 2026
JoyRanked by our composite score — current hype percentile (Wikipedia pageviews + source popularity) blended with the editorial signal we track for each release. 5 soul music arriving in 2026. Joy takes the top spot, trailed by Mutation.
canonical /best/music/genre/soul/2026
Joy
JazzJul 31, 2026
JoyMutation
New WaveSep 25, 2026
MutationHow Far We’ve Come
SoulSep 18, 2026
How Far We’ve Come#4a79b1
US/UK PopNov 9, 2026
#4a79b12 daysAfro‐Disco Makossa
SoulJul 17, 2026
Afro‐Disco Makossa