For a long time, Bobby Caldwell was known as the blue-eyed soul singer. Beloved by Black people everywhere, we mourned with his passing in March 2023. Now, with it being nearly 46 years to the date since he released his debut album, “What You Won’t Do for Love,” we thought it’s the perfect time to look forward at some of the white artists who have helped keep the blue-eyed soul genre alive.
She’s already reached legend status. Adele’s voice is as soulful as it comes and it’s garnered unprecedented success as a singer.
We know he doesn’t necessarily make soul music now, but when he broke into the industry with the single, “Stay With Me,” it sounded like he was singing to a church.
Everyone and their mother knows Christina Aguilera is white, but her booming voice screams something else to the listener. She is as talented a vocalist as anyone and that voice has hypnotized and entertained us for years.
Robin Thicke is another one of the usual suspects who we definitely want at the cook out. While he hasn’t been as active recently, we all know he can blow.
Mac Ayers is more on the soothing and chill side of R&B. He makes music that enjoyable to drive around in. Check out this song and you’ll know what we’re talking about.
Jojo has been in the R&B game for a minute now and is beloved by Black fans. She’ll continue to keep blue-eyed soul alive for as long as she is active.
When he broke into the industry, you would’ve thought he was Black based on the haircut and the sound of his singing voice. He loved putting Black women in his music videos.
YEBBA gained popularity thanks to her feature on Drake’s 2021 album, “Certified Lover Boy.” Since then, she’s continued to impress everyone that’s heard her voice.
Described sometimes as “the white Aretha Franklin,” the singer’s voice is even more unusual when you consider she’s from the UK. In America, people expected her to be Black and raised in poverty in order to sing with her soulful emotion, but that just isn’t her story.
