Feel the Rhythm of London
UK soul music charts top 30 updated weekly
🎙 SOULSCOPE
What’s New in the Soul World – Feb & March
Love Soul Radio London
🎧 10 NEW RELEASES TO LOOK OUT FOR
Soul / Jazz / Funk / Boogie / Reggae
Mamas Gun – Soulful modern album cuts & touring material (UK soul stalwarts blending classic Motown warmth with modern polish).
Children of Zeus – New singles & collaborations continuing their Manchester neo-soul legacy.
Omar – Fresh live sessions & new material circulating early 2026.
Incognito – Jazz-funk excellence with new recordings and touring momentum.
The Brand New Heavies – Groove-heavy material and DJ edits resurfacing for club rotation.
Shakatak – Smooth jazz-funk textures returning to stages and playlists.
Rebecca Vasmant – Jazz-soul fusion projects gaining UK traction.
Soothsayers – Afro-jazz-reggae crossovers continuing to energise the underground.
Prince Fatty – Roots reggae & dub productions with soul flavour.
Blue Lab Beats – Jazz-hip-hop-soul production with live band chemistry.
These artists reflect the independent energy driving UK soul forward — musicianship first, authenticity always.
🎤 10 UK CONCERTS & EVENTS (FEB & MAR)
London & Beyond
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Soho) – Weekly jazz-soul showcases & late sessions.
The Jazz Cafe (Camden) – Soul, Afro-funk, disco & reggae DJ/live nights.
Soul + Reggae Parties – “Days Like This” (London) – All-day soul/reggae celebration in March.
Streatham Soul Club – Love Soul Love Reggae nights mid-March.
Brixton Jamm – Reggae Bingo & soulful club events.
The Blues Kitchen (Camden/Manchester) – Live funk & soul bands weekly.
The Fox & Firkin (Lewisham) – Roots reggae sessions & live dub acts.
Jazz re:freshed (Various London venues) – Cutting-edge UK jazz-soul platform.
Boisdale of Canary Wharf – Soul legends & jazz-funk performers.
Soul II Soul Club Nights (London specials) – Anniversary & heritage groove sessions.
February leans intimate.
March expands into full dancefloor territory.
🎤 Top Soul & Related Acts Touring/Performing in London (Feb–Mar 2026)
Myles Sanko – British soul/jazz singer performing at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London (February). (Ronnie Scott's)
Imaani’s Soul Providence Band – Soul performance at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (14 Feb). (Ronnie Scott's)
Ruby Turner – Soul/R&B artist performing at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (24 & 26 Feb). (Songkick)
The Signatures with Lorraine Silver – Northern Soul Live at The Jazz Cafe, Camden (21 Feb). (Gigantic Tickets)
Saturday Soul Lunch – Live R&B/soul set at Boisdale of Canary Wharf (7 Feb). (Frero Music Ent. (FME Booking))
The Real Thing – British soul giants performing at Boisdale of Canary Wharf (27 Feb). (Eventbrite)
Soothsayers – Reggae/jazz/funk group featured at Soul Mama, Stratford (27 Feb). (Soul Mama)
Susan Carol – Soul/R&B singer live at Soul Mama, Stratford (17 Feb). (Soul Mama)
Jordan Rakei – R&B/Soul/funk artist appearing at Signature Brew, Haggerston (23 Feb). (Songkick)
Tei Shi – R&B/soul-leaning artist performing at The Lexington, London (19 Feb). (Songkick)
📍 Key London Venues Where These Artists Perform
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Soho) – intimate jazz/soul shows & late sessions. (Ronnie Scott's)
The Jazz Cafe (Camden) – soul, R&B, and funk live nights. (Gigantic Tickets)
Boisdale of Canary Wharf – live soul functions and heritage acts. (Eventbrite)
Soul Mama (Stratford) – brunch, dinner & live soul sessions. (Soul Mama)
Signature Brew (Haggerston) – DJ/live soul grooves. (Songkick)
The Lexington, London – R&B / indie soulful sets. (Songkick)
✨ Notes for Soul Lovers
Many events blend soul, jazz, funk and reggae, reflecting London’s vibrant scene. (Songkick)
Shows range from intimate venue performances to DJ-led soul club nights and heritage acts. (Gigantic Tickets)
Several listings also include R&B / urban soul artists pivoting into soulful territory. (Songkick) https://www.songkick.com/metro-areas/24426-uk-london/2025/genre/funk-soul
LSRL TOP 100 80s best sellers
1. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
2. Michael Jackson – Thriller
3. Michael Jackson – Beat It
4. Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night)
5. Lionel Richie – Hello
6. Prince – When Doves Cry
7. Prince – Purple Rain
8. Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
9. Whitney Houston – Greatest Love of All
10. Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love for You
11. Tina Turner – What’s Love Got to Do with It
12. Tina Turner – Private Dancer
13. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love
14. Janet Jackson – Miss You Much
15. Janet Jackson – Nasty
16. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You
17. Janet Jackson – What Have You Done for Me Lately
18. George Michael – Careless Whisper
19. Sade – Smooth Operator
20. Anita Baker – Sweet Love
21. Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
22. Bobby Brown – My Prerogative
23. Bobby Brown – Every Little Step
24. Billy Ocean – Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)
25. Billy Ocean – When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
26. Kool & The Gang – Celebration
27. Kool & The Gang – Ladies’ Night
28. Rick James – Super Freak
29. Chaka Khan – I Feel for You
30. Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
31. Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove
32. The Whispers – And the Beat Goes On
33. Shalamar – A Night to Remember
34. Cameo – Word Up!
35. Atlantic Starr – Always
36. Freddie Jackson – Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
37. Freddie Jackson – You Are My Lady
38. Alexander O’Neal – Criticize
39. Cherrelle & Alexander O’Neal – Saturday Love
40. Teena Marie – Lovergirl
41. The Gap Band – Outstanding
42. Maze featuring Frankie Beverly – Back in Stride
43. Evelyn “Champagne” King – Love Come Down
44. The SOS Band – Just Be Good to Me
45. Mtume – Juicy Fruit
46. Ready for the World – Oh Sheila
47. The System – Don’t Disturb This Groove
48. New Edition – Cool It Now
49. New Edition – Can You Stand the Rain
50. Guy – Groove Me
51. Keith Sweat – I Want Her
52. Keith Sweat – Make It Last Forever
53. Al B. Sure! – Nite and Day
54. Babyface – Whip Appeal
55. Karyn White – Superwoman
56. Jody Watley – Looking for a New Love
57. Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
58. Terence Trent D’Arby – Wishing Well
59. Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It for the Boy
60. DeBarge – Rhythm of the Night
61. The Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love)
62. Ray Parker Jr. – A Woman Needs Love (It’s Never Too Late)
63. The Commodores – Nightshift
64. Stephanie Mills – Never Knew Love Like This Before
65. Force MDs – Tender Love
66. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Head to Toe
67. Pebbles – Mercedes Boy
68. Soul II Soul – Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)
69. Soul II Soul – Keep on Movin’
70. En Vogue – Hold On
71. Surface – Shower Me with Your Love
72. Johnny Kemp – Just Got Paid
73. Midnight Star – Midas Touch
74. Klymaxx – Meeting in the Ladies Room
75. O’Bryan – The Gigolo
76. The Isley Brothers – Between the Sheets
77. Loose Ends – Hangin’ on a String (Contemplating)
78. Colonel Abrams – Trapped
79. Shannon – Let the Music Play
80. D Train – You’re the One for Me
81. Howard Johnson – So Fine
82. Jeffrey Osborne – On the Wings of Love
83. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald – On My Own
84. Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson – Tonight, I Celebrate My Love
85. Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle – A Whole New World
86. The Jacksons – Can You Feel It
87. Phyllis Hyman – You Know How to Love Me
88. Meli’sa Morgan – Fool’s Paradise
89. After 7 – Ready or Not
90. LeVert – Casanova
91. Anita Baker – Giving You the Best That I Got
92. Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation
93. Whitney Houston – How Will I Know
94. Prince & The Revolution – Kiss
95. Luther Vandross – Here and Now
96. George Benson – Give Me the Night
97. Cheryl Lynn – Encore
98. The Jets – Crush on You
99. Aretha Franklin – Freeway of Love
100. Brenda Russell – Piano in the Dark
70s Soul Dance Top 100 (1970–1979)
1. Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
2. The Trammps – Disco Inferno
3. Chic – Le Freak
4. Earth, Wind & Fire – September
5. Barry White – You’re the First, the Last, My Everything
6. Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
7. The O’Jays – Love Train
8. Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
9. Sister Sledge – We Are Family
10. The Jacksons – Blame It on the Boogie
11. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – The Love I Lost
12. MFSB – TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)
13. McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
14. Rose Royce – Car Wash
15. Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie
16. Thelma Houston – Don’t Leave Me This Way
17. Labelle – Lady Marmalade
18. KC & The Sunshine Band – That’s the Way (I Like It)
19. The Emotions – Best of My Love
20. Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
21. Odyssey – Native New Yorker
22. The Whispers – And the Beat Goes On
23. Cerrone – Supernature
24. Heatwave – Boogie Nights
25. The Hues Corporation – Rock the Boat
26. Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman
27. George McCrae – Rock Your Baby
28. The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
29. Al Green – Love and Happiness
30. The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There
31. Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street
32. The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New
33. The Spinners – I’ll Be Around
34. Diana Ross – Love Hangover
35. Luther Ingram – (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right
36. Van McCoy – The Hustle
37. The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!
38. Parliament – Flash Light
39. War – Low Rider
40. The Chi-Lites – Have You Seen Her
41. The Jones Girls – You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
42. The Dramatics – Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
43. The Isley Brothers – That Lady
44. B.T. Express – Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
45. The Main Ingredient – Everybody Plays the Fool
46. Average White Band – Pick Up the Pieces
47. The Floaters – Float On
48. Freda Payne – Band of Gold
49. Billy Paul – Me and Mrs. Jones
50. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds – Don’t Pull Your Love
51. The Love Unlimited Orchestra – Love’s Theme
52. Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train to Georgia
53. Teddy Pendergrass – Close the Door
54. The Ohio Players – Love Rollercoaster
55. The Moments – Love on a Two-Way Street
56. The Delfonics – Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
57. Marvin Gaye – Got to Give It Up
58. The Crusaders – Street Life
59. Patrice Rushen – Haven’t You Heard
60. The Village People – Y.M.C.A.
61. The Commodores – Brick House
62. Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
63. Isaac Hayes – Shaft
64. Archie Bell & The Drells – Strategy
65. Betty Wright – Clean Up Woman
66. Gwen McCrae – Keep the Fire Burning
67. The Dells – Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation
68. Crown Heights Affair – You Gave Me Love
69. Change – The Glow of Love
70. Funkadelic – One Nation Under a Groove
71. Shalamar – The Second Time Around
72. The Pointer Sisters – Yes We Can Can
73. The Whispers – It’s a Love Thing
74. Peaches & Herb – Shake Your Groove Thing
75. Brass Construction – Movin
76. The Four Tops – Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)
77. Blue Magic – Sideshow
78. The Manhattans – Kiss and Say Goodbye
79. The Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama
80. Melba Moore – This Is It
81. Loleatta Holloway – Love Sensation
82. The Detroit Emeralds – Feel the Need in Me
83. The Players Association – Turn the Music Up!
84. The Rimshots – 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)
85. Skyy – First Time Around
86. Cheryl Lynn – Got to Be Real
87. Odyssey – Use It Up and Wear It Out
88. The Salsoul Orchestra – Salsoul Hustle
89. GQ – Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
90. Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
91. The Undisputed Truth – You + Me = Love
92. Stephanie Mills – What Cha Gonna Do with My Lovin’
93. Johnny Bristol – Hang On in There Baby
94. The Sylvers – Boogie Fever
95. Eddie Kendricks – Keep On Truckin’
96. The Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine
97. The Miracles – Love Machine
98. KC & The Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight
99. Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland
100. Chic – Good Times
