The High Family Music Graph

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Browse 300 artists across 12 listening cultures. Each connection is a transparent TIWIH editorial interpretation of musical energy, texture, and setting—not a claim about the artist.

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R&B, Soul & Funk

Erykah Badu

neo-soul · R&B

Elastic grooves and reflective neo-soul make release feel grounded rather than sleepy.

Relieving High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Frank Ocean

alternative R&B · art pop

Patient arrangements and reflective songwriting invite close, low-pressure listening.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Funkadelic

psychedelic funk · funk rock

Funkadelic's psychedelic funk, funk rock, alternative rock palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

George Clinton

psychedelic funk · funk rock

George Clinton's psychedelic funk, funk rock, alternative rock palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Marvin Gaye

funk · soul

Marvin Gaye's funk, soul, pop R&B palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Michael Jackson

funk · soul

Michael Jackson's funk, soul, pop R&B palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Parliament

psychedelic funk · funk rock

Parliament's psychedelic funk, funk rock, alternative rock palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Primus

psychedelic funk · funk rock

Primus's psychedelic funk, funk rock, alternative rock palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Prince

funk · soul

Prince's funk, soul, pop R&B palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Sade

sophisti-pop · quiet storm

Measured tempos and restrained arrangements make calm the central feature.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Stevie Wonder

funk · soul

Stevie Wonder's funk, soul, pop R&B palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

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R&B, Soul & Funk

SZA

alternative R&B · neo-soul

Layered vocals and unhurried R&B production create room to decompress.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

The Smashing Pumpkins

psychedelic funk · funk rock

The Smashing Pumpkins's psychedelic funk, funk rock, alternative rock palette brings hooks and grooves that make the listening feel communal. TIWIH maps that sound to Entourage High, with Uplifting High as the contrasting direction.

Entourage High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

The Weeknd

alternative R&B · synth-pop

Atmospheric production can feel private and spacious even at pop scale.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Amy Winehouse

neo-soul · alternative R&B

Amy Winehouse's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Anderson .Paak

funk · neo-soul

Live-drum swing, hooks, and cross-genre groove make this an easy social lift.

Uplifting High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Brent Faiyaz

neo-soul · alternative R&B

Brent Faiyaz's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

D'Angelo

neo-soul · alternative R&B

D'Angelo's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Daniel Caesar

neo-soul · alternative R&B

Daniel Caesar's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

H.E.R. artist photograph — Photo: Authentic Culture Network · CC BY 3.0

R&B, Soul & Funk

H.E.R.

neo-soul · alternative R&B

H.E.R.'s neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Jhené Aiko

alternative R&B · neo-soul

Airy vocals and ambient R&B textures emphasize exhale and emotional release.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Kali Uchis

alternative R&B · Latin pop

Soft-focus vocals and Latin-soul color offer a gentler kind of uplift.

Uplifting High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Kehlani

neo-soul · alternative R&B

Kehlani's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

R&B, Soul & Funk

Lauryn Hill

neo-soul · alternative R&B

Lauryn Hill's neo-soul, alternative R&B, contemporary R&B palette brings spacious pacing and a calm, attentive center. TIWIH maps that sound to Relaxing High, with Balanced High as the contrasting direction.

Relaxing High match

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01 Reggae & Caribbean Bass, space, and communal lift 25 02 R&B, Soul & Funk Pocket, warmth, and emotional detail 33 03 Pop & K-Pop Hooks, polish, and bright motion 48 04 Latin & Música Mexicana Rhythm, storytelling, and regional identity 21 05 Afrobeats & Global Polyrhythm, melody, and global exchange 29 06 Electronic & Dance Pulse, repetition, and designed space 12 07 Hip-Hop & Rap Flow, production, and scene-making 38 08 Metal & Punk Weight, speed, and cathartic release 22 09 Rock & Psychedelia Riffs, atmosphere, and altered perspective 38 10 Ambient, Lo-Fi & Classical Space, restraint, and sustained attention 9 11 Country, Americana & Folk Story, grain, and open-road pacing 19 12 Jazz & Instrumental Improvisation, conversation, and close listening 6

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