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# Olivia Dean & Her Influences: A Neo-Soul Journey

36 verified tracks | ~2.5 hours | Mix of classic soul & contemporary neo-soul

A deep dive spanning Olivia Dean's primary influences (Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, Carole King, Motown legends) through today's contemporary neo-soul peers.

Playlist Sections

Opening (Olivia Dean)

Olivia Dean — Man I Need

Olivia Dean — Dive

Amy Winehouse (Primary Influence)

Amy Winehouse — Back to Black

Amy Winehouse — You Know I'm No Good

Amy Winehouse — Help Yourself

Lauryn Hill (Primary Influence)

Lauryn Hill — Ex-Factor

Lauryn Hill — Doo Wop (That Thing)

Fugees — Ready or Not

Carole King (Primary Influence)

Carole King — You've Got a Friend

Carole King — I Feel the Earth Move

Motown Era

Diana Ross — Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Diana Ross — Love Hangover

The Supremes — Where Did Our Love Go

Jazz & Classic Pop Standards

Nat King Cole — Unforgettable

Elton John — Tiny Dancer

Contemporary Soul Peers

Leon Bridges — Coming Home

Leon Bridges — River

Modern Neo-Soul: Female Vocalists

Lianne La Havas — Unstoppable

Lianne La Havas — Midnight

Lianne La Havas — What You Don't Do

Rachel Chinouriri — If Only

Rachel Chinouriri — What A Life

Nectar Woode — How It's Gotta Be

Nectar Woode — Only Happen

Nectar Woode — Good Vibrations

Cleo Sol — Sweet Blue

Cleo Sol — Why Don't You

Emily King — Special Occasion

Rising Stars

Amber Mark — Worth It

Joy Crookes — Perfect Crime

Joy Crookes — Lover Don't

Closing (Olivia Dean & Collaborations)

Olivia Dean — The Hardest Part

Olivia Dean — The Hardest Part (feat. Leon Bridges)

Sam Fender, Olivia Dean — Rein Me In

Rachel Chinouriri — It Is What It Is

Cleo Sol — Still Cold

The Arc: Modern neo-soul icon → Her vocal heroes → Motown's golden age → Contemporary peers → Full circle back to Olivia's artistry.