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Sophisti-pop is a pop music subgenre that developed during the mid-1980s out of the British new wave era. [1] It originated with acts who blended elements of jazz, soul, and pop with lavish production. [2] [3] The term "sophisti-pop" was coined only after the genre's peak in the mid-late 1980s. [4]
Oct 18, 2023 · These sophisti-pop artists’ attempt to go pop was successful. Their jazzy soulful sound stormed the UK and American charts in the mid to late eighties. But they never toppled the mainstream.
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Sophisti-pop was a smooth, jazzy style of mainstream pop/rock that appeared during the mid-'80s. In addition to jazz, many sophisti-pop artists incorporated sweet pop-soul into their sound, but the synthesizers that usually polished the arrangements marked sophisti-pop as a product of the '80s.
10 Essential Sophisti-Pop Albums. A nod from Taylor Swift introduced this ’80s U.K. subgenre to a new generation, explore some of the best sophisti-pop records here. By Jim Allen.
Top 100 Greatest Sophisti-Pop Songs. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android, iOS and desktop.
Aug 25, 2021 · By Classic Pop | August 25, 2021. By mixing elements of jazz, R&B and soul, a new wave of artist emerged during the mid-80s, bringing with them a certain cultured elegance to the charts. Here is our pick of the best sophisti-pop albums. By Oliver Hurley.
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