In short
The artists most similar to Billy Ocean are Daryl Hall & John Oates, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, George Michael and Cyndi Lauper, from the same pop soul, contemporary r&b and soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Billy Ocean?
The artists most similar to Billy Ocean are Daryl Hall & John Oates, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, George Michael and Cyndi Lauper, from the same pop soul, contemporary r&b and soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Billy Ocean?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Rick Astley and Pet Shop Boys have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Billy Ocean" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Billy Ocean?
Billy Ocean is usually associated with pop soul, contemporary r&b, soul and dance-pop (artist · GB · born 1950), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 30 October 2026.