In short
The artists most similar to Billy Paul are Bill Withers, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Sly & the Family Stone and The Supremes, from the same soul, contemporary r&b and jazz 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 Paul?
The artists most similar to Billy Paul are Bill Withers, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Sly & the Family Stone and The Supremes, from the same soul, contemporary r&b and jazz 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 Paul?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The O’Jays and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Billy Paul" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Billy Paul?
Billy Paul is usually associated with soul, contemporary r&b, jazz and motown (artist · US · born 1934), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 31 October 2026.