In short
The artists most similar to John Legend are Ye, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sia and Sam Smith, from the same soul, neo soul and r&b 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 John Legend?
The artists most similar to John Legend are Ye, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sia and Sam Smith, from the same soul, neo soul and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Legend?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5 and Bon Iver have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Legend" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Legend?
John Legend is usually associated with soul, neo soul, r&b and contemporary r&b (artist · US · born 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.