In short
The artists most similar to Ohio Players are Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers and Parliament, from the same funk, disco and pop 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 Ohio Players?
The artists most similar to Ohio Players are Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers and Parliament, from the same funk, disco and pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ohio Players?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The O’Jays have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ohio Players" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ohio Players?
Ohio Players is usually associated with funk, disco, pop and smooth soul (group · US · active since 1959), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.