In short
The artists most similar to The O’Jays are Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin and The Jacksons, from the same r&b, smooth soul and soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The O’Jays?
The artists most similar to The O’Jays are Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin and The Jacksons, from the same r&b, smooth soul 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 The O’Jays?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown and Four Tops have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The O’Jays" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The O’Jays?
The O’Jays is usually associated with r&b, smooth soul, soul and disco (group · US · active since 1958), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.