A mainstay of modern soul since the early ‘90s, Omar rises above R&B's fickle trends by staying true to his classy tastes. The London singer has an ear for vintage R&B and fusion, which lends his music a timeless feel, while shades of acid jazz, downtempo, and reggae give his neo-soul a uniquely British tint. His husky but agile voice reclines into the folds of this playlist. He has an improviser's free-flowing nimbleness, but his specialty is carrying listeners directly to the hypnotic heart of every groove.