The Roots
Live-instrument hip-hop pioneers, Grammy-winning innovators.
Gamble and Huff
Architects of the Philadelphia soul sound.
Boyz II Men
Harmony R&B group who became a global phenomenon.
Kurt Vile
Philly slacker-rock troubadour with a devoted cult.
Hall & Oates
Philadelphia's blue-eyed soul duo, massively successful.
Meek Mill
Philadelphia hip-hop's gritty modern voice.
The Philadelphia music scene
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. Philly soul\'s lush orchestration built the sound of 70s R&B.
The most represented genres are blues (3), hip-hop (2) and indie (1).
The earliest year on record is Hall & Oates (1970) and the latest is Boyz II Men (1988); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 4 acts.
Notable acts to start with: The Roots, Gamble and Huff, Boyz II Men and Kurt Vile. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Newark New Jersey, USA · 121 km
- New York USA · 129 km
- Washington DC USA · 199 km
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA · 414 km
- Boston Massachusetts, USA · 435 km
- Toronto Canada · 545 km
Questions about Philadelphia music
What music is Philadelphia known for?
Philadelphia is known for blues, hip-hop music. Notable acts include The Roots, Gamble and Huff, Boyz II Men.
How many bands are from Philadelphia?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Philadelphia, spanning hip-hop, blues, indie.