Introducing artists with whisper vocals

Who SaysJohn Mayer

John Mayer – Who Says (Official HD Video)

John Mayer is an American artist who, alongside John Frusciante and Derek Trucks, has been named one of the “three great modern guitarists.” Although he works as a singer-songwriter, he’s so skilled at guitar that he’s especially well known as a guitarist.

As a vocalist, he generally has an understated, languid delivery, and when singing in the low to mid range softly, he always brings in a whispery tone.

He’s an artist I recommend to those who like mellow, laid-back songs.

Back At OneBrian McKnight

Brian McKnight – Back At One (Short Version) (Official Music Video)

Brian McKnight is a top-tier R&B singer with a global following.

He began his career in the late 1980s and has continued to thrive for many years.

His defining trait is, above all, his whisper voice.

He naturally possesses this airy vocal quality, letting you savor his distinctive, breathy tone in any phrase.

He is also highly acclaimed as a composer.

Every track is exceptionally well-crafted, so if you’re looking to experience classic, straight-ahead R&B, be sure to check him out.

Love The Way You LieSkylar Grey

Skylar Grey – Love The Way You Lie (Live on the Honda Stage at The Peppermint Club)

Skylar Grey is a singer-songwriter from the United States who also works as a composer, with total worldwide sales exceeding 25 million.

Her musical style blends mainstream pop with rock elements, and all of her tracks are crafted to be highly catchy.

While her voice generally has a strong, solid core, it takes on a whispery quality in the high notes and falsetto.

If you enjoy pop songs with catchy hooks, be sure to check her out.

Fire We MakeAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys, Maxwell – Fire We Make (Official Video)

Alicia Keys is an American R&B singer known for hit songs like “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Fallin’.” With numerous worldwide hits to her name, many of you are likely familiar with her.

She has a very distinctive husky voice, making it instantly recognizable as her singing in any of her works.

While her husky tone often draws attention, in her softer phrases she consistently layers a whispery quality on top of the huskiness.

Come Away With MeNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

Norah Jones has won popularity with her catchy sound that mixes pop and jazz.

She’s also well known in Japan’s jazz scene, so many of you may already know her.

For those who do, her calm, somewhat languid voice probably comes to mind first—but in fact, she’s a singer with a whispery voice.

Because it’s not husky, it can be hard to notice, but in her softer phrases you can always hear her breath escaping.

Be sure to pay attention to her whispery tone!

For All We KnowDonny Hathaway

For All We Know

Danny Hathaway is an artist who represents neo soul.

As one of the pioneers who ignited the neo-soul boom of the 1970s, he helped lay the foundation for neo soul and its later offshoot, contemporary R&B, alongside figures like Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder.

His vocals are remarkably deep, with a naturally breathy, whisper-like tone that’s always present.

There aren’t many singers who can combine such vocal weight with a whispery voice, so be sure to check him out.

ProcessHer

H.E.R. – Process (Audio)

Suddenly, but have you heard of a genre called slow jam? It’s a style that branched off from R&B, which began gaining momentum in the 1980s, and it has grown so popular that it now rivals R&B as the mainstream of contemporary Black music.

This artist, Ms.

Ha, is one of the leading singers of slow jams and enjoys worldwide popularity.

Her vocal style is extremely stylish, and her whisper-tinged delivery in the lower register is especially captivating.