SoulTracks
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Type of site | Online magazine |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Created by | Chris Rizik |
| Editor | Melody Charles |
| URL | soultracks |
| Commercial | yes |
| Registration | no |
| Launched | 2003 |
| Current status | Active |
SoulTracks is an American online magazine that publishes music reviews, biographies and news.[1] The website was founded in 2003 by Chris Rizik, and as of 2019 drew 250,000 visitors a month from 100 countries.[2]
History
[edit]SoulTracks was established in 2003 as a digital platform dedicated to contemporary and classic soul music at a time when mainstream coverage of the genre had declined.[3] Founder Chris Rizik, a Michigan venture capitalist and CEO of Renaissance Venture Capital, created the site to provide consistent editorial coverage of soul and R&B artists and releases.[4] Over time, the publication expanded its editorial scope to include features, retrospectives, and multiple curated Spotify playlists.[5]
Editorial focus
[edit]The site primarily covers soul, R&B, and related genres, including neo-soul and contemporary jazz-influenced vocal music. Its content includes album reviews, artist interviews, and feature articles highlighting trends within the genre as well as new music, including its "First Listen", "Lost Gems", and "Another Groove" series. Regular contributors include Howard Dukes, a reporter for the South Bend Tribune, Justin Kantor, a music journalist for the AllMusic Guide, and Robb Patryk, a music lawyer, among others.[6] [7] [8] [9]
SoulTracks Awards
[edit]SoulTracks presents the annual SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards, which recognize artists and recordings in soul and R&B music.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Soultracks.com Greatest Soul Songs of the 1980s". Spotify. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Rizik: Michigan's cultural advantage over California". Crains Detroit Business. December 15, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "Flint Native Chris Rizik's SoulTracks honors soul in Motown", mlive.com, November 15, 2007 and retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ^ "Chris Rizik: Music Fan First", iheart.com. April 9, 2026 and retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ^ "SoulTracks.com Spotify Profile", Spotify.com, retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ^ “Justin Kantor Biography", Muckrack.com, retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ^ “Howard Dukes Biography", muckrack.com, retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ^ “Robb Patryk Biography", Muckrack.com, retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ^ “About SoulTracks", SoulTracks.com, retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ^ "SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards Voting Begins", CBSnews.com, October 24, 2010 and retrieved April 20, 2026.
External links
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