There is a growing trend in the indie Soul and R&B space where "vibe" and atmospheric production are being used to compensate for a lack of genuine vocal range and harmonic complexity. While minimalist acoustic arrangements offer a certain emotional intimacy, they often mask repetitive three-chord progressions that fail to push the genre forward. We are seeing a saturation of "coffee shop" arrangements that lack the grit and sophisticated instrumentation of classic Soul. Is the genre currently prioritising accessibility and "chill" playlists at the expense of actual musical innovation and technical mastery?