Alexander O’Neal

Alexander O’Neal — pop artist from US.

Alexander O'Neal, a soul singer from Mississippi, rose to fame with his powerful vocals and classic R&B hits. He launched his career in the late 1970s in…

Influential: 60.25% Fanbase: 37.25% Trending: 71.75% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-15

110,000

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-07 16:44:01 UTC

Genres

poppost-discor&b, funk & soulurban contemporarynew jack swingquiet stormfunksouldiscoamericanminneapolis sound

Biography

Alexander O'Neal, a soul singer from Mississippi, rose to fame with his powerful vocals and classic R&B hits. He launched his career in the late 1970s in Minneapolis, collaborating with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. O'Neal's self-titled debut album in 1985, featuring the hit single "Innocent," marked his entry into the R&B scene, followed by successful albums like "Hearsay" and "All True Man," which produced hits like "Fake" and "Criticize."

O'Neal's smooth voice has mesmerized global audiences, leading to collaborations with music icons like Prince and Cherrelle. His work with Jam and Lewis stands out as some of his most memorable. Today, O'Neal continues to perform and record music, showcasing his timeless sound and stage charisma. His impact on R&B is profound, solidifying his status as a soul music legend. O'Neal is currently on his final farewell tour "A Time To Say Goodbye."

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Alexander O’Neal reliably reaches 25-34 & 35-44 audiences in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA. The base is heavily male (59%), paving the way for collaborations that read as status, style, and scene. The strongest distribution channel is Youtube (61,831 avg views per post); Youtube layers on depth and replies. The audience sits near leading lifestyle names, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural expansion. The partnership writes itself—and the comments back it up.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Alexander O’Neal score 0.87% — Low bucket.

Followers:110,000

Engagements:958

Rate:0.9%

Posts:12

Avg Likes:905

Avg Comments:72

Avg Views:61,831

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 110,000 · Engagements 958 · Rate 0.9% Posts 12 · Views 61,831 · Avg Likes 905 · Avg Comments 72 · Avg Views 61,831	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 39% 35-44: 29% 18-24: 17% 45-64: 14%	Largest: 25-34 (39%); next: 35-44 (29%)
Gender Split	Female: 41% Male: 59% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (59%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (57%) UNITED KINGDOM (11%) SOUTH AFRICA (4%) BRAZIL (3%) FRANCE (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (57%), UNITED KINGDOM (11%), SOUTH AFRICA (4%)
Platform Engagement	Youtube: 61,831 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 61,831 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 905 avg likes