Album Releases by Genre
Ten Fold
by Yaya Bey
May 10, 2024
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features a guest appearance by Exaktly and audio clips of her father, Ayub Bey aka Grand Daddy I.U.
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Blue Eclipse
by Blue Lab Beats
April 19, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra.
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Silence Is Loud
by Nia Archives
April 12, 2024
This is the debut full-length studio release from British jungle producer Nia Archives.
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COWBOY CARTER
by Beyoncé
March 29, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release from Beyoncé is a country-inspired album featuring guest appearances by Tanner Adell, Rumi Carter, Miley Cyrus, Willie Jones, Tiera Kennedy, Linda Martell, Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Reyna Roberts, Shaboozey, and Brittney Spencer.
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TYLA
by Tyla
March 22, 2024
The debut full-length release from South African artist TYLA features guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng, and Tems.
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Grip
by serpentwithfeet
February 16, 2024
The third full-length release from alternative R&B artist Serpentwithfeet features guest appearances by Mick Jenkins, Orion Sun, Ty Dolla $ign, and Yanga YaYa.
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Coming Home
by Usher
February 9, 2024
The first full-length studio release in over seven years from R&B artist Usher features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Burna Boy, H.E.R., Jung Kook of BTS, Latto, Pheelz, The-Dream, and Summer Walker.
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Vultures 1
by Kanye West
February 9, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from the collaboration between Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign is the first of a planned trilogy.
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Orquídeas
by Kali Uchis
January 12, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from Kali Uchis features guest appearances by Rauw Alejandro, El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Peso Pluma.
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Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1
by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
November 10, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Miguel Atwood-Ferguson features contributions from such artists as Brandon Coleman, Jamael Dean, DOMi & JD Beck, Marcus Gilmore, Bennie Maupin, Carlos Niño, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Austin Peralta, Lara Somogyi, Thundercat, Burniss Travis II, Kamasi Washington, and Jamire Williams.
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Am I British Yet?
by V V Brown
October 27, 2023
Black identity is the theme on the first full-length studio release from VV Brown since 2015's Glitch.
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Chronicles of a Diamond
by Black Pumas
October 27, 2023
The second full-length release from Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada as Black Pumas features mixing by Shawn Everett.
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Santhosam
by Priya Ragu
October 20, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from Swiss-Tamil artist Priya Ragu features influences of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and Tamil music.
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Falling or Flying
by Jorja Smith
September 29, 2023
The second full-length release from British R&B artist Jorja Smith features guest appearances by J Hus and Lila Iké.
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Silver
by Say She She
September 29, 2023
The second full-length release from New York trio Say She She was recorded live to tape with producer Sergio Rios.
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Scarlet
by Doja Cat
September 22, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from rapper Doja Cat includes production from Jean Baptiste, Rogét Chahayed, Earl on the Beat, Fallen, London on da Track, Kurtis McKenzie, Jay Versace, and Y2K.
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Heaven
by Cleo Sol
September 15, 2023
This is the third full-length solo release from British soul artist Cleo Sol.
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Black Rainbows
by Corinne Bailey Rae
September 15, 2023
The first full-length release since 2016's The Heart Speaks In Whispers from British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae was inspired by the exhibits she saw at the Stony Island Arts Bank.
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Black Classical Music
by Yussef Dayes
September 8, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from British jazz drummer/producer Yussef Dayes features guest appearances by Jamilah Barry, Chronixx, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Masego, Sheila Maurice Grey, Misch, and the Chineke! Orchestra.
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Jaguar II
by Victoria Monét
August 25, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from R&B artist Victoria Monét features guest appearances by Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Hazel Monét.
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Karpeh
by Cautious Clay
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter/producer Cautious Clay features contributions from Arooj Aftab, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joshua Crumbly, Kai Eckhardt, Julian Lage, Sean Rickman, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, and Immanuel Wilkins.
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World Music Radio
by Jon Batiste
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from jazz artist Jon Batiste features guest appearances by Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Camilo, Lana Del Rey, Fireboy DML, Kenny G, J.I.D, Leigh-Anne, Lil Wayne, Native Soul, Newjeans, and Rita Payés.
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Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
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IRL
by Mahalia
July 14, 2023
The second full-length studio release from British R&B artist Mahalia features guest appearances by Destin Conrad, JoJo, Kojey Radical, Stormzy, and Joyce Wrice.
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You & I
by Rita Ora
July 14, 2023
The third full-length release from British pop artist Rita Ora features a guest appearance by Fatboy Slim.
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Angels & Queens
by Gabriels
July 7, 2023
After 2022's seven-track release, Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels return with six new tracks.
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The Omnichord Real Book
by Meshell Ndegeocello
June 16, 2023
The first release on the Blue Note label for singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello features guest appearances by Ambrose Akinmusire, Hanna Benn, Sanford Biggers, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Jade Hicks, Joan As Police Woman, Josh Johnson, Jason Moran, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, Thandiswa, The Hawtplates, and Brandee Younger.
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LaVette!
by Bettye LaVette
June 16, 2023
Bettye LaVette covers Randall Bramblett songs with guest appearances by John Mayer and Steve Winwood.
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Exorcist
by Selwyn Birchwood
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from Florida blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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The Age of Pleasure
by Janelle Monáe
June 9, 2023
The first full-length studio release in five years for Janelle Monáe features guest appearances by Amaarae, Ckay, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, and Sister Nancy.
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Fountain Baby
by Amaarae
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
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Zango
by Witch
June 2, 2023
The first new studio release in 39 years from Zambian rock band Witch features a guest appearance by Sampa The Great.
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My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely
by Lola Young
May 26, 2023
The debut full-length release for British pop singer-songwriter Lola Young features contributions from Malay, Cass Lowe, and Jim-E Stack.
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I Hope You Can Forgive Me
by Madison McFerrin
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length release from Madison McFerrin features production from Blako, as well as vocals from J. Hoard, Bobby McFerrin, and Melissa McMillan.
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Wait Til I Get Over
by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
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Angels in Science Fiction
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones was recorded at Memphis' Sam Phillips Recording Studio with producer by Matt Ross-Spang.
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Variables
by Alfa Mist
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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Glorious Game
by El Michels Affair
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from El Michels Affair and Black Thought features guest appearances from Brainstory, KIRBY, and Son Little.
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Enigmatic Society
by Dinner Party
April 14, 2023
The second release from 9th Wonder, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington as Dinner Party features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Phoelix, Arin Ray, and Tank.
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Never Enough
by Daniel Caesar
April 7, 2023
The third full-length release from Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar features guest appearances by Omar Apollo, Mustafa, serpentwithfeet, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Sundown
by Eddie Chacon
March 31, 2023
The second full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Eddie Chacon was produced by John Carroll Kirby.
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In Pieces
by Chlöe
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Chlöe (who is one-half of Chloe x Halle) features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and Future.
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Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth
by Billy Valentine
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from soul singer Billy Valentine was produced by producer Bob Thiele, Jr. and features covers of songs made famous by such artists as Prince, Pharaoh Sanders, Gil Scott-Heron, and Stevie Wonder.
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Since I Have a Lover
by 6LACK
March 24, 2023
The third full-length release from Atlanta R&B/rap artist 6LACK features guest appearances from QUIN and Don Toliver.
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Red Moon in Venus
by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
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Voice Notes
by Yazmin Lacey
March 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for British R&B/soul singer-songwriter was executive produced by Dave Okumu.
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Soul'd Out: The Complete Wattstax Collection [Box Set]
by Various Artists
February 24, 2023
The 12-disc box set of the Wattstax concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972 features 31 previously unreleased tracks as well as tracks recorded at The Summit Club and a 76-page book.
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COOKUP
by Sam Gendel
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV.
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Raven
by Kelela
February 10, 2023
The second full-length studio release for Kelela features contributions from such artists as s Junglepussy, Kaytranada, LSDXOXO, and Shygirl.
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Girl in the Half Pearl
by Liv.e
February 10, 2023
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic.
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Gloria
by Sam Smith
January 27, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release for British singer-songwriter Sam Smith features guest appearances from Koffee, Kim Petras, Jessie Reyez, and Ed Sheeran.
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S.O.S.
by SZA
December 9, 2022
The second full-length studio release for R&B artist SZA features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver.
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Live at the L.A. Forum, April 26, 1969
by Jimi Hendrix
November 18, 2022
The live recording of the Jimi Hendrix Experience's concert at the Los Angeles Forum on April 26, 1969 was mixed by Hendrix engineer Eddie Kramer from the original eight-track master tapes.
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MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning
by Mount Kimbie
November 4, 2022
The latest full-length release from electronic duo Mount Kimbie features guest appearances from James Blake, Danny Brown, Choker, Keiyaa, Kuçka, Liv.e, Nomi, Reggie, slowthai, and Wiki on half of the tracks produced by Dom Maker with the other half featuring techno-influenced tracks produced by Kai Campos.
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Sentimental Fool
by Lee Fields
October 28, 2022
The latest full-length release for soul artist Lee Fields was produced by Gabriel "Bosco Mann" Roth.
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$/He Who Feeds You...Owns You
by The Brother Moves On
October 28, 2022
This is the latest full-length release for the South African ensemble The Brother Moves On was produced by Shabaka Hutchings.
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Cometa
by Nick Hakim
October 21, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for alternative R&B singer-songwriter Nick Hakim features contributions from Alex G, DJ Dahl, Arto Lindsay, and Helado Negro.
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Please Have a Seat
by NNAMDÏ
October 21, 2022
The latest full-length release for Chicago artist NNAMDÏ was self-produced.
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Angels & Queens, Pt. 1
by Gabriels
October 7, 2022
The debut seven-track release for Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels was produced by Sounwave and originally planned as a full-length release but the second half is now set to be released in March 2023.
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Things Happen That Way
by Dr. John
September 23, 2022
The posthumous release for New Orleans artist Dr. John features guest appearances from Lukas Nelson And Promise Of The Real, Willie Nelson, and Aaron Neville.
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Age/Sex/Location
by Ari Lennox
September 9, 2022
The second full-length release for R&B artist Ari Lennox features guest appearances from Chlöe, Lucky Daye and Summer Walker.
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Natural Brown Prom Queen
by Sudan Archives
September 9, 2022
Race, womanhood and relationships are some of themes on the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based violinist/singer Sudan Archives.
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Thee Sacred Souls
by Thee Sacred Souls
September 9, 2022
The debut full-length release for San Diego retro-soul trio Thee Sacred Souls was produced by Bosco Mann.
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Legend
by John Legend
September 9, 2022
The latest full-length release for R&B singer-songwriter John Legend features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Free Nationals, JID, Jada Kingdom, Ledisi, Muni Long, Amber Mark, Rapsody, Rick Ross, Saweetie, Jazmine Sullivan, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Like Neptune
by Son Little
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Renaissance
by Beyoncé
July 29, 2022
The first new studio album for Beyoncé since 2016's Lemonade features contributions from 070 Shake, A.G. Cook, Mike Dean, Drake, Jay-Z, Labrinth, Skrillex, Tems, The-Dream, and The Neptunes.
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Gemini Rights
by Steve Lacy
July 15, 2022
The second full-length solo studio release for producer/The Internet guitarist Steve Lacy features guest appearances from Fousheé and Matt Martians.
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Wasteland
by Brent Faiyaz
July 8, 2022
The second full-length release for R&B artist Brent Faiyaz features guest appearances from Tre' Amani, DJ Dahi, Drake, Joony, Alicia Keys, and The Neptunes.
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Jazz Codes
by Moor Mother
July 1, 2022
The second full-length release for experimental artist Moor Mother features guest appearances from Alya Al Sultani, Black Quantum Futurism, Melanie Charles, Fatboi Sharif, Honeychile, Irreversible Entanglements, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Mary Lattimore, Loijj, Nicole Mitchell, Elaine Mitchener, Jason Moran, Aquiles Navarro, Keir Neuringer, Orion Sun, Akai Solo, Thomas Stanley, Wolf Weston, and Yung Morpheus.
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Give or Take
by Giveon
June 24, 2022
The debut full-length release for R&B artist Giveon features production from Boi-1da, Cardo Got Wings, Rogét Chahayed, Don Mills, Oz, Allen Ritter, Jahaan Sweet, and Sevn Thomas.
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Prince & the Revolution: Live [Remastered]
by Prince and the Revolution
June 3, 2022
The official audio-only release of Prince & the Revolution's concert at the Syracuse's Carrier Dome on March 30, 1985 was remastered and includes a blu-ray of the digitally enhanced concert film.
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I Am the Moon: I. Crescent
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 3, 2022
Part one of a four-album project of Tedeschi Trucks Band is based on Layla and Majnun, the 100-page poem by 12th century Persian poet by Nizami Ganjavi.
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This Is Brian Jackson
by Brian Jackson
May 27, 2022
The first solo release in over 20 years for Brian Jackson was produced by The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Daniel Collás.
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Carry Me Home
by Mavis Staples
May 20, 2022
The collaboration between Mavis Staples and Levon Helm was recording at his Woodstock studios during the summer of 2011.
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Sage Motel
by Monophonics
May 13, 2022
The sixth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic soul band Monophonics is a concept album of songs set at the fictional Sage Motel.
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Red Balloon
by Tank and the Bangas
May 13, 2022
The second full-length release for New Orleans-based R&B band Tank And The Bangas features contributions from Big Freedia, Wayne Brady, Lalah Hathaway, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Questlove, and Trombone Shorty.
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Heart on My Sleeve
by Ella Mai
May 6, 2022
The second full-length release for British R&B artist Ella Mai features guest appearances from Latto, Lucky Daye and Roddy Ricch.
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Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
April 29, 2022
The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
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Glass Effect
by Ben Marc
April 22, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for the London-based producer features guest appearances from Ceasar C, Joshua Idehen, Judi Jackson, and MidnightRoba.
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Air
by Sault
April 14, 2022
The sixth full-length release for British neo-soul collective Sault was produced by Inflo.
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Broken Hearts Club
by Syd
April 8, 2022
The second full-length release for Los Angeles R&B artist Syd features guest appearances from Kehlani, Lucky Daye and Smino.
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Black Radio III
by Robert Glasper
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Robert Glasper guest appearances from such artists as Big K.R.I.T., BJ the Chicago Kid, H.E.R., Lalah Hathaway, Jennifer Hudson, India Arie, Killer Mike, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gregory Porter, Posdnous, Q-Tip, Esperanza Spalding, Amir Sulaiman, and Yebba.
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Texas Moon [EP]
by Khruangbin
February 18, 2022
This is the second EP from the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges.
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Good Morning Gorgeous
by Mary J. Blige
February 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for R&B artist Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Dave East, Fivio Foreign, Anderson .Paak, and Usher.
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Asha's Awakening
by Raveena
February 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the R&B artist Raveena features guest appearances from Asha Puthli, Vince Staples, and TWEAKS.
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Electric Cowboy: Born in Carolina Mud
by Boulevards
February 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Boulevards was co-produced with Durand Jones & The Indication's Blake Rhein and Twin Peaks' Colin Croom.
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Crown
by Eric Gales
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for blues-rocker Eric Gales was co-produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.
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The Alien Coast
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
January 28, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Alabama soul group St. Paul & the Broken Bones was recorded in Birmingham and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.
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Three Dimensions Deep
by Amber Mark
January 28, 2022
This is the debut full-length release for New York-based R&B artist Amber Mark.
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Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) [OST]
by Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
January 28, 2022
The soundtrack to the 2021 Questlove-directed film of the same name features live recording of songs performed by such artists as The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & The Pips, B.B. King, Nina Simone, and Sly & The Family Stone from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
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Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
January 7, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
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KEYS
by Alicia Keys
December 10, 2021
Produced with Mike WiLL Made-It, the two-disc release from R&B artist Alicia Keys features piano-based originals and more upbeat versions with drums.
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Scenic Drive (The Tape)
by Khalid
December 3, 2021
The nine-track release from the Texas R&B artist features gust appearances from 6LACK, Lucky Daye, JID, Majid Jordan, Alicia Keys, Kiana Ledé, Ari Lennox, Quin, and Smino.
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An Evening with Silk Sonic
by Silk Sonic
November 12, 2021
The full-length collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars was inspired by 1970s funk, soul and R&B music.
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The Future
by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
November 5, 2021
The third full-length release for Nathaniel Rateliff and his band was produced by Brad Cook and R.M.B.(Rateliff, Patrick Meese, and James Barone).
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Still Over It
by Summer Walker
November 5, 2021
The second full-length release for the Atlanta R&B artist features guest appearances from Cardi B, Ciara, JT, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Omarion, and Pharrell Williams.
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If Words Were Flowers
by Curtis Harding
November 5, 2021
The third full-length solo release for the Atlanta-based self-described "slop 'n' soul" artist Curtis Harding was produced with Sam Cohen.
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Thank You
by Diana Ross
November 5, 2021
The first new full-length studio release in more than 20 years for the artist known as Queen of Motown was produced with Jack Antonoff.
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Elephant in the Room
by Mick Jenkins
October 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Ayinde Cartman, Greensllime, Ben Hixon, and Serpentwithfeet.
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Shout Out! To Freedom...
by Nightmares on Wax
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for George Evelyn as Nightmares On Wax features guest appearances from Beautiful People, Wolfgang Haffner, Shabaka Hutchings, Sabrina Mahfouz, Mara TK, Pip Millett, OSHUN, Greentea Peng, and Haile Supreme.
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