Album Releases by Genre
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Love's Last Chance
by Taylor McFerrin
August 16, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features a guest appearances from Elena Pinderhughes and Anna Wise.
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The New Adventures Of...
by P.P. Arnold
August 9, 2019
The fourth full-length solo release for the soul singer born in Los Angles was produced by Steve Cradock.
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1123
by BJ the Chicago Kid
July 26, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Afrojack, Buddy, Kent Jamz, JID, Offset, and Rick Ross.
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Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
July 19, 2019
The Lion King-inspired album was executive-produced by Beyoncé and features 070 Shake, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Blue Ivy Carter, Childish Gambino, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Eazi, Nija, Pharrell, Jessie Reyez, Salatiel, Moonchild Sanelly, St. Jhn, Tekno, Shatta Wale, Tierra Whack, and Wiz Kid.
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Next to the Sun
by Kaîna
July 12, 2019
The full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul artist features a guest appearance from Sen Morimoto.
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Hasta el Cielo
by Khruangbin
July 12, 2019
The third full-length release for the Houston trio features a dub version of its 2018's Con Todo El Mundo.
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CASE STUDY 01
by Daniel Caesar
June 28, 2019
The second full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from Brandy, Jacob Collier, Sean Leon, John Mayer, and Pharrell Williams.
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Black Pumas
by Black Pumas
June 21, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Austin duo of Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton who were named Best New Band at the 2019 Austin Music Awards.
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Originals
by Prince
June 21, 2019
The 15-track collection of previously unreleased demos of songs Prince wrote for other artists including "Sex Shooters" for the Apollonia 6, "Manic Monday" for The Bangles, Martika, Kenny Rogers, "The Glamorous Life" for Sheila E., and The Time, as well as "Nothing Compares 2 U," originally sung by The Family but made famous by Sinead O'Connor. The album was exclusively released on 7 Jun 2019 on Tidal with a wide release on 21 Jun 2019.
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Origin
by Jordan Rakei
June 14, 2019
The third full-length release for the London-based, New-Zealand born and Australian-raised alternative R&B artist was inspired by "dystopian views of our future."
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Samsara
by Los Coast
June 14, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Austin-based band led by Trey Pivott and John Courtney was produced by Jacob Sciba.
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Shea Butter Baby
by Ari Lennox
May 31, 2019
The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from J. Cole and J.I.D.
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Apollo XXI
by Steve Lacy
May 24, 2019
The debut full-length solo studio release for The Internet guitarist features guest appearances from Daisy and Amandla Stenberg.
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We Get By
by Mavis Staples
May 24, 2019
The latest full-length solo studio release for the soul singer was produced by Ben Harper.
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1634 Lexington Avenue
by Carlton Jumel Smith
May 10, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the New York soul singer-songwriter was recorded by Cold Diamond & Mink and is his first on the Timmion label.
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LEGACY! LEGACY!
by Jamila Woods
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jasminfire, Nitty Scott, Saba, Nico Segal, and theMIND.
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Beauty Marks
by Ciara
May 10, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Macklemore, Kelly Rowland, and Tekno.
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Hurts 2B Human
by P!nk
April 26, 2019
Th eighth full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Cash Cash, Khalid, Chris Stapleton, and Wrabel.
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The Last Word
by The O'Jays
April 19, 2019
The final studio release for the R&B/soul group was produced by Steve Greenberg, Sam Hollander, Mike Mangini, and Betty Wright.
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Blood
by Kelsey Lu
April 19, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and cellist features production from Jamie xx, Rodaidh McDonald, Skrillex, and Adrian Younge.
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Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
April 19, 2019
The Minnesota rapper and flautist makes her major-label debut with this follow-up to 2015's Big GRRRL Small World. Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane guest.
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Homecoming: The Live Album
by Beyoncé
April 17, 2019
A surprise release in conjunction with her similarly titled Netflix documentary, Beyoncé's latest live album consists of 38 tracks recorded during her 2018 Coachella performances, plus a pair of new studio recordings, the Maze cover "Before I Let Go" and "I Been On."
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Ventura
by Anderson .Paak
April 12, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California artist features guest appearances from André 3000, Brandy, Nate Dogg, Sonyae Elise, Lalah Hathaway, Smokey Robinson, and Jazmine Sullivan.
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V
by The Budos Band
April 12, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the instrumental group was produced by the band's guitarist, Tom Brenneck.
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Song Feel
by Girl Unit
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the London-based electronic producer Philip Gamble features guest appearanes from Brook Baili, Kelela, Ms. Boogie, Rush Davis, Taliwhoah, and Thast.
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Free Spirit
by Khalid
April 5, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from John Mayer and SAFE.
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It Rains Love
by Lee Fields & the Expressions
April 5, 2019
The latest full-length release for the soul singer with The Expressions was produced by Leon Michels.
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Cosmic Wind
by Lion Babe
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Bilal, Leikeli47 and Raekwon.
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Doko Mien
by Ibibio Sound Machine
March 22, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nigerian Afro-electronic band led by London-born Eno Williams was produced by Max Grunhard.
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Nick Waterhouse
by Nick Waterhouse
March 8, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Paul Butler.
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When I Get Home
by Solange
March 1, 2019
The fourth full-length album for the R&B singer is a surprise release.
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American Love Call
by Durand Jones & the Indications
March 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the Indiana R&B/soul band sees drummer Aaron Frazer taking the lead on six songs.
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![Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/a5b5b59391506009be678d7b66735e15-98.jpg)
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
by Ray Charles
February 22, 2019
The reissue of Ray Charles' 1962 albums is the first time they have been released digitally.
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![While We Wait [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/05106dddadc1d3b7df16cfc9426a56cd-98.jpg)
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While We Wait [Mixtape]
by Kehlani
February 22, 2019
The third mixtape for the California R&B artist features guest appearances from 6lack, Dom Kennedy, Musiq Soulchild and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Hello Happiness
by Chaka Khan
February 15, 2019
The first new studio release of new songs from the Chicago R&B/funk artist since 2007 was co-produced by Sarah Ruba and David "Switch" Taylor.
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Live in London
by Mavis Staples
February 8, 2019
The live recording from the soul singer's two-night performance at London's Union Chapel was self-produced.
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New Breed
by Dawn
January 25, 2019
The fifth full-length solo release for Dawn Richard was influenced by her hometown of New Orleans and features contributions from Cole M.G.N, Hudson Mohawke and Kaveh Rastegar.
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Painted Image
by Liz Brasher
January 18, 2019
The debut full-length release for the North Carolina retro soul singer-songwriter was written and recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The Imperial
by The Delines
January 11, 2019
The second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based country soul band that includes members of Richmond Fontaine was produced by John Morgan Askew.
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The Pains of Growing
by Alessia Cara
November 30, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian R&B-pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with No I.D., Rick Nowels, Pop & Oak, and Ricky Reed.
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Phoenix
by Rita Ora
November 23, 2018
The second full-length release for the pop singer includes an Avicii track, as well as guest appearances from Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, Charli XCX, Julia Michaels, Liam Payne, and Rudimental.
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Caution
by Mariah Carey
November 16, 2018
The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Black Velvet
by Charles Bradley
November 9, 2018
The posthumous release for the soul singer features songs recorded during sessions from his previous three releases.
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Overload
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
October 26, 2018
The latest release for the Los Angeles R&B artist features guest appearances from Shana Jenson and Dudley Perkins.
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Saturn
by nao
October 26, 2018
The second full-length release for the British R&B artist features guest appearances from Kwabs and SiR.
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Empress
by Ray BLK
October 26, 2018
The eight-track release from the British R&B singer-songwriter is her first on Island Records.
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A Legendary Christmas
by John Legend
October 26, 2018
The holiday album from the R&B singer was produced by Raphael Saadiq feature guest appearances from Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder.
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![Suncity [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/6473982483d4eb12f99776661e563d91-98.jpg)
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Suncity [EP]
by Khalid
October 19, 2018
The seven-track EP from the R&B artist from Texas features a guest appearances from Empress Of.
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Ella Mai
by Ella Mai
October 12, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British R&B artist features production from DJ Mustard and guest appearances from Chris Brown, H.E.R., and John Legend.
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It's About Time
by Nile Rodgers
September 28, 2018
The first Chic album in over 25 years features guest appearances from Cosha, Craig David, Danny L Harle, Lady Gaga, LunchMoney Lewis, Vic Mensa, Mura Masa, NAO, Philippe Saisse, Emeli Sandé, Hailee Steinfeld, and Stefflon Don.
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East Atlanta Love Letter
by 6LACK
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for Atlanta rapper/R&B singer features guest appearances from J. Cole, Future, Khalid, and Offset.
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Young Sick Camellia
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
September 7, 2018
The third full-length release for the Alabama band led by Paul Janeway was produced and arranged by Jack Splash.
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The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar
by Glenn Jones
August 24, 2018
The latest release for the guitarist was recorded in New Jersey with Laura Baird.
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Hive Mind
by The Internet
July 20, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the R&B band that includes Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II, and Christopher Smith was self-produced.
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The Midnight Hour
by Ali Shaheed Muhammad
July 13, 2018
Started back in 2013 before being put on the back burner while they scored The Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage, the collaboration between Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, CeeLo Green, Keyon Harrold, Eryn Allen Kane, Karolina, Ladybug Mecca, Angela Muñoz, No I.D., Loren Oden, James Poyser, Questlove, Raphael Saadiq, Laetitia Sadier, Luther Vandross, and Saudia Yasmein.
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Scorpion
by Drake
June 29, 2018
The 25-track fifth studio release for the Canadian hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Jay-Z and Ty Dollar $ign as well as vocals from Michael Jackson and Static Major.
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K.T.S.E.
by Teyana Taylor
June 23, 2018
The acronym for the eight-track second studio release for the R&B singer stands for Keep That Same Energy and was produced by Kanye West.
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Collagically Speaking
by R+R=Now
June 22, 2018
The debut full-length release inspired by Nina Simone for the group formed by Robert Glasper includes Derrick Hodge, Terrace Martin, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Scott, and Justin Tyson with guest appearances from Goapele, Omari Hardwick, and DJ Jahi Sundance.
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Everything is Love
by The Carters
June 16, 2018
The debut full-length collaborative album for Beyonce and Jay-Z was a surprise release and features guest appearances from Migos, Offset, Quavo, Rory from Stone Love, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Childqueen
by Kadhja Bonet
June 8, 2018
The second full-release for the Los Angeles-based artist was self-produced and mixed.
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Lost & Found
by Jorja Smith
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Dizzee Rascal, Amanda Ghost, and Tom Misch.
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Soil
by serpentwithfeet
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York-based alternative R&B artist features production from Clams Casino, Paul Epworth, and Katie Gately.
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African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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Medicaid Fraud Dogg
by Parliament
May 22, 2018
George Clinton and his funk group returns with a new 23-track studio album after 38 years.
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Dock of the Bay Sessions
by Otis Redding
May 18, 2018
The 12-song collection features songs recorded by the soul singer for an album that was never completed due to his death in a plane crash in December 10, 1967.
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Good Thing
by Leon Bridges
May 4, 2018
The second full-length release for the Texas soul artist was executive-produced by Ricky Reed.
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Free Yourself Up
by Lake Street Dive
May 4, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Boston band was recorded in Nashville with Dan Knobler.
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Dirty Computer
by Janelle Monáe
April 27, 2018
The third LP (and first in five years) from the actress and recording artist features appearances by Brian Wilson, Pharrell Williams, Zoë Kravitz, and Grimes, plus musical contributions from Prince just prior to his death.
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Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose
by Plan B
April 20, 2018
The latest full-length studio release for the British hip-hop artist is his first new album in six years since 2012’s Ill Manor and features no rapping.
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Joyride
by Tinashe
April 13, 2018
Originally announced in 2015, the second full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from French Montana, Future, Little Dragon, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign is finally out.
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My Dear Melancholy, [EP]
by The Weeknd
March 30, 2018
The surprise six-track EP release for the Canadian artist is said to be a return "to his roots" and features a guest appearance from Gesaffelstein.
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Things Have Changed
by Bettye LaVette
March 30, 2018
The soul singer's reinterpretations of Bob Dylan songs was produced by Steve Jordan and feature guest appearances from Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty.
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Sex & Cigarettes
by Toni Braxton
March 23, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the multiple Grammy-winning R&B singer features two songs written with Babyface and a guest appearance by Colbie Caillat.
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Drank
by Thundercat
March 16, 2018
Thundercat's 2017 album Drunk gets remixed by OG Ron C and DJ Candlestick of the Chopstars.
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Ventriloquism
by Meshell Ndegeocello
March 16, 2018
The covers album from the singer-songwriter features such 1980-90s songs as George Clinton's "Atomic Dog 2017," Janet Jackson's "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)," Prince's "Sometimes It Snows in April," Sade's "Smooth Operator," Tina Turner's "Private Dancer," and "TLC's "Waterfalls."
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MEMORIES DON'T DIE
by Tory Lanez
March 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Davo, Fabolous, Paloma Ford, Future, Mansa, NAV and Wiz Khalifa.
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Whatever It Takes
by The James Hunter Six
February 2, 2018
The latest full-length release for the British R&B/soul artist was recorded live to eight-track tape by Gabe Roth.
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The Time Is Now
by Craig David
January 26, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Britihs R&B singer features guest appearances from Bastille, Chase & Status, JP Cooper, Goldlink, Ella Mai, and AJ Tracey.
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Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
by Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
January 26, 2018
The debut full-length release for drummer Chris Dave as bandleader features such artists as Anderson .Paak, Bilal, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Phonte, SiR, and Anna Wise.
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Goin' Platinum!
by Robert Finley
December 8, 2017
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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War & Leisure
by Miguel
December 1, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from J. Cole, Salaam Remi, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, and Kali Uchis.
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Say Less
by Roy Wood$
December 1, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from 24hrs. Wood$ and 24hrs, dvsn, Partynextdoor, and PnB Rock.
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If All I Was Was Black
by Mavis Staples
November 17, 2017
The 16th full-length studio release for the soul singer was written and produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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Soul of a Woman
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
November 17, 2017
The final album for Sharon Jones (who passed away in 2016 from cancer) & The Dap-Kings was recorded on eight-track tape in Brooklyn.
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Reworked by Detroiters
by Funkadelic
November 3, 2017
17 songs by the 1970 Detroit funk band are remixed by current Detroit artists such as Amp Fiddler, Dirtbombs, Ectomorph, Gay Marvine, Alton Miller, Moodymann, Marcellus Pittman, Anthony ‘Shake’ Shakir, and Underground Resistance.
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World Wide Funk
by Bootsy Collins
October 27, 2017
The first full-length studio release for the funk artist in six years features guest appearances from Stanley Clarke, Manou Gallo, Alissia Benveniste, Big Daddy Kane, BlvckSeeds, Buckethead, Dennis Chambers, Chuck D, Tyshawn Colquitt, Dr. G., MC Eiht, Dru Down, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Gales, Justin Johnson, Mr. Talkbox, Musiq Soulchild, Snowbunny, October London, Kali Uchis, World-Wide-Funkdrive, Victor Wooten, Bernie Worrell, and X-Zact.
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Face Your Fear
by Curtis Harding
October 27, 2017
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based R&B/soul artist was produced with Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen.
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Beach House III
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 27, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 24hrs, Future, Lauren Jauregui, Tory Lanez, Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, MadeinTYO, Damian Marley, Skrillex, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams and Wiz Khalifa.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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Morning After
by dvsn
October 13, 2017
This is thee second full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85.
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Beautiful Trauma
by P!nk
October 13, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the pop artist features a guest appearance by Eminem.
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Take Me Apart
by Kelela
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features contributions from such artists as Arca, Jam City, Kwes, Mocky, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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HEAVN
by Jamila Woods
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago artist features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, Lorine Chia, Noname, and Nico Segal.
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Tell Me You Love Me
by Demi Lovato
September 29, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist features a guest appearance from Lil Wayne.
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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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Four Lost Souls
by Jon Langford
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Welsh artist was recorded over four days with producer Norbert Putnam and features contributions from Pete Finney, Justin Holder, David Hood, Grant Johnson, Tomi Lunsford, Randy McCormick, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas.
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New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Grace
by Lizz Wright
September 15, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the jazz singer was produced by Joe Henry and features one original song.
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Fifth Harmony
by Fifth Harmony
August 25, 2017
The third full-length release for the pop quartet features a guest appearance from Gucci Mane and is its first since Camila Cabello left at the end of 2016.
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