The second retro soul release on Daptone Recordings for the gospel/R&B singer was recorded live on eight-track tape.

The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.

This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based quintet was self-recorded.

After a 10-year hiatus, Sade returns with her sixth studio effort and first since 2000's "Lover's Rock."

This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album.

The fourth studio and first major label release for the New Orleans rapper who popularized bounce music, a subgenre that mixes house and hip-hop music with chants, was produced by Thomas McElroy.

The debut release for the duo of Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan Lowe, who were Sharon Jones' back-up singers, was recorded live to tape.

The debut full-length studio release from Swiss-Tamil artist Priya Ragu features influences of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and Tamil music.

The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.

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.

The full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul artist features a guest appearance from Sen Morimoto.

This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based producer Ringgo Ancheta under the name MNDSGN.

The posthumous release for the soul singer features songs recorded during sessions from his previous three releases.

The debut full-length solo release for the artist who was a member of Wild Belle was influenced by the death of her father and stepmother.

The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.

The Brooklyn Afro-beat ensemble releases it first album in four years on new label Daptone Records.

The latest full-length release for the R&B singer features songs sung by other female artists and was produced by Steve Jordan.

The fourth full-length solo release for the soul singer born in Los Angles was produced by Steve Cradock.

Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.

The third full-length studeio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big, Sean, Missy Elliott, Future, Lauryn Hill, IMAN, Junie, King Combs, Quavo, and Rick Ross.

Produced by Adrian Younge, the fifth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul artist features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Kimbra, and Kendrick Lamar.

The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.

The latest album for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Bruce.

The debut full-length release for the Texas soul singer was recorded live to tape with White Denim's Josh Block and Austin Jenkins.

Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."

The journey of a relationship from its beginning to the break-up is the concept in the six-track EP from the Los Angeles-based alternative R&B artist.

The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.

The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Ashanti, Elijah Blake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Harmony Samuels, and Robin Thicke.

Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.

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.

The fifth studio release for the singer-songwriter sees the addition of influences from rock music to his jazz, R&B, and soul sounds.

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.

The third full-length studio release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, J. Cole, Future, Juicy J, Migos, Twista, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.

The latest release in !K7's DJ-Kicks series was compiled by Dâm-Funk (aka Damon Riddick).

The third full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Buju Banton, Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Popcaan, Jessie Reyez, Summer Walker, and Ty Dolla $ign.

The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.

The second full-length release for the Danish R&B artist was produced with Natal Zaks.

The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in eight years and features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Chance The Rapper and her daughter, Sy'rai.

The latest release for the Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello.

Soul singer-songwriter Maxwell returns with his third studio album, following 1998's 'Embrya' and his well-received 1996 debut 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' The disc includes a cover of longtime live staple "This Woman's Work" (a Kate Bush cover).

The third full-length release for the Alabama band led by Paul Janeway was produced and arranged by Jack Splash.

Produced by guitarist Thomas Brenneck, the fourth release for the New York-based funk band sees influences from psychedelia and metal music.

The mixtape recorded over two weeks features guest appearances from such artists as The Game, Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa.

The fifth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer was recorded over four days and features influences of more gospel and blues than his previous album.

The fourth album for the R&B singer features Fabolous, Lil Wayne, and Trey Songz as a guest artists.

The first album on new major label Universal Republic for the Los Angeles-based soul singer includes a guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.

This is the Nashville band's latest album with singer Charles Walker.

Written and produced together for the first time, the latest release for the group that features influences of jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop was recorded in New Orleans.

The 1968 recording from Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge in Detroit features the live set from the Motown guitarist with Melvin Davis and Lyman Woodard. [Originally released in limited vinyl release Nov 2016 as part of Record Store Day]

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.

The second album for the British singer includes darker-themed songs influenced by the death of her husband.

The debut full-length release for the British R&B singer Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong features production from SOHN and Dave Okumu.

This is the debut full-length studio release from British jungle producer Nia Archives.

This is the smash-hit debut album from 20-year-old singer-songwriter (and classically-trained pianist) Alicia Keys.

The fourth release for Ahmed Gallab expands his African-influenced soul sound with aspects of country, pop, and reggae music.

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.

The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based R&B artist features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy and Tyler, The Creator.

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.

The fifth studio album from Kelis features producers David Guetta and Benny Benassi, bringing dance and techno tidbits within her soulful R&B mix.

The debut full-length release for the North Carolina retro soul singer-songwriter was written and recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.

The sixth full-length release for British neo-soul collective Sault was produced by Inflo.

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.

The latest album for the soul singer was produced by Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels.

The 13th studio release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.

The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.

The debut full-length studio release for R&B producers/songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis features guest appearances from Babyface, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Morris Day, Heather Headley, Jerome & The Roots, Sounds Of Blackness, Usher, and Charlie Wilson.

The latest full-length release for Boulevards was co-produced with Durand Jones & The Indication's Blake Rhein and Twin Peaks' Colin Croom.

The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.

The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Diamond Platnumz, Khalid, Miguel, Sampha, Jill Scott, and Tierra Whack.

The holiday album from the R&B singer was produced by Raphael Saadiq feature guest appearances from Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder.

Taking his sound back to Motown, the R&B hit maker tones down his controversial image, releasing classic love songs inspired by '50s and '60s slow jams.

The second full-length release for Damon Riddick features guest appearances from such artists as Computer Jay, Flea, Junie Morrison, Nite Jewel, Q-Tip, Snoop Dogg, Novena Carmel, and Jody Watley.

Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.

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.

The R&B singer's first album in four years features songs written by Chris Brown, Warryn Campbell, Sean Garrett, Mr. Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Rico Love, Switch, and Mario Winans.

The debut full-length release from Madison McFerrin features production from Blako, as well as vocals from J. Hoard, Bobby McFerrin, and Melissa McMillan.

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.

The sixth album from Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Eve, and Missy Elliott and production work from The Neptunes and Dr. Dre.

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.

The R&B singer returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'The Heat' which sees her moving in more of a hip-hop direction, with production help from hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, Irv Gotti and the Neptunes.

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.

The debut full-length release for the New York R&B singer features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Fabolous, and Pusha T.

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.

The second full-length studio release for the R&B artist from Oakland, California features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, James Blake, Tony Lanez, Lucky Daye, and Masego.

The latest album from the Grammy-winning R&B singer features pianists such as Dr John, Henry Butler, and Tom McDermott.