Album Releases by Genre
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1.
Dance Again...The Hits
by Jennifer Lopez
April 2, 2012
The compilation of some of Jennifer Lopez hits includes two new songs: Dance Again, featuring Pitbull and Goin' In, featuring Flo Rida.
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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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Trilogy
by The Weeknd
November 13, 2012
Abel Tesfaye's three mixtapes as The Weeknd released from last year are compiled together in this remastered three-disc album with three new tracks.
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Velvet
by Adam Lambert
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the current Queen singer features production from Fred Ball, Tommy English, and Butch Walker.
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333
by Tinashe
August 6, 2021
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Absolutely, Buddy, Jeremih, Kudzai, Kaash Paige, Quiet Child, and Wax Motif.
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Love and Compromise
by Mahalia
September 6, 2019
The official debut full-length release for British R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Hamzaa, Lucky Daye, Ella Mai, and Terrace Martin.
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![6pc Hot [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/8008daf05cde9783f33a503002044fbb-98.jpg)
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6pc Hot [EP]
by 6LACK
June 26, 2020
The six-track EP from the R&B artist from Atlanta features a guest appearance from Lil Baby.
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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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CTRL
by SZA
June 9, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New Jersey alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, and Travis Scott.
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Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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House of Balloons
by The Weeknd
March 21, 2011
The mixtape by Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye was released as a free download.
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Back To Black
by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
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Songs for You
by Tinashe
November 22, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 6LACK, G-Eazy, MAKJ, and Ms Banks.
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Spirit
by Leona Lewis
April 8, 2008
The season three "The X Factor" winner's first album debuted as the number one album in the UK.
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Tropix
by Céu
March 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brazilian pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with Naçao Zumbi's Pupillo and Hervé Salters.
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Sam Sparro
by Sam Sparro
June 24, 2008
This is the debut album for the son of gospel singer Chris Falson.
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Fuck the World
by Brent Faiyaz
February 7, 2020
The second full-length release for the Maryland R&B artist features production from Dpat, Jake One, L3gion, and No I.D.
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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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After Hours
by The Weeknd
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features contributions from such artists as Belly, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Tame Impala.
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Channel Orange
by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
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Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
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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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Loose
by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
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Echoes of Silence
by The Weeknd
December 21, 2011
This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.
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![True [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/317365afc6f09e78d8cfabdcdec80490-98.jpg)
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True [EP]
by Solange
January 8, 2013
Beyoncé's younger sister returns with a seven-track EP she co-wrote and co-produced with Devonté Hynes. Digitally released 27 November 2012.
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You Should Be Here
by Kehlani
April 28, 2015
The second release for the Oakland R&B singer features guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Chance The Rapper, Coucheron, and Lexii Alijai.
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Welcome To The Dollhouse
by Danity Kane
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for MTV's "Making the Band 3" group features Missy Elliot on one track.
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Untitled (Rise)
by Sault
October 9, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British R&B collective is its second release in 2020.
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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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30.
Coming Back To You
by Melinda Doolittle
February 3, 2009
The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.
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![Texas Sun [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/b74fa96d68b33834343df5ba261d7ed2-98.jpg)
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Texas Sun [EP]
by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
February 7, 2020
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges is a four-track EP.
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32.
Ray Ray
by Raphael Saadiq
October 5, 2004
The second solo disc for the acclaimed R&B producer features an appearance from his former bandmates in Tony Toni Tone.
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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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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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The ArchAndroid
by Janelle Monáe
May 18, 2010
The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."
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The 20/20 Experience
by Justin Timberlake
March 19, 2013
The third solo release for the pop singer is his first in nearly seven years and was produced by Timbaland (two tracks with Timberlake and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon).
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Aquarius
by Tinashe
October 7, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Future, Devonté Hynes, and ScHoolboy Q.
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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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39.
J. Lo
by Jennifer Lopez
January 23, 2001
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The Electric Lady
by Janelle Monáe
September 10, 2013
The second release for the Atlanta R&B singer continues the story of her alter-ego Cindi Mayweather with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, Solange Knowles, Miguel, Prince, and Esperanza Spalding.
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Kaleidoscope Dream
by Miguel
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release for the R&B singer includes six songs from two EPs released earlier in the year and features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
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SweetSexySavage
by Kehlani
January 27, 2017
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Oakland R&B artist who was a finalist on the sixth season of "America's Got Talent." [The deluxe edition includes "Gangsta," which also appears on the "Suicide Squad" film soundtrack.]
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It Was Good Until It Wasn't
by Kehlani
May 8, 2020
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.
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44.
Reality Show
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 13, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer feature a guest appearances from Meek Mill.
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45.
Before Love Came To Kill Us
by Jessie Reyez
March 27, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 6lack and Eminem.
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The Breakthrough
by Mary J. Blige
December 20, 2005
The R&B singer's latest includes a cover of U2's "One." The all-star roster of contributors includes Bono, Jay-Z, Raphael Saadiq, Dr. Dre and will.i.am.
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47.
On a Mission
by Katy B
September 13, 2011
The UK singer's debut album is an eclectic mix of electronic pop, dubstep and R&B.
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48.
BLACKsummers'night
by Maxwell
July 7, 2009
The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).
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49.
The Sea
by Corinne Bailey Rae
January 26, 2010
The second album for the British singer includes darker-themed songs influenced by the death of her husband.
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50.
Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
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51.
Year Of The Gentleman
by Ne-Yo
September 16, 2008
The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.
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52.
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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![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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54.
Seal IV
by Seal
September 9, 2003
Never one for original album titles, Seal returns with just his fourth LP in his 12+ year recording career. Trevor Horn produces.
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We'll Never Turn Back
by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
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56.
I Learned The Hard Way
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the funk/soul group from New York was produced by Bosco Mann.
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Potato Hole
by Booker T.
April 21, 2009
The first solo album for Booker T in 20 years features Neil Young and the Drive-By Truckers.
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58.
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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A Strange Arrangement
by Mayer Hawthorne
September 8, 2009
Andrew Cohen, the Michigan-born singer-songwriter, releases his debut album.
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60.
100 Days, 100 Nights
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 2, 2007
This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album.
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61.
Age of Transparency
by Autre Ne Veut
October 2, 2015
The third full-length release for Arthur Ashin as Autre Ne Veut is the second part of a planned trilogy of albums.
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62.
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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63.
Malibu
by Anderson .Paak
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California rapper/singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, The Free Nationals, The Game, Rapsody, Schoolboy Q, and the Timon Family Choir.
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64.
Nostalgia, Ultra.
by Frank Ocean
February 18, 2011
The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.
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65.
Brave
by Jennifer Lopez
October 9, 2007
After the Spanish-only album "Como Ama Una Mujer" earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez returns with her latest English-language album.
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Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
August 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Khalid and SG Lewis.
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The Diary Of Alicia Keys
by Alicia Keys
December 2, 2003
The neo-soul singer returns two years after the success of 'Songs In A Minor' with this sophomore disc.
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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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Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
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New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)
by Erykah Badu
February 26, 2008
Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal.
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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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72.
Fall to Grace
by Paloma Faith
December 4, 2012
The second studio release for the British singer was produced by Nellee Hooper and Jake Gosling.
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![Z [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/32d002d21a78760243c28dac205043d9-98.jpg)
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Z [EP]
by SZA
April 8, 2014
The third EP for the New Jersey singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, and Isaiah Rashad.
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Unplugged
by Alicia Keys
October 11, 2005
The singer's not-quite-acoustic MTV session includes two new songs and collaborations with Common, Mos Def, Damian Marley and Adam Levine.
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Love Me Back
by Jazmine Sullivan
November 30, 2010
The Philadelphia-born R&B singer/songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Christina Milian, Monica, and Jennifer Hudson, releases her second solo album.
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Ego Death
by The Internet
June 29, 2015
The third release for the Los Angeles jazz/R&B/soul project begun by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kaytranada, Steve Lacey, Vic Mensa, Janelle Monae, and Tyler, the Creator.
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77.
Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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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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Ology
by Gallant
April 6, 2016
The debut full-length release for alternative R&B singer Christopher Gallant features a guest appearance from Jhené Aiko.
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80.
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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Blackheart
by Dawn Richard
January 15, 2015
The third solo release for the former Danity Kane singer featured influences from electronic, soul and trip-hop music.
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The Budos Band III
by The Budos Band
August 10, 2010
The third full-length album for the Staten Island group was recorded live during a 48 hour period.
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83.
I'm New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 9, 2010
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.
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84.
Candi Staton
by Candi Staton
February 24, 2004
This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits.
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85.
Where Does This Door Go
by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
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Ryan Leslie
by Ryan Leslie
February 10, 2009
The Harvard graduate releases his debut American album.
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Airtight's Revenge
by Bilal
September 14, 2010
The soul singer returns with his first release on indie label Plug Research after Interscope Records shelved what would have been his second album, Love for Sale, in 2006.
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Kamaal The Abstract
by Q-Tip
September 15, 2009
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."
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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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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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A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
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Nick of Time
by The James Hunter Six
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British R&B/soul artist was recorded and produced by Bosco Mann (aka as Daptone Records' Gabriel Roth) in California.
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Regresa
by Buscabulla
May 8, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Puerto Rican duo of Luis Alfredo Del Valle and Raquel Berrios was produced by Patrick Wimberly.
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Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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"Awaken, My Love!"
by Childish Gambino
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.
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A Seat at the Table
by Solange
September 30, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Nia Andrews, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Dream, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Kelly Rowland, Sampha and
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97.
Thursday
by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
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Wildheart
by Miguel
June 29, 2015
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz and Kurupt.
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Here
by Alicia Keys
November 4, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features a guest appearance from A$AP Rocky as well as contributions from Roy Ayers, Mark Batson, Emeli Sandé, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams.
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100.
As I Am
by Alicia Keys
November 13, 2007
Alicia Keys' third album includes guest vocalists Marsha Ambrosius, John Mayer, and Linda Perry.
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