Album Releases by Genre
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201.
Love in Flying Colors
by The Foreign Exchange
September 24, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the alternative R&B/hip-hop duo of Nicolay and Phonte features guest appearances from such artists as Gwen Bunn, +FE Music, Jeanne Jolly, Carmen Rodgers, and Sy Smith.
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202.
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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203.
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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204.
Not Your Muse
by Celeste
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-born, London-based singer-songwriter who won the BBC Sound of 2020 features production from Josh Crocker, Jamie Hartman and John Hill.
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205.
Heaux Tales
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 8, 2021
The 14-track release for the Philadelphia R&B singer features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and Ari Lennox.
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206.
Lay It Down
by Al Green
May 27, 2008
Al Green's latest album includes guests John legend and Anthony Hamilton. It was also produced in part by Willie Mitchell and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
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207.
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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208.
Green Twins
by Nick Hakim
May 19, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New York City-based artist was recorded over a three year period with guest appearances from Jesse & Forever and Onyx Collective.
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209.
100% Yes
by Melt Yourself Down
April 3, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the British group was produced by Youth and Ben Hillier.
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210.
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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211.
Turn to Clear View
by Joe Armon-Jones
September 20, 2019
The second release for the Ezra Collective's keyboardist features guest appearances from Asheber, Nubya Garcia, Jehst, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Obongjayar.
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212.
Jardín
by Gabriel Garzón-Montano
January 27, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn R&B singer best known for being sample on Drake's "Jungle" track.
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213.
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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214.
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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215.
The Last Days of Oakland
by Fantastic Negrito
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for blues artist Xavier Dphrepaulezz as Fantastic Negrito reflects on issues such as racism and gentrification in his hometown.
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216.
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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217.
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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![The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/1bdf1ab88fff83fba592feb85ded0d2b-98.jpg)
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music [Live]
by Dr. John
October 21, 2016
The two-disc recording of the New Orleans pianist's May 2014 concert at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre features performances by such artists as Ryan Bingham, John Fogerty, Warren Hayes, Jason Isbell, the Neville Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, and Widespread Panic.
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219.
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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220.
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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221.
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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222.
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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223.
In Praise of Shadows
by Puma Blue
February 5, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Bre Antonia.
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224.
Goldenheart
by Dawn Richard
January 22, 2013
The debut full-length release from the former Danity Kane/Diddy Dirty Money singer was produced by Andrew "Druski" Scott, The Fisticuffs, and Deonte. It is the first of a planned trilogy of albums about love, loss, and redemption.
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225.
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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226.
Country Funk II: 1967-1974
by Various Artists
July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
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227.
Fin
by Syd
February 3, 2017
The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features production from Hit-Boy MeLo-X, and Rakhi.
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228.
Love in Beats
by Omar
January 27, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the British soul singer features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, MC Ty, and Leon Ware.
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229.
Introducing...
by Aaron Frazer
January 8, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Durand Jones & the Indications drummer/songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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230.
St. Elsewhere
by Gnarls Barkley
May 9, 2006
This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
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231.
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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![The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/898b0f01eb8f076db0dcab0e763eb291-98.jpg)
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232.
The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam [EP]
by Thundercat
June 23, 2015
The six-track release from the Los Angeles-based artist Stephen Bruner features contributions from Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington.
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233.
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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234.
Yours Truly
by Ariana Grande
September 3, 2013
The debut release for the Nickelodeon actress from Victorious and Sam & Cat was produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and includes guest appearances from Big Sean, Mac Miller, Mika, and the Wanted's Nathan Sykes.
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235.
Gold-Diggers Sound
by Leon Bridges
July 23, 2021
The third full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in Los Angeles and features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, Ink and Terrace Martin.
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236.
You Are Not Alone
by Mavis Staples
September 14, 2010
You Are Not Alone finds Mavis Staples teaming up with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who produced the album and penned several of the songs, and while Tweedy may seem an odd fit, he obviously knew what he was up to, crafting material that fits Staples' gospel-fueled vocals.
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237.
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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238.
Victim of Love
by Charles Bradley
April 2, 2013
The soul singer worked with producer Thomas Brenneck on his second release on Daptone Records.
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239.
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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240.
The Bravest Man in the Universe
by Bobby Womack
June 12, 2012
The fist album of new material from Bobby Womack since 1994 was co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell.
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241.
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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242.
Onism
by Photay
August 11, 2017
This is the third full-length release for Brooklyn-based electronic producer Evan Shornstein.
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243.
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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244.
Dornik
by Dornik
August 7, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British pop/R&B singer was produced by Pop Wansel.
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245.
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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246.
One True Vine
by Mavis Staples
June 25, 2013
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy returns to produce the singer's latest release that includes songs written by Alan Sparhawk of Low, Nick Lowe, and Tweedy.
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247.
In the Meantime
by Alessia Cara
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Jon Levine.
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248.
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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249.
Tasty
by Kelis
December 9, 2003
Kelis' third LP (second in the States) features production from the Neptunes, Dallas Austin and Andre 3000.
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250.
A Little Deeper
by Ms. Dynamite
March 11, 2003
A former member of UK hip-hop outfit So Solid Crew, Ms. Dynamite (aka Niomi McLean-Daley) earned Britain's Mercury Music Prize for this debut effort.
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251.
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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252.
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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253.
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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254.
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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255.
Fu Chronicles
by Antibalas
February 7, 2020
The latest release from the Afrobeat collective was inspired by martial arts and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg before it was gentrified.
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256.
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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257.
The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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258.
The Electric Word
by The Relatives
February 19, 2013
The Dallas gospel/R&B/funk group's first studio release in nearly 30 years was produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
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259.
Landing On A Hundred
by Cody ChesnuTT
October 30, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta-born R&B/soul singer was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee and in Germany with his co-producer, Patrice Bart-Williams.
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260.
The Lady Killer
by Cee Lo Green
November 9, 2010
Bringing back his blend of Motown and neo-soul to pop music, Cee-Lo returns with his third solo album featuring his viral hit, "F*** You".
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261.
Changes
by Charles Bradley
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the soul singer discovered by Daptone founder Gabriel Roth features a cover of Black Sabbath's track.
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262.
Drunk
by Thundercat
February 24, 2017
The fourth full-length release for Stephen Bruner as Thundercat features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Pharrell.
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263.
It's Only Us
by Monophonics
March 13, 2020
This is the fifth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic soul group led by singer Kelly Finnigan.
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264.
Mama's Gun
by Erykah Badu
November 21, 2000
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265.
Jaiyede Afro
by The Heliocentrics
September 9, 2014
The latest release from the Nigerian saxophonist Orlando Julius is a collaboration with the British funk ensemble The Heliocentrics.
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266.
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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267.
Sea of Noise
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
September 9, 2016
The second full-length release for the Alabama soul group led by Paul Janeway was produced by Paul Butler.
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268.
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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269.
More Issues Than Vogue
by K. Michelle
March 25, 2016
The third full-length release for the reality star of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta./K. Michelle: My Life features guest appearances from Jason Derulo, g Trina and Yo Gotti.
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270.
Give the People What They Want
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
January 14, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn soul band was originally scheduled for an August release but was delayed due to the cancer diagnosis of singer Sharon Jones.
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271.
Kings Ballad
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
February 9, 2010
The latest album for the funk singer-songwriter from California contains references to Michael Jackson.
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272.
Ya-Ka-May
by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
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273.
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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274.
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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275.
Living on Mercy
by Dan Penn
August 28, 2020
The first full-length studio release in 26 years for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville and Muscle Shoals.
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276.
Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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277.
Promenade Blue
by Nick Waterhouse
April 9, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Paul Butler
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278.
Private Space
by Durand Jones & the Indications
July 30, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Indiana retro-soul group features synths and disco influences.
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279.
Into the Deep
by Galactic
July 17, 2015
The eighth full-length studio release for the New Orleans jazz-funk-jam group features guest appearances from Brushy One String, Macy Gray, JJ Grey, Maggie Koerner, Ryan Montbleau, David Shaw of the Revivalists, Mavis Staples, and Charm Taylor.
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280.
Worthy
by Bettye LaVette
January 27, 2015
Produced by Joe Henry, the latest release for the soul singer includes songs by the Beatles, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Dylan, Mary Gauthier, and the Rolling Stones.
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281.
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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282.
Yes Lawd!
by NxWorries
October 21, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge features two tracks from their 2015 EP.
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![Arthur Alexander [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/b734eeda779c2efa47f2bbbd951ad4b3-98.jpg)
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283.
Arthur Alexander [Reissue]
by Arthur Alexander
July 28, 2017
The 1972 album for the country-soul artist produced by Tommy Cogbill is reissued with six additional tracks--two of which were never released.
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284.
Second Line
by Dawn Richard
April 30, 2021
The sixth full-length solo release for the New Orleans electronic/R&B artist was produced with Ila Orbis.
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285.
Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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286.
Soul Power
by Curtis Harding
May 6, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer was self-produced.
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287.
The Scene Of The Crime
by Bettye LaVette
September 25, 2007
LaVette's latest features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band.
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288.
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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![True [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/317365afc6f09e78d8cfabdcdec80490-98.jpg)
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289.
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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290.
ALPHA
by Charlotte Day Wilson
July 9, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from BADBADNOTGOOD, Daniel Caesar and Syd.
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![Texas Moon [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/8034fee8fa2fd228e29a69f199631f5d-98.jpg)
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291.
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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292.
The Fun Rises, the Fun Sets
by Van Hunt
May 4, 2015
The fifth solo release for the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter is his first album in four years.
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293.
Seeds
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
March 26, 2012
For the first time, Georgia Anne Muldrow hands over the producing reins to someone else, in this case to rapper/producer Madlib.
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294.
Testimony
by August Alsina
April 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New Orleans R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Fabolous, Jeezy, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and Yo Gotti.
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295.
Love Life
by Tamia
June 9, 2015
The sixth release for the Canadian R&B singer is her first for the Def Jam label.
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296.
Sorry You Couldn't Make It
by Swamp Dogg
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B/soul singer includes country music influences and features guest appearances from Polica's Channy Leaneagh, Jenny Lewis, John Prine, and Justin Vernon.
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297.
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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298.
His Hands
by Candi Staton
April 4, 2006
The gospel/soul singer attempts to capitalize on on her reemergence on the pop scene (thanks to a 2004 compilation) with this disc of a dozen brand-new tracks, one of which was written by Will Oldham. Lambchop's Mark Nevers produced.
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299.
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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300.
EarthEE
by THEESatisfaction
February 24, 2015
The second full-length release from the alternative R&B duo features guest appearances from Taylor Brown, Meshell Ndegeocello, Porter Ray, and Shabazz Palaces.
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