The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, funk bassist, singer, and songwriter returns with his first new album in five years.

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.

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

B2K's Omarion joins with rapper Bow Wow in their first album together.

The hugely successful R&B group's first Arista release is typical Boyz II Men, meaning plenty of vocal harmonies and ballads.

Boyz II Men's latest album features covers of Motown hits.

The follow-up to 2013's Memphis album was recorded over four days with producer Steve Gordan and features guest appearances Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams.

This is the third album for the now-23-year-old singer (and former Cinderella). Rodney Jerkins handles most of the production chores on this 17-track disc.

A ten-year music-industry veteran at age 25, Brandy returns with 15 new tracks, ditching long-time collaborator Rodney Jerkins in favor of producers Timbaland, Organized Noize and Kanye West.

The fifth album for the R&B singer is her first with the Epic label.

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 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 second full-length release for the Maryland R&B artist features production from Dpat, Jake One, L3gion, and No I.D.

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.

The debut album from the new singer was packaged together with two albums by her producer, Prince.

The first solo release in over 20 years for Brian Jackson was produced by The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Daniel Collás.

The latest album for the R&B singer features Jill Scott and Stevie Wonder as guest performers.

The second full-length release for the singer-songwriiter/producer includes production by Jeff Bhasker, Diplo, Paul Epworth, Mark Ronson, The Smeezingtons, and Andrew Wyatt.

The third full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Shampoo Press & Curl.

The second full-length studio release for the Kentucky-based R&B/hip-hop artist features production from Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, Hollywood Hot Sauce, Illmind, NES, Soundz, T-Minus, and Teddy Walton.

The debut full-length release for the Puerto Rican duo of Luis Alfredo Del Valle and Raquel Berrios was produced by Patrick Wimberly.

The fourth full-length studio release for the Scottish DJ/EDM producer features guest appearances from All About She, Big Sean, Ellie Goulding, Haim, Theo Hutchcraft of Hurts, John Newman, Gwen Stefani, and Tinashe.

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.

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.

The debut studio release for the American Idol season 12 winner includes songs co-written by Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan.

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.

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.

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.

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".

The first full-length solo release of original songs from the Atlanta artist in five years features a tribute to the late Robin Williams.

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.

The fourth full-length release for the Brazilian pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with Naçao Zumbi's Pupillo and Hervé Salters.

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.

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 soul singer worked with producer Thomas Brenneck on his second release on Daptone Records.

The third full-length release for the soul singer discovered by Daptone founder Gabriel Roth features a cover of Black Sabbath's track.

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

The former lead singer for The Gap Band releases his second solo album, which features guest appearances by Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, and Snoop Dogg.

The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from BADBADNOTGOOD, Daniel Caesar and Syd.

This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.

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

The surprise release for Donald Glover features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, and SZA.

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.

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.

The sophomore album from the R&B artist features guest appearances by Big Boi, the Game, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West.

The third album for the R&B singer features Game, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Plies, Swizz Beatz, Trey Songz, Eva Simons, and Tank as his guest singers.

The singer known for being constantly steeped in controversy turns the spotlight back on music with up-tempo R&B on his latest 13-track release, cowriting the majority of the record and incorporating a synth-pop sound.

The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.

The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Akon, Brandy, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne R. Kelly, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Tyga, and Usher.

The debut full-length collaboration between Chris Brown and Tyga features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Boosie Badazz, Fat Trel, Pusha T, ScHoolboy Q, and Ty Dolla Sign.

Named after the R&B artist's daughter, the seventh full-length studio release feature guest appearances from Future (on the deluxe edition), Tayla Parx, and Solo Lucci.

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 second album for the Grammy-winning singer features Ne-Yo as a guest artist.

Subtlety not being part of Christina Aguilera’s vocabulary, she trades the retro-swing of Back to Basics for the future-pop of Bionic, receiving assists from a roster that reads like a who’s-who of progressive pop in 2010: M.I.A., Le Tigre, Peaches, and John Hill & Switch, known for their work with Santigold. But like the half-cyborg/half-diva illustration of the album cover, this revamp is only partial. Aguilera hedges her bets by adding a ballad from old friend Linda Perry, gets Tricky Stewart to produce a trio of cuts, drafts Polow da Don and Focus… to produce some heavy and slow R&B, respectively, letting enough air into the machines to reassure hesitant fans that she hasn’t abandoned her roots. All this hesitancy means that for as many risks as it takes, Bionic doesn’t feel daring. Apart from the stuttering opener of the title track and glassy chill of “Elastic Love,” notably the two Hill & Switch productions, this never delivers the future shock it promises, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because the robot-diva hybrids are often interesting even when they stumble, as they do on “WooHoo,” its incessant title loop piercing like a dental drill. Exhibit A in Xtina’s curious tin ear for sex, “WooHoo” doesn’t work as temptation, not when the chorus come-on is “licky licky yum yum,” but her crassness is no longer alienating as it was on Stripped; it’s simply part of her persona, just like her shameless narcissism, showcased on the closing “Vanity,” where she gets her kid to confirm that she’s the greatest of them all. This triumphant self-possession comes so naturally to Christina that it’s hard not to wish that she acted so boldly throughout Bionic, letting the entirety of the record be as distinctly odd as its best moments. Frankly, the deluxe edition of Bionic does suggest what the album could have been: it’s supplemented by four bonus songs that are wildly imaginative, whether it’s the clattering, chanting “Bobblehead,” the cool synth glide of “Birds of Prey,” the perfect new wave pop of “Monday Morning,” or Sia’s mournful ballad “Stronger Than Ever.” In their place on the album proper are competent, relatively colorless club odes to fashion and fabulousness and Perry’s boring inspirational “Lift Me Up,” songs that play to Aguilera’s persona without inhabiting it. The rest of Bionic -- not just the hipster flirtations and Sia’s trio of richly ruminative AAA ballads, but the tracks directly within Aguilera’s wheelhouse, like Tricky Stewart’s wildly successful, slinky “Desnudate,” and the sultry slow burner “Sex for Breakfast” -- find Christina not playing to expectations but simply acting as a natural diva and is all the more compelling for it. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Young Jeezy and the Three 6 Mafia guest on the R&B singer's third album.

The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.

The third album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer features guest appearances by Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, The-Dream, Ludacris, Chris Brown, and Young Jeezy.

The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.

The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Future, and Nicki Minaj.

The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and Pitbull (as well as Joe Jonas on the Deluxe edition).

The seventh full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Macklemore, Kelly Rowland, and Tekno.

This is the third full-length solo release from British soul artist Cleo Sol.

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.

The debut collaboration between Bobby Caldwell and producer Jack Splash features guest appearances from such artists as Cee Lo Green, Mayer Hawthorne, Jessie Ware, and Deniece Williams.

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

The third full-length release for the British soul singer-songwriter is her first in six years and was co-produced with her second husband, Steve Brown.

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.

The 21-year old DJ turned-international R&B superstar from England returns with his second LP.

The British singer's fourth album features a song sampling David Bowie's 'Let's Dance.'

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.

The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer was self-produced.

The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based R&B/soul artist was produced with Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen.

The third full-length solo release for the Atlanta-based self-described "slop 'n' soul" artist Curtis Harding was produced with Sam Cohen.

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.

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.

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

The first full-length studio release in 26 years for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville and Muscle Shoals.

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.

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.

Better remembered for his vocal contributions on Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz," as well as his mash-up for the single "Stop Me" as heard on Ronson's album, the Australian R&B vocalist will release his debut album entitled, Love & War.

The sophomore album for MTV's "Making the Band 3" group features Missy Elliot on one track.

The latest solo release for the veteran pop singer was produced by Steven Van Zandt and features original songs written by Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, and Van Zandt.

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.

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.