Album Releases by Genre
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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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Deacon
by serpentwithfeet
March 26, 2021
The second full-length release for the New York experimental R&B artist features a guest appearance from NAO.
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Freedom Fables
by Nubiyan Twist
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the London-based collective features guest appearances from Cherise, Soweto Kinch, K.O.G., Ego Ella May, Ria Moran, Nick Richards, and Pat Thomas.
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Obviously
by Lake Street Dive
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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The American Negro
by Adrian Younge
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles artist was part of a multimedia project that includes a podcast and film about racism in America.
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Conflict Of Interest
by Ghetts
February 19, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
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Terra Firma
by Tash Sultana
February 19, 2021
The second full-length release for the Australian artist features guest appearances from Josh Cashman and Jerome Farah.
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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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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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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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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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Late Night Tales: Khruangbin
by Khruangbin
December 4, 2020
The Texan psych-rock trio curate the latest release from the LateNightTales series.
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Live in Maui
by Jimi Hendrix
November 20, 2020
The 3-disc set includes the Jimi Hendrix Experience's full two sets recorded in Maui, Hawaii, on July 30, 1970 during filming of "The Rainbow Bridge" and the feature-length documentary Music, Money, Madness ... Jimi Hendrix In Maui that includes never before released footage and new interviews.
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Pine Needle Fire
by Randall Bramblett
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Gerry Hansen.
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Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 23, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the hip hop/R&B artist features guest appearances from 6LACK, Jhené Aiko, Anderson .Paak, Big Sean, FKA twigs, Future, Gunna, Tish Hyman, Kid Cudi, Kehlani, Lil Durk, Nicki Minaj, Musiq Soulchild, Mustard, Post Malone, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Skrillex, Thundercat, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
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Long in the Tooth
by The Budos Band
October 9, 2020
Th sixth full-length release for the Staten Island instrumental funk ensemble was recorded in just five days.
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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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The Rarities
by Mariah Carey
October 2, 2020
The latest compilation from the R&B/pop singer-songwriter features previously unreleased songs, b-sides, demos, and live tracks, including the full length audio from her first concert performance in Japan at the Tokyo Dome for the 1996 Daydream World Tour.
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Alicia
by Alicia Keys
September 18, 2020
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.
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Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions
by Steve Arrington
September 18, 2020
The fist new full-length release for the funk artist in seven years features production from such artists as Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Jerry Paper, and Shibo.
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Blackbirds
by Bettye LaVette
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B singer features songs sung by other female artists and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Mama, You Can Bet!
by Jyoti
August 28, 2020
The third full-length release for Georgia Anne Muldrow under the name Jyoti features a guest appearance from Lakeica Benjamin.
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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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Spell My Name
by Toni Braxton
August 28, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and H.E.R.
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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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B7
by Brandy
July 31, 2020
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.
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Couldn't Wait to Tell You...
by Liv.e
July 31, 2020
The debut full-length debut for the Los Angeles-based R&B artist features production from Daoud, Ben Hixon, mejiwahn, and Shungu.
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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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Life on Earth [EP]
by Summer Walker
July 10, 2020
The five-track EP from the R&B artist from Atlanta features guest appearances from NO1-NOAH and PartyNextDoor.
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Dinner Party
by Terrace Martin/Robert Glasper/9th Wonder/Kamasi Washington
July 10, 2020
The seven-track release from the collaboration between Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, and Kamasi Washington features a guest appearance from Phoelix.
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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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Bigger Love
by John Legend
June 19, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Camper, Gary Clark Jr., Koffee, and Rapsody
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You Make Me Feel
by Don Bryant
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the Memphis R&B/soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar.
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The Album
by Teyana Taylor
June 19, 2020
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.
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Untitled (Black Is)
by Sault
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the British R&B collective was produced by Dean "Inflo" Josiah.
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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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Will This Make Me Good
by Nick Hakim
May 15, 2020
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based artist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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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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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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A Muse In Her Feelings
by dvsn
April 17, 2020
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.
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It Is What It Is
by Thundercat
April 3, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features guest appearances from and Steve Arrington, Childish Gambino, Louis Cole, Zack Fox, Steve Lacy, Lil B, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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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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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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3.15.20
by Childish Gambino
March 22, 2020
The surprise release for Donald Glover features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, and SZA.
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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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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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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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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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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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græ: Part 1
by Moses Sumney
February 21, 2020
The first half of the singer-songwriter's double album features 12 songs, with the second part (and the complete double album) coming out May 15th.
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Come Go with Me: The Stax Collection [Box Set]
by The Staple Singers
February 21, 2020
The seven-LP box-set includes the six albums the Chicago gospel/soul group released on the Stax label between 1968 and 1974. Also included is a disc of live and rare tracks.
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Nevaeh
by Mhysa
February 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in her Philadelphia home.
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Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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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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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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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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Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]
by The Meters
January 31, 2020
The six-disc collection of the New Orleans soul band's includes eight albums released on Josie Records, Reprise and Warner Brothers as well as bonus tracks, singles and a disco mix of "Disco Is The Thing Today."
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Do the Damn Thing
by Soul Motivators
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian soul/funk band is its first with new lead singer, Shahi Teruko.
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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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The Complete Keen Years (1957-1960) [Box Set]
by Sam Cooke
January 24, 2020
The five-disc box set collects all of the soul singer-songwriter's five albums released by Keen with 15 bonus tracks.
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Bubba
by Kaytranada
December 13, 2019
The second full-length release for the Montreal artist features guest appearancesa from Durand Bernarr, Eight9fly, Estelle, GoldLink, Mick Jenkins, Masego, Teedra Moses, Iman Omari, Ari PenSmith, SiR, Tinashe, Kali Uchis, VanJess, Pharrell Williams, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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Free Nationals
by Free Nationals
December 13, 2019
The debut full-length release for the backing band for Anderson .Paak features guest appearances from .Paak , Kadhja Bonet, Daniel Caesar, Callum Connor, Chronixx, Conway, Jid, Miknna, Mac Miller, T. Nava, Benny Sings, Syd, T.I., Kali Uchis, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Westside Gunn, and Joyce Wrice.
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Mogadisco: Dancing Mogadishu, Somalia 1972-1991
by Various Artists
December 13, 2019
Samy Ben Redjeb traveled to Somalia to look at Radio Mogadishu's archives and talk to the surviving artists for this 12-track compilation.
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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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Chixtape 5 [Mixtape]
by Tory Lanez
November 15, 2019
The fifth mixtape for the rapper-singer features guest appearances from Ashanti, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Lloyd, Ludacris, Lyce, Mario, Mya, Slim, Snoop Dogg, The-Dream, T-Pain, and Trey Songz.
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Hot Pink
by Doja Cat
November 7, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the R&B/hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Smino and Tyga.
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Athena
by Sudan Archives
November 1, 2019
The debut full-length release for Brittney Parks as Sudan Archives features influences from electronic, R&B and African music.
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Over It
by Summer Walker
October 4, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from 6LACK, Jhené Aiko, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, and Usher.
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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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The Time for Peace Is Now: Gospel Music About Us
by Various Artists
September 13, 2019
The second volume from Luaka Bop's World Spirituality Classics series features 14 tracks from small label 1970s gospel artists selected by DJ Greg Belson.
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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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Jimmy Lee
by Raphael Saadiq
August 23, 2019
The first full-length release of new material from the R&B artist/producer was inspired by his late brother's struggle with drug addiction and features guest appearances from Rob Bacon, Reverend E. Baker, Ernest Turner, and Daniel J. Watts.
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- Ugh, those feels again
by Snoh Aalegra
August 16, 2019
The second full-length release for the Swedish Iranian R&B artist was executive produced by No I.D.
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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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