Album Releases by Genre
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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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Cosmic Wind
by Lion Babe
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Bilal, Leikeli47 and Raekwon.
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Doko Mien
by Ibibio Sound Machine
March 22, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nigerian Afro-electronic band led by London-born Eno Williams was produced by Max Grunhard.
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Nick Waterhouse
by Nick Waterhouse
March 8, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Paul Butler.
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When I Get Home
by Solange
March 1, 2019
The fourth full-length album for the R&B singer is a surprise release.
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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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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
by Ray Charles
February 22, 2019
The reissue of Ray Charles' 1962 albums is the first time they have been released digitally.
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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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Hello Happiness
by Chaka Khan
February 15, 2019
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.
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Live in London
by Mavis Staples
February 8, 2019
The live recording from the soul singer's two-night performance at London's Union Chapel was self-produced.
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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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Painted Image
by Liz Brasher
January 18, 2019
The debut full-length release for the North Carolina retro soul singer-songwriter was written and recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The Imperial
by The Delines
January 11, 2019
The second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based country soul band that includes members of Richmond Fontaine was produced by John Morgan Askew.
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The Pains of Growing
by Alessia Cara
November 30, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian R&B-pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with No I.D., Rick Nowels, Pop & Oak, and Ricky Reed.
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Phoenix
by Rita Ora
November 23, 2018
The second full-length release for the pop singer includes an Avicii track, as well as guest appearances from Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, Charli XCX, Julia Michaels, Liam Payne, and Rudimental.
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Caution
by Mariah Carey
November 16, 2018
The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Black Velvet
by Charles Bradley
November 9, 2018
The posthumous release for the soul singer features songs recorded during sessions from his previous three releases.
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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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Saturn
by nao
October 26, 2018
The second full-length release for the British R&B artist features guest appearances from Kwabs and SiR.
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Empress
by Ray BLK
October 26, 2018
The eight-track release from the British R&B singer-songwriter is her first on Island Records.
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A Legendary Christmas
by John Legend
October 26, 2018
The holiday album from the R&B singer was produced by Raphael Saadiq feature guest appearances from Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder.
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Suncity [EP]
by Khalid
October 19, 2018
The seven-track EP from the R&B artist from Texas features a guest appearances from Empress Of.
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Ella Mai
by Ella Mai
October 12, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British R&B artist features production from DJ Mustard and guest appearances from Chris Brown, H.E.R., and John Legend.
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It's About Time
by Nile Rodgers
September 28, 2018
The first Chic album in over 25 years features guest appearances from Cosha, Craig David, Danny L Harle, Lady Gaga, LunchMoney Lewis, Vic Mensa, Mura Masa, NAO, Philippe Saisse, Emeli Sandé, Hailee Steinfeld, and Stefflon Don.
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East Atlanta Love Letter
by 6LACK
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for Atlanta rapper/R&B singer features guest appearances from J. Cole, Future, Khalid, and Offset.
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Young Sick Camellia
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
September 7, 2018
The third full-length release for the Alabama band led by Paul Janeway was produced and arranged by Jack Splash.
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The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar
by Glenn Jones
August 24, 2018
The latest release for the guitarist was recorded in New Jersey with Laura Baird.
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Hive Mind
by The Internet
July 20, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the R&B band that includes Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II, and Christopher Smith was self-produced.
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The Midnight Hour
by Ali Shaheed Muhammad
July 13, 2018
Started back in 2013 before being put on the back burner while they scored The Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage, the collaboration between Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, CeeLo Green, Keyon Harrold, Eryn Allen Kane, Karolina, Ladybug Mecca, Angela Muñoz, No I.D., Loren Oden, James Poyser, Questlove, Raphael Saadiq, Laetitia Sadier, Luther Vandross, and Saudia Yasmein.
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Scorpion
by Drake
June 29, 2018
The 25-track fifth studio release for the Canadian hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Jay-Z and Ty Dollar $ign as well as vocals from Michael Jackson and Static Major.
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K.T.S.E.
by Teyana Taylor
June 23, 2018
The acronym for the eight-track second studio release for the R&B singer stands for Keep That Same Energy and was produced by Kanye West.
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Collagically Speaking
by R+R=Now
June 22, 2018
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.
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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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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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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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Soil
by serpentwithfeet
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York-based alternative R&B artist features production from Clams Casino, Paul Epworth, and Katie Gately.
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African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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Medicaid Fraud Dogg
by Parliament
May 22, 2018
George Clinton and his funk group returns with a new 23-track studio album after 38 years.
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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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Good Thing
by Leon Bridges
May 4, 2018
The second full-length release for the Texas soul artist was executive-produced by Ricky Reed.
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Free Yourself Up
by Lake Street Dive
May 4, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Boston band was recorded in Nashville with Dan Knobler.
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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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Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose
by Plan B
April 20, 2018
The latest full-length studio release for the British hip-hop artist is his first new album in six years since 2012’s Ill Manor and features no rapping.
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Joyride
by Tinashe
April 13, 2018
Originally announced in 2015, the second full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from French Montana, Future, Little Dragon, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign is finally out.
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My Dear Melancholy, [EP]
by The Weeknd
March 30, 2018
The surprise six-track EP release for the Canadian artist is said to be a return "to his roots" and features a guest appearance from Gesaffelstein.
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Things Have Changed
by Bettye LaVette
March 30, 2018
The soul singer's reinterpretations of Bob Dylan songs was produced by Steve Jordan and feature guest appearances from Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty.
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Sex & Cigarettes
by Toni Braxton
March 23, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the multiple Grammy-winning R&B singer features two songs written with Babyface and a guest appearance by Colbie Caillat.
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Drank
by Thundercat
March 16, 2018
Thundercat's 2017 album Drunk gets remixed by OG Ron C and DJ Candlestick of the Chopstars.
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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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MEMORIES DON'T DIE
by Tory Lanez
March 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Davo, Fabolous, Paloma Ford, Future, Mansa, NAV and Wiz Khalifa.
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Whatever It Takes
by The James Hunter Six
February 2, 2018
The latest full-length release for the British R&B/soul artist was recorded live to eight-track tape by Gabe Roth.
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The Time Is Now
by Craig David
January 26, 2018
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.
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Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
by Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
January 26, 2018
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.
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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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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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Say Less
by Roy Wood$
December 1, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from 24hrs. Wood$ and 24hrs, dvsn, Partynextdoor, and PnB Rock.
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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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Soul of a Woman
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
November 17, 2017
The final album for Sharon Jones (who passed away in 2016 from cancer) & The Dap-Kings was recorded on eight-track tape in Brooklyn.
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Reworked by Detroiters
by Funkadelic
November 3, 2017
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.
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World Wide Funk
by Bootsy Collins
October 27, 2017
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.
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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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Beach House III
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 27, 2017
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.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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Morning After
by dvsn
October 13, 2017
This is thee second full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85.
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Beautiful Trauma
by P!nk
October 13, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the pop artist features a guest appearance by Eminem.
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Take Me Apart
by Kelela
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features contributions from such artists as Arca, Jam City, Kwes, Mocky, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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HEAVN
by Jamila Woods
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago artist features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, Lorine Chia, Noname, and Nico Segal.
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Tell Me You Love Me
by Demi Lovato
September 29, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist features a guest appearance from Lil Wayne.
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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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Four Lost Souls
by Jon Langford
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Welsh artist was recorded over four days with producer Norbert Putnam and features contributions from Pete Finney, Justin Holder, David Hood, Grant Johnson, Tomi Lunsford, Randy McCormick, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas.
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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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Grace
by Lizz Wright
September 15, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the jazz singer was produced by Joe Henry and features one original song.
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Fifth Harmony
by Fifth Harmony
August 25, 2017
The third full-length release for the pop quartet features a guest appearance from Gucci Mane and is its first since Camila Cabello left at the end of 2016.
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Onism
by Photay
August 11, 2017
This is the third full-length release for Brooklyn-based electronic producer Evan Shornstein.
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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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Power of Peace
by The Isley Brothers
July 28, 2017
The debut release for the collaboration between The Isley Brothers [Ronald and Earnie Isley] and and Santana features 13 R&B cover songs made famous by such artists as Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Curtis Mayfield, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder.
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God First
by Mr. Jukes
July 21, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for Bombay Bicycle Club's Jack Steadman features guest appearances from Alexandria, Horace Andy, BJ The Chicago Kid, Charles Bradley, De La Soul, Elli Ingram, and Lalah Hathaway
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TLC
by TLC
June 30, 2017
The first album for the R&B group in 15 years features the two surviving members: Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, and a guest appearance from Snoop Dogg.
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We Used to Bloom
by Denai Moore
June 23, 2017
The second full-length release for the London-based Jamaican-born singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Kwabs.
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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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True to Self
by Bryson Tiller
May 26, 2017
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.
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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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The King & I
by Faith Evans and the Notorious B.I.G.
May 19, 2017
Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lil' Kim, Mama Wallace (Biggie's mother), Snoop Dogg, Styles P, and Jamal Woolard are some of the guests on the Faith Evans album that integrate some of the late rapper's material from previously released tracks into the 25-track release.
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Parking Lot Symphony
by Trombone Shorty
April 28, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for Troy Andrews was produced by Chris Seefried.
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Strength of a Woman
by Mary J. Blige
April 28, 2017
The 13th full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Missy Elliott, Kaytranada, Quavo, and Kanye West.
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Devout
by Mr. Mitch
April 21, 2017
The second full-length release for the London-based grime producer features guest appearances from such artists as Denai Moore, P Money, Palmistry, and Py.
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Automaton
by Jamiroquai
March 31, 2017
The eighth full-length studio release for the Grammy-winning British electronic funk band led by Jay Kay is its first in seven years.
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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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Tears in the Club
by Kingdom
February 24, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based electronic features guest appearances from Najee Daniels, Shacar, Syd, and SZA.
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Love in a Time of Madness
by José James
February 24, 2017
The R&B release for the Minneapolis artist features guest appearances from Oleta Adams and Mali Music.
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Circle/Triangle
by London O'Connor
February 17, 2017
Originally self-released in 2015, the debut full-length release for the Southern California artist was self-produced.
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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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New Gen
by New Gen
February 3, 2017
The compilation of British urban sound by Caroline Simionescu-Marin features tracks from such artists as Avelino, Bonkaz, Dotty, Ray BLK, Stefflon Don and AJ Tracey as well as production from MC Renz, Jevon, Nyge, and Soul.
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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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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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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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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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Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin' at Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge
by Dennis Coffey
January 13, 2017
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]
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4 Your Eyez Only
by J. Cole
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the North Carolina hip-hop artist includes co-production with such producers as Elite, Cardiak, Chargaux, Ron Gilmore, and Elijah Scarlett.
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Darkness and Light
by John Legend
December 2, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the multi-award-winning R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills and features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard, and Miguel.
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