Album Releases by Genre
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Currency of Man
by Melody Gardot
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.
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Look Closer
by Saun & Starr
May 19, 2015
The debut release for the duo of Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan Lowe, who were Sharon Jones' back-up singers, was recorded live to tape.
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Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
by Jamie Foxx
May 18, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the actor/singer features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Fabolous, Kid Ink, Pharrell, and Wale.
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Bush
by Snoop Dogg
May 12, 2015
The 13th studio release for the rapper was produced by Pharrell features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Gwen Stefani, T.I., Charlie Wilson, and Stevie Wonder.
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Choose Your Weapon
by Hiatus Kaiyote
May 4, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Grammy-nominated Australian band led by Nai Palm.
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I Can't Imagine
by Shelby Lynne
May 4, 2015
The 13th studio release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Jackie
by Ciara
May 4, 2015
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).
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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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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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![Crown [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/1c37939713f9ecb118bd1be97aa7a1b4-98.jpg)
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Crown [EP]
by The-Dream
April 14, 2015
The first of two planned EPs to be released in 2015 by the R&B artist features a guest appearance from T.I and was produced by Tricky Stewart.
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Infinite House
by Ava Luna
April 14, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based quintet was self-recorded.
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A Fool to Care
by Boz Scaggs
March 31, 2015
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.
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The Past, The Present, The Future
by Jodeci
March 31, 2015
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Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
by Empire Cast
March 10, 2015
The songs from the Fox musical drama features production from Timbaland as well as guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, and Courtney Love.
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Tuxedo
by Tuxedo
March 3, 2015
The debut release for the collaboration between Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One was inspired by disco, boogie, and electric funk.
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Ol' Glory
by JJ Grey & Mofro
February 24, 2015
The latest studio release for the Florida southern rock/funk band features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson and Derek Trucks.
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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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Fan of a Fan: The Album
by Chris Brown
February 24, 2015
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.
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True Romance
by Estelle
February 17, 2015
The end of the British artist's four-year relationship was an influence on her fourth full-length release.
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Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Various Artists
February 10, 2015
The soundtrack to the film adaptation of E.L. James' book includes songs from AWOLNATION, Beyonce, Danny Elfman, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Sia, The Vaults, Jesse Ware, The Weeknd, Laura Welsh, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
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Non-Fiction
by Ne-Yo
January 27, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the R&B artist was produced by Dr. Luke and features guest appearances from Candice, David Guetta, Jeezy, Charisse Mills, Schoolboy Q, and T.I.
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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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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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Uptown Special
by Mark Ronson
January 13, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer/producer was co-produced with Jeff Bhasker and features guest appearances from such artists as Bruno Mars, Mystikal, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, Stevie Wonder, and Andrew Wyatt. The lyrics come from an unlikely source: novelist Michael Chabon.
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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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At Least for Now
by Benjamin Clementine
January 12, 2015
This is the full-length debut release for the British singer-songwriter first discovered in Paris, France.
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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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The London Sessions
by Mary J. Blige
December 2, 2014
The R&B singer worked with Disclosure, Jimmy Napes, Naughty Boy, Sam Romans, Emeli Sandé, and Sam Smith during her month-long visit to London for her 13th studio release.
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Silk Rhodes
by Silk Rhodes
December 2, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Baltimore duo of Sasha Desree and producer Michael Collins.
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Motion
by Calvin Harris
November 4, 2014
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.
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Vibes!
by Theophilus London
November 4, 2014
Kanye West executive produces and appears as a guest on the second full-length studio release for the Trinidad-born, Brooklyn-based rapper.
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VII
by Teyana Taylor
November 4, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York R&B singer features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Fabolous, and Pusha T.
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Tough Love
by Jessie Ware
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter was produced by Benny Blanco and Two Inch Punch.
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Sings the Great Diva Classics
by Aretha Franklin
October 21, 2014
Co-produced by Clive Davis, Babyface, and Antonio Dixon, the singer known as the Queen of Soul returns with a covers album of songs from such artists as Adele, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, Sinead O'Connor, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, with guest appearances from Cissy Houston, and Tawatha Agee.
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Burnt Offering
by The Budos Band
October 21, 2014
Produced by guitarist Thomas Brenneck, the fourth release for the New York-based funk band sees influences from psychedelia and metal music.
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Film of Life
by Tony Allen
October 14, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Afrobeat drummer was recorded in France with the Jazzbastards.
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Black Star Elephant
by Nico & Vinz
October 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Nico Sereba and Vincent Dery.
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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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The Way
by Macy Gray
October 7, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer features guest appearances from Booker T. Jones, Ledisi, and Tracy Nelson.
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Art Official Age
by Prince
September 30, 2014
One of two albums from Prince released on the same day was self-produced and is said to contain funk, R&B, and soul influences.
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PlectrumElectrum
by Prince
September 30, 2014
One of two Prince albums released on the same day, it features the all-female trio 3rdEyeGirl.
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JHUD
by Jennifer Hudson
September 23, 2014
The third studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Iggy Azalea, R. Kelly, T.I., and Timbaland.
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X
by Chris Brown
September 16, 2014
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.
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Souled Out
by Jhené Aiko
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length release for the alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from Cocaine 80s and Common.
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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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Mean Love
by Sinkane
September 2, 2014
The fourth release for Ahmed Gallab expands his African-influenced soul sound with aspects of country, pop, and reggae music.
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Smokey & Friends
by Smokey Robinson
August 19, 2014
The covers release of some of the R&B singer's hits features duets with Gary Barlow, Aloe Blacc, Mary J. Blige, JC Chasez, Sheryl Crow, CeeLo Green, Elton John, Jessie J, Ledisi, John Legend, Miguel, James Taylor, and Steven Tyler.
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Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch
by Dr. John
August 19, 2014
Dr. John's tribute album to Louis Armstrong features James "12" Andrews, Terence Blanchard, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Shemekia Copeland, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Anthony Hamilton, Mike Ladd, Ledisi, The McCrary Sisters, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Bonnie Raitt, and Arturo Sandoval.
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Promise of a Brand New Day
by Ruthie Foster
August 19, 2014
The latest release for the Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello.
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Cold World
by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
July 29, 2014
The second retro soul release on Daptone Recordings for the gospel/R&B singer was recorded live on eight-track tape.
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PartyNextDoor Two
by PartyNextDoor
July 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist Jahron Brathwaite features a guest appearance from Drake.
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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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Paula
by Robin Thicke
July 1, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer was dedicated to his wife, Paula Patton.
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Trigga
by Trey Songz
July 1, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Juicy J, Mila J, Nicki Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Horse Meat Disco IV
by Horse Meat Disco
June 24, 2014
This is the fourth compilation of mixes by James Hillard, Luke Howard, Severino Panzetta, and Jim Stanton.
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What Is This Heart?
by How to Dress Well
June 24, 2014
The second full-length release for Tom Krell was produced by Rodaidh McDonald.
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A.K.A.
by Jennifer Lopez
June 17, 2014
The eigth studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and T.I.
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Colfax
by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
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Just Be Free
by Big Freedia
June 17, 2014
The fourth studio and first major label release for the New Orleans rapper who popularized bounce music, a subgenre that mixes house and hip-hop music with chants, was produced by Thomas McElroy.
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While You Were Sleeping
by José James
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release for the singer-songwriter sees the addition of influences from rock music to his jazz, R&B, and soul sounds.
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Emma Jean
by Lee Fields
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
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Comet, Come to Me
by Meshell Ndegeocello
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features a cover of Whodini's "Friends" as well as contributions from guest such as Amp Fiddler, Doyle Bramhall, My Brightest Diamond, and Jonathan Wilson.
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Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse
by Mariah Carey
May 27, 2014
The first original studio release in five years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Fabolous, Miguel, Nas, Wale, and her twins.
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Xscape
by Michael Jackson
May 13, 2014
The posthumously released eight-track album from the pop singer features unreleased songs completed between 1983 and 1999 with new production from executive producer L.A. Reid, as well as Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Rodney Jerkins, John McClain, StarGate, and Timbaland. A deluxe edition includes a disc of songs without the current producers input.
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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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Food
by Kelis
April 22, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the New York R&B singer was produced by Dave Sitek with guest appearances from CSS and Priscilla Ahn.
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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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![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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Lift Your Spirit
by Aloe Blacc
March 11, 2014
The third full-length solo release for the retro-soul singer features production from DJ Khalil, Theron Feemster, Rock Mafia, and Pharrell Williams.
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Electric Balloon
by Ava Luna
March 4, 2014
The second full-length release for Brooklyn-based band was recorded in upstate New York.
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Holly
by Nick Waterhouse
March 4, 2014
The second full-length solo release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was co-produced with Kevin Augunas.
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This Thing of Ours
by Rainy Milo
March 3, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the British singer includes influences from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and pop.
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Half the City
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
February 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Alabama soul band led by Paul Janeway was produced by Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes.
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Music Speaks
by Candice Glover
February 18, 2014
The debut studio release for the American Idol season 12 winner includes songs co-written by Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan.
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The Royal Sessions
by Paul Rodgers
February 4, 2014
The Bad Company/Free singer's latest solo release is a collection of soul covers recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Eve
by Angélique Kidjo
January 28, 2014
The first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
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![Beach House [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/bd75f53205a632b2080e380508f44175-98.jpg)
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Beach House [EP]
by Ty Dolla $ign
January 21, 2014
B.o.B, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Jat Rock, and Trey Songz are some of the guests on the seven-track studio EP from the Los Angeles rapper.
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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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Black Panties
by R. Kelly
December 10, 2013
The R&B singer's 12th full-length studio release features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, and Young Jezzy.
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7 Days of Funk
by 7 Days of Funk
December 10, 2013
Rapper Snoop Dogg reinevents himself again as Snoopzilla for this funk project with Dâm-Funk.
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Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound
by Various Artists
December 3, 2013
Prince is only a supporting player on three songs on the two-disc compilation of songs from Minneapolis artists from the 1970s-80s including The Lewis Connection, Haze, Ronnie Robbins, the Stylle Band, Alexander O'Neal, and Music, Love & Funk.
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Stealth of Days
by Jensen Sportag
November 12, 2013
The second release for the Nashville-based R&B duo of Austin Wilkinson and Elvis Craig is their first album in seven years.
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Saint Heron
by Various Artists
November 11, 2013
The compilation of 12 tracks from indie R&B artists including Jhene Aiko, Cassie, Kelela, Iman Omari, and Sampha were collected together by Solange, who also wrote two of the tracks.
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![Sail Out [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/fcd8758c9d1ea98e6cd83a4a68757472-98.jpg)
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Sail Out [EP]
by Jhené Aiko
November 11, 2013
The seven-track EP for the Los Angeles R&B singer features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, and Staples.
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World Psychedelic Classics, Vol. 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
by William Onyeabor
October 29, 2013
The collection of songs from Nigerian funk singer who renounced his career after becoming a born-again Christian in the 1980s is part of Luaka Bop's World Psychedelic Classics series.
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Black Radio 2
by Robert Glasper Experiment
October 29, 2013
The follow-up to the jazz musician's Grammy-winning R&B release includes contributions from such artist as Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Common, Dwele, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.
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ilp.
by Kwes.
October 15, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British producer/singer includes elements of R&B, pop and electronic music.
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Red, Hot + Fela
by Various Artists
October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
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I'll Find a Way
by The Blind Boys of Alabama
September 30, 2013
Produced by Justin Vernon, the latest release for the gospel group features guest appearances from Sam Amidon, Phil Cook of Megafaun, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Patty Griffin, and Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
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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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Feel Good
by The Internet
September 24, 2013
The second full-length release for the neo-soul band led by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians includes production from the Neptunes and Incubus' Mike Eizinger.
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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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Kiss Land
by The Weeknd
September 10, 2013
After a trilogy of mixtapes, the Canadian artist releases his debut studio release that includes a guest appearance from Drake.
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Troubadour
by The Stepkids
September 10, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the Connecticut trio is said to be somewhat autobiographical.
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Now, Then & Forever
by Earth, Wind & Fire
September 10, 2013
This is the first new studio release in eight years for the R&B trio of Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson.
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Love in the Future
by John Legend
September 3, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul singer features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Stacy Barthe as well as production from Kanye West and Dave Tozer.
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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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Electric Slave
by Black Joe Lewis
August 27, 2013
The third release from the Austin soul and blues-rock band includes production from Stuart Sikes and John Congleton on three tracks.
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Higher! [Box Set]
by Sly & the Family Stone
August 27, 2013
The four-disc box set for the funk, rock and soul band led by Sly Stone includes unreleased tracks, mono mixes, instrumentals, live recordings, and studio outtakes.
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Body Music
by AlunaGeorge
August 27, 2013
The debut full-length release for electro-soul duo of Aluna Francis and producer George Reid includes a cover of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It."
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