Album Releases by Genre
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Made Up Mind
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 20, 2013
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott.
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Dig Thy Savage Soul
by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages
August 13, 2013
The second release since the reformation of the rock and R&B band (with new drummer Andy Jody and saxophonist Tom Quartulli) in 2010, is its first on the Bloodshot label.
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Rebellious Soul
by K. Michelle
August 13, 2013
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer who appeared on Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta includes a guest appearance from Meek Mill.
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Neon
by Jay Sean
July 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Ace Hood, Busta Rhymes, and Rick Ross.
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Blurred Lines
by Robin Thicke
July 30, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the R&B singer features guest appearances form 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, and T.I.
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Where Does This Door Go
by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
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Lickety Split
by Robert Randolph & the Family Band
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the guitarist features guest appearances from Carlos Santana and Trombone Shorty.
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Ciara
by Ciara
July 9, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Future, and Nicki Minaj.
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Apocalypse
by Thundercat
July 9, 2013
Bassist Stephen Bruner collaborated with Flying Lotus on his second release infused by jazz, soul, and electronic music elements as Thundercat.
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SongVersation
by India.Arie
June 25, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in four years and was produced with Shannon Sanders.
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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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Talk a Good Game
by Kelly Rowland
June 18, 2013
The fourth solo release for the former Destiny's Child singer features guest appearances from Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, Kevin Cossom, Wiz Khalifa, and Pusha-T.
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Tape Two
by Young Fathers
June 11, 2013
Rap, soul, pop, and R&B are some of the genres seen on the second release from the Scottish trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and G. Hastings.
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IV Play
by The-Dream
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Fabolous, Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Kelly Rowland.
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Howl
by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
May 21, 2013
Produced by Howard Bilerman, the third full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul band introduces rock and pop sounds.
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Forward
by The Brand New Heavies
May 21, 2013
This is the first album in over six years for the British acid jazz/funk band.
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Dungeonesse
by Dungeonesse
May 14, 2013
Dance and R&B influences the full-length debut from Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Art Department's Jon Ehrens.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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To Dust
by Alice Russell
April 30, 2013
The first solo release for the British soul singer since 2008's Pot Of Gold was produced by TM Juke.
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#willpower
by will.i.am
April 23, 2013
The fourth solo studio release for the Black Eyed Peas members includes guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Nicole Scherzinger, Eva Simons, and Britney Spears.
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Bye Bye 17
by Har Mar Superstar
April 23, 2013
Sean Tillmann's fifth full-length release was co-produced with Jim Eno and recorded with a full band.
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Inspiration Information/Wings of Love
by Shuggie Otis
April 16, 2013
Shuggie Otis' Inspiration Information is reissued with four unreleased tracks and an unreleased album, Wings of Love, containing 14 live and studio tracks recorded between 1975 and 2000.
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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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She
by Alice Smith
March 19, 2013
Seven years after the Grammy-nominated singer released her 2006 debut For Lovers, Dreamers & Me, Alice Smith returns with her second album.
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The 20/20 Experience
by Justin Timberlake
March 19, 2013
The third solo release for the pop singer is his first in nearly seven years and was produced by Timbaland (two tracks with Timberlake and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon).
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Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics
by The Delfonics
March 12, 2013
Songwriter-producer Adrian Younge adds modern touches of R&B and hip-hop to the soul album he co-wrote with Delfonics' William Hart.
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Lady
by Lady
March 5, 2013
Terri Walker and Nicole Wray team up on this R&B/soul release produced by Leon Michels and Jeff Silverman.
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Anxiety
by Autre Ne Veut
February 26, 2013
The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.
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A Love Surreal
by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
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Minute by Minute
by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
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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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No Beginning No End
by José James
January 22, 2013
The R&B/jazz singer-songwriter's fourth full-length was co-produced with Pino Palladino and Brian Bender.
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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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My True Story
by Aaron Neville
January 22, 2013
The first release on Blue Note for the R&B/Soul singer co-produced by by Keith Richards and Don Was covers some of the classic doo-wop songs that influenced his works.
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Beautiful
by Teena Marie
January 15, 2013
The posthumous release of the final album from the soul singer was overseen by her daughter Alia Rose and producer Doug Grigsby.
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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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Unorthodox Jukebox
by Bruno Mars
December 11, 2012
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.
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Fall to Grace
by Paloma Faith
December 4, 2012
The second studio release for the British singer was produced by Nellee Hooper and Jake Gosling.
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The Female Boss
by Tulisa
December 3, 2012
The debut solo release for the former member of N-Dubz and current The X Factor (UK) judge features guest appearances by the Nines, Tyga, and Wiley.
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Girl on Fire
by Alicia Keys
November 27, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features co-written with such artists as Babyface, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. Dre, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Frank Ocean, and Emeli Sandé.
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Woman to Woman
by Keyshia Cole
November 19, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Ashanti, Elijah Blake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Harmony Samuels, and Robin Thicke.
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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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R.E.D.
by Ne-Yo
November 6, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Tim McGraw and Wiz Khalifa.
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Evolution
by JLS
November 5, 2012
The fourth R&B/pop release from the 2008 runner-ups of the X Factor (UK) includes production from such artists as Midi Mafia, Mr. Bangladesh, Rodney Jerkins, and The Runners.
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Dark Black
by Kristina Train
November 5, 2012
The second release for the American-born, London-based singer sees her continuing to work with Ed Harcourt plus help from Martin Craft and Simon Aldred.
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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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The Crossing
by Menahan Street Band
October 30, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the instrumental soul group last heard backing Charles Bradley's 2011 album, No Time for Dreaming.
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Two Eleven
by Brandy
October 16, 2012
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.
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Glassheart
by Leona Lewis
October 15, 2012
The third studio release for the British singer features writing and production by such artists as Rodney Jerkins, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sandé, Fraser T. Smith, and Ryan Tedder.
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A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
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Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 9, 2012
Meshell Ndegeocello co-produced the tribute album to Nina Simone with Chris Bruce and it features guest appearances by Cody Chesnutt, Valerie June, Sinéad O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, and Tracy Wannomae.
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Kaleidoscope Dream
by Miguel
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release for the R&B singer includes six songs from two EPs released earlier in the year and features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
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Total Loss
by How to Dress Well
October 2, 2012
Tom Krell's second release as How to Dress Well shows more R&B influences.
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The Spirit Indestructible
by Nelly Furtado
September 18, 2012
Furtado's first album after a six-year absence, The Spirit Indestructible was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and features a cameo appearance by Nas.
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Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
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Chapter V
by Trey Songz
August 21, 2012
The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Diddy, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, T.I., and Young Jeezy.
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Antibalas
by Antibalas
August 7, 2012
The Brooklyn Afro-beat ensemble releases it first album in four years on new label Daptone Records.
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Channel Orange
by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
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Home Again
by Michael Kiwanuka
July 17, 2012
The British soul singer's debut full-length album was produced by Paul Butler.
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Whispers in the Dark
by Supreme Cuts
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Chicago electronic duo of Mike Perry and Austin Kjeultes.
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Fortune
by Chris Brown
July 3, 2012
The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Write Me Back
by R. Kelly
June 26, 2012
R. Kelly's latest release is a continuation of the 1950-70s R&B and soul music he explored on his 2010 album, Love Letter.
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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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Looking 4 Myself
by Usher
June 12, 2012
The seventh studio album for the R&B singer features songs produced and/or written by Diplo, Max Martin, the Neptunes, Rico Love, Salaam Remi, and Swedish House Mafia.
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Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
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Medicine Man
by The Bamboos
June 4, 2012
The Australian band returns with its fifth album of funk-inspired music produced by John Castle and featuring guest appearances by Aloe Blacc, Bobby Flynn, Daniel Merriweather, Tim Rogers, and Megan Washington.
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Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
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What the World Needs Now
by The Sugarman 3
May 14, 2012
The fourth studio album from the funk trio of Neal Sugarman, Adam Scone, and Rudy Albin is its first since 2002's Pure Cane Sugar.
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Meantime [EP]
by Kwes.
May 1, 2012
The four-track EP from producer Kwes. is his first on the Warp label.
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Time's All Gone
by Nick Waterhouse
April 30, 2012
The latest album for the Los Angeles-based singer was inspired by 1950s rock 'n' roll and R&B.
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Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984
by Various Artists
April 24, 2012
DJ Dante Carfagna compiled the 17 tracks of disco soul and funk independent artists from 1974-1984.
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New Life
by Monica
April 10, 2012
The seventh album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Brandy, Mary J. Blige, and Wale.
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MTV Unplugged [Live]
by Florence + the Machine
April 10, 2012
The latest MTV Unplugged release is from Florence + the Machine and it includes a cover of Jackson with Josh Homme.
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Dance Again...The Hits
by Jennifer Lopez
April 2, 2012
The compilation of some of Jennifer Lopez hits includes two new songs: Dance Again, featuring Pitbull and Goin' In, featuring Flo Rida.
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Electronic Earth
by Labrinth
April 2, 2012
Emeli Sandé and Tinie Tempah appear as guests on the debut release from producer Timothy McKenzie.
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Look Around the Corner
by Quantic
April 2, 2012
This is the first release of Latin soul with Alice Russell and Quantic.
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awE naturalE
by THEESatisfaction
March 27, 2012
The debut full-length release on Sub Pop for the Seattle hip-hop duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White features Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler as a guest singer.
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Covered
by Macy Gray
March 27, 2012
Macy Gray's first covers album includes versions of Radiohead's "Creep," Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters," Eurythmics's "Here Comes the Rain Again," and Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps."
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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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The MF Life
by Melanie Fiona
March 20, 2012
The second album for the R&B/soul Canadian singer features guest appearances by J. Cole, B.o.B, John Legend, and T-Pain.
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Faithful Man
by Lee Fields
March 13, 2012
The latest album for the soul singer was produced by Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels.
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Ice Level
by Ava Luna
March 6, 2012
The seven-piece collective led by Carlos Hernandez releases its first album on the Infinite Best label.
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All of Me
by Estelle
February 28, 2012
The third album for the British singer features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz.
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Breakfast
by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
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Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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Hoods and Shades
by Andre Williams
February 28, 2012
Don Was, Dennis Coffey, Jim White, Greasy Carlisi, and Jim Diamond contributed to Andre Williams' album produced by Matthew Smith.
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Soul is Heavy
by Nneka
February 28, 2012
The third album for the German-Nigerian singer features guest appearances from Black Thought of The Roots and Ms. Dynamite.
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Listen, Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1967-1974
by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
A companion album to Pat Thomas's book compiles songs, poems, and speeches by such artists as Amiri Baraka, Elaine Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Eldridge Cleaver, Bob Dylan, Dick Gregory, Roy Harper, Gil Scott-Heron, Marlena Shaw, and The Watts Poets.
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Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
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The Promise
by Mitch Ryder
February 13, 2012
The first release in the US since 1983 from Mitch Ryder, the singer best known for the song Devil With a Blue Dress On, was produced by Don Was.
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Mirrorwriting
by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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Soul 2
by Seal
January 24, 2012
Seal's second collection of classic soul covers was coproduced by David Foster and Trevor Horn.
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Echoes of Silence
by The Weeknd
December 21, 2011
This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.
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Back to Love
by Anthony Hamilton
December 13, 2011
The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.
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Lioness: Hidden Treasures
by Amy Winehouse
December 6, 2011
The final album from Amy Winehouse was compiled by producer Salaam Remi from demos, covers, and, outtakes recorded from 2002 to March 2011
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rEvolver
by T-Pain
December 6, 2011
The latest album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Lily Allen, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.
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Love After War
by Robin Thicke
December 6, 2011
The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features Lil Wayne as a guest and production by Pro-J.
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Born This Way: The Remix
by Lady Gaga
November 21, 2011
Lady Gaga's 2011 album is remixed by artists such as Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Two Door Cinema Club, Goldfrapp, the Horrors, Foster The People, The Weeknd, and Twin Shadow.
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