Album Releases by Genre
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100 Days, 100 Nights
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 2, 2007
This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album.
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Just Like You
by Keyshia Cole
September 25, 2007
The follow-up to her 2005 debut album, "The Way It Is."
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The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the German-born singer features Pat Metheny, Jason Lindner, and Robert Glasper.
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The Scene Of The Crime
by Bettye LaVette
September 25, 2007
LaVette's latest features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band.
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The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3
by Jill Scott
September 25, 2007
The third album for the soul singer.
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Playlist
by Babyface
September 18, 2007
Babyface sings covers songs on his latest album on the Mercury label.
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Ms. Kelly
by Kelly Rowland
July 3, 2007
Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.
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Good Girl Gone Bad
by Rihanna
June 5, 2007
The singer collaborated with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo for her third album.
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Double Up
by R. Kelly
May 29, 2007
Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.'
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Because Of You
by Ne-Yo
May 1, 2007
Album #2 for the in-demand singer-songwriter includes duets with Jay-Z and Jennifer Hudson.
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We'll Never Turn Back
by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
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Big
by Macy Gray
March 27, 2007
The soul singer's first album in four years includes production work from will.i.am and Justin Timberlake and appearances by Fergie, Nas and Natalie Cole.
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Como Ama Una Mujer
by Jennifer Lopez
March 27, 2007
"How A Woman Loves," J.Lo's first Spanish-language disc, is co-written and co-produced by her husband, Marc Anthony.
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Introducing Joss Stone
by Joss Stone
March 20, 2007
Despite the title, this is the third album for the young British soul singer. Raphael Saadiq produces, with Lauryn Hill and Common guesting.
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Back To Black
by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
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The Evolution
by Ciara
December 5, 2006
The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.
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Once Again
by John Legend
October 24, 2006
The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.
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Mr. Brown
by Sleepy Brown
October 3, 2006
This is the debut LP for the Atlanta-based singer best known for his work with OutKast and as a member of the Organized Noize crew.
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20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
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Nashville
by Solomon Burke
September 26, 2006
The soul singer tackles 14 country tunes with the help of producer Buddy Miller and guests Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless And Patti Griffin.
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The Dutchess
by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
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FutureSex / LoveSounds
by Justin Timberlake
September 12, 2006
Timbaland, will.i.am and Rick Rubin are among the producers on the singer's second solo set.
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B'Day
by Beyoncé
September 5, 2006
Beyonce's second album features production by Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Swizz Beatz and a guest appearance by Jay-Z.
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Idlewild
by Outkast
August 22, 2006
The mega-stars follow 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' with their own 'Purple Rain,' a sure-to-be-huge (and definitely all over the musical map) soundtrack to their movie musical of the same name.
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Kelis Was Here
by Kelis
August 22, 2006
The singer's fourth album features production from will.i.am, Cee-Lo, Linda Perry, Max Martin and Raphael Saadiq (but, for the first time, not the Neptunes). Husband Nas also guests.
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In My Mind
by Pharrell Williams
July 25, 2006
One-half of the superstar production duo The Neptunes, Pharrell steps into the limelight with this long-delayed solo debut, which mixes both rap and R&B and includes collaborations Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and Jay-Z.
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Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 25, 2006
Pink and Sly & Robbie guest on the latest Spearhead offering, which was produced by Michael Franti with Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) and mixes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.
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Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
by India.Arie
June 27, 2006
The neo-soul singer-songwriter's belated third album includes a cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter."
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Loose
by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
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The River In Reverse
by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
June 6, 2006
The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.
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So Amazin'
by Christina Milian
May 16, 2006
Young Jeezy and the Three 6 Mafia guest on the R&B singer's third album.
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St. Elsewhere
by Gnarls Barkley
May 9, 2006
This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
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Todd Smith
by LL Cool J
April 11, 2006
Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine, Juelz Santana, Timbaland, Pharrell, and other stars guest on the latest release from the veteran rapper known to his parents as James Todd Smith.
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His Hands
by Candi Staton
April 4, 2006
The gospel/soul singer attempts to capitalize on on her reemergence on the pop scene (thanks to a 2004 compilation) with this disc of a dozen brand-new tracks, one of which was written by Will Oldham. Lambchop's Mark Nevers produced.
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3121
by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
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In My Own Words
by Ne-Yo
February 28, 2006
The 22-year-old writer of songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige steps into the spotlight with his debut as an R&B artist.
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Ghetto Classics
by Jaheim
February 14, 2006
Jadakiss guests on the R&B vocalists third disc.
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The Breakthrough
by Mary J. Blige
December 20, 2005
The R&B singer's latest includes a cover of U2's "One." The all-star roster of contributors includes Bono, Jay-Z, Raphael Saadiq, Dr. Dre and will.i.am.
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Unpredictable
by Jamie Foxx
December 20, 2005
The actor's second solo album (and first in over a decade) finds him joined by Mary J. Blige, Common, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Twista, The Game, and more.
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A Time To Love
by Stevie Wonder
October 18, 2005
The legendary singer's first album in ten years combines R&B, soul and hip-hop. Guests include Paul McCartney, Prince and India.Arie.
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Unplugged
by Alicia Keys
October 11, 2005
The singer's not-quite-acoustic MTV session includes two new songs and collaborations with Common, Mos Def, Damian Marley and Adam Levine.
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Grown & Sexy
by Babyface
July 26, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in four years was produced by Gregg Pagani (LeAnn Rimes, Will Smith).
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TP.3 Reloaded
by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
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The Way It Is
by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
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Monkey Business
by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
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can'tneverdidnothin'
by Nikka Costa
May 24, 2005
Justin Stanley produced and co-wrote the R&B singer's second album, which also includes collaborations with ?uestlove, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Brion.
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Touch
by Amerie
April 26, 2005
The second album from the R&B songstress includes a guest appearance by Eve. Rich Harrison returns as producer for about half of the disc.
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The Emancipation Of Mimi
by Mariah Carey
April 12, 2005
The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.
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The First Lady
by Faith Evans
April 5, 2005
The singer's first album in four years features contributions from the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri and Mario Winans.
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It's Me Again
by Tweet
March 22, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in three years was produced by Missy Elliott.
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Everything's OK
by Al Green
March 15, 2005
The legendary soul singer reunites with longtime producer Willie Mitchell for the second time in three years.
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Rebirth
by Jennifer Lopez
March 1, 2005
Big Boi, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins are among the producers for J.Lo's first album in three years. Other guests include Fat Joe, Fabolous and Marc Anthony.
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Make Do With What You Got
by Solomon Burke
March 1, 2005
The singer tackles songs penned by the likes of Bob Dyland and Van Morrison on this Don Was-produced disc.
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Concrete Rose
by Ashanti
December 14, 2004
This third album for the Murder Inc. singer includes an appearance from Ja Rule.
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Destiny Fulfilled
by Destiny's Child
November 16, 2004
Despite her burgeoning solo career, Beyonce Knowles has rejoined bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for the first Destiny's Child album in 3 years.
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Dark Matter: Moving At The Speed Of Light
by Afrika Bambaataa
October 26, 2004
The legendary DJ and musician's first studio album in four years includes an appearance from Gary Numan.
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Ray Ray
by Raphael Saadiq
October 5, 2004
The second solo disc for the acclaimed R&B producer features an appearance from his former bandmates in Tony Toni Tone.
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Mind Body & Soul
by Joss Stone
September 28, 2004
?uestlove, Angie Stone and Nile Rogers guest on the 18-year-old soul singer's sophomore effort.
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My Everything
by Anita Baker
September 7, 2004
The R&B singer's first studio album since 1994 includes a duet with Babyface.
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Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2
by Jill Scott
August 31, 2004
The soul singer returns with a follow-up to her Grammy-nominated debut.
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Happy People / U Saved Me
by R. Kelly
August 24, 2004
The R&B singer's latest is a double album, confining the two sides of his personality to separate discs: the radio- and club-friendly 'Happy People' is backed by the religious-themed 'U Saved Me.'
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Stone Love
by Angie Stone
July 6, 2004
The soul singer's latest release marks her 25th year as a recording artist (she made her debut in 1979 as a member of the first female rap group ever, Sequence). Guests here include Missy Elliott, Floetry and Snoop Dogg.
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Afrodisiac
by Brandy
June 29, 2004
A ten-year music-industry veteran at age 25, Brandy returns with 15 new tracks, ditching long-time collaborator Rodney Jerkins in favor of producers Timbaland, Organized Noize and Kanye West.
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Confessions
by Usher
March 23, 2004
Among the producers and guest vocalists appearing on Usher's fourth album are Ludacris, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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Candi Staton
by Candi Staton
February 24, 2004
This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits.
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Tasty
by Kelis
December 9, 2003
Kelis' third LP (second in the States) features production from the Neptunes, Dallas Austin and Andre 3000.
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The Diary Of Alicia Keys
by Alicia Keys
December 2, 2003
The neo-soul singer returns two years after the success of 'Songs In A Minor' with this sophomore disc.
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The Preacher's Son
by Wyclef Jean
November 4, 2003
Wyclef's fourth solo disc finds Patti LaBelle, Missy Elliott, Buju Banton, Redman, Carlos Santana (among others) making contributions.
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Comfort Woman
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 14, 2003
The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."
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Worldwide Underground
by Erykah Badu
September 16, 2003
Officially an EP, this 10-track effort is actually a full 50 minutes long and contains all new material. Guests include Lenny Kravitz, Zap Mama, Queen Latifah, Angie Stone and Bahamadia.
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The Soul Sessions
by Joss Stone
September 16, 2003
A 16-year-old white British girl singing covers of American soul classics? Odd as it may sound, that is the recipe for a hit, as evidenced by this debut album for Dover, England teenager Joss Stone, who tackles works by everyone from Aretha Franklin to, well, the White Stripes.
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Seal IV
by Seal
September 9, 2003
Never one for original album titles, Seal returns with just his fourth LP in his 12+ year recording career. Trevor Horn produces.
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Love & Life
by Mary J. Blige
August 26, 2003
Mary J. reunites with P. Diddy (who produced her debut 'What's the 411?') for this latest release, which features appearances from 50 Cent, Eve, Jay-Z and Method Man.
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Moodring
by Mya
July 22, 2003
The third album for the dancer-turned-diva includes contributions from Sean Paul and Missy Elliott and contains a cover of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'."
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The Trouble With Being Myself
by Macy Gray
July 15, 2003
The distinctive-voiced singer hopes to rebound from the disappointing sales of her 2001 sophomore effort 'The Id' with this third LP, which includes Beck and Pharoah Monche among its guests.
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Chapter II
by Ashanti
July 1, 2003
The Irv Gotti-created superstar returns with a quick follow-up to her hit 2002 self-titled debut.
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Dangerously In Love
by Beyoncé
June 24, 2003
This is the solo debut for former Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles.
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The Senior
by Ginuwine
April 8, 2003
The fourth LP from Ginuwine includes contributions from Method Man, R.Kelly, Sole, Snoop Dogg, and--uh--Mike Tyson.
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One Step Forward
by Les Nubians
March 25, 2003
The French R&B duo offer up a mix of French- and English-language tracks on this belated follow-up to their successful 1998 debut.
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Level II
by Blackstreet
March 11, 2003
The newly-reformed Teddy Riley creation returns with its fourth album.
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A Little Deeper
by Ms. Dynamite
March 11, 2003
A former member of UK hip-hop outfit So Solid Crew, Ms. Dynamite (aka Niomi McLean-Daley) earned Britain's Mercury Music Prize for this debut effort.
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Chocolate Factory
by R. Kelly
February 18, 2003
Beseiged by legal problems (he was arrested in Chicago on child pornography-related charges) and rampant bootlegging of an earlier effort ('Loveland') that forced him to abandon that project, Kelly finally returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'TP-2.Com.'
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Just Whitney
by Whitney Houston
December 10, 2002
Stung by a drug arrest and nasty rumors over the last few years, the diva finally emerges with her first album of new material in four years.
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More Than A Woman
by Toni Braxton
November 19, 2002
The R&B singer returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'The Heat' which sees her moving in more of a hip-hop direction, with production help from hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, Irv Gotti and the Neptunes.
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Slicker Than Your Average
by Craig David
November 19, 2002
The 21-year old DJ turned-international R&B superstar from England returns with his second LP.
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3D
by TLC
November 12, 2002
The two surviving members of the popular R&B trio completed this long-delayed fourth album after the early 2002 death of cofounder Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
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You Can Feel Me
by Har Mar Superstar
November 5, 2002
Picture a white man singing R&B. Picture a white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. Picture an average-looking, slightly pudgy white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. That's Har Mar Superstar, and this is his second album.
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Voyage To India
by India.Arie
September 24, 2002
The neo-soul singer/songwriter/guitarist follows the unexpected mega-success of her 2001 debut 'Acoustic Soul' with this 15-track sophomore effort.
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Learning From Falling
by Lamya
July 30, 2002
Who is Lamya? Born in Africa, educated in England, and later residing in the U.S., she is a classically-trained opera singer who embarked on a pop career, first serving as lead vocalist for Soul II Soul and later as a backup singer for Duran Duran and David Bowie. For this solo debut, she wrote, produced, and composed each of the 12 tracks.
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Full Circle
by Boyz II Men
July 23, 2002
The hugely successful R&B group's first Arista release is typical Boyz II Men, meaning plenty of vocal harmonies and ballads.
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Cookie: The Anthropological Mix Tape
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
June 4, 2002
The fifth album (and first in three years) for the bassist/singer features 16 new tracks (including a bonus remix of "Pocketbook" by Missy Elliot and Rockwilder) in an eclectic mix of styles.
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Southern Hummingbird
by Tweet
April 2, 2002
The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.
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Star Kitty's Revenge
by Joi
March 19, 2002
This is the third solo album (and first since 1996) for neo-soul singer Joi Gilliam.
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Full Moon
by Brandy
March 5, 2002
This is the third album for the now-23-year-old singer (and former Cinderella). Rodney Jerkins handles most of the production chores on this 17-track disc.
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Experience: Jill Scott
by Jill Scott
November 20, 2001
This double album from Jill Scott and her band, Fatback Taffy, includes a live disc of performances of material from her acclaimed debut album, 'Who is Jill Scott?', as well as a second disc of new studio recordings.
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The Id
by Macy Gray
September 18, 2001
This is the follow-up to the singer's acclaimed 1999 debut. Rick Rubin produces, with guest appearances from Slick Rick, Mos Def, and Erykah Badu.
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No More Drama
by Mary J. Blige
August 28, 2001
The sixth album from Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Eve, and Missy Elliott and production work from The Neptunes and Dr. Dre.
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Now
by Maxwell
August 14, 2001
Soul singer-songwriter Maxwell returns with his third studio album, following 1998's 'Embrya' and his well-received 1996 debut 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' The disc includes a cover of longtime live staple "This Woman's Work" (a Kate Bush cover).
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8701
by Usher
August 7, 2001
Atlanta's Usher Raymond returns with his third studio release. The Neptunes, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are among the producers.
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