Album Releases by Genre
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101.
Second Chance
by El DeBarge
November 30, 2010
The lead singer from the group DeBarge returns for his first solo album in over more than 16 years.
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102.
Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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103.
Mama, You Can Bet!
by Jyoti
August 28, 2020
The third full-length release for Georgia Anne Muldrow under the name Jyoti features a guest appearance from Lakeica Benjamin.
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104.
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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105.
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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106.
Mood Valiant
by Hiatus Kaiyote
June 25, 2021
The third full-length release for the Australian quartet led by Nai Palm features a guest appearance from Arthur Verocai.
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107.
Red Moon in Venus
by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
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108.
It Is What It Is
by Thundercat
April 3, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features guest appearances from and Steve Arrington, Childish Gambino, Louis Cole, Zack Fox, Steve Lacy, Lil B, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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109.
Wildheart
by Miguel
June 29, 2015
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz and Kurupt.
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110.
In My Mind
by BJ the Chicago Kid
February 19, 2016
The major label full-length debut release for R&B singer Bryan James Sledge features guest appearances from such artsts as Big K.R.I.T., Buddy, Chance the Rapper, and Kendrick Lamar.
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111.
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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112.
The Art Of Loving
by Olivia Dean
September 26, 2025
The second full-length release from British soul-pop artist Olivia Dean was executive produced by Zach Nahome.
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113.
Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
April 19, 2019
The Minnesota rapper and flautist makes her major-label debut with this follow-up to 2015's Big GRRRL Small World. Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane guest.
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114.
Velvet
by Adam Lambert
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the current Queen singer features production from Fred Ball, Tommy English, and Butch Walker.
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115.
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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116.
333
by Tinashe
August 6, 2021
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Absolutely, Buddy, Jeremih, Kudzai, Kaash Paige, Quiet Child, and Wax Motif.
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117.
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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118.
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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119.
Zango
by WITCH
June 2, 2023
The first new studio release in 39 years from Zambian rock band Witch features a guest appearance by Sampa The Great.
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120.
Age/Sex/Location
by Ari Lennox
September 9, 2022
The second full-length release for R&B artist Ari Lennox features guest appearances from Chlöe, Lucky Daye and Summer Walker.
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121.
LaVette!
by Bettye LaVette
June 16, 2023
Bettye LaVette covers Randall Bramblett songs with guest appearances by John Mayer and Steve Winwood.
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122.
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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123.
Tropix
by Céu
March 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brazilian pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with Naçao Zumbi's Pupillo and Hervé Salters.
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124.
græ: Part 1
by Moses Sumney
February 21, 2020
The first half of the singer-songwriter's double album features 12 songs, with the second part (and the complete double album) coming out May 15th.
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125.
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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126.
Your Picture
by The Sha La Das
January 16, 2026
The second full-length release from Bill Schalda and his sons Paul, Will and Carmine as The Sha La Das was produced by Thomas Brenneck.
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127.
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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128.
Variables
by Alfa Mist
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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129.
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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130.
Juniper
by Joy Crookes
September 19, 2025
The second full-length release from British singer-songwriter Joy Crookes features guest appearances by Sam Fender, Kano and Vince Staples.
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131.
Thee Sacred Souls
by Thee Sacred Souls
September 9, 2022
The debut full-length release for San Diego retro-soul trio Thee Sacred Souls was produced by Bosco Mann.
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132.
Are U Down?
by Spencer.
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the New York artist features a guest appearance from Becky And The Birds.
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133.
Crown
by Eric Gales
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for blues-rocker Eric Gales was co-produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.
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134.
Long in the Tooth
by The Budos Band
October 9, 2020
Th sixth full-length release for the Staten Island instrumental funk ensemble was recorded in just five days.
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135.
Am I British Yet?
by V V Brown
October 27, 2023
Black identity is the theme on the first full-length studio release from VV Brown since 2015's Glitch.
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136.
Couldn't Wait to Tell You...
by Liv.e
July 31, 2020
The debut full-length debut for the Los Angeles-based R&B artist features production from Daoud, Ben Hixon, mejiwahn, and Shungu.
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137.
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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138.
Live at the L.A. Forum, April 26, 1969
by Jimi Hendrix
November 18, 2022
The live recording of the Jimi Hendrix Experience's concert at the Los Angeles Forum on April 26, 1969 was mixed by Hendrix engineer Eddie Kramer from the original eight-track master tapes.
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139.
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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140.
The Mosaic Project
by Terri Lyne Carrington
July 19, 2011
The fifth album for the jazz drummer features such guests as Dianne Reeves, Sheila E, Esperanza Spaulding, and Cassandra Wilson.
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141.
10
by Sault
April 19, 2025
The surprise release from British R&B group Sault features contributions from such artists as Kokoroko's Duane Atherley, Chronixx, The Invisible's Dave Okumu, and Pino Palladino.
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142.
TYLA
by Tyla
March 22, 2024
The debut full-length release from South African artist TYLA features guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng, and Tems.
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143.
Like Neptune
by Son Little
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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144.
$/He Who Feeds You...Owns You
by The Brother Moves On
October 28, 2022
This is the latest full-length release for the South African ensemble The Brother Moves On was produced by Shabaka Hutchings.
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145.
If Words Were Flowers
by Curtis Harding
November 5, 2021
The third full-length solo release for the Atlanta-based self-described "slop 'n' soul" artist Curtis Harding was produced with Sam Cohen.
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146.
Pine Needle Fire
by Randall Bramblett
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Gerry Hansen.
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147.
Fidelity
by Yaya Bey
April 17, 2026
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Anastasia Antoinette, Exaktly, NESTA, Samantha G., and Deem Spencer.
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148.
New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh
by Erykah Badu
March 30, 2010
Unlike New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, the follow-up is the opposite of the 2008 release, with songs about relationships and love and with a more analog sound.
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149.
Athena
by Sudan Archives
November 1, 2019
The debut full-length release for Brittney Parks as Sudan Archives features influences from electronic, R&B and African music.
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150.
Nostalgia, Ultra.
by Frank Ocean
February 18, 2011
The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.
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151.
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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152.
The Pleasure Is Yours
by GENA
February 27, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from Liv.e and Karriem Riggins as GENA.
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153.
Carry Me Home
by Mavis Staples
May 20, 2022
The collaboration between Mavis Staples and Levon Helm was recording at his Woodstock studios during the summer of 2011.
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154.
Lifetime
by Erika de Casier
May 8, 2025
The latest full-length release from Danish artist Erika de Casier was a surprise release and self-produced.
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155.
3.15.20
by Childish Gambino
March 22, 2020
The surprise release for Donald Glover features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, and SZA.
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156.
Sincerely,
by Kali Uchis
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Kali Uchis was inspired by the birth of her child and letters to herself, friends and family.
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157.
Love's Last Chance
by Taylor McFerrin
August 16, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features a guest appearances from Elena Pinderhughes and Anna Wise.
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158.
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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159.
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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160.
An Evening with Silk Sonic
by Silk Sonic
November 12, 2021
The full-length collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars was inspired by 1970s funk, soul and R&B music.
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161.
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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162.
New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)
by Erykah Badu
February 26, 2008
Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal.
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163.
Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records, Vol. 1 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
May 28, 2021
The nine-disc boxset includes the first eight albums from the Philadelphia International Records label and a 12" single of “Back Stabbers” by the O’Jays and MFSB.
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164.
Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
April 29, 2022
The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
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165.
Something About April II
by Adrian Younge
January 22, 2016
The sequel to 2011's Something About April features guest appearances from Bilal, Karolina, Raphael Saadiq, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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166.
Soul Time!
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 31, 2011
The latest album for the funk and soul group collects songs from b-sides, exclusives, and bonus tracks.
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167.
Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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168.
Bird's Eye
by Ravyn Lenae
August 9, 2024
The second full-length release from Chicago R&B singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae features guest appearances by Childish Gambino & Ty Dolla $ign.
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169.
Love vs Money
by The-Dream
March 10, 2009
The second album for the producer/singer was produced with Chrstopher "Tricky" Stewart and features guest appearances by Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Lil Jon.
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170.
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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171.
Regresa
by Buscabulla
May 8, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Puerto Rican duo of Luis Alfredo Del Valle and Raquel Berrios was produced by Patrick Wimberly.
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172.
Jazz Codes
by Moor Mother
July 1, 2022
The second full-length release for experimental artist Moor Mother features guest appearances from Alya Al Sultani, Black Quantum Futurism, Melanie Charles, Fatboi Sharif, Honeychile, Irreversible Entanglements, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Mary Lattimore, Loijj, Nicole Mitchell, Elaine Mitchener, Jason Moran, Aquiles Navarro, Keir Neuringer, Orion Sun, Akai Solo, Thomas Stanley, Wolf Weston, and Yung Morpheus.
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173.
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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174.
Black Star
by Amaarae
August 8, 2025
The third full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features guest appearances by Naomi Campbell, PinkPantheress, Bree Runway, Starkillers, and Charlie Wilson.
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175.
You Make Me Feel
by Don Bryant
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the Memphis R&B/soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar.
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176.
We're New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 22, 2011
Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.
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177.
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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178.
Heaven
by Cleo Sol
September 15, 2023
This is the third full-length solo release from British soul artist Cleo Sol.
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179.
Angels & Queens
by Gabriels
July 7, 2023
After 2022's seven-track release, Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels return with six new tracks.
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180.
We Are King
by King
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-soul trio of Anita Bias, and sisters Paris and Amber Strother.
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181.
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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182.
Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
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183.
Love Behind The Melody
by Raheem DeVaughn
January 15, 2008
The sophomore album already has one Grammy-nominated single, "Woman."
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184.
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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185.
Obviously
by Lake Street Dive
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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186.
V
by The Budos Band
April 12, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the instrumental group was produced by the band's guitarist, Tom Brenneck.
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187.
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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188.
Live in Maui
by Jimi Hendrix
November 20, 2020
The 3-disc set includes the Jimi Hendrix Experience's full two sets recorded in Maui, Hawaii, on July 30, 1970 during filming of "The Rainbow Bridge" and the feature-length documentary Music, Money, Madness ... Jimi Hendrix In Maui that includes never before released footage and new interviews.
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189.
1st Born Second
by Bilal
July 17, 2001
The debut album from 22-year-old Bilal Oliver features production work from Raphael Saadiq, Dr. Dre, Mike City and James Poyser. The first single is "Soul Sista," which originally appeared on the Love and Basketbal soundtrack.
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190.
Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]
by The Meters
January 31, 2020
The six-disc collection of the New Orleans soul band's includes eight albums released on Josie Records, Reprise and Warner Brothers as well as bonus tracks, singles and a disco mix of "Disco Is The Thing Today."
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191.
Intimacy: Album III
by Kem
August 17, 2010
The Detroit singer's follow-up to his 2005 album expands on his theme of intimacy and features Jill Scott as a guest vocalist.
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192.
Mogadisco: Dancing Mogadishu, Somalia 1972-1991
by Various Artists
December 13, 2019
Samy Ben Redjeb traveled to Somalia to look at Radio Mogadishu's archives and talk to the surviving artists for this 12-track compilation.
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193.
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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194.
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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195.
Renascence
by Cymande
January 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from British funk band Cymande features guest appearances by Celeste and Jazzie B.
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196.
Weather
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
November 8, 2011
The ninth album for the singer was produced by Joe Henry and features appearances by Chris Connelly and Benji Hughes.
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197.
Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
August 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Khalid and SG Lewis.
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198.
Oh My Goodness
by Donnie Fritts
October 9, 2015
The fourth solo release for the songwriter and keyboardist was produced by Alabama Shakes’ Ben Tanner and Civil Wars' John Paul White.
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199.
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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200.
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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