Album Releases by Genre
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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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202.
We Get By
by Mavis Staples
May 24, 2019
The latest full-length solo studio release for the soul singer was produced by Ben Harper.
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203.
Broken Hearts Club
by Syd
April 8, 2022
The second full-length release for Los Angeles R&B artist Syd features guest appearances from Kehlani, Lucky Daye and Smino.
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204.
For All We Know
by nao
July 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the London singer-songwriter features influences R&B and electronic music.
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205.
Before Love Came To Kill Us
by Jessie Reyez
March 27, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 6lack and Eminem.
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206.
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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207.
Lay Low
by Eddie Chacon
January 31, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based R&B artist Eddie Chacon was produced by Nick Hakim.
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208.
Black Terry Cat
by Xenia Rubinos
June 3, 2016
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based artist was produced by Marco Buccelli.
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209.
SOGOLO
by WITCH
June 13, 2025
The second full-length from Zamrock band WITCH since reuniting in 2021 was recorded in Berlin.
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210.
Caution
by Mariah Carey
November 16, 2018
The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Bubba
by Kaytranada
December 13, 2019
The second full-length release for the Montreal artist features guest appearancesa from Durand Bernarr, Eight9fly, Estelle, GoldLink, Mick Jenkins, Masego, Teedra Moses, Iman Omari, Ari PenSmith, SiR, Tinashe, Kali Uchis, VanJess, Pharrell Williams, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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212.
Good Things
by Aloe Blacc
September 28, 2010
The second full-length album for the California-born singer E. Nathaniel Dawkins goes for retro R&B and soul style.
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213.
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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214.
Ventura
by Anderson .Paak
April 12, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California artist features guest appearances from André 3000, Brandy, Nate Dogg, Sonyae Elise, Lalah Hathaway, Smokey Robinson, and Jazmine Sullivan.
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215.
To Whom This May Concern
by Jill Scott
February 13, 2026
Jill Scott's first full-length studio release since 2015's Woman features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Maha Adachi Earth, Too $hort, Trombone Shorty, and Tierra Whack.
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216.
Leave It All Behind
by The Foreign Exchange
October 14, 2008
This is the second album for the duo of Little Brother's Phonte and producer Nicolay.
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217.
Kehlani
by Kehlani
April 24, 2026
Kehlani's 17-track release features guest appearances by Big Sean, Brandy, Cardi B, Clipse, Missy Elliott, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Leon Thomas, and Usher.
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218.
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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219.
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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220.
Elephant in the Room
by Mick Jenkins
October 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Ayinde Cartman, Greensllime, Ben Hixon, and Serpentwithfeet.
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221.
Love Me Back
by Jazmine Sullivan
November 30, 2010
The Philadelphia-born R&B singer/songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Christina Milian, Monica, and Jennifer Hudson, releases her second solo album.
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222.
American Love Call
by Durand Jones & the Indications
March 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the Indiana R&B/soul band sees drummer Aaron Frazer taking the lead on six songs.
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223.
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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224.
Childqueen
by Kadhja Bonet
June 8, 2018
The second full-release for the Los Angeles-based artist was self-produced and mixed.
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225.
Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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226.
Blood
by Kelsey Lu
April 19, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and cellist features production from Jamie xx, Rodaidh McDonald, Skrillex, and Adrian Younge.
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227.
IRL
by Mahalia
July 14, 2023
The second full-length studio release from British R&B artist Mahalia features guest appearances by Destin Conrad, JoJo, Kojey Radical, Stormzy, and Joyce Wrice.
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228.
Apollo XXI
by Steve Lacy
May 24, 2019
The debut full-length solo studio release for The Internet guitarist features guest appearances from Daisy and Amandla Stenberg.
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229.
Love Remains
by How to Dress Well
October 19, 2010
The debut album for Tom Krell, a singer from Germany, includes tracks that were previously released on EPs.
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230.
African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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231.
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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232.
Asha's Awakening
by Raveena
February 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the R&B artist Raveena features guest appearances from Asha Puthli, Vince Staples, and TWEAKS.
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233.
New Breed
by Dawn
January 25, 2019
The fifth full-length solo release for Dawn Richard was influenced by her hometown of New Orleans and features contributions from Cole M.G.N, Hudson Mohawke and Kaveh Rastegar.
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234.
Not Your Muse
by Celeste
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-born, London-based singer-songwriter who won the BBC Sound of 2020 features production from Josh Crocker, Jamie Hartman and John Hill.
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235.
Heaux Tales
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 8, 2021
The 14-track release for the Philadelphia R&B singer features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and Ari Lennox.
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236.
Lay It Down
by Al Green
May 27, 2008
Al Green's latest album includes guests John legend and Anthony Hamilton. It was also produced in part by Willie Mitchell and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
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237.
Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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238.
Green Twins
by Nick Hakim
May 19, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New York City-based artist was recorded over a three year period with guest appearances from Jesse & Forever and Onyx Collective.
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239.
100% Yes
by Melt Yourself Down
April 3, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the British group was produced by Youth and Ben Hillier.
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240.
Dock of the Bay Sessions
by Otis Redding
May 18, 2018
The 12-song collection features songs recorded by the soul singer for an album that was never completed due to his death in a plane crash in December 10, 1967.
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241.
THE BPM
by Sudan Archives
October 17, 2025
The latest full-length release from violinist Sudan Archives features influences from club music and was recorded in Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles.
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242.
Turn to Clear View
by Joe Armon-Jones
September 20, 2019
The second release for the Ezra Collective's keyboardist features guest appearances from Asheber, Nubya Garcia, Jehst, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Obongjayar.
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243.
JardÃn
by Gabriel Garzón-Montano
January 27, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn R&B singer best known for being sample on Drake's "Jungle" track.
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244.
Samsara
by Los Coast
June 14, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Austin-based band led by Trey Pivott and John Courtney was produced by Jacob Sciba.
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245.
Glorious Game
by El Michels Affair
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from El Michels Affair and Black Thought features guest appearances from Brainstory, KIRBY, and Son Little.
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246.
The Last Days of Oakland
by Fantastic Negrito
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for blues artist Xavier Dphrepaulezz as Fantastic Negrito reflects on issues such as racism and gentrification in his hometown.
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It Rains Love
by Lee Fields & the Expressions
April 5, 2019
The latest full-length release for the soul singer with The Expressions was produced by Leon Michels.
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248.
Silver
by Say She She
September 29, 2023
The second full-length release from New York trio Say She She was recorded live to tape with producer Sergio Rios.
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![The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/1bdf1ab88fff83fba592feb85ded0d2b-98.jpg)
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music [Live]
by Dr. John
October 21, 2016
The two-disc recording of the New Orleans pianist's May 2014 concert at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre features performances by such artists as Ryan Bingham, John Fogerty, Warren Hayes, Jason Isbell, the Neville Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, and Widespread Panic.
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250.
I Learned The Hard Way
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the funk/soul group from New York was produced by Bosco Mann.
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251.
hooke’s law
by keiyaA
October 31, 2025
The second full-length release from New York-based R&B artist keiyaA features a guest appearance by Rahrah Gabor.
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252.
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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253.
Ego Death
by The Internet
June 29, 2015
The third release for the Los Angeles jazz/R&B/soul project begun by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kaytranada, Steve Lacey, Vic Mensa, Janelle Monae, and Tyler, the Creator.
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254.
Lost & Found
by Jorja Smith
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Dizzee Rascal, Amanda Ghost, and Tom Misch.
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255.
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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256.
In Praise of Shadows
by Puma Blue
February 5, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Bre Antonia.
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257.
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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258.
New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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259.
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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260.
Fin
by Syd
February 3, 2017
The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features production from Hit-Boy MeLo-X, and Rakhi.
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Love in Beats
by Omar
January 27, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the British soul singer features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, MC Ty, and Leon Ware.
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262.
Introducing...
by Aaron Frazer
January 8, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Durand Jones & the Indications drummer/songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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263.
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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Shea Butter Baby
by Ari Lennox
May 31, 2019
The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from J. Cole and J.I.D.
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The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam [EP]
by Thundercat
June 23, 2015
The six-track release from the Los Angeles-based artist Stephen Bruner features contributions from Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington.
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War & Leisure
by Miguel
December 1, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from J. Cole, Salaam Remi, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, and Kali Uchis.
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267.
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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268.
Gold-Diggers Sound
by Leon Bridges
July 23, 2021
The third full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in Los Angeles and features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, Ink and Terrace Martin.
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You Are Not Alone
by Mavis Staples
September 14, 2010
You Are Not Alone finds Mavis Staples teaming up with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who produced the album and penned several of the songs, and while Tweedy may seem an odd fit, he obviously knew what he was up to, crafting material that fits Staples' gospel-fueled vocals.
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270.
Goin' Platinum!
by Robert Finley
December 8, 2017
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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271.
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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272.
The Omnichord Real Book
by Meshell Ndegeocello
June 16, 2023
The first release on the Blue Note label for singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello features guest appearances by Ambrose Akinmusire, Hanna Benn, Sanford Biggers, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Jade Hicks, Joan As Police Woman, Josh Johnson, Jason Moran, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, Thandiswa, The Hawtplates, and Brandee Younger.
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273.
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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274.
Into the Blue
by Aaron Frazer
June 28, 2024
The second full-length solo release from Durand Jones & The Indications' Aaron Frazer was produced with Alex Goose.
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275.
If All I Was Was Black
by Mavis Staples
November 17, 2017
The 16th full-length studio release for the soul singer was written and produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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276.
Onism
by Photay
August 11, 2017
This is the third full-length release for Brooklyn-based electronic producer Evan Shornstein.
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277.
Gemini Rights
by Steve Lacy
July 15, 2022
The second full-length solo studio release for producer/The Internet guitarist Steve Lacy features guest appearances from Fousheé and Matt Martians.
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278.
Dornik
by Dornik
August 7, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British pop/R&B singer was produced by Pop Wansel.
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279.
Ventriloquism
by Meshell Ndegeocello
March 16, 2018
The covers album from the singer-songwriter features such 1980-90s songs as George Clinton's "Atomic Dog 2017," Janet Jackson's "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)," Prince's "Sometimes It Snows in April," Sade's "Smooth Operator," Tina Turner's "Private Dancer," and "TLC's "Waterfalls."
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280.
Distracted
by Thundercat
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Thundercat features guest appearances by A$AP Rocky, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty, Mac Miller, Tame Impala, and Willow.
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281.
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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282.
In the Meantime
by Alessia Cara
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Jon Levine.
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283.
Thursday
by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
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284.
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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285.
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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286.
Face Your Fear
by Curtis Harding
October 27, 2017
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based R&B/soul artist was produced with Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen.
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287.
Leon
by Leon Bridges
October 4, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Fort Worth singer-songwriter Leon Bridges features production by Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian and Tyler Johnsonn.
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288.
Overload
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
October 26, 2018
The latest release for the Los Angeles R&B artist features guest appearances from Shana Jenson and Dudley Perkins.
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289.
After Hours
by The Weeknd
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features contributions from such artists as Belly, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Tame Impala.
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290.
I Am the Moon: I. Crescent
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 3, 2022
Part one of a four-album project of Tedeschi Trucks Band is based on Layla and Majnun, the 100-page poem by 12th century Persian poet by Nizami Ganjavi.
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291.
Fu Chronicles
by Antibalas
February 7, 2020
The latest release from the Afrobeat collective was inspired by martial arts and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg before it was gentrified.
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292.
Shout Out! To Freedom...
by Nightmares on Wax
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for George Evelyn as Nightmares On Wax features guest appearances from Beautiful People, Wolfgang Haffner, Shabaka Hutchings, Sabrina Mahfouz, Mara TK, Pip Millett, OSHUN, Greentea Peng, and Haile Supreme.
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293.
The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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294.
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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295.
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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296.
The Lady Killer
by Cee Lo Green
November 9, 2010
Bringing back his blend of Motown and neo-soul to pop music, Cee-Lo returns with his third solo album featuring his viral hit, "F*** You".
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297.
Changes
by Charles Bradley
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the soul singer discovered by Daptone founder Gabriel Roth features a cover of Black Sabbath's track.
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298.
Drunk
by Thundercat
February 24, 2017
The fourth full-length release for Stephen Bruner as Thundercat features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Pharrell.
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299.
It's Only Us
by Monophonics
March 13, 2020
This is the fifth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic soul group led by singer Kelly Finnigan.
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300.
Mama's Gun
by Erykah Badu
November 21, 2000
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