Album Releases by Genre
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301.
Jaiyede Afro
by The Heliocentrics
September 9, 2014
The latest release from the Nigerian saxophonist Orlando Julius is a collaboration with the British funk ensemble The Heliocentrics.
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302.
You Should Be Here
by Kehlani
April 28, 2015
The second release for the Oakland R&B singer features guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Chance The Rapper, Coucheron, and Lexii Alijai.
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303.
Sea of Noise
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
September 9, 2016
The second full-length release for the Alabama soul group led by Paul Janeway was produced by Paul Butler.
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304.
Everything is Love
by The Carters
June 16, 2018
The debut full-length collaborative album for Beyonce and Jay-Z was a surprise release and features guest appearances from Migos, Offset, Quavo, Rory from Stone Love, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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305.
More Issues Than Vogue
by K. Michelle
March 25, 2016
The third full-length release for the reality star of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta./K. Michelle: My Life features guest appearances from Jason Derulo, g Trina and Yo Gotti.
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306.
Give the People What They Want
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
January 14, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn soul band was originally scheduled for an August release but was delayed due to the cancer diagnosis of singer Sharon Jones.
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307.
Kings Ballad
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
February 9, 2010
The latest album for the funk singer-songwriter from California contains references to Michael Jackson.
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308.
Ya-Ka-May
by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
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309.
Karpeh
by Cautious Clay
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter/producer Cautious Clay features contributions from Arooj Aftab, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joshua Crumbly, Kai Eckhardt, Julian Lage, Sean Rickman, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, and Immanuel Wilkins.
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310.
Red Balloon
by Tank and the Bangas
May 13, 2022
The second full-length release for New Orleans-based R&B band Tank And The Bangas features contributions from Big Freedia, Wayne Brady, Lalah Hathaway, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Questlove, and Trombone Shorty.
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311.
Living on Mercy
by Dan Penn
August 28, 2020
The first full-length studio release in 26 years for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville and Muscle Shoals.
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312.
Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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313.
Promenade Blue
by Nick Waterhouse
April 9, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Paul Butler
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314.
Private Space
by Durand Jones & the Indications
July 30, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Indiana retro-soul group features synths and disco influences.
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315.
Into the Deep
by Galactic
July 17, 2015
The eighth full-length studio release for the New Orleans jazz-funk-jam group features guest appearances from Brushy One String, Macy Gray, JJ Grey, Maggie Koerner, Ryan Montbleau, David Shaw of the Revivalists, Mavis Staples, and Charm Taylor.
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316.
Worthy
by Bettye LaVette
January 27, 2015
Produced by Joe Henry, the latest release for the soul singer includes songs by the Beatles, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Dylan, Mary Gauthier, and the Rolling Stones.
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317.
Aquarius
by Tinashe
October 7, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Future, Devonté Hynes, and ScHoolboy Q.
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318.
Yes Lawd!
by NxWorries
October 21, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge features two tracks from their 2015 EP.
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![Arthur Alexander [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/b734eeda779c2efa47f2bbbd951ad4b3-98.jpg)
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319.
Arthur Alexander [Reissue]
by Arthur Alexander
July 28, 2017
The 1972 album for the country-soul artist produced by Tommy Cogbill is reissued with six additional tracks--two of which were never released.
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320.
Second Line
by Dawn Richard
April 30, 2021
The sixth full-length solo release for the New Orleans electronic/R&B artist was produced with Ila Orbis.
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321.
Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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322.
Soul Power
by Curtis Harding
May 6, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer was self-produced.
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323.
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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324.
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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![True [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/317365afc6f09e78d8cfabdcdec80490-98.jpg)
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325.
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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326.
ALPHA
by Charlotte Day Wilson
July 9, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from BADBADNOTGOOD, Daniel Caesar and Syd.
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![Texas Moon [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/8034fee8fa2fd228e29a69f199631f5d-98.jpg)
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327.
Texas Moon [EP]
by Khruangbin
February 18, 2022
This is the second EP from the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges.
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328.
The Fun Rises, the Fun Sets
by Van Hunt
May 4, 2015
The fifth solo release for the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter is his first album in four years.
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329.
The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher
by Dion
October 24, 2025
the latest full-length release from New York singer-songwriter Dion features six new songs and guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Sonny Landreth.
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330.
Forever Ends Someday
by Wesley Joseph
April 10, 2026
The debut full-length release from British artist Wesley Joseph features guest appearances by Danny Brown and Jorja Smith.
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331.
Testimony
by August Alsina
April 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New Orleans R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Fabolous, Jeezy, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and Yo Gotti.
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332.
Love Life
by Tamia
June 9, 2015
The sixth release for the Canadian R&B singer is her first for the Def Jam label.
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333.
Sorry You Couldn't Make It
by Swamp Dogg
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B/soul singer includes country music influences and features guest appearances from Polica's Channy Leaneagh, Jenny Lewis, John Prine, and Justin Vernon.
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334.
Year Of The Gentleman
by Ne-Yo
September 16, 2008
The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.
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335.
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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336.
Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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337.
EarthEE
by THEESatisfaction
February 24, 2015
The second full-length release from the alternative R&B duo features guest appearances from Taylor Brown, Meshell Ndegeocello, Porter Ray, and Shabazz Palaces.
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338.
The Way I See It
by Raphael Saadiq
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z.
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339.
Live in London
by Mavis Staples
February 8, 2019
The live recording from the soul singer's two-night performance at London's Union Chapel was self-produced.
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340.
My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely
by Lola Young
May 26, 2023
The debut full-length release for British pop singer-songwriter Lola Young features contributions from Malay, Cass Lowe, and Jim-E Stack.
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341.
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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342.
Empress
by Ray BLK
October 26, 2018
The eight-track release from the British R&B singer-songwriter is her first on Island Records.
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343.
Stax Revue: Live In '65!
by Various Artists
August 8, 2025
The two-disc release features the live recordings of performances by William Bell, Booker T & The MG's, Wilson Pickett, The Astors, The Mad Lads, The Mar-Keys, David Porter, Wendy Rene, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas at the 5-4 Ballroom in Los Angeles and Club Paradise in Memphis in 1965.
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344.
Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
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![While We Wait [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/05106dddadc1d3b7df16cfc9426a56cd-98.jpg)
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345.
While We Wait [Mixtape]
by Kehlani
February 22, 2019
The third mixtape for the California R&B artist features guest appearances from 6lack, Dom Kennedy, Musiq Soulchild and Ty Dolla Sign.
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346.
Age of Transparency
by Autre Ne Veut
October 2, 2015
The third full-length release for Arthur Ashin as Autre Ne Veut is the second part of a planned trilogy of albums.
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347.
Glass Effect
by Ben Marc
April 22, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for the London-based producer features guest appearances from Ceasar C, Joshua Idehen, Judi Jackson, and MidnightRoba.
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348.
I'm Only F**king Myself
by Lola Young
September 19, 2025
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Lola Young features contributions by Carter Lang, Manuka, and Solomonophonic.
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349.
Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 23, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the hip hop/R&B artist features guest appearances from 6LACK, Jhené Aiko, Anderson .Paak, Big Sean, FKA twigs, Future, Gunna, Tish Hyman, Kid Cudi, Kehlani, Lil Durk, Nicki Minaj, Musiq Soulchild, Mustard, Post Malone, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Skrillex, Thundercat, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
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350.
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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351.
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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352.
Tribal
by Dr. John/The Lower 911
August 3, 2010
Dr. John revives the Night Tripper persona for his new album Tribal, which features guest spots from Derek Trucks, Donald Harrison, and tunes by Bobby Charles and Allen Toussaint.
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353.
The Future
by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
November 5, 2021
The third full-length release for Nathaniel Rateliff and his band was produced by Brad Cook and R.M.B.(Rateliff, Patrick Meese, and James Barone).
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354.
Cold World
by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
July 29, 2014
The second retro soul release on Daptone Recordings for the gospel/R&B singer was recorded live on eight-track tape.
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355.
Coming Back To You
by Melinda Doolittle
February 3, 2009
The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.
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356.
Infinite House
by Ava Luna
April 14, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based quintet was self-recorded.
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357.
Soldier Of Love
by Sade
February 9, 2010
After a 10-year hiatus, Sade returns with her sixth studio effort and first since 2000's "Lover's Rock."
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358.
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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359.
Just Be Free
by Big Freedia
June 17, 2014
The fourth studio and first major label release for the New Orleans rapper who popularized bounce music, a subgenre that mixes house and hip-hop music with chants, was produced by Thomas McElroy.
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360.
Look Closer
by Saun & Starr
May 19, 2015
The debut release for the duo of Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan Lowe, who were Sharon Jones' back-up singers, was recorded live to tape.
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361.
Santhosam
by Priya Ragu
October 20, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from Swiss-Tamil artist Priya Ragu features influences of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and Tamil music.
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362.
No Time for Dreaming
by Charles Bradley
January 25, 2011
The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.
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363.
Sage Motel
by Monophonics
May 13, 2022
The sixth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic soul band Monophonics is a concept album of songs set at the fictional Sage Motel.
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364.
Next to the Sun
by Kaîna
July 12, 2019
The full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul artist features a guest appearance from Sen Morimoto.
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365.
Bodywash
by Mndsgn
September 16, 2016
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based producer Ringgo Ancheta under the name MNDSGN.
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366.
Black Velvet
by Charles Bradley
November 9, 2018
The posthumous release for the soul singer features songs recorded during sessions from his previous three releases.
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367.
Woman Of Faces
by Celeste
November 14, 2025
The second full-length release from California-born, London-based neo-soul artist Celeste was produced by Jeff Bhasker.
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368.
Hourglass
by Antibalas
October 24, 2025
The latest release from Brooklyn Afrobeat collective Antibalas is instrumental.
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369.
Mercy
by Natalie Bergman
May 7, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the artist who was a member of Wild Belle was influenced by the death of her father and stepmother.
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370.
Take Care
by Drake
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.
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371.
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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372.
Blackbirds
by Bettye LaVette
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B singer features songs sung by other female artists and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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373.
The New Adventures Of...
by P.P. Arnold
August 9, 2019
The fourth full-length solo release for the soul singer born in Los Angles was produced by Steve Cradock.
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374.
The Dreamer
by Etta James
November 8, 2011
Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.
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375.
The Album
by Teyana Taylor
June 19, 2020
The third full-length studeio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big, Sean, Missy Elliott, Future, Lauryn Hill, IMAN, Junie, King Combs, Quavo, and Rick Ross.
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376.
In Another Life
by Bilal
June 30, 2015
Produced by Adrian Younge, the fifth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul artist features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Kimbra, and Kendrick Lamar.
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377.
Currency of Man
by Melody Gardot
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.
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378.
Devil's Halo
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Bruce.
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379.
Coming Home
by Leon Bridges
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Texas soul singer was recorded live to tape with White Denim's Josh Block and Austin Jenkins.
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380.
Kamaal The Abstract
by Q-Tip
September 15, 2009
Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."
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381.
Silence Is Loud
by Nia Archives
April 12, 2024
This is the debut full-length studio release from British jungle producer Nia Archives.
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![Hallucinogen [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/e3a83001a7fb8e88171f0f20289e3481-98.jpg)
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382.
Hallucinogen [EP]
by Kelela
October 9, 2015
The journey of a relationship from its beginning to the break-up is the concept in the six-track EP from the Los Angeles-based alternative R&B artist.
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383.
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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384.
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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385.
I'm New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 9, 2010
Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.
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386.
Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt
by Curtis Harding
September 5, 2025
The fourth full-length from the Atlanta-based self-described "slop 'n' soul" artist Curtis Harding is a concept album about being lost in space and the feelings it evokes.
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387.
COOKUP
by Sam Gendel
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV.
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388.
While You Were Sleeping
by José James
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release for the singer-songwriter sees the addition of influences from rock music to his jazz, R&B, and soul sounds.
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389.
The Age of Pleasure
by Janelle Monáe
June 9, 2023
The first full-length studio release in five years for Janelle Monáe features guest appearances by Amaarae, Ckay, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, and Sister Nancy.
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390.
Late Nights: The Album
by Jeremih
December 4, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, J. Cole, Future, Juicy J, Migos, Twista, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
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391.
DJ-Kicks
by Dâm-Funk
May 27, 2016
The latest release in !K7's DJ-Kicks series was compiled by Dâm-Funk (aka Damon Riddick).
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392.
A Muse In Her Feelings
by dvsn
April 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Buju Banton, Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Popcaan, Jessie Reyez, Summer Walker, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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393.
Black Noise
by Quinton Barnes
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Montreal-based artist Quinton Barnes was produced by Michael Cloud Duguay and mixed by Ky Brooks.
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394.
Morayo
by Wizkid
November 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from Nigerian Afrobeats artist Wizkid features guest appearances by Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, and Tiakola.
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395.
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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396.
Sensational
by Erika de Casier
May 21, 2021
The second full-length release for the Danish R&B artist was produced with Natal Zaks.
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397.
B7
by Brandy
July 31, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in eight years and features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Chance The Rapper and her daughter, Sy'rai.
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398.
Promise of a Brand New Day
by Ruthie Foster
August 19, 2014
The latest release for the Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello.
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399.
Tuff Times Never Last
by Kokoroko
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from London-based collective Kokoroko features guest appearances by Azekel, Demae and LULU.
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400.
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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