Album Releases by Genre
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501.
At Least for Now
by Benjamin Clementine
January 12, 2015
This is the full-length debut release for the British singer-songwriter first discovered in Paris, France.
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502.
Freedom & Surrender
by Lizz Wright
September 4, 2015
Produced by Larry Klein, the fifth full-length release for the Georrgia singer features a duet with Gregory Porter and contributions from such artists as David Batteau, Jesse Harris, Larry Klein, and JD Souther.
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503.
Unbreakable
by Janet Jackson
October 2, 2015
The first studio release in seven years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and J. Cole.
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504.
Red, Hot + Fela
by Various Artists
October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
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Saint Heron
by Various Artists
November 11, 2013
The compilation of 12 tracks from indie R&B artists including Jhene Aiko, Cassie, Kelela, Iman Omari, and Sampha were collected together by Solange, who also wrote two of the tracks.
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506.
Sentimental Fool
by Lee Fields
October 28, 2022
The latest full-length release for soul artist Lee Fields was produced by Gabriel "Bosco Mann" Roth.
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507.
awE naturalE
by THEESatisfaction
March 27, 2012
The debut full-length release on Sub Pop for the Seattle hip-hop duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White features Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler as a guest singer.
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508.
Black Radio III
by Robert Glasper
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Robert Glasper guest appearances from such artists as Big K.R.I.T., BJ the Chicago Kid, H.E.R., Lalah Hathaway, Jennifer Hudson, India Arie, Killer Mike, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gregory Porter, Posdnous, Q-Tip, Esperanza Spalding, Amir Sulaiman, and Yebba.
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509.
Faster
by Samantha Fish
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release from the blues-rock guitarist was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and features a guest appearance from Tech N9ne.
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510.
Double Take
by Frankie Miller
November 11, 2016
Unreleased songs from demo tapes of the British singer-songwriter who suffered a brain hemorrhage in 1994 were mixed with new recordings of such artists as Kim Carnes, Paul Carrack, Hotei Tomoyasu, Elton John, Kid Rock, Huey Lewis, Willie Nelson, John Parr, Rod Stewart, Bonnie Tyler, and Joe Walsh.
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511.
OnMyRadio
by Musiq Soulchild
December 9, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Mary J. Blige and Damian Marley as guests.
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512.
Nevaeh
by Mhysa
February 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in her Philadelphia home.
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513.
The Defamation Of Strickland Banks
by Plan B
April 19, 2011
Known primarily as a rapper, Ben Drew releases his soul singer concept album, exploring different sounds and an alter ego.
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514.
Electric Slave
by Black Joe Lewis
August 27, 2013
The third release from the Austin soul and blues-rock band includes production from Stuart Sikes and John Congleton on three tracks.
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515.
Hurry Up Tomorrow
by The Weeknd
January 31, 2025
Anitta, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Future, Justice, Giorgio Moroder, Playboi Carti, and Travis Scott app. It is the final part of an album trilogy that includes 2020's After Hours and 2022's Dawn FM.
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516.
Stronger With Each Tear
by Mary J. Blige
December 21, 2009
The latest album for the R&B singer features guest performers Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz as well as a song from the film "Precious."
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517.
Daydream
by Empty Houses
June 10, 2016
The full-length debut for the Detroit trio of Ali Shea, Dave Mackinder and Adam Mercer was produced by Graham Marsh.
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518.
Woman
by Jill Scott
July 24, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul singer features production from 9th Wonder, David Banner, and Andre "Dre" Harris.
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519.
Life on Earth [EP]
by Summer Walker
July 10, 2020
The five-track EP from the R&B artist from Atlanta features guest appearances from NO1-NOAH and PartyNextDoor.
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520.
Good Morning Gorgeous
by Mary J. Blige
February 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for R&B artist Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Dave East, Fivio Foreign, Anderson .Paak, and Usher.
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521.
Finally Over It
by Summer Walker
November 14, 2025
The latest full-length release from R&B artist Summer Walker features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Anderson .Paak, Brent Faiyaz, GloRilla, Latto, Mariah the Scientist, Monaleo, SAILORR, Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims, and Bryson Tiller.
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522.
There Is No End
by Tony Allen
April 30, 2021
The posthumous release from the drummer features beats recorded before he passed away in 2020 and completed by producer Vincent Taeger and co-producer Vincent Taurelle with vocals from Nate Bone, Danny Brown, Nah Eeto, Jeremiah Jae, Koreatown Oddity, Lava La Rue, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, Marlowe, Ben Okri, Sampa The Great, Skepta, Tsunami, and Zelooperz.
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523.
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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524.
Vacancy
by Ari Lennox
January 23, 2026
The third full-length release from R&B artist Ari Lennox features a guest appearance by Buju Banton.
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525.
4 Your Eyez Only
by J. Cole
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the North Carolina hip-hop artist includes co-production with such producers as Elite, Cardiak, Chargaux, Ron Gilmore, and Elijah Scarlett.
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526.
The MF Life
by Melanie Fiona
March 20, 2012
The second album for the R&B/soul Canadian singer features guest appearances by J. Cole, B.o.B, John Legend, and T-Pain.
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527.
The 20/20 Experience
by Justin Timberlake
March 19, 2013
The third solo release for the pop singer is his first in nearly seven years and was produced by Timbaland (two tracks with Timberlake and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon).
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528.
Medicine Man
by The Bamboos
June 4, 2012
The Australian band returns with its fifth album of funk-inspired music produced by John Castle and featuring guest appearances by Aloe Blacc, Bobby Flynn, Daniel Merriweather, Tim Rogers, and Megan Washington.
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529.
Atlanta
by Gnarls Barkley
March 6, 2026
18 years after 2008's The Odd Couple, CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse reunited for a third and final full-length studio album together as Gnarls Barkley.
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530.
Will This Make Me Good
by Nick Hakim
May 15, 2020
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based artist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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531.
Back Of My Mind
by H.E.R.
June 18, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the California R&B artist features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Cordae, Lil Baby, DJ Khaled, Thundercat, Bryson Tiller, Ty Dolla $ign, Y.G., and Yung Bleu.
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532.
Son Little
by Son Little
October 16, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for Philadelphia producer Aaron Livingston who has worked with The Roots and Mavis Staples.
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533.
The Midnight Hour
by Ali Shaheed Muhammad
July 13, 2018
Started back in 2013 before being put on the back burner while they scored The Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage, the collaboration between Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, CeeLo Green, Keyon Harrold, Eryn Allen Kane, Karolina, Ladybug Mecca, Angela Muñoz, No I.D., Loren Oden, James Poyser, Questlove, Raphael Saadiq, Laetitia Sadier, Luther Vandross, and Saudia Yasmein.
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534.
Looking 4 Myself
by Usher
June 12, 2012
The seventh studio album for the R&B singer features songs produced and/or written by Diplo, Max Martin, the Neptunes, Rico Love, Salaam Remi, and Swedish House Mafia.
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535.
My True Story
by Aaron Neville
January 22, 2013
The first release on Blue Note for the R&B/Soul singer co-produced by by Keith Richards and Don Was covers some of the classic doo-wop songs that influenced his works.
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536.
Rated R
by Rihanna
November 23, 2009
The fourth studio album for the R&B singer from Barbados features Slash, will.i.am, and Young Jeezy as guest artists.
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537.
Betty Wright: The Movie
by Betty Wright
November 15, 2011
Backed by the Roots, Betty Wright releases her first studio album in ten years. It features Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, and Snoop Dogg as guests.
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538.
Songs for You
by Tinashe
November 22, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 6LACK, G-Eazy, MAKJ, and Ms Banks.
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539.
The Last Word
by The O'Jays
April 19, 2019
The final studio release for the R&B/soul group was produced by Steve Greenberg, Sam Hollander, Mike Mangini, and Betty Wright.
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540.
Love Heart Cheat Code
by Hiatus Kaiyote
June 28, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote features Adventure Time's BMO on one track.
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541.
Origin
by Jordan Rakei
June 14, 2019
The third full-length release for the London-based, New-Zealand born and Australian-raised alternative R&B artist was inspired by "dystopian views of our future."
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542.
Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions
by Steve Arrington
September 18, 2020
The fist new full-length release for the funk artist in seven years features production from such artists as Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Jerry Paper, and Shibo.
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543.
Nightride [Mixtape]
by Tinashe
November 4, 2016
The R&B singer released a 15-track mixtape project as she worked on completing her highly anticipated (and much-delayed) sophomore album, Joyride.
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544.
East Atlanta Love Letter
by 6LACK
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for Atlanta rapper/R&B singer features guest appearances from J. Cole, Future, Khalid, and Offset.
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545.
Dinner Party
by Terrace Martin/Robert Glasper/9th Wonder/Kamasi Washington
July 10, 2020
The seven-track release from the collaboration between Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, and Kamasi Washington features a guest appearance from Phoelix.
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546.
Devout
by Mr. Mitch
April 21, 2017
The second full-length release for the London-based grime producer features guest appearances from such artists as Denai Moore, P Money, Palmistry, and Py.
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547.
The Other Side of the River
by Terry Reid
May 20, 2016
Terry Reid's 1973 album River was recorded twice: once with British producer Eddy Offord and then with Tom Dowd. This release features five alternate takes and six unreleased songs from those recording sessions.
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548.
Four Pink Walls [EP]
by Alessia Cara
August 28, 2015
The Canadian singer-songwriter worked with Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Warren "Oak" Felder on her debut five-track EP.
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549.
K.T.S.E.
by Teyana Taylor
June 23, 2018
The acronym for the eight-track second studio release for the R&B singer stands for Keep That Same Energy and was produced by Kanye West.
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550.
Good Thing
by Leon Bridges
May 4, 2018
The second full-length release for the Texas soul artist was executive-produced by Ricky Reed.
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551.
Charlene
by Tweet
February 26, 2016
The third full-length release for the R&B singer features a guest appearance from Missy Elliott.
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552.
Tough Love
by Jessie Ware
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter was produced by Benny Blanco and Two Inch Punch.
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553.
Back to Reality
by Tony Cook
January 25, 2011
Tony Cook was discovered by James Brown and became his drummer in 1976. This collection of unreleased and rare releases from his side projects was recorded between 1982-1986.
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554.
Free Nationals
by Free Nationals
December 13, 2019
The debut full-length release for the backing band for Anderson .Paak features guest appearances from .Paak , Kadhja Bonet, Daniel Caesar, Callum Connor, Chronixx, Conway, Jid, Miknna, Mac Miller, T. Nava, Benny Sings, Syd, T.I., Kali Uchis, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Westside Gunn, and Joyce Wrice.
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555.
Man About Town
by Mayer Hawthorne
April 8, 2016
This is the fourth full-length solo studio release for the Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter.
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556.
New Gen
by New Gen
February 3, 2017
The compilation of British urban sound by Caroline Simionescu-Marin features tracks from such artists as Avelino, Bonkaz, Dotty, Ray BLK, Stefflon Don and AJ Tracey as well as production from MC Renz, Jevon, Nyge, and Soul.
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557.
The Royal Sessions
by Paul Rodgers
February 4, 2014
The Bad Company/Free singer's latest solo release is a collection of soul covers recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
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558.
The London Sessions
by Mary J. Blige
December 2, 2014
The R&B singer worked with Disclosure, Jimmy Napes, Naughty Boy, Sam Romans, Emeli Sandé, and Sam Smith during her month-long visit to London for her 13th studio release.
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559.
Hasta el Cielo
by Khruangbin
July 12, 2019
The third full-length release for the Houston trio features a dub version of its 2018's Con Todo El Mundo.
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560.
The Rarities
by Mariah Carey
October 2, 2020
The latest compilation from the R&B/pop singer-songwriter features previously unreleased songs, b-sides, demos, and live tracks, including the full length audio from her first concert performance in Japan at the Tokyo Dome for the 1996 Daydream World Tour.
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561.
13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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562.
The Heart Speaks in Whispers
by Corinne Bailey Rae
May 13, 2016
The third full-length release for the British soul singer-songwriter is her first in six years and was co-produced with her second husband, Steve Brown.
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563.
7 Days of Funk
by 7 Days of Funk
December 10, 2013
Rapper Snoop Dogg reinevents himself again as Snoopzilla for this funk project with Dâm-Funk.
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564.
It's a Holiday Soul Party
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 30, 2015
The holiday album from the R&B/soul singer and her band features both standards and original songs.
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565.
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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566.
Beauty Behind the Madness
by The Weeknd
August 28, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Lana Del Rey, Labrinth, and Ed Sheeran.
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567.
Playlist
by Babyface
September 18, 2007
Babyface sings covers songs on his latest album on the Mercury label.
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568.
Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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569.
New Arrangements and Duets
by Van Morrison
September 27, 2024
The latest full-length release from Van Morrison features unreleased material that includes guest appearances by Kurt Elling, Willie Nelson, Curtis Stigers, and Joss Stone.
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570.
Bring Backs
by Alfa Mist
April 23, 2021
The fourth full-length for the British artist features guest appearances from Lex Amor and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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571.
Heart on My Sleeve
by Ella Mai
May 6, 2022
The second full-length release for British R&B artist Ella Mai features guest appearances from Latto, Lucky Daye and Roddy Ricch.
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572.
Falling or Flying
by Jorja Smith
September 29, 2023
The second full-length release from British R&B artist Jorja Smith features guest appearances by J Hus and Lila Iké.
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573.
Hard II Love
by Usher
September 16, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the R&B singer/actor features guest appearances from Future, Rubén Blades, and Young Thug.
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574.
1123
by BJ the Chicago Kid
July 26, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Afrojack, Buddy, Kent Jamz, JID, Offset, and Rick Ross.
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575.
Terra Firma
by Tash Sultana
February 19, 2021
The second full-length release for the Australian artist features guest appearances from Josh Cashman and Jerome Farah.
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576.
Morning After
by dvsn
October 13, 2017
This is thee second full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85.
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577.
MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning
by Mount Kimbie
November 4, 2022
The latest full-length release from electronic duo Mount Kimbie features guest appearances from James Blake, Danny Brown, Choker, Keiyaa, Kuçka, Liv.e, Nomi, Reggie, slowthai, and Wiki on half of the tracks produced by Dom Maker with the other half featuring techno-influenced tracks produced by Kai Campos.
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578.
Strength of a Woman
by Mary J. Blige
April 28, 2017
The 13th full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Missy Elliott, Kaytranada, Quavo, and Kanye West.
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579.
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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580.
The Stepkids
by The Stepkids
September 27, 2011
The trio, who worked on the tours of Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and 50 Cent, releases its debut album.
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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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582.
Volcanic Sunlight
by Saul Williams
May 10, 2011
This fourth studio album from the hip-hop artist is his first offering after a four-year silence. Of Volcanic Sunlight, Williams said, "On this album, I wanted to put words that didn't get in the way of the music. Before, I always let the words dominate." It was produced by Renaud Letang.
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583.
Love in a Time of Madness
by José James
February 24, 2017
The R&B release for the Minneapolis artist features guest appearances from Oleta Adams and Mali Music.
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Everything's Beautiful
by Robert Glasper
May 27, 2016
Robert Glasper took master takes and outtakes of Miles Davis' work and produced new songs with vocals from Erykah Badu, Bilal, Hiatus Kaiyote, Illa J, Ledisi, KING, Laura Mvula, John Scofield, and Stevie Wonder.
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585.
Write Me Back
by R. Kelly
June 26, 2012
R. Kelly's latest release is a continuation of the 1950-70s R&B and soul music he explored on his 2010 album, Love Letter.
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586.
Libra Scale
by Ne-Yo
November 22, 2010
Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.
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587.
Where Does This Door Go
by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
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588.
- Ugh, those feels again
by Snoh Aalegra
August 16, 2019
The second full-length release for the Swedish Iranian R&B artist was executive produced by No I.D.
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589.
Four Lost Souls
by Jon Langford
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Welsh artist was recorded over four days with producer Norbert Putnam and features contributions from Pete Finney, Justin Holder, David Hood, Grant Johnson, Tomi Lunsford, Randy McCormick, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas.
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590.
Uptown Special
by Mark Ronson
January 13, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer/producer was co-produced with Jeff Bhasker and features guest appearances from such artists as Bruno Mars, Mystikal, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, Stevie Wonder, and Andrew Wyatt. The lyrics come from an unlikely source: novelist Michael Chabon.
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591.
The Light of the Sun
by Jill Scott
June 21, 2011
The Philadelphia native releases her fourth studio album of soulful pop and R&B.
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592.
Tears in the Club
by Kingdom
February 24, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based electronic features guest appearances from Najee Daniels, Shacar, Syd, and SZA.
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593.
Here For It All
by Mariah Carey
September 26, 2025
The first full-length studio release from Mariah Carey since 2018's Caution features guest appearances by Anderson .Paak, Kehlani, Shenseea, and The Clark Sisters.
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594.
Cool Uncle
by Cool Uncle
November 6, 2015
The debut collaboration between Bobby Caldwell and producer Jack Splash features guest appearances from such artists as Cee Lo Green, Mayer Hawthorne, Jessie Ware, and Deniece Williams.
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Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook
by Bettye LaVette
May 25, 2010
The R&B/soul singer covers songs by such British rock legends as the Beatles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, and the Rolling Stones.
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596.
Hot Pink
by Doja Cat
November 7, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the R&B/hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Smino and Tyga.
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597.
Dopamine
by Normani
June 14, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from former Fifth Harmony singer Normani features guest appearances by Cardi B, James Blake, Gunna, and Starrah.
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598.
Wasteland
by Brent Faiyaz
July 8, 2022
The second full-length release for R&B artist Brent Faiyaz features guest appearances from Tre' Amani, DJ Dahi, Drake, Joony, Alicia Keys, and The Neptunes.
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599.
D.N.A.
by Mario
October 13, 2009
The fourth album for the R&B singer features Big Sean, Sean Garrett, and Gucci Mane as guests.
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600.
Holly
by Nick Waterhouse
March 4, 2014
The second full-length solo release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was co-produced with Kevin Augunas.
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