The American Idol songstress returns with her highly anticipated third album featuring--for the first time as a bonus track--Fantasia's signature song from her acting role in The Color Purple.

Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.

The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."

The guitarist best known for working with Booker T & the M.G.'s releases a tribute album to the R&B band The 5 Royales.

The 22-year-old writer of songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige steps into the spotlight with his debut as an R&B artist.

The sophomore album from the R&B artist features guest appearances by Big Boi, the Game, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West.

The fifth release for the R&B singer features co-written with such artists as Babyface, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. Dre, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Frank Ocean, and Emeli Sandé.

This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.

Toby Pazner was inspired by dreams he had during the a trip to Greece and recruited members from such musicians as The Arcs, Charles Bradley, Budos Band, The Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, Lee Fields, and Menahan Street Band for this instrumental soul album.

The third full-length release for the London-based collective features guest appearances from Cherise, Soweto Kinch, K.O.G., Ego Ella May, Ria Moran, Nick Richards, and Pat Thomas.

The debut full-length release for the Swedish pop artist was produced by Magnus Lidehäll.

The 13th studio release for the rapper was produced by Pharrell features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Gwen Stefani, T.I., Charlie Wilson, and Stevie Wonder.

Originally titled Views From The 6, the fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from Kyla, Pimp C, Popcaan, and Wizkid.

The eighth full-length studio release from Lake Street Dive is its first with James Cornelison after guitarist Mike "McDuck" Olson left in 2021.

The latest full-length solo release for alternative R&B singer-songwriter Nick Hakim features contributions from Alex G, DJ Dahl, Arto Lindsay, and Helado Negro.

The debut release for the collaboration between Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One was inspired by disco, boogie, and electric funk.

Soul singer Aaron Livingston and hip-hop producer RJD2 team up to release their debut album together as Icebird.

The posthumous release of the final album from the soul singer was overseen by her daughter Alia Rose and producer Doug Grigsby.

The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.

The debut full-length release for the Canadian duo of Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman features a guest appearance by Drake.

The second full-length studio release for the Canadian R&B artist features a guest appearance from Drake.

The debut full-length release from London-based R&B trio FLO features guest appearances by Cynthia Erivo and Glorilla.

The second full-length release for the neo-soul band led by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians includes production from the Neptunes and Incubus' Mike Eizinger.

The second full-length release for Tom Krell was produced by Rodaidh McDonald.

The latest full-length release from jazz artist Jon Batiste features guest appearances by Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Camilo, Lana Del Rey, Fireboy DML, Kenny G, J.I.D, Leigh-Anne, Lil Wayne, Native Soul, Newjeans, and Rita Payés.

B.o.B, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Jat Rock, and Trey Songz are some of the guests on the seven-track studio EP from the Los Angeles rapper.

The debut solo full-length release for the former One Direction singer features production from Levi Lennox and Malay.

The Texan psych-rock trio curate the latest release from the LateNightTales series.

The third studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, B.o.B, Elijah Blake, and Shaggy.

The seven-track EP for the Los Angeles R&B singer features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, and Staples.

The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, funk bassist, singer, and songwriter returns with his first new album in five years.

The latest full-length solo release from former One Direction singer ZAYN was produced by Malay.

This is the debut album for the daughter of 1980's pop group member James DeBarge.

The debut full-length release for the London-based duo of Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatch features a guest appearance from Izzy Bizu.

The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson returns with her sophomore studio album.

The debut album for the supergroup consisting of Man Man's Ryan Kattner, Islands' Nicholas Thorburn, and the Shins' Joe Plummer is influenced by doo-wop music.

After making an explosive debut appearing on other artist's songs, rapper Nicki Minaj finally releases her debut of electro-infused, bold, and hook-heavy hip-hop.

The multi-award winning R&B singer's latest release features Akon as a guest artist.

This Wu-Tang Clan member's latest album features John Legend, Fabolous, Raheem DeVaughn, Lloyd, and Estelle as guest singers.

The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."

The debut full-length release for the artist best known for his producing work on FKA Twigs' M3LL155X and Beyoncé's self-titled albums, features a guest appearance from Angel Deradoorian.

This is the second full-length studio release for the New York neo-disco/funk band founded by producers Eugene Cho and Dan Balis.

The latest solo release for the veteran pop singer was produced by Steven Van Zandt and features original songs written by Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, and Van Zandt.

The seven-piece collective led by Carlos Hernandez releases its first album on the Infinite Best label.

The fourth full-length release for Alabama soul group St. Paul & the Broken Bones was recorded in Birmingham and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.

The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Tim McGraw and Wiz Khalifa.

The third full-length release from British pop artist Rita Ora features a guest appearance by Fatboy Slim.

The seven-track EP from the R&B artist from Texas features a guest appearances from Empress Of.

The third studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Iggy Azalea, R. Kelly, T.I., and Timbaland.

Macy Gray's first covers album includes versions of Radiohead's "Creep," Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters," Eurythmics's "Here Comes the Rain Again," and Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps."

Ever since the dawn of the electric guitar, white boys have sung the blues, some with considerably more success than others. Eli “Paperboy” Reed is part of that long tradition, but he stands apart from the pack as much as he belongs to it, due in large part to his age. Raised on CD reissues of classic blues and soul -- he was not even 10 when the first Complete Stax/Volt Singles box came out -- Reed has absorbed the sound and sensibility of classic ‘60s soul but sings without any white-boy blues affectations, totally comfortable in his own skin because nobody else his age, of any race, was attempting to make this kind of music. This can cause a kind of a disconnect -- Reed sounds so white when he sings, it’s disarming -- but he pours on the passion and has fully absorbed the tight turns of Stax and loves the sound as much as the structure, so much so that Come and Get It -- his third LP and first for a major label -- feels a bit like an unearthed relic, built on songs and sounds that could pass for unheard gems if it wasn’t for Reed’s unapologetically white voice, free of affectations and ticks. Some of that may be due to producer Mike Elizondo’s work -- he manages to make this sound like a throwback without being stiff, and without having a hint of Mark Ronson’s hipster retroism for Amy Winehouse -- but he’s just articulating Reed’s gifts, letting the songs stand front and center. And that’s what’s remarkable about Come and Get It: this is not a modern-day blues album, it’s a classic soul album, with almost all the tracks clocking in at 3:30 or less, leaving very little room for showboating solos. All concentration is on the tunes themselves, with the band kicking them toward kineticism, Reed channeling all his energy into making the songs sing, and they wind up sticking, sounding a bit like forgotten classics upon first listen, then winding up as familiar favorites upon the second. If there is any fault here, it’s that Reed’s voice remains perennially boyish, sometimes preventing this from achieving a level of gravity, but there’s no attempt to hide this: it’s an honest reflection of who Reed is, a young kid from Boston in love with the Southern sounds of the ‘60s and intent on carrying them on, even if he invites ridicule or scorn. He believes it, man, and based on Come and Get It, it’s hard not to believe it too. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

The sixth full-length studio release album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Juicy J, Mila J, Nicki Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign.

The soul singer's latest release marks her 25th year as a recording artist (she made her debut in 1979 as a member of the first female rap group ever, Sequence). Guests here include Missy Elliott, Floetry and Snoop Dogg.

The third full-length release from Atlanta R&B/rap artist 6LACK features guest appearances from QUIN and Don Toliver.

The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Diddy, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, T.I., and Young Jeezy.

The former Mis-Teeq singer releases her second solo album (her first, "Fired Up," was released only in Japan).

The first new studio release of new songs from the Chicago R&B/funk artist since 2007 was co-produced by Sarah Ruba and David "Switch" Taylor.

Produced by Justin Vernon, the latest release for the gospel group features guest appearances from Sam Amidon, Phil Cook of Megafaun, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Patty Griffin, and Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.

The fourth full-length studio release for British singer-songwriter Sam Smith features guest appearances from Koffee, Kim Petras, Jessie Reyez, and Ed Sheeran.

The third full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Future, and Kendrick Lamar.

The four-track EP from producer Kwes. is his first on the Warp label.

Jadakiss guests on the R&B vocalists third disc.

The latest album for the singer was produced with her husband Justin Stanley.

The second full-length release for the Maryland R&B artist features production from Dpat, Jake One, L3gion, and No I.D.

The third album for the R&B singer features Che Gibson, Drake, Fabolous, Gucci Mane, and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em as guests.

2Pac's collaboration with Keyshia, 'Playa Cardz Right' (also released on his posthumous album "Pac's Life"), is featured on the third album for the R&B artist.

The third album for the British singer features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz.

The fourth full-length studio release for the guitarist features guest appearances from Carlos Santana and Trombone Shorty.

The second album for the New Orleans jazz artist who not only plays the trombone, trumpet, piano, and drums, but also sings features such guests as Jeff Beck, Warren Haynes, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Ledisi.

Atlanta's Usher Raymond returns with his third studio release. The Neptunes, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are among the producers.

The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist features Andre 3000, Brandy, Estelle and Kanye West as guests.

The first of two planned EPs to be released in 2015 by the R&B artist features a guest appearance from T.I and was produced by Tricky Stewart.

The fourth studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jennifer Lopez, Matoma, Julia Michaels, K. Michelle, Meghan Trainor, Keith Urban, and Stevie Wonder.

The Barbadian pop star's fifth album is boasted as her rebirth, showcasing her vocal and lyrical range as a versatile artist. It carries more than just club-ready cuts and includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Eminem.

The third solo album for the former Destiny's Child member features Flo Rida as a guest on one track.

This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.

The sophomore album for the Los Angeles-based group is led by Jack Splash.

B2K's Omarion joins with rapper Bow Wow in their first album together.

The first original studio release in five years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Fabolous, Miguel, Nas, Wale, and her twins.

The fourth album for the singer/actor features Jeff Beck, Sheila E., Nas, Raphael Saadiq, and David Sanborn as guest artists.

The Harvard graduate releases his debut American album.

The surprise release from Justin Bieber features 21 tracks and guest appearances by Eddie Benajamin, Cash Cobain, Dijon, Druski, Gunna, Lil B, and Sexyy Red.

Justin Stanley produced and co-wrote the R&B singer's second album, which also includes collaborations with ?uestlove, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Brion.