Album Releases by Genre
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1.
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
by Ray Charles
February 22, 2019
The reissue of Ray Charles' 1962 albums is the first time they have been released digitally.
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Fountain Baby
by Amaarae
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
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Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
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Homecoming: The Live Album
by Beyoncé
April 17, 2019
A surprise release in conjunction with her similarly titled Netflix documentary, Beyoncé's latest live album consists of 38 tracks recorded during her 2018 Coachella performances, plus a pair of new studio recordings, the Maze cover "Before I Let Go" and "I Been On."
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WHO AM I
by BERWYN
July 12, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from Trinidad-born London-based artist BERWYN is said to be about his "search for meaning and freedom".
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Conflict Of Interest
by Ghetts
February 19, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
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Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) [OST]
by Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
January 28, 2022
The soundtrack to the 2021 Questlove-directed film of the same name features live recording of songs performed by such artists as The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & The Pips, B.B. King, Nina Simone, and Sly & The Family Stone from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
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Baby
by Dijon
August 15, 2025
The second full-length release from Los Angeles-based R&B artist/producer Dijon features contributions from such artists as BJ Burton, Henry Kwapis, Tommy King, and Tobias Jesso Jr., Mk.gee, and Andrew Sarlo.
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Live at the Whisky a Go Go: The Complete Recordings
by Otis Redding
October 28, 2016
The six-disc collection features the complete recordings from the soul artist's three concerts at the Los Angeles club in April 1966.
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Untitled (Rise)
by Sault
October 9, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British R&B collective is its second release in 2020.
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Lemonade
by Beyoncé
April 23, 2016
The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. A physical release is set for May 6.
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Access Denied
by Ray BLK
October 1, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Giggs, Kaash Paige, Kojey Radical, Stefflon Don, and Suburban Plaza.
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Channel Orange
by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
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Higher! [Box Set]
by Sly & the Family Stone
August 27, 2013
The four-disc box set for the funk, rock and soul band led by Sly Stone includes unreleased tracks, mono mixes, instrumentals, live recordings, and studio outtakes.
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COWBOY CARTER
by Beyoncé
March 29, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release from Beyoncé is a country-inspired album featuring guest appearances by Tanner Adell, Rumi Carter, Miley Cyrus, Willie Jones, Tiera Kennedy, Linda Martell, Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Reyna Roberts, Shaboozey, and Brittney Spencer.
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Black Rainbows
by Corinne Bailey Rae
September 15, 2023
The first full-length release since 2016's The Heart Speaks In Whispers from British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae was inspired by the exhibits she saw at the Stony Island Arts Bank.
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Renaissance
by Beyoncé
July 29, 2022
The first new studio album for Beyoncé since 2016's Lemonade features contributions from 070 Shake, A.G. Cook, Mike Dean, Drake, Jay-Z, Labrinth, Skrillex, Tems, The-Dream, and The Neptunes.
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The ArchAndroid
by Janelle Monáe
May 18, 2010
The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."
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S.O.S.
by SZA
December 9, 2022
The second full-length studio release for R&B artist SZA features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver.
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Jimmy Lee
by Raphael Saadiq
August 23, 2019
The first full-length release of new material from the R&B artist/producer was inspired by his late brother's struggle with drug addiction and features guest appearances from Rob Bacon, Reverend E. Baker, Ernest Turner, and Daniel J. Watts.
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Candi Staton
by Candi Staton
February 24, 2004
This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits.
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Sad And Beautiful World
by Mavis Staples
November 7, 2025
The covers album from Mavis Staples was produced by Brad Cook and features contributions by such artists as Katie Crutchfield, Buddy Guy, MJ Lenderman, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Jeff Tweedy, and Justin Vernon.
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Prince & the Revolution: Live [Remastered]
by Prince and the Revolution
June 3, 2022
The official audio-only release of Prince & the Revolution's concert at the Syracuse's Carrier Dome on March 30, 1985 was remastered and includes a blu-ray of the digitally enhanced concert film.
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The Time for Peace Is Now: Gospel Music About Us
by Various Artists
September 13, 2019
The second volume from Luaka Bop's World Spirituality Classics series features 14 tracks from small label 1970s gospel artists selected by DJ Greg Belson.
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What Were You Hoping For?
by Van Hunt
September 27, 2011
The singer-songwriter and producer releases his first studio album since his 2008 album Popular was shelved by Blue Note.
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Through The Wall
by Rochelle Jordan
September 26, 2025
The latest full-length release from Canadian artist Rochelle Jordan includes producing by Rob Araujo, Byron The Aquarius, DāM FunK, Initial Talk, KAYTRANADA, KLSH, and Machinedrum.
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Soul'd Out: The Complete Wattstax Collection [Box Set]
by Various Artists
February 24, 2023
The 12-disc box set of the Wattstax concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972 features 31 previously unreleased tracks as well as tracks recorded at The Summit Club and a 76-page book.
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LEGACY! LEGACY!
by Jamila Woods
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jasminfire, Nitty Scott, Saba, Nico Segal, and theMIND.
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The Passionate Ones
by Nourished By Time
August 22, 2025
The second full-length release from Baltimore self-described post-R&B artist Nourished By Time features a guest appearance by Tony Bontana.
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Natural Brown Prom Queen
by Sudan Archives
September 9, 2022
Race, womanhood and relationships are some of themes on the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based violinist/singer Sudan Archives.
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Voice Notes
by Yazmin Lacey
March 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for British R&B/soul singer-songwriter was executive produced by Dave Okumu.
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Live at the Fillmore East: October 4th & 5th, 1968 [Box Set]
by Sly & the Family Stone
July 17, 2015
Originally shelved after "Everyday People" became a megahit, the complete recordings of the two-night concerts at Fillmore East are finally released as a four-disc box set.
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A Seat at the Table
by Solange
September 30, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Nia Andrews, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Dream, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Kelly Rowland, Sampha and
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Pink Noise
by Laura Mvula
July 2, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British artist features a guest appearance from Simon Neil.
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When I Get Home
by Solange
March 1, 2019
The fourth full-length album for the R&B singer is a surprise release.
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Charity Starts at Home
by Phonte
September 27, 2011
The latest album for the rapper who also is a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange features guest appearances by 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Elzhi, and Pharoahe Monch.
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Ten Fold
by Yaya Bey
May 10, 2024
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features a guest appearance by Exaktly and audio clips of her father, Ayub Bey aka Grand Daddy I.U.
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Can't Lose My (Soul)
by Annie And The Caldwells
March 21, 2025
The six-track release from soul group Annie And The Caldwells is led by Staples Jr. Singers' Annie Brown Caldwell and was recorded in Mississippi.
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Originals
by Prince
June 21, 2019
The 15-track collection of previously unreleased demos of songs Prince wrote for other artists including "Sex Shooters" for the Apollonia 6, "Manic Monday" for The Bangles, Martika, Kenny Rogers, "The Glamorous Life" for Sheila E., and The Time, as well as "Nothing Compares 2 U," originally sung by The Family but made famous by Sinead O'Connor. The album was exclusively released on 7 Jun 2019 on Tidal with a wide release on 21 Jun 2019.
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Angels & Queens, Pt. 1
by Gabriels
October 7, 2022
The debut seven-track release for Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels was produced by Sounwave and originally planned as a full-length release but the second half is now set to be released in March 2023.
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Nine
by Sault
June 25, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the UK group is only available online for 99 days and features guest appearances from Little Simz and Michael Ofo.
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Come Go with Me: The Stax Collection [Box Set]
by The Staple Singers
February 21, 2020
The seven-LP box-set includes the six albums the Chicago gospel/soul group released on the Stax label between 1968 and 1974. Also included is a disc of live and rare tracks.
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The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters: 1959-1983 [Box Set]
by The Isley Brothers
August 21, 2015
The box set includes 21 remastered versions of the R&B/soul/funk group's 21 albums from the RCA Victor and T-Neck labels as well as the previously unreleased Wild In Woodstock: The Isley Brothers Live At Bearsville Studios.
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
October 10, 2025
The latest full-length release from Alabama soul group St. Paul & The Broken Bones was produced by Eg White.
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Orquídeas
by Kali Uchis
January 12, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from Kali Uchis features guest appearances by Rauw Alejandro, El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Peso Pluma.
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Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
January 7, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
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Wait Til I Get Over
by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
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Dirty Computer
by Janelle Monáe
April 27, 2018
The third LP (and first in five years) from the actress and recording artist features appearances by Brian Wilson, Pharrell Williams, Zoë Kravitz, and Grimes, plus musical contributions from Prince just prior to his death.
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What We Call Life
by Jordan Rakei
September 24, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the London-based, New Zealand-born artist was influenced by what he learned about himself from therapy.
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Blue Eclipse
by Blue Lab Beats
April 19, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra.
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Choose Your Weapon
by Hiatus Kaiyote
May 4, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Grammy-nominated Australian band led by Nai Palm.
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Airtight's Revenge
by Bilal
September 14, 2010
The soul singer returns with his first release on indie label Plug Research after Interscope Records shelved what would have been his second album, Love for Sale, in 2006.
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CTRL
by SZA
June 9, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New Jersey alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, and Travis Scott.
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Jaguar II
by Victoria Monét
August 25, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from R&B artist Victoria Monét features guest appearances by Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Hazel Monét.
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Soil
by serpentwithfeet
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York-based alternative R&B artist features production from Clams Casino, Paul Epworth, and Katie Gately.
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House of Balloons
by The Weeknd
March 21, 2011
The mixtape by Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye was released as a free download.
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Colfax
by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
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Owls, Omens, And Oracles
by Valerie June
April 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Tennessee singer-songwriter Valerie June was produced by M. Ward and features a guest appearance by The Blind Boys Of Alabama.
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Love & Hate
by Michael Kiwanuka
July 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Danger Mouse.
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Beneath the Neon Glow
by Elles Bailey
August 9, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Elles Bailey was produced by Dan Weller.
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Minute by Minute
by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
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blackSUMMERS'night (2016)
by Maxwell
July 1, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the R&B singer is his first in seven years and was co-produced with Hod David.
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Deacon
by serpentwithfeet
March 26, 2021
The second full-length release for the New York experimental R&B artist features a guest appearance from NAO.
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Kaleidoscope Dream
by Miguel
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release for the R&B singer includes six songs from two EPs released earlier in the year and features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
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to hell with it [Mixtape]
by PinkPantheress
October 15, 2021
The debut mixtape for the London-based artist features elements of drum and bass, garage, jungle pop, and R&B.
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Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2
by Jill Scott
August 31, 2004
The soul singer returns with a follow-up to her Grammy-nominated debut.
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This Is Where I Live
by William Bell
June 3, 2016
The first release in 10 years for the soul artist was produced by John Leventhal.
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Raven
by Kelela
February 10, 2023
The second full-length studio release for Kelela features contributions from such artists as s Junglepussy, Kaytranada, LSDXOXO, and Shygirl.
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Stone Rollin'
by Raphael Saadiq
May 10, 2011
The soul singer continues his 1960's-inspired music with a fourth album, blending vintage R&B sounds and smooth soul-pop.
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Authenticity
by The Foreign Exchange
October 12, 2010
The third full-length album for the duo of Phonte and Niolay features Darien Brockington, Jesse Boykins III, Median, Chantae Cann, and YahZarah as guests artists.
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Soul of a Woman
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
November 17, 2017
The final album for Sharon Jones (who passed away in 2016 from cancer) & The Dap-Kings was recorded on eight-track tape in Brooklyn.
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Off The Fence
by The James Hunter Six
January 16, 2026
The latest full-length release from British soul band The James Hunter Six features a guest appearance by Van Morrison.
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Black Classical Music
by Yussef Dayes
September 8, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from British jazz drummer/producer Yussef Dayes features guest appearances by Jamilah Barry, Chronixx, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Masego, Sheila Maurice Grey, Misch, and the Chineke! Orchestra.
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Play with the Changes
by Rochelle Jordan
April 30, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Canadian electronic soul/R&B artist features production from KLSH, Machinedrum and Jimmy Edgar.
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Inspiration Information/Wings of Love
by Shuggie Otis
April 16, 2013
Shuggie Otis' Inspiration Information is reissued with four unreleased tracks and an unreleased album, Wings of Love, containing 14 live and studio tracks recorded between 1975 and 2000.
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Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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Untitled (Black Is)
by Sault
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the British R&B collective was produced by Dean "Inflo" Josiah.
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Over It
by Summer Walker
October 4, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from 6LACK, Jhené Aiko, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, and Usher.
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Born In The Wild
by Tems
June 7, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B artist Tems features guest appearances by Asake and J. Cole.
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BLACKsummers'night
by Maxwell
July 7, 2009
The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).
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Girl in the Half Pearl
by Liv.e
February 10, 2023
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic.
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do it afraid
by Yaya Bey
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Butcher Brown, Father Philis, RAHRAH GABOR, and Nigel Hall.
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Nick of Time
by The James Hunter Six
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British R&B/soul artist was recorded and produced by Bosco Mann (aka as Daptone Records' Gabriel Roth) in California.
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Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St.
by Swamp Dogg
May 31, 2024
The latest full-length release from Swamp Dogg was produced by Ryan Olson and features guest appearances by Margo Price, Jenny Lewis and Vernon Reid.
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A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
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Malibu
by Anderson .Paak
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California rapper/singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, The Free Nationals, The Game, Rapsody, Schoolboy Q, and the Timon Family Choir.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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Reality Show
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 13, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer feature a guest appearances from Meek Mill.
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The Budos Band III
by The Budos Band
August 10, 2010
The third full-length album for the Staten Island group was recorded live during a 48 hour period.
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The Essential Modern Records Collection
by Etta James
April 5, 2011
This compilation collects some of the earliest recordings for the blues singer while she was with Modern Records.
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Things Have Changed
by Bettye LaVette
March 30, 2018
The soul singer's reinterpretations of Bob Dylan songs was produced by Steve Jordan and feature guest appearances from Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty.
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El Rego et Ses Commandos
by El Rego
October 25, 2011
This is a remastered collection of West African soul music from El Rego originally released in the 1960s-1970s.
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The Complete Keen Years (1957-1960) [Box Set]
by Sam Cooke
January 24, 2020
The five-disc box set collects all of the soul singer-songwriter's five albums released by Keen with 15 bonus tracks.
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Blackheart
by Dawn Richard
January 15, 2015
The third solo release for the former Danity Kane singer featured influences from electronic, soul and trip-hop music.
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This Is Brian Jackson
by Brian Jackson
May 27, 2022
The first solo release in over 20 years for Brian Jackson was produced by The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Daniel Collás.
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Sundown
by Eddie Chacon
March 31, 2023
The second full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Eddie Chacon was produced by John Carroll Kirby.
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Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth
by Billy Valentine
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from soul singer Billy Valentine was produced by producer Bob Thiele, Jr. and features covers of songs made famous by such artists as Prince, Pharaoh Sanders, Gil Scott-Heron, and Stevie Wonder.
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Still Over It
by Summer Walker
November 5, 2021
The second full-length release for the Atlanta R&B artist features guest appearances from Cardi B, Ciara, JT, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Omarion, and Pharrell Williams.
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And Then Life Was Beautiful
by nao
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye, Lianne La Havas, and serpentwithfeet.
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The Year I Turned 21
by Ayra Starr
May 31, 2024
The second full-length release from Beninese-Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr features guest appearances by Rauw Alejandro, Anitta, Giveon, Coco Jones, Milar, Rvssian, and Seyi Vibez.
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