Album Releases by Genre
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What the World Needs Now
by The Sugarman 3
May 14, 2012
The fourth studio album from the funk trio of Neal Sugarman, Adam Scone, and Rudy Albin is its first since 2002's Pure Cane Sugar.
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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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Thursday
by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
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Echoes of Silence
by The Weeknd
December 21, 2011
This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.
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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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Kiss Land
by The Weeknd
September 10, 2013
After a trilogy of mixtapes, the Canadian artist releases his debut studio release that includes a guest appearance from Drake.
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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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Starboy
by The Weeknd
November 25, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Future, and Kendrick Lamar.
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My Dear Melancholy, [EP]
by The Weeknd
March 30, 2018
The surprise six-track EP release for the Canadian artist is said to be a return "to his roots" and features a guest appearance from Gesaffelstein.
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After Hours
by The Weeknd
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features contributions from such artists as Belly, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Tame Impala.
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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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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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Love vs Money
by The-Dream
March 10, 2009
The second album for the producer/singer was produced with Chrstopher "Tricky" Stewart and features guest appearances by Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Lil Jon.
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IV Play
by The-Dream
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Fabolous, Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Kelly Rowland.
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Crown [EP]
by The-Dream
April 14, 2015
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.
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Thee Sacred Souls
by Thee Sacred Souls
September 9, 2022
The debut full-length release for San Diego retro-soul trio Thee Sacred Souls was produced by Bosco Mann.
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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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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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Vibes!
by Theophilus London
November 4, 2014
Kanye West executive produces and appears as a guest on the second full-length studio release for the Trinidad-born, Brooklyn-based rapper.
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The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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Apocalypse
by Thundercat
July 9, 2013
Bassist Stephen Bruner collaborated with Flying Lotus on his second release infused by jazz, soul, and electronic music elements as Thundercat.
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The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam [EP]
by Thundercat
June 23, 2015
The six-track release from the Los Angeles-based artist Stephen Bruner features contributions from Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington.
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Drunk
by Thundercat
February 24, 2017
The fourth full-length release for Stephen Bruner as Thundercat features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Pharrell.
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Drank
by Thundercat
March 16, 2018
Thundercat's 2017 album Drunk gets remixed by OG Ron C and DJ Candlestick of the Chopstars.
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It Is What It Is
by Thundercat
April 3, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features guest appearances from and Steve Arrington, Childish Gambino, Louis Cole, Zack Fox, Steve Lacy, Lil B, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Distracted
by Thundercat
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Thundercat features guest appearances by A$AP Rocky, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty, Mac Miller, Tame Impala, and Willow.
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Shock Value II
by Timbaland
December 8, 2009
The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.
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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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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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Joyride
by Tinashe
April 13, 2018
Originally announced in 2015, the second full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from French Montana, Future, Little Dragon, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign is finally out.
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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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333
by Tinashe
August 6, 2021
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Absolutely, Buddy, Jeremih, Kudzai, Kaash Paige, Quiet Child, and Wax Motif.
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Quantum Baby
by Tinashe
August 16, 2024
The seventh full-length studio release from R&B artist Tinashe is the second album in a planned trilogy and includes production from Nosaj Thing and Ricky Reed.
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3D
by TLC
November 12, 2002
The two surviving members of the popular R&B trio completed this long-delayed fourth album after the early 2002 death of cofounder Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
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TLC
by TLC
June 30, 2017
The first album for the R&B group in 15 years features the two surviving members: Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, and a guest appearance from Snoop Dogg.
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More Than A Woman
by Toni Braxton
November 19, 2002
The R&B singer returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'The Heat' which sees her moving in more of a hip-hop direction, with production help from hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, Irv Gotti and the Neptunes.
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Pulse
by Toni Braxton
May 4, 2010
This is the first album on Atlantic Records for the R&B singer and features Trey Songz on the first single "Yesterday."
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Sex & Cigarettes
by Toni Braxton
March 23, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the multiple Grammy-winning R&B singer features two songs written with Babyface and a guest appearance by Colbie Caillat.
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Spell My Name
by Toni Braxton
August 28, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and H.E.R.
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Film of Life
by Tony Allen
October 14, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Afrobeat drummer was recorded in France with the Jazzbastards.
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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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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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MEMORIES DON'T DIE
by Tory Lanez
March 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Davo, Fabolous, Paloma Ford, Future, Mansa, NAV and Wiz Khalifa.
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Chixtape 5 [Mixtape]
by Tory Lanez
November 15, 2019
The fifth mixtape for the rapper-singer features guest appearances from Ashanti, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Lloyd, Ludacris, Lyce, Mario, Mya, Slim, Snoop Dogg, The-Dream, T-Pain, and Trey Songz.
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Ready
by Trey Songz
September 1, 2009
The third album for the R&B singer features Che Gibson, Drake, Fabolous, Gucci Mane, and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em as guests.
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Passion, Pain & Pleasure
by Trey Songz
September 14, 2010
The fourth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Nicki Minaj and Drake.
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Chapter V
by Trey Songz
August 21, 2012
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.
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Trigga
by Trey Songz
July 1, 2014
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.
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For True
by Trombone Shorty
September 13, 2011
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.
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Parking Lot Symphony
by Trombone Shorty
April 28, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for Troy Andrews was produced by Chris Seefried.
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The Female Boss
by Tulisa
December 3, 2012
The debut solo release for the former member of N-Dubz and current The X Factor (UK) judge features guest appearances by the Nines, Tyga, and Wiley.
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Tuxedo
by Tuxedo
March 3, 2015
The debut release for the collaboration between Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One was inspired by disco, boogie, and electric funk.
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Southern Hummingbird
by Tweet
April 2, 2002
The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.
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It's Me Again
by Tweet
March 22, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in three years was produced by Missy Elliott.
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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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Beach House [EP]
by Ty Dolla $ign
January 21, 2014
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.
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Campaign [Mixtape]
by Ty Dolla $ign
September 23, 2016
The 16-track mixtape from the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from 24hrs, Big TC, Future, Wiz Khalifa, Migos, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, and Trey Songz.
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Beach House III
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 27, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 24hrs, Future, Lauren Jauregui, Tory Lanez, Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, MadeinTYO, Damian Marley, Skrillex, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams and Wiz Khalifa.
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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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TYLA
by Tyla
March 22, 2024
The debut full-length release from South African artist TYLA features guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng, and Tems.
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2000 Watts
by Tyrese
May 22, 2001
This is the follow-up to Tyrese's self-titled 1998 debut.
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8701
by Usher
August 7, 2001
Atlanta's Usher Raymond returns with his third studio release. The Neptunes, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are among the producers.
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Confessions
by Usher
March 23, 2004
Among the producers and guest vocalists appearing on Usher's fourth album are Ludacris, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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Here I Stand
by Usher
May 27, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne.
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Raymond v. Raymond
by Usher
March 30, 2010
After being pushed back several times, the sixth album for the R&B singer is finally released, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, T.I., and will.i.am.
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Versus
by Usher
August 24, 2010
The Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist and actor returns with another album full of confessional slow jams and club bangers.
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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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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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Coming Home
by Usher
February 9, 2024
The first full-length studio release in over seven years from R&B artist Usher features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Burna Boy, H.E.R., Jung Kook of BTS, Latto, Pheelz, The-Dream, and Summer Walker.
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Am I British Yet?
by V V Brown
October 27, 2023
Black identity is the theme on the first full-length studio release from VV Brown since 2015's Glitch.
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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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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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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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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
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.
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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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Listen, Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1967-1974
by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
A companion album to Pat Thomas's book compiles songs, poems, and speeches by such artists as Amiri Baraka, Elaine Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Eldridge Cleaver, Bob Dylan, Dick Gregory, Roy Harper, Gil Scott-Heron, Marlena Shaw, and The Watts Poets.
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Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984
by Various Artists
April 24, 2012
DJ Dante Carfagna compiled the 17 tracks of disco soul and funk independent artists from 1974-1984.
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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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Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound
by Various Artists
December 3, 2013
Prince is only a supporting player on three songs on the two-disc compilation of songs from Minneapolis artists from the 1970s-80s including The Lewis Connection, Haze, Ronnie Robbins, the Stylle Band, Alexander O'Neal, and Music, Love & Funk.
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Country Funk II: 1967-1974
by Various Artists
July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
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Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Various Artists
February 10, 2015
The soundtrack to the film adaptation of E.L. James' book includes songs from AWOLNATION, Beyonce, Danny Elfman, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Sia, The Vaults, Jesse Ware, The Weeknd, Laura Welsh, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
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Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone
by Various Artists
July 10, 2015
The tribute album to the High Priestess of Soul was co-executive produced by Lauryn Hill and Robert Glasper with artist such as Mary J. Blige, Common, Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Lisa Simone, Alice Smith, Jazmine Sullivan, and Usher covering her standards.
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African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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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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Mogadisco: Dancing Mogadishu, Somalia 1972-1991
by Various Artists
December 13, 2019
Samy Ben Redjeb traveled to Somalia to look at Radio Mogadishu's archives and talk to the surviving artists for this 12-track compilation.
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Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records, Vol. 1 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
May 28, 2021
The nine-disc boxset includes the first eight albums from the Philadelphia International Records label and a 12" single of “Back Stabbers” by the O’Jays and MFSB.
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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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Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-1965
by Various Artists
September 27, 2024
The compilation of 25 tracks written or co-written by Lou Reed during his time at Pickwick Records includes "The Ostrich" by The Primitives, which features Reed on vocals.
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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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Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
August 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Khalid and SG Lewis.
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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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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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Just Whitney
by Whitney Houston
December 10, 2002
Stung by a drug arrest and nasty rumors over the last few years, the diva finally emerges with her first album of new material in four years.
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I Look To You
by Whitney Houston
August 31, 2009
The multi-award winning singer returns to release her first album in seven years.
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#willpower
by will.i.am
April 23, 2013
The fourth solo studio release for the Black Eyed Peas members includes guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Nicole Scherzinger, Eva Simons, and Britney Spears.
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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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World Psychedelic Classics, Vol. 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
by William Onyeabor
October 29, 2013
The collection of songs from Nigerian funk singer who renounced his career after becoming a born-again Christian in the 1980s is part of Luaka Bop's World Psychedelic Classics series.
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Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles
by Willie Nelson
March 29, 2011
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis return to work together on this Ray Charles tribute with Norah Jones recorded in February 2009 at the Rose Theater.
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Zango
by WITCH
June 2, 2023
The first new studio release in 39 years from Zambian rock band Witch features a guest appearance by Sampa The Great.
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