The R&B singer's latest is a double album, confining the two sides of his personality to separate discs: the radio- and club-friendly 'Happy People' is backed by the religious-themed 'U Saved Me.'

Who is Lamya? Born in Africa, educated in England, and later residing in the U.S., she is a classically-trained opera singer who embarked on a pop career, first serving as lead vocalist for Soul II Soul and later as a backup singer for Duran Duran and David Bowie. For this solo debut, she wrote, produced, and composed each of the 12 tracks.

Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.

The R&B singer's first album in four years was produced by Gregg Pagani (LeAnn Rimes, Will Smith).

The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.

The soul singer's reinterpretations of Bob Dylan songs was produced by Steve Jordan and feature guest appearances from Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty.

The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer was self-produced.

The debut full-length release for the British producer/singer includes elements of R&B, pop and electronic music.

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.

The fourth full-length release from the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Ace Hood, Busta Rhymes, and Rick Ross.

The first solo release for the British soul singer since 2008's Pot Of Gold was produced by TM Juke.

The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.

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 sophomore album for the dance pop group includes guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, R Kelly, Missy Elliot, and Polow da Don.

The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul singer features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Stacy Barthe as well as production from Kanye West and Dave Tozer.

The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist Jahron Brathwaite features a guest appearance from Drake.

Soul singer-songwriter Maxwell returns with his third studio album, following 1998's 'Embrya' and his well-received 1996 debut 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' The disc includes a cover of longtime live staple "This Woman's Work" (a Kate Bush cover).

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

The eighth full-length studio release for the R&B singer/actor features guest appearances from Future, Rubén Blades, and Young Thug.

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.

This is actor-singer Sisqo's sophomore effort, following his 1999 debut 'Unleash The Dragon.' (Sense a pattern here?) Teddy Riley produced the lead single, "Can I Live."

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

The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn soul band was originally scheduled for an August release but was delayed due to the cancer diagnosis of singer Sharon Jones.

This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Nico Sereba and Vincent Dery.

The debut album from the new singer was packaged together with two albums by her producer, Prince.

The R&B singer's first studio album since 1994 includes a duet with Babyface.

The second album for the Grammy-winning singer features Ne-Yo as a guest artist.

The second album for the British singer was produced with Kanye West, who also appears as a guest artist.

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

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.

The debut full-length collaborative album for Beyonce and Jay-Z was a surprise release and features guest appearances from Migos, Offset, Quavo, Rory from Stone Love, and Ty Dolla $ign.

The Barbados-born singer's sixth studio album features guest appearances by Calvin Harris and Jay-Z.

The first studio release in seven years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and J. Cole.

Furtado's first album after a six-year absence, The Spirit Indestructible was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and features a cameo appearance by Nas.

The first album of new songs in over 15 years from the queen of disco.

Cirque du Soleil's soundtrack to its 2011 production features songs and interview snippets produced by Kevin Antunes.

Mary J. reunites with P. Diddy (who produced her debut 'What's the 411?') for this latest release, which features appearances from 50 Cent, Eve, Jay-Z and Method Man.

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

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.

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.

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

The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with Lexx and features contributions from Robin Hannibal, Willy Mason, and Royce Wood Jr.

The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer who appeared on Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta includes a guest appearance from Meek Mill.

The third full-length release for the reality star of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta./K. Michelle: My Life features guest appearances from Jason Derulo, g Trina and Yo Gotti.

The 21-year old DJ turned-international R&B superstar from England returns with his second LP.

The latest full-length solo studio release for the soul singer was produced by Ben Harper.

The second full-length release for the singer-songwriiter/producer includes production by Jeff Bhasker, Diplo, Paul Epworth, Mark Ronson, The Smeezingtons, and Andrew Wyatt.

The fourth full-length studio release for the Scottish DJ/EDM producer features guest appearances from All About She, Big Sean, Ellie Goulding, Haim, Theo Hutchcraft of Hurts, John Newman, Gwen Stefani, and Tinashe.

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

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

The fifth album for the R&B singer features Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne.

The third full-length studeio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big, Sean, Missy Elliott, Future, Lauryn Hill, IMAN, Junie, King Combs, Quavo, and Rick Ross.

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

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.

The follow-up to "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship" features MC Lyte, Musiq Soulchild, Gramps Morgan, Dobet Gnahore, Terrell Carter and Sezen Aksu as guest artists.

The posthumous release for the soul singer features songs recorded during sessions from his previous three releases.

The fifth full-length release for the actor/singer features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Fabolous, Kid Ink, Pharrell, and Wale.

The mixtape recorded over two weeks features guest appearances from such artists as The Game, Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa.

Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.

You Are Not Alone finds Mavis Staples teaming up with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who produced the album and penned several of the songs, and while Tweedy may seem an odd fit, he obviously knew what he was up to, crafting material that fits Staples' gospel-fueled vocals.

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.

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 soul singer's first album in four years includes production work from will.i.am and Justin Timberlake and appearances by Fergie, Nas and Natalie Cole.

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.

The songs from the Fox musical drama features production from Timbaland as well as guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, and Courtney Love.

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.

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

The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.

A sequel, of sorts, to Kelly's 1993 album '12 Play.'

The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.

The singer's first album in four years features contributions from the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri and Mario Winans.

The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.

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

The sixth full-length studio release for the multi-award-winning R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills and features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard, and Miguel.

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.

The follow-up to the jazz musician's Grammy-winning R&B release includes contributions from such artist as Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Common, Dwele, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.

The 16th full-length studio release for the soul singer was written and produced by Jeff Tweedy.

The sixth full-length release for the Boston band was recorded in Nashville with Dan Knobler.

Named after the R&B artist's daughter, the seventh full-length studio release feature guest appearances from Future (on the deluxe edition), Tayla Parx, and Solo Lucci.

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.

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.

The funky and soul-filled Welsh singer's second album blends soft ballads with upbeat pop tracks, revealing a range of influences from the retro 1960's to modern day disco sounds.

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

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.