Album Releases by Genre
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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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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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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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In the Meantime
by Alessia Cara
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Jon Levine.
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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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Are U Down?
by Spencer.
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the New York artist features a guest appearance from Becky And The Birds.
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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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Welcome 2 America
by Prince
July 30, 2021
The latest posthumous Prince release is an album recorded in 2010 with the New Power Generation features 11 originals and a cover of Soul Asylum's "Stand Up and B Strong."
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Private Space
by Durand Jones & the Indications
July 30, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Indiana retro-soul group features synths and disco influences.
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Gold-Diggers Sound
by Leon Bridges
July 23, 2021
The third full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in Los Angeles and features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, Ink and Terrace Martin.
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Jam & Lewis, Volume One
by Jam & Lewis
July 9, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for R&B producers/songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis features guest appearances from Babyface, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Morris Day, Heather Headley, Jerome & The Roots, Sounds Of Blackness, Usher, and Charlie Wilson.
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ALPHA
by Charlotte Day Wilson
July 9, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from BADBADNOTGOOD, Daniel Caesar and Syd.
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Temporary High in the Violet Skies
by Snoh Aalegra
July 9, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based R&B artist features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy and Tyler, The Creator.
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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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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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Mood Valiant
by Hiatus Kaiyote
June 25, 2021
The third full-length release for the Australian quartet led by Nai Palm features a guest appearance from Arthur Verocai.
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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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![Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records, Vol. 1 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/fe3f95de2e613fda641e4c10eabe9fa8-98.jpg)
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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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Sensational
by Erika de Casier
May 21, 2021
The second full-length release for the Danish R&B artist was produced with Natal Zaks.
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VWETO III
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release from the hip-hop/soul artist's mostly instrumental VWETO series features guest appearances from Ayun Bassa and Shana Jensen.
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![Be Right Back [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/2d6b6396f11c13948a9f9c25534c7fe4-98.jpg)
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Be Right Back [EP]
by Jorja Smith
May 14, 2021
The eight-track release from the British R&B artist features a guest appearance from Shaybo.
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Mercy
by Natalie Bergman
May 7, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the artist who was a member of Wild Belle was influenced by the death of her father and stepmother.
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Second Line
by Dawn Richard
April 30, 2021
The sixth full-length solo release for the New Orleans electronic/R&B artist was produced with Ila Orbis.
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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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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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Fire It Up
by Steve Cropper
April 23, 2021
The first full-length release for the Stax guitarist in 10 years was co-produced with Jon Tiven and features the vocals of Roger C. Reale.
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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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Promenade Blue
by Nick Waterhouse
April 9, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Paul Butler
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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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Freedom Fables
by Nubiyan Twist
March 12, 2021
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.
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Obviously
by Lake Street Dive
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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The American Negro
by Adrian Younge
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles artist was part of a multimedia project that includes a podcast and film about racism in America.
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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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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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In Praise of Shadows
by Puma Blue
February 5, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Bre Antonia.
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Not Your Muse
by Celeste
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-born, London-based singer-songwriter who won the BBC Sound of 2020 features production from Josh Crocker, Jamie Hartman and John Hill.
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Introducing...
by Aaron Frazer
January 8, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Durand Jones & the Indications drummer/songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Heaux Tales
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 8, 2021
The 14-track release for the Philadelphia R&B singer features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and Ari Lennox.
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Late Night Tales: Khruangbin
by Khruangbin
December 4, 2020
The Texan psych-rock trio curate the latest release from the LateNightTales series.
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Live in Maui
by Jimi Hendrix
November 20, 2020
The 3-disc set includes the Jimi Hendrix Experience's full two sets recorded in Maui, Hawaii, on July 30, 1970 during filming of "The Rainbow Bridge" and the feature-length documentary Music, Money, Madness ... Jimi Hendrix In Maui that includes never before released footage and new interviews.
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Pine Needle Fire
by Randall Bramblett
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Gerry Hansen.
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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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Long in the Tooth
by The Budos Band
October 9, 2020
Th sixth full-length release for the Staten Island instrumental funk ensemble was recorded in just five days.
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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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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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Alicia
by Alicia Keys
September 18, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Diamond Platnumz, Khalid, Miguel, Sampha, Jill Scott, and Tierra Whack.
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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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Blackbirds
by Bettye LaVette
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B singer features songs sung by other female artists and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Mama, You Can Bet!
by Jyoti
August 28, 2020
The third full-length release for Georgia Anne Muldrow under the name Jyoti features a guest appearance from Lakeica Benjamin.
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Living on Mercy
by Dan Penn
August 28, 2020
The first full-length studio release in 26 years for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville and Muscle Shoals.
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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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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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B7
by Brandy
July 31, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in eight years and features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Chance The Rapper and her daughter, Sy'rai.
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Couldn't Wait to Tell You...
by Liv.e
July 31, 2020
The debut full-length debut for the Los Angeles-based R&B artist features production from Daoud, Ben Hixon, mejiwahn, and Shungu.
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Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
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![Life on Earth [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/4ad3ce33298974aa78daa65109ce8e0a-98.jpg)
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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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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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![6pc Hot [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/8008daf05cde9783f33a503002044fbb-98.jpg)
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6pc Hot [EP]
by 6LACK
June 26, 2020
The six-track EP from the R&B artist from Atlanta features a guest appearance from Lil Baby.
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Bigger Love
by John Legend
June 19, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Camper, Gary Clark Jr., Koffee, and Rapsody
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You Make Me Feel
by Don Bryant
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the Memphis R&B/soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar.
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The Album
by Teyana Taylor
June 19, 2020
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.
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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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Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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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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It Was Good Until It Wasn't
by Kehlani
May 8, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B artist from Oakland, California features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, James Blake, Tony Lanez, Lucky Daye, and Masego.
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Regresa
by Buscabulla
May 8, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Puerto Rican duo of Luis Alfredo Del Valle and Raquel Berrios was produced by Patrick Wimberly.
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A Muse In Her Feelings
by dvsn
April 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Buju Banton, Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Popcaan, Jessie Reyez, Summer Walker, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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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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100% Yes
by Melt Yourself Down
April 3, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the British group was produced by Youth and Ben Hillier.
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Before Love Came To Kill Us
by Jessie Reyez
March 27, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 6lack and Eminem.
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3.15.20
by Childish Gambino
March 22, 2020
The surprise release for Donald Glover features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, and SZA.
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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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Velvet
by Adam Lambert
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the current Queen singer features production from Fred Ball, Tommy English, and Butch Walker.
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It's Only Us
by Monophonics
March 13, 2020
This is the fifth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic soul group led by singer Kelly Finnigan.
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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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Sorry You Couldn't Make It
by Swamp Dogg
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B/soul singer includes country music influences and features guest appearances from Polica's Channy Leaneagh, Jenny Lewis, John Prine, and Justin Vernon.
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græ: Part 1
by Moses Sumney
February 21, 2020
The first half of the singer-songwriter's double album features 12 songs, with the second part (and the complete double album) coming out May 15th.
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![Come Go with Me: The Stax Collection [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/bc750c32af68d539f6fa95ea05e25e1e-98.jpg)
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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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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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Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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![Texas Sun [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/b74fa96d68b33834343df5ba261d7ed2-98.jpg)
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Texas Sun [EP]
by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
February 7, 2020
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges is a four-track EP.
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Fu Chronicles
by Antibalas
February 7, 2020
The latest release from the Afrobeat collective was inspired by martial arts and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg before it was gentrified.
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Fuck the World
by Brent Faiyaz
February 7, 2020
The second full-length release for the Maryland R&B artist features production from Dpat, Jake One, L3gion, and No I.D.
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![Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/696487a0a310c2fc2c471ad3f225e694-98.jpg)
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Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]
by The Meters
January 31, 2020
The six-disc collection of the New Orleans soul band's includes eight albums released on Josie Records, Reprise and Warner Brothers as well as bonus tracks, singles and a disco mix of "Disco Is The Thing Today."
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Do the Damn Thing
by Soul Motivators
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian soul/funk band is its first with new lead singer, Shahi Teruko.
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Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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![The Complete Keen Years (1957-1960) [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/2f7369acb2dd423a933b6fbb1b750633-98.jpg)
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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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Bubba
by Kaytranada
December 13, 2019
The second full-length release for the Montreal artist features guest appearancesa from Durand Bernarr, Eight9fly, Estelle, GoldLink, Mick Jenkins, Masego, Teedra Moses, Iman Omari, Ari PenSmith, SiR, Tinashe, Kali Uchis, VanJess, Pharrell Williams, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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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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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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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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![Chixtape 5 [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/992ce2606c22ab2f3ef7ca041df543ce-98.jpg)
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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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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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Athena
by Sudan Archives
November 1, 2019
The debut full-length release for Brittney Parks as Sudan Archives features influences from electronic, R&B and African music.
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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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Turn to Clear View
by Joe Armon-Jones
September 20, 2019
The second release for the Ezra Collective's keyboardist features guest appearances from Asheber, Nubya Garcia, Jehst, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Obongjayar.
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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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Love and Compromise
by Mahalia
September 6, 2019
The official debut full-length release for British R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Hamzaa, Lucky Daye, Ella Mai, and Terrace Martin.
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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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- 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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