Album Releases by Genre
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Music Speaks
by Candice Glover
February 18, 2014
The debut studio release for the American Idol season 12 winner includes songs co-written by Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan.
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The Royal Sessions
by Paul Rodgers
February 4, 2014
The Bad Company/Free singer's latest solo release is a collection of soul covers recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Eve
by Angélique Kidjo
January 28, 2014
The first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
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![Beach House [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/bd75f53205a632b2080e380508f44175-98.jpg)
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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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Give the People What They Want
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
January 14, 2014
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.
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Black Panties
by R. Kelly
December 10, 2013
The R&B singer's 12th full-length studio release features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, and Young Jezzy.
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7 Days of Funk
by 7 Days of Funk
December 10, 2013
Rapper Snoop Dogg reinevents himself again as Snoopzilla for this funk project with Dâm-Funk.
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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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Stealth of Days
by Jensen Sportag
November 12, 2013
The second release for the Nashville-based R&B duo of Austin Wilkinson and Elvis Craig is their first album in seven years.
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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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![Sail Out [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/fcd8758c9d1ea98e6cd83a4a68757472-98.jpg)
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Sail Out [EP]
by Jhené Aiko
November 11, 2013
The seven-track EP for the Los Angeles R&B singer features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, and Staples.
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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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Black Radio 2
by Robert Glasper Experiment
October 29, 2013
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.
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ilp.
by Kwes.
October 15, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British producer/singer includes elements of R&B, pop and electronic music.
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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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I'll Find a Way
by The Blind Boys of Alabama
September 30, 2013
Produced by Justin Vernon, the latest release for the gospel group features guest appearances from Sam Amidon, Phil Cook of Megafaun, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Patty Griffin, and Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
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Love in Flying Colors
by The Foreign Exchange
September 24, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the alternative R&B/hip-hop duo of Nicolay and Phonte features guest appearances from such artists as Gwen Bunn, +FE Music, Jeanne Jolly, Carmen Rodgers, and Sy Smith.
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Feel Good
by The Internet
September 24, 2013
The second full-length release for the neo-soul band led by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians includes production from the Neptunes and Incubus' Mike Eizinger.
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The Electric Lady
by Janelle Monáe
September 10, 2013
The second release for the Atlanta R&B singer continues the story of her alter-ego Cindi Mayweather with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, Solange Knowles, Miguel, Prince, and Esperanza Spalding.
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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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Troubadour
by The Stepkids
September 10, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the Connecticut trio is said to be somewhat autobiographical.
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Now, Then & Forever
by Earth, Wind & Fire
September 10, 2013
This is the first new studio release in eight years for the R&B trio of Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson.
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Love in the Future
by John Legend
September 3, 2013
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.
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Yours Truly
by Ariana Grande
September 3, 2013
The debut release for the Nickelodeon actress from Victorious and Sam & Cat was produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and includes guest appearances from Big Sean, Mac Miller, Mika, and the Wanted's Nathan Sykes.
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Electric Slave
by Black Joe Lewis
August 27, 2013
The third release from the Austin soul and blues-rock band includes production from Stuart Sikes and John Congleton on three tracks.
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![Higher! [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/1ddb2761e9286c6d52e0151424c92706-98.jpg)
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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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Body Music
by AlunaGeorge
August 27, 2013
The debut full-length release for electro-soul duo of Aluna Francis and producer George Reid includes a cover of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It."
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Made Up Mind
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 20, 2013
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott.
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Dig Thy Savage Soul
by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages
August 13, 2013
The second release since the reformation of the rock and R&B band (with new drummer Andy Jody and saxophonist Tom Quartulli) in 2010, is its first on the Bloodshot label.
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Rebellious Soul
by K. Michelle
August 13, 2013
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.
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Neon
by Jay Sean
July 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Ace Hood, Busta Rhymes, and Rick Ross.
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Blurred Lines
by Robin Thicke
July 30, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the R&B singer features guest appearances form 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, and T.I.
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Where Does This Door Go
by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
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Lickety Split
by Robert Randolph & the Family Band
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the guitarist features guest appearances from Carlos Santana and Trombone Shorty.
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Ciara
by Ciara
July 9, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Future, and Nicki Minaj.
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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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SongVersation
by India.Arie
June 25, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in four years and was produced with Shannon Sanders.
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One True Vine
by Mavis Staples
June 25, 2013
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy returns to produce the singer's latest release that includes songs written by Alan Sparhawk of Low, Nick Lowe, and Tweedy.
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Talk a Good Game
by Kelly Rowland
June 18, 2013
The fourth solo release for the former Destiny's Child singer features guest appearances from Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, Kevin Cossom, Wiz Khalifa, and Pusha-T.
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Tape Two
by Young Fathers
June 11, 2013
Rap, soul, pop, and R&B are some of the genres seen on the second release from the Scottish trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and G. Hastings.
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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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Howl
by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
May 21, 2013
Produced by Howard Bilerman, the third full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul band introduces rock and pop sounds.
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Forward
by The Brand New Heavies
May 21, 2013
This is the first album in over six years for the British acid jazz/funk band.
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Dungeonesse
by Dungeonesse
May 14, 2013
Dance and R&B influences the full-length debut from Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Art Department's Jon Ehrens.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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To Dust
by Alice Russell
April 30, 2013
The first solo release for the British soul singer since 2008's Pot Of Gold was produced by TM Juke.
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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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Bye Bye 17
by Har Mar Superstar
April 23, 2013
Sean Tillmann's fifth full-length release was co-produced with Jim Eno and recorded with a full band.
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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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Victim of Love
by Charles Bradley
April 2, 2013
The soul singer worked with producer Thomas Brenneck on his second release on Daptone Records.
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She
by Alice Smith
March 19, 2013
Seven years after the Grammy-nominated singer released her 2006 debut For Lovers, Dreamers & Me, Alice Smith returns with her second album.
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The 20/20 Experience
by Justin Timberlake
March 19, 2013
The third solo release for the pop singer is his first in nearly seven years and was produced by Timbaland (two tracks with Timberlake and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon).
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Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics
by The Delfonics
March 12, 2013
Songwriter-producer Adrian Younge adds modern touches of R&B and hip-hop to the soul album he co-wrote with Delfonics' William Hart.
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Lady
by Lady
March 5, 2013
Terri Walker and Nicole Wray team up on this R&B/soul release produced by Leon Michels and Jeff Silverman.
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Anxiety
by Autre Ne Veut
February 26, 2013
The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.
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A Love Surreal
by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
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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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The Electric Word
by The Relatives
February 19, 2013
The Dallas gospel/R&B/funk group's first studio release in nearly 30 years was produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
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No Beginning No End
by José James
January 22, 2013
The R&B/jazz singer-songwriter's fourth full-length was co-produced with Pino Palladino and Brian Bender.
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Goldenheart
by Dawn Richard
January 22, 2013
The debut full-length release from the former Danity Kane/Diddy Dirty Money singer was produced by Andrew "Druski" Scott, The Fisticuffs, and Deonte. It is the first of a planned trilogy of albums about love, loss, and redemption.
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My True Story
by Aaron Neville
January 22, 2013
The first release on Blue Note for the R&B/Soul singer co-produced by by Keith Richards and Don Was covers some of the classic doo-wop songs that influenced his works.
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Beautiful
by Teena Marie
January 15, 2013
The posthumous release of the final album from the soul singer was overseen by her daughter Alia Rose and producer Doug Grigsby.
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![True [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/317365afc6f09e78d8cfabdcdec80490-98.jpg)
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True [EP]
by Solange
January 8, 2013
Beyoncé's younger sister returns with a seven-track EP she co-wrote and co-produced with Devonté Hynes. Digitally released 27 November 2012.
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Unorthodox Jukebox
by Bruno Mars
December 11, 2012
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.
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Fall to Grace
by Paloma Faith
December 4, 2012
The second studio release for the British singer was produced by Nellee Hooper and Jake Gosling.
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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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Girl on Fire
by Alicia Keys
November 27, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features co-written with such artists as Babyface, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. Dre, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Frank Ocean, and Emeli Sandé.
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Woman to Woman
by Keyshia Cole
November 19, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Ashanti, Elijah Blake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Harmony Samuels, and Robin Thicke.
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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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R.E.D.
by Ne-Yo
November 6, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Tim McGraw and Wiz Khalifa.
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Evolution
by JLS
November 5, 2012
The fourth R&B/pop release from the 2008 runner-ups of the X Factor (UK) includes production from such artists as Midi Mafia, Mr. Bangladesh, Rodney Jerkins, and The Runners.
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Dark Black
by Kristina Train
November 5, 2012
The second release for the American-born, London-based singer sees her continuing to work with Ed Harcourt plus help from Martin Craft and Simon Aldred.
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Landing On A Hundred
by Cody ChesnuTT
October 30, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta-born R&B/soul singer was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee and in Germany with his co-producer, Patrice Bart-Williams.
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The Crossing
by Menahan Street Band
October 30, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the instrumental soul group last heard backing Charles Bradley's 2011 album, No Time for Dreaming.
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Two Eleven
by Brandy
October 16, 2012
The R&B singer's first album in four years features songs written by Chris Brown, Warryn Campbell, Sean Garrett, Mr. Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Rico Love, Switch, and Mario Winans.
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Glassheart
by Leona Lewis
October 15, 2012
The third studio release for the British singer features writing and production by such artists as Rodney Jerkins, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sandé, Fraser T. Smith, and Ryan Tedder.
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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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Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 9, 2012
Meshell Ndegeocello co-produced the tribute album to Nina Simone with Chris Bruce and it features guest appearances by Cody Chesnutt, Valerie June, Sinéad O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, and Tracy Wannomae.
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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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Total Loss
by How to Dress Well
October 2, 2012
Tom Krell's second release as How to Dress Well shows more R&B influences.
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The Spirit Indestructible
by Nelly Furtado
September 18, 2012
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.
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Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
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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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Antibalas
by Antibalas
August 7, 2012
The Brooklyn Afro-beat ensemble releases it first album in four years on new label Daptone Records.
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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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Home Again
by Michael Kiwanuka
July 17, 2012
The British soul singer's debut full-length album was produced by Paul Butler.
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Whispers in the Dark
by Supreme Cuts
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Chicago electronic duo of Mike Perry and Austin Kjeultes.
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Fortune
by Chris Brown
July 3, 2012
The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Write Me Back
by R. Kelly
June 26, 2012
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.
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The Bravest Man in the Universe
by Bobby Womack
June 12, 2012
The fist album of new material from Bobby Womack since 1994 was co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell.
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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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Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
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Medicine Man
by The Bamboos
June 4, 2012
The Australian band returns with its fifth album of funk-inspired music produced by John Castle and featuring guest appearances by Aloe Blacc, Bobby Flynn, Daniel Merriweather, Tim Rogers, and Megan Washington.
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Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
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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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Meantime [EP]
by Kwes.
May 1, 2012
The four-track EP from producer Kwes. is his first on the Warp label.
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Time's All Gone
by Nick Waterhouse
April 30, 2012
The latest album for the Los Angeles-based singer was inspired by 1950s rock 'n' roll and R&B.
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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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New Life
by Monica
April 10, 2012
The seventh album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Brandy, Mary J. Blige, and Wale.
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MTV Unplugged [Live]
by Florence + the Machine
April 10, 2012
The latest MTV Unplugged release is from Florence + the Machine and it includes a cover of Jackson with Josh Homme.
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