Album Releases by Genre
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Dance Again...The Hits
by Jennifer Lopez
April 2, 2012
The compilation of some of Jennifer Lopez hits includes two new songs: Dance Again, featuring Pitbull and Goin' In, featuring Flo Rida.
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Electronic Earth
by Labrinth
April 2, 2012
Emeli Sandé and Tinie Tempah appear as guests on the debut release from producer Timothy McKenzie.
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Look Around the Corner
by Quantic
April 2, 2012
This is the first release of Latin soul with Alice Russell and Quantic.
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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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Covered
by Macy Gray
March 27, 2012
Macy Gray's first covers album includes versions of Radiohead's "Creep," Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters," Eurythmics's "Here Comes the Rain Again," and Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps."
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Seeds
by Georgia Anne Muldrow
March 26, 2012
For the first time, Georgia Anne Muldrow hands over the producing reins to someone else, in this case to rapper/producer Madlib.
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The MF Life
by Melanie Fiona
March 20, 2012
The second album for the R&B/soul Canadian singer features guest appearances by J. Cole, B.o.B, John Legend, and T-Pain.
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Faithful Man
by Lee Fields
March 13, 2012
The latest album for the soul singer was produced by Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels.
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Ice Level
by Ava Luna
March 6, 2012
The seven-piece collective led by Carlos Hernandez releases its first album on the Infinite Best label.
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All of Me
by Estelle
February 28, 2012
The third album for the British singer features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz.
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Breakfast
by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
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Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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Hoods and Shades
by Andre Williams
February 28, 2012
Don Was, Dennis Coffey, Jim White, Greasy Carlisi, and Jim Diamond contributed to Andre Williams' album produced by Matthew Smith.
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Soul is Heavy
by Nneka
February 28, 2012
The third album for the German-Nigerian singer features guest appearances from Black Thought of The Roots and Ms. Dynamite.
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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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Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
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The Promise
by Mitch Ryder
February 13, 2012
The first release in the US since 1983 from Mitch Ryder, the singer best known for the song Devil With a Blue Dress On, was produced by Don Was.
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Mirrorwriting
by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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Soul 2
by Seal
January 24, 2012
Seal's second collection of classic soul covers was coproduced by David Foster and Trevor Horn.
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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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Back to Love
by Anthony Hamilton
December 13, 2011
The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.
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Lioness: Hidden Treasures
by Amy Winehouse
December 6, 2011
The final album from Amy Winehouse was compiled by producer Salaam Remi from demos, covers, and, outtakes recorded from 2002 to March 2011
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rEvolver
by T-Pain
December 6, 2011
The latest album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Lily Allen, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.
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Love After War
by Robin Thicke
December 6, 2011
The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features Lil Wayne as a guest and production by Pro-J.
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Born This Way: The Remix
by Lady Gaga
November 21, 2011
Lady Gaga's 2011 album is remixed by artists such as Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Two Door Cinema Club, Goldfrapp, the Horrors, Foster The People, The Weeknd, and Twin Shadow.
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Immortal
by Michael Jackson
November 21, 2011
Cirque du Soleil's soundtrack to its 2011 production features songs and interview snippets produced by Kevin Antunes.
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Talk That Talk
by Rihanna
November 21, 2011
The Barbados-born singer's sixth studio album features guest appearances by Calvin Harris and Jay-Z.
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My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1)
by Mary J. Blige
November 21, 2011
Nas, Busta Rhymes, Drake, Rick Ross, Beyonce, and Diddy are some of the guests on the R&B singer's sequel to her 1994 album, My Life.
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Come Through for You
by Javier Colon
November 15, 2011
The winner on the first season of The Voice releases his first album on Universal Republic, which features guest appearances from Adam Levine and Natasha Bedingfield.
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Betty Wright: The Movie
by Betty Wright
November 15, 2011
Backed by the Roots, Betty Wright releases her first studio album in ten years. It features Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, and Snoop Dogg as guests.
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Take Care
by Drake
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.
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Weather
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
November 8, 2011
The ninth album for the singer was produced by Joe Henry and features appearances by Chris Connelly and Benji Hughes.
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The Dreamer
by Etta James
November 8, 2011
Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.
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Under the Mistletoe
by Justin Bieber
November 1, 2011
The second album for the teenage pop singer is a Christmas album with guest appearances by The Band Perry, Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, and Usher.
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Soul Time!
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 31, 2011
The latest album for the funk and soul group collects songs from b-sides, exclusives, and bonus tracks.
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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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How Do You Do
by Mayer Hawthorne
October 11, 2011
The first album on new major label Universal Republic for the Los Angeles-based soul singer includes a guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
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The Abandoned Lullaby
by Icebird
October 11, 2011
Soul singer Aaron Livingston and hip-hop producer RJD2 team up to release their debut album together as Icebird.
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Fastlife
by Joe Jonas
October 11, 2011
Joe is the second member of the Jonas Brothers to go solo, and his debut features a more urban sound.
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Future History
by Jason Derulo
September 27, 2011
The second album for the R&B singer features production from such producers as RedOne, J.R. Rotem, The Fliptones, and The Outerlimits.
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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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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 Stepkids
by The Stepkids
September 27, 2011
The trio, who worked on the tours of Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and 50 Cent, releases its debut album.
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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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On a Mission
by Katy B
September 13, 2011
The UK singer's debut album is an eclectic mix of electronic pop, dubstep and R&B.
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Beautiful Imperfection
by Asa
September 6, 2011
The soulful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist releases her sophomore album.
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The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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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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I'm Back! Family & Friends
by Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart
August 16, 2011
The comeback album for the funk legend features guest appearances by Jeff Beck, Bootsy Collins, Ray Manzarek, and Ann Wilson.
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Out of Love
by Mister Heavenly
August 16, 2011
The debut album for the supergroup consisting of Man Man's Ryan Kattner, Islands' Nicholas Thorburn, and the Shins' Joe Plummer is influenced by doo-wop music.
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Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales
by Steve Cropper
August 9, 2011
The guitarist best known for working with Booker T & the M.G.'s releases a tribute album to the R&B band The 5 Royales.
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LP1
by Joss Stone
July 26, 2011
The UK singer-songwriter releases her fifth studio album of soulful songs, produced by Dave Stewart.
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Here I Am
by Kelly Rowland
July 26, 2011
The former Destiny's Child singer puts out her third solo effort.
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The Mosaic Project
by Terri Lyne Carrington
July 19, 2011
The fifth album for the jazz drummer features such guests as Dianne Reeves, Sheila E, Esperanza Spaulding, and Cassandra Wilson.
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King of Hearts
by Lloyd
July 5, 2011
King of Hearts -- Lloyd's fourth album -- is his first release with Polow da Don's Interscope-affiliated Zone 4 label.
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4
by Beyoncé
June 28, 2011
The aptly titled fourth studio album from the pop songstress has both dance-floor-ready jams and down-tempo tunes that are a bit tamer than those in the last album.
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The Light of the Sun
by Jill Scott
June 21, 2011
The Philadelphia native releases her fourth studio album of soulful pop and R&B.
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Sorry for Party Rocking
by LMFAO
June 21, 2011
The dance pop duo are back with their sophomore album of party anthems.
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Planet Pit
by Pitbull
June 21, 2011
The Miami rapper's new album consists of club bangers and features collaborations with Marc Anthony and Ne-Yo.
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The Road From Memphis
by Booker T. Jones
May 10, 2011
The legendary three-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer returns with a solid soul and funk album, featuring guest appearances by Sharon Jones and Lou Reed.
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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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Volcanic Sunlight
by Saul Williams
May 10, 2011
This fourth studio album from the hip-hop artist is his first offering after a four-year silence. Of Volcanic Sunlight, Williams said, "On this album, I wanted to put words that didn't get in the way of the music. Before, I always let the words dominate." It was produced by Renaud Letang.
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Tha Funk Capital Of The World
by Bootsy Collins
April 26, 2011
The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, funk bassist, singer, and songwriter returns with his first new album in five years.
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Dennis Coffey
by Dennis Coffey
April 25, 2011
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The Defamation Of Strickland Banks
by Plan B
April 19, 2011
Known primarily as a rapper, Ben Drew releases his soul singer concept album, exploring different sounds and an alter ego.
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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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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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F.A.M.E.
by Chris Brown
March 22, 2011
The singer known for being constantly steeped in controversy turns the spotlight back on music with up-tempo R&B on his latest 13-track release, cowriting the majority of the record and incorporating a synth-pop sound.
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I Remember Me
by Jennifer Hudson
March 22, 2011
The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson returns with her sophomore studio album.
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Hold on Tight
by Solomon Burke
March 22, 2011
The final album for the soul singer who passed away in October 2010 features a collaboration with Dutch artist De Dijk.
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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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Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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We're New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 22, 2011
Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.
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21
by Adele
February 22, 2011
The British singer’s sophomore album is full of soul and pop rhythms, comparable to Amy Winehouse and Duffy.
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Nostalgia, Ultra.
by Frank Ocean
February 18, 2011
The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.
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No Time for Dreaming
by Charles Bradley
January 25, 2011
The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.
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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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No Boys Allowed
by Keri Hilson
December 21, 2010
With such guests as Rick Ross and Chris Brown featured on her album, the R&B songstress's sophomore album contains both club hits and seductive ballads.
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Calling All Hearts
by Keyshia Cole
December 21, 2010
Featuring acclaimed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, along with guest singers and rappers, Keyshia Cole's latest release offers a mix of down-tempo R&B melodies and upbeat tracks.
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Best Night of My Life
by Jamie Foxx
December 21, 2010
The fourth album from the stand-up comedian, actor, and singer features club bangers and his recognizable brand of R&B. It also guest stars Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Soulja Boy, and others.
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Basic Instinct
by Ciara
December 14, 2010
The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.
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Michael
by Michael Jackson
December 14, 2010
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Love Letter
by R. Kelly
December 14, 2010
Taking his sound back to Motown, the R&B hit maker tones down his controversial image, releasing classic love songs inspired by '50s and '60s slow jams.
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Endlessly
by Duffy
December 7, 2010
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.
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The Beginning
by The Black Eyed Peas
November 30, 2010
The album following The E.N.D., The Beginning is the sixth studio album from the hip-hop, dance-pop quartet.
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Love Me Back
by Jazmine Sullivan
November 30, 2010
The Philadelphia-born R&B singer/songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Christina Milian, Monica, and Jennifer Hudson, releases her second solo album.
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Second Chance
by El DeBarge
November 30, 2010
The lead singer from the group DeBarge returns for his first solo album in over more than 16 years.
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Libra Scale
by Ne-Yo
November 22, 2010
Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.
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Cannibal
by Ke$ha
November 22, 2010
The eight-track companion released as an EP is part of the deluxe reissue of Ke$ha's debut album, Animal, and includes remixes and outtakes.
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Pink Friday
by Nicki Minaj
November 22, 2010
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.
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Loud
by Rihanna
November 16, 2010
The Barbadian pop star's fifth album is boasted as her rebirth, showcasing her vocal and lyrical range as a versatile artist. It carries more than just club-ready cuts and includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Eminem.
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The Lady Killer
by Cee Lo Green
November 9, 2010
Bringing back his blend of Motown and neo-soul to pop music, Cee-Lo returns with his third solo album featuring his viral hit, "F*** You".
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Q: Soul Bossa Nostra
by Quincy Jones
November 9, 2010
Quincy Jones returns to rerecord songs he has either written or produced with a variety of guest singers, including Amy Winehouse, Akon, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Talib Kweli, John Legend, Tevin Campbell, Robin Thicke, LL Cool J, Usher, Tyrese, BeBe Winans, and Barry White.
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Merry Christmas II You
by Mariah Carey
November 2, 2010
The second Christmas album for the pop singer includes four new songs and a rerecording of her 1994 Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas is You."
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Love Remains
by How to Dress Well
October 19, 2010
The debut album for Tom Krell, a singer from Germany, includes tracks that were previously released on EPs.
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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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Good Things
by Aloe Blacc
September 28, 2010
The second full-length album for the California-born singer E. Nathaniel Dawkins goes for retro R&B and soul style.
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No Gravity
by Shontelle
September 21, 2010
Frankie Rose, who previously was in several up-and-coming indie rock bands, such as Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls, and Crystal Stilts, returns with the debut album for her own band.
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