Album Releases by Genre
1.
Angels & Queens, Pt. 1
by Gabriels
October 7, 2022
The debut seven-track release for Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels was produced by Sounwave and originally planned as a full-length release but the second half is now set to be released in March 2023.
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2.
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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3.
Back To Black
by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
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What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]
by Marvin Gaye
May 31, 2011
Considered one of the best soul albums ever released, What's Going On has been reissued and remastered with 28 bonus tracks.
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Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
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6.
Coming Back To You
by Melinda Doolittle
February 3, 2009
The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.
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7.
The ArchAndroid
by Janelle Monáe
May 18, 2010
The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."
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8.
BLACKsummers'night
by Maxwell
July 7, 2009
The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).
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9.
The Sea
by Corinne Bailey Rae
January 26, 2010
The second album for the British singer includes darker-themed songs influenced by the death of her husband.
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10.
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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11.
Year Of The Gentleman
by Ne-Yo
September 16, 2008
The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.
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12.
I Learned The Hard Way
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the funk/soul group from New York was produced by Bosco Mann.
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13.
Potato Hole
by Booker T.
April 21, 2009
The first solo album for Booker T in 20 years features Neil Young and the Drive-By Truckers.
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14.
A Strange Arrangement
by Mayer Hawthorne
September 8, 2009
Andrew Cohen, the Michigan-born singer-songwriter, releases his debut album.
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15.
New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)
by Erykah Badu
February 26, 2008
Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal.
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16.
Candi Staton
by Candi Staton
February 24, 2004
This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits.
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17.
Airtight's Revenge
by Bilal
September 14, 2010
The soul singer returns with his first release on indie label Plug Research after Interscope Records shelved what would have been his second album, Love for Sale, in 2006.
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18.
Kamaal The Abstract
by Q-Tip
September 15, 2009
Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."
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19.
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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20.
Big Inner
by Matthew E. White
August 21, 2012
The music of the 1970s influences the debut release for the Richmond, Virginia-based singer-songwriter.
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21.
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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22.
As I Am
by Alicia Keys
November 13, 2007
Alicia Keys' third album includes guest vocalists Marsha Ambrosius, John Mayer, and Linda Perry.
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23.
New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh
by Erykah Badu
March 30, 2010
Unlike New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, the follow-up is the opposite of the 2008 release, with songs about relationships and love and with a more analog sound.
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24.
Sol-Angel And The Hadley St. Dreams
by Solange
August 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the younger sister of Beyonce Knowles.
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25.
Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2
by Jill Scott
August 31, 2004
The soul singer returns with a follow-up to her Grammy-nominated debut.
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26.
Lay It Down
by Al Green
May 27, 2008
Al Green's latest album includes guests John legend and Anthony Hamilton. It was also produced in part by Willie Mitchell and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
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27.
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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28.
If Words Were Flowers
by Curtis Harding
November 5, 2021
The third full-length solo release for the Atlanta-based self-described "slop 'n' soul" artist Curtis Harding was produced with Sam Cohen.
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29.
Introducing Joss Stone
by Joss Stone
March 20, 2007
Despite the title, this is the third album for the young British soul singer. Raphael Saadiq produces, with Lauryn Hill and Common guesting.
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30.
Corinne Bailey Rae
by Corinne Bailey Rae
June 20, 2006
The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties.
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31.
Currency of Man
by Melody Gardot
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.
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32.
The Glorious Dead
by The Heavy
August 21, 2012
The third full-length release for the British soul rock band was recorded in Columbus, Georgia with a gospel choir.
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33.
Warm on a Cold Night
by HONNE
July 22, 2016
The debut full-length release for the London-based duo of Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatch features a guest appearance from Izzy Bizu.
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34.
The River In Reverse
by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
June 6, 2006
The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.
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35.
Sea of Noise
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
September 9, 2016
The second full-length release for the Alabama soul group led by Paul Janeway was produced by Paul Butler.
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36.
The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3
by Jill Scott
September 25, 2007
The third album for the soul singer.
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37.
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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38.
Devil's Halo
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Bruce.
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39.
Soul
by Seal
November 11, 2008
Seal sings some classic soul songs on his sixth album produced by David Foster.
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40.
Love Behind The Melody
by Raheem DeVaughn
January 15, 2008
The sophomore album already has one Grammy-nominated single, "Woman."
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41.
Infinite House
by Ava Luna
April 14, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based quintet was self-recorded.
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42.
Emma Jean
by Lee Fields
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
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43.
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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44.
Bionic
by Christina Aguilera
June 8, 2010
Subtlety not being part of Christina Aguilera’s vocabulary, she trades the retro-swing of Back to Basics for the future-pop of Bionic, receiving assists from a roster that reads like a who’s-who of progressive pop in 2010: M.I.A., Le Tigre, Peaches, and John Hill & Switch, known for their work with Santigold. But like the half-cyborg/half-diva illustration of the album cover, this revamp is only partial. Aguilera hedges her bets by adding a ballad from old friend Linda Perry, gets Tricky Stewart to produce a trio of cuts, drafts Polow da Don and Focus… to produce some heavy and slow R&B, respectively, letting enough air into the machines to reassure hesitant fans that she hasn’t abandoned her roots. All this hesitancy means that for as many risks as it takes, Bionic doesn’t feel daring. Apart from the stuttering opener of the title track and glassy chill of “Elastic Love,†notably the two Hill & Switch productions, this never delivers the future shock it promises, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because the robot-diva hybrids are often interesting even when they stumble, as they do on “WooHoo,†its incessant title loop piercing like a dental drill. Exhibit A in Xtina’s curious tin ear for sex, “WooHoo†doesn’t work as temptation, not when the chorus come-on is “licky licky yum yum,†but her crassness is no longer alienating as it was on Stripped; it’s simply part of her persona, just like her shameless narcissism, showcased on the closing “Vanity,†where she gets her kid to confirm that she’s the greatest of them all. This triumphant self-possession comes so naturally to Christina that it’s hard not to wish that she acted so boldly throughout Bionic, letting the entirety of the record be as distinctly odd as its best moments. Frankly, the deluxe edition of Bionic does suggest what the album could have been: it’s supplemented by four bonus songs that are wildly imaginative, whether it’s the clattering, chanting “Bobblehead,†the cool synth glide of “Birds of Prey,†the perfect new wave pop of “Monday Morning,†or Sia’s mournful ballad “Stronger Than Ever.†In their place on the album proper are competent, relatively colorless club odes to fashion and fabulousness and Perry’s boring inspirational “Lift Me Up,†songs that play to Aguilera’s persona without inhabiting it. The rest of Bionic -- not just the hipster flirtations and Sia’s trio of richly ruminative AAA ballads, but the tracks directly within Aguilera’s wheelhouse, like Tricky Stewart’s wildly successful, slinky “Desnudate,†and the sultry slow burner “Sex for Breakfast†-- find Christina not playing to expectations but simply acting as a natural diva and is all the more compelling for it. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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45.
Food
by Kelis
April 22, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the New York R&B singer was produced by Dave Sitek with guest appearances from CSS and Priscilla Ahn.
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46.
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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47.
Lessons In Love
by Lloyd
August 5, 2008
The third album for the R&B artist features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.
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48.
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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49.
Soldier Of Love
by Sade
February 9, 2010
After a 10-year hiatus, Sade returns with her sixth studio effort and first since 2000's "Lover's Rock."
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50.
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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51.
Coming Home
by Leon Bridges
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Texas soul singer was recorded live to tape with White Denim's Josh Block and Austin Jenkins.
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52.
Once Again
by John Legend
October 24, 2006
The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.
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53.
Everything's OK
by Al Green
March 15, 2005
The legendary soul singer reunites with longtime producer Willie Mitchell for the second time in three years.
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54.
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
by Boyz II Men
November 13, 2007
Boyz II Men's latest album features covers of Motown hits.
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55.
Don't Give Up On Me
by Solomon Burke
July 23, 2002
The legendary 1960s soul singer, now a young 66 years old, is still going strong with this latest release, featuring brand-new songs penned by an impressive group of songwriters, including Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan. No one will be giving up on him after this release.
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56.
The Scene Of The Crime
by Bettye LaVette
September 25, 2007
LaVette's latest features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band.
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57.
One Day I'm Going To Soar
by Dexys
June 4, 2012
Dexys Midnight Runners returns with the shortened name Dexys for its first studio album in 27 years.
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58.
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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59.
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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60.
Begin
by Lion Babe
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Childish Gambino and Pharrell Williams.
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61.
Jim
by Jamie Lidell
April 29, 2008
This is the third studio album for the English artist now based in Germany.
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62.
You're the Man
by Marvin Gaye
March 29, 2019
The "lost" album of the legendary soul singer-songwriter that was shelved before its 1972 release due in part because of Motown's Berry Gordy features sessions tracks including two Christmas songs and three new mixes by Amy Winehouse and Nas producer Salaam Remi.
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63.
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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64.
The Soul Sessions
by Joss Stone
September 16, 2003
A 16-year-old white British girl singing covers of American soul classics? Odd as it may sound, that is the recipe for a hit, as evidenced by this debut album for Dover, England teenager Joss Stone, who tackles works by everyone from Aretha Franklin to, well, the White Stripes.
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65.
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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66.
Beautiful Imperfection
by Asa
September 6, 2011
The soulful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist releases her sophomore album.
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67.
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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Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
by India.Arie
June 27, 2006
The neo-soul singer-songwriter's belated third album includes a cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter."
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69.
Still Standing
by Monica
March 23, 2010
The R&B singer returns with her first album in nearly four years featuring songs cowritten with such artists as Bryan-Michael Cox, Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Jazmine Sullivan, Crystal Johnson, and Stargate.
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70.
Half the City
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
February 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Alabama soul band led by Paul Janeway was produced by Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes.
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71.
I Am...Sasha Fierce
by Beyoncé
November 18, 2008
The third solo album for the ex-Destiny's Child singer features songs attributed to her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
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72.
Art Official Age
by Prince
September 30, 2014
One of two albums from Prince released on the same day was self-produced and is said to contain funk, R&B, and soul influences.
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73.
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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74.
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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75.
Voyage To India
by India.Arie
September 24, 2002
The neo-soul singer/songwriter/guitarist follows the unexpected mega-success of her 2001 debut 'Acoustic Soul' with this 15-track sophomore effort.
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76.
The Imperial
by The Delines
January 11, 2019
The second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based country soul band that includes members of Richmond Fontaine was produced by John Morgan Askew.
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77.
Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose
by Plan B
April 20, 2018
The latest full-length studio release for the British hip-hop artist is his first new album in six years since 2012’s Ill Manor and features no rapping.
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78.
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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79.
Just Go
by Lionel Richie
May 19, 2009
The multi-award winning R&B singer's latest release features Akon as a guest artist.
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80.
The Element Of Freedom
by Alicia Keys
December 15, 2009
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter releases her fourth studio album.
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81.
Multiply
by Jamie Lidell
June 28, 2005
One half of the electronica outfit Super_Collider, producer Jamie Lidell returns with a second solo album that finds him in an unlikely new role: that of a soul singer.
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82.
Mind Body & Soul
by Joss Stone
September 28, 2004
?uestlove, Angie Stone and Nile Rogers guest on the 18-year-old soul singer's sophomore effort.
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83.
Stronger With Each Tear
by Mary J. Blige
December 21, 2009
The latest album for the R&B singer features guest performers Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz as well as a song from the film "Precious."
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84.
Cookie: The Anthropological Mix Tape
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
June 4, 2002
The fifth album (and first in three years) for the bassist/singer features 16 new tracks (including a bonus remix of "Pocketbook" by Missy Elliot and Rockwilder) in an eclectic mix of styles.
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85.
The Way I See It
by Raphael Saadiq
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z.
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86.
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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87.
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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88.
Evolver
by John Legend
October 28, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist features Andre 3000, Brandy, Estelle and Kanye West as guests.
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89.
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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90.
Epiphany
by Chrisette Michele
May 5, 2009
The second album for the Grammy-winning singer features Ne-Yo as a guest artist.
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91.
We Get By
by Mavis Staples
May 24, 2019
The latest full-length solo studio release for the soul singer was produced by Ben Harper.
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Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics
by India.Arie
February 10, 2009
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.
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93.
Concrete Jungle
by Nneka
February 2, 2010
Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.
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94.
You Are Not Alone
by Mavis Staples
September 14, 2010
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.
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95.
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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96.
Stone Love
by Angie Stone
July 6, 2004
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.
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97.
Big
by Macy Gray
March 27, 2007
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.
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98.
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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99.
The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2
by Joss Stone
July 31, 2012
The British soul singer releases her second set of soul covers produced with Steve Greenberg.
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100.
Life & Livin' It
by Sinkane
February 10, 2017
The fifth full-length release of African-influenced music for Ahmed Gallab was self-produced.
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