Three years after his first solo flight, the Indications' drummer and falsetto specialist offers a more eclectic second album informed by heartbreak.
On her first album in a decade, the British soul singer and songwriter unflinching reveals her journey through grief, healing, and motherhood.
An impassioned second album from the Grammy- and Golden Globe-winning singer/actress, this neatly deviates from the throwback orientation of the debut.
A riveting synthesis of soul and jazz written, arranged, and produced by the Australian singer, trumpeter, and keyboardist.
Cathartic and luminous soul from the singer and band on this wholly collaborative EP.
The live wire's first studio album in nine years is a turbulent set of left-field soul, his most electronic work to date.
The former Alabama Shakes lead singer finds liberation in Prince-inflected psychedelic soul.
A short EP of airy and progressive R&B from the silken-voiced Justus League and Foreign Exchange associate, produced by ANKN & VDR.
Emotionally complex and more spontaneous second album from the Juno- and Polaris-nominated R&B singer/songwriter.
Donald Glover's final album under the Gambino banner is a fitting send-off that delves into R&B, rap, pop, and rock with finesse, style, and emotion.
Niecy Blues, Loraine James, and Omari Jazz collaborator Khari Lucas delivers a set of stark and lonesome ballads that obscures genre distinctions.
Orlando-based Def Jam signees with faded hybrid slow jams expressing a wide range of emotions.
A concise return from the progressive R&B singer/songwriter and Foreign Exchange associate, his first release since 2010.
Vince Guaraldi, Stevie Wonder, and Donald Fagen, among other artists obscure and popular alike, are delightfully covered by the Butcher Brown multi-instrumentalist.
A deep and rich tribute to the elements from the multi-instrumentalists, assisted by their Lettuce and Butcher Brown bandmates.
The fiery third album from the Grammy-nominated R&B outlier, produced primarily by Ariza and featuring a duet with Nao.
Joy, optimism, and otherness fill the fourth album by Australia's premier hardcore avant-soul/jazz/funk/hip-hop band.
The down-to-earth South Londoner's debut album offers nuanced modern R&B with seamless Afropop deviations.
Unorthodox breakup album from the acrobatic drummer, supported only by keyboardist BIGYUKI and vocal appearances from José James and Taali.
The second album from the singer and her Los Angeles community choir packs more optimism and rhythmic punch than their first.
Broader than its title implies, the singer's 12th album incorporates slick disco, modern quiet storm, and moving responses to racist killings.
On her ambitious fourth album, the L.A.-based singer/songwriter directly addresses difficulty, pain, empathy and transformation in funk, blues, and soul.
A varied, less personal, and enjoyable fourth album from the singer/songwriter, joined by an almost entirely new cast of producers.
Very different from the singer's 2017 album Honestly, this is a celebratory and romantic affair with Michael McDonald, MC Lyte, and Willow among the guests.
The likes of Butcher Brown, Marsha Ambrosius, and Kenny Lattimore assist the Grammy-winning singer on her rich 11th album.
An inviting, emotionally complex nostalgia trip taken primarily with Kacey Musgraves collaborators Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, and Josh Moore.
A noir-ish second album from the actor and Grammy-winning co-writer of SZA's "Snooze."
A third engrossing album of progressive R&B from the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, still tightly connected to producer D'Mile.
Recorded in 2021 with Dr. Dre, the singer's impassioned and fun fourth album incorporates a 27-piece orchestra and almost innumerable samples and interpolations.
A sedate fourth album from the Mercury Prize-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist, produced again by Inflo and Danger Mouse.
A varied and cohesive collaborative work from the Grammy-nominated producer, this ranges from some unexpected boom bap to an "IYKYK" nod to Stevie Wonder.
Eight years on from Yes Lawd!, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge return with a richer second collaborative album full of heartache.
The R&B singer's second album takes on a more streamlined pop/rock sound while allowing for a few diversions.
Synth funk, art pop, and soft rock are fused by the singer/songwriter on the second LP from Jai and A.K. Paul's Paul Institute label.
The singer/songwriter's breezy, tender third album explores the powerful physical and emotional hold of new love within the gay Black club scene.
The long-brewing album debut from a progressive North Carolinian R&B artist mixing gospel, soul, blues, funk, and hip-hop.
Aided principally by Zo!, Tall Black Guy, and Phonte, the high-caliber singer turns in a lavish sixth album of contemporary soul.
A three-part spoken-word project with production from James Poyser, Iman Omari, and Robert Glasper.
The second part of a planned trilogy features the viral "Nasty," the singer's biggest hit since 2014.
Aided by the likes of Corey Fonville, Karriem Riggins, and Jay Daniel, the progressive R&B artist relates joy and pain with unfeigned emotion and sardonic wit.
