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1. Channel Orange – Frank Ocean (2012) Frank Ocean is certainly one of the most influential artists in contemporary R&B. His 2012 album, Channel Orange is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern R&B. Channel Orange followed his seminal EP, Nostalgia, Ultra.
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- Chris Brown, 11:11. Since Chris Brown’s 2005 debut, he’s rocketed to the moon thanks to his dulcet vocals, sticky hooks, and hellacious footwork. With a career marred by controversy, Brown remains a formidable draw in his 18th year in the music industry.
- Khamari, A Brief Nirvana. Sparking one of the most buzziest — and refreshing —moments in 2023 was the release of Khamari’s debut studio album. The 11-track RCA project brims with striking promise, thanks to the multi-instrumentalist-singer’s raw and insightful lyrics, genre-fusing sonics and sinuous tenor.
- Cleo Sol, Gold. The prevalence of “toxic” lyrics has been a major talking point in discussions concerning contemporary R&B. With Gold – the second in a pair of two 2023 LPs from the British soul savant – Cleo Sol makes a concerted effort to infuse her melodies with positive affirmations and unassuming words of wisdom.
- Don Toliver, Love Sick. Toliver’s third studio album, Love Sick, finds the trap&B singer crooning his Styrofoam cup-fueled confessions of being in love while obsessed with riches and illicit substances.
- Prince - Sign O' the Times. March 31, 1987. Contemporary R&B, Pop Rock. Critic Score. 100. 8 reviews. Spotify.
- Michael Jackson - Thriller. November 30, 1982. Dance-Pop, Contemporary R&B, Pop. Critic Score 96 5 reviews. Spotify.
- Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE. July 10, 2012. Alternative R&B, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul. Critic Score 91 42 reviews. Spotify.
- Beyoncé - Lemonade. April 23, 2016. Contemporary R&B, Pop. Critic Score 90 38 reviews. Spotify.
- Jalen Ngonda – Come Around and Love Me. In an era where modern soul is venturing into uncharted futuristic territory, singer/songwriter Jalen Ngonda stands out by taking the timeless road of retro Soul.
- Cleo Sol – Gold. Cleo Sol’s musical touch turns everything into pure gold! (pun intended!) In September, the remarkable singer/songwriter gifted us not one, but two albums, with Heaven dropping just two weeks before Gold.
- Kelela – Raven. In 2017, the ethereal songbird Kelela dropped jaws with her mind-blowing album “Take Me Apart.” The magically diverse album was unforgettable then, and has aged like the finest of wines.
- Khamari – A Brief Nirvana. In the dynamic realm of 2023’s introspective R&B, Khamari is a shining star, and his debut album, A Brief Nirvana, is a masterpiece that demands attention.
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