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Jan 3, 2024 · Gabriella Wilson has no shortage of top-notch R&B ballads, but the sexiest of the bunch for the artist known as H.E.R. is “Every Kind of Way.” An album cut from H.E.R.’s self-titled 2017 ...
- "Hate Our Love" - Queen Naija And Big Sean. Queen Naija’s “Hate Our Love” featuring Big Sean is a vulnerable song for the hopeless romantics. Evoking feelings of resilience in an overly-criticized relationship, Queen and Sean wear their hearts on their sleeves in real-life and on wax— making the raw lyrics of “Hate Our Love” even more relatable to fans.
- “I’m Baby” - Ambré Feat. Jvck James. On “I’m Baby,” Ambré and Jvck James explore a new sense of sensuality and vulnerability in a steamy romance. Featured on her 2022 offering, 3000 is one of the EP’s eight songs the New Orleans musician released in June.
- “Surprise” - Chlöe. Incessant policing of the Black female form has attempted to derail Chloe Bailey for nearly two years. Still, she continues to defy the limitations of that prejudice—gloriously wielding her body-ody-ody and its desires.
- "ALL MINE" - Brent Faiyaz. Brent Faiyaz is known for his nostalgic tone that reminds us of the ’90s R&B soul from Jon B or Donell Jones. Although his vocal ability is less of a spectacle than most of today’s crooners, it was practically made for a slow jam.
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- “Think of Me” - The Shindellas. The Shindellas once declared their brand of music “New American Soul,” a mix of classic R&B elements with a soulful contemporary sound.
- "Ego" - Josh Levi. Unlike other “ego” driven songs, Josh Levi’s first release of 2023 was less toxic, more confident, and arguably, selfless. He flirted with the theme of empowering someone to get what they want and not settle for what they don’t.
- "Jeans" - Jessie Reyez, Miguel. Jessie Reyez and 6LACK can easily be considered musical soulmates, but that pairing got challenged once Reyez released “Jeans” with Miguel.
- “To Summer, From Cole (Audio Hug)” - Summer Walker ft. J. Cole. While the bulk of “To Summer, From Cole” is filled with Cole’s heartfelt lyrics, the track is anchored in Summer Walker’s vulnerable, repetitive lyric “Call me when you need some love.”
- Eric Bellinger, New Light
- Leela James, See Me
- Stokley, Sankofa
- Tinashe, 333
- Pink $Weats, Pink Planet
- Shelley FKA Dram, Shelley FKA Dram
- Kirby, Sis. He Wasn’T The One
- Serpentwithfeet, Deacon
- Nao, and Then Life Was Beautiful
- Sevyn Streeter, Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz
It’s quite surprising that Eric Bellinger considered New Lighthis first true album after years of notable projects and singles. However, on this broad-ranging album, Bellinger sets a new standard for his discography in the future, acknowledging his turn-up past in return, giving growing depth through his current comfort zone. “Euphoric,” featuring ...
Leela James’ voice likens to an intoxicating fragrance. Its essence lingers in the atmosphere, wafting throughout the room as it settles comfortably by leaving a consoling yet enkindling experience. On See Me, James not only wants to be observed as she is from those close to her, but she also presents tracks that convey how she intends to regard he...
Stokley’s sophomore set, Sankofa, absorbs old and new R&B with African instrumentation to create a captivating work of art from beginning to end. “Cafe” featuring Wale is a sensual mid-tempo colored with stunning harmonies, where Stokley uses a cup of coffee as a clean metaphor for lovemaking. On “Slip,” Stokley reflects on a soured relationship de...
“You used to the same, so I gotta show I’m different,” a declarative statement from Tinashe’s “I Can See The Future.” It’s an assertion that proves how this master of all trades approaches each of her projects. 333liberates Tinashe from one particular sound, dealing in more synth-pop and thumping trap finesse, as well as alt-R&B and uptempo confine...
Take a trip into the universe of Pink Sweat$, where melodically simplistic songwriting controls the theme songs of his heartfelt world. The Philadelphia singer-songwriter handles a significant amount of his material in a delicate manner that allows vulnerability to beam through and gives listeners a serious case of the feels with each harmonic touc...
When the artist formerly known as DRAM released “Cha Cha,” the energetically Latin-infused track in 2015, we got a slight glimpse of what his artistry could evolve into. Gradually shining light on his shadowed singing abilities throughout the years allowed him to fully plunge forward into utilizing his voice for sole singing purposes. Shelley FKA D...
Memphis-born virtuoso KIRBY stunned with her debut album Sis.last year. The project not only showed off the singer’s unique charm and reliability, but also her superb songwriting skills. The album’s aptly-titled sequel, Sis. He Wasn’t the One, does not disappoint either. KIRBY marries sounds of funk, Afrobeat and bonafide soul to create a captivati...
Serpentwithfeet’s Deaconbrightens up his discography from the drear climate that defined his previous releases. His proud decision to connect with less predictable energy — one that is softer, lighter, and uncomplex — paid off in a benevolent way. In tune with his life path as a Black gay man and his innate religious beliefs, serpentwithfeet makes ...
Nao continues to broaden the self-proclaimed “wonky funk” sound on And Then Life Was Beautiful. Her latest installment highlights and celebrates the numerous facets of change, something we all are quite familiar with. To the tune of somber guitar strums and ardently dour strings, “Messy Love” honors the notion of setting boundaries in any relations...
Sevyn Streeter has toted the phrase ‘drunken wordz sober thoughtz’ since 2018, shortly after the release of her debut album, Girl Disrupted. What built over the last three years is a series of R&B epics based on the most private thoughts Streeter would never soberly say to her lover. The result was her sophomore album, Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz,...
List of #1 R&B Singles for 2021 The list on this page is for all #1 hit R&B singles for 2021 using proprietary methods. The results in this chart are not affiliated with any mainstream or commercial chart and may not reflect charts seen elsewhere.
Dec 13, 2022 · The 30 best R&B albums of 2022 were carefully chosen by Rated R&B’s editorial team: Keithan Samuels, Antwane Folk, Danielle Brissett, Jakori Beauchamp and Edward Dave. Please note: The eligibility period for considered albums began Dec. 1, 2021, and ended Nov. 18, 2022. 30. Sabrina Claudio, Based On A Feeling. SC Entertainment/Atlantic Records.
Dec 7, 2022 · The 20 Best R&B Albums of 2022. December 7, 20225:00 AM ET. Enlarge this image. Amber Mark's Three Dimensions Deep is one of NPR Music's top 20 R&B albums of 2022. Photo Illustration:...