Top R&B albums
21Each song on Adele's sophomore effort 21 is literarily filled with either nostalgia, hope and love which is not over yet or anger and suchlike love. It really exceeds all expectations and sets the modern pop music's level really high
2011
Blue Eyed Soul, Pop, Pop Soul
Talk That TalkRihanna released her new album titled Talk That Talk in autumn of 2011. In spite of the fact that the singer’s previous studio attempt was issued only a year ago, Talk That Talk is a traditionally strong long play
2011
Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop, Contemporary R&B
LoudThe album Loud is the reflection of Rihanna's very essence. It is quite a varied dance collection with a couple of deeply thought numbers, naturally, offering several ready club hits at once
2010
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop
Our Version Of EventsYoung British woman Emeli Sande decided not to confine herself to song-writing alone, but also to perform her own material. Her debut effort Our Version Of Events proves this decision right
2012
Contemporary R&B, Soul
Boys & GirlsYoung band Alabama Shakes delivers a very interesting combination of gospel and rock and roll. Their first album, Boys & Girls, is a perfect demonstration of their uniqueness
2012
Garage Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Rock, Soul
Lioness: Hidden TreasuresThe release of the compilation album titled Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which included Amy Winehouse'demo records and previously unreleased tracks, took place in the very end of 2011. Twelve songs became a great present for the singer's fans
2011
Soul
Through The Night
FutureSex/LoveSoundsOn FutureSex/LoveSounds the pop, R&B, funk, soul and rock music of the 1980s combines with the modern trends of production and studio processing, and Justin Timberlake's singing reechoes the performace manner of Prince and young James Brown
2006
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop, Pop Rap
The Lady KillerLeader of several established hip-hop projects, Cee-Lo Green, focused on his solo career that has left much to be desired so far. His third CD, The Lady Killer, is able to improve the whole situation
2010
Contemporary R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul, Pop Soul, Soul
Pink FridayThe main of Nicki Minaj's weapons is the great rapping that helps her express the entire emotional spectrum, be tough or soft, serious or funny. The singles from her debut album Pink Friday have already become incredibly successful
2010
Contemporary R&B, Gangsta Rap, Pop, Pop Rap
LooseNelly Furtado's greatest strength has always been her musical versatility. On Loose the folksy blend of styles that made the pop chanteuse famous is still there. It's principally a beat driven collection, most capably described by Nelly as “punk hop”
2006
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Hip Hop, Latin Pop, Latin Pop, Pop
Home AgainThe budding British star Michael Kiwanuka released his debut studio attempt titled Home Again. That musician immediately attracted music lovers’ attention, so what is his secret?
2012
Soul
Good Girl Gone BadA new material, with a name that speaks for itself, Good Girl Gone Bad, recorded with the participation of Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and of course Jay-Z demonstrates Rihanna's desire to sound more provocative and defiant
2007
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop
Back to BlackAs on the debut album, on Back To Black Amy Winehouse reveals herself as quite a frank person, who is not afraid of disclosing her personal mishaps to the audience such as alcohol addiction fight and a breakup from which it has been hard to recover
2006
Neo-Soul, Pop, Soul
Shock ValueTimbaland's second solo album Shock Value became an attempt to expand his artistic horizon and to discover new way for further growth. As Timbaland himself said "My mission is to blow up the boundaries and tear down the limits"
2007
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Hip Hop, Pop Rap
Domino
Rated RDespite her young age, Rihanna has already released a number of remarkable albums. One of them is the 2009 effort, Rated R, issued in November 2009
2009
Contemporary R&B, Dubstep, Electropop, Pop, Pop/Rock
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby RayA promising rapper Bobby Ray (also known as B.O.B) did not let down his listeners with the debut long player, Adventures Of Bobby Ray
2010
Conscious Hip Hop, Contemporary R&B, Pop, Pop Rap, Southern Hip Hop
Good Girl Gone BadWhile her new album is in the process, American R&B star Rihanna released the new edition of her previous disc, calling it Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded. The full-length features four new tracks by Rihanna
2008
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop
The Element of FreedomAlicia Keys avoided experiments on her fourth long player, The Element Of Freedom. The famous singer's new album is a reflection of the progress she has made since the start of her career
2009
Contemporary R&B, Pop, Soul
F.A.M.E.Chris Brown's debut album made a furor in 2005, and now the musician's fans got his new creation. Album F.A.M.E. recently appeared in the shelves and immediately attracted listeners' attention
2011
Contemporary R&B, Pop, Pop Rap
The DutchessThe Dutchess has not too much in common with The Black Eyed Peas music, and at some points Fergie's singing is so different from the way she has been performing with the band, that one cannot but wonder whos beautiful voice that is
2006
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Pop Rap
SpiritLeona Lewis, a young but extremely promising British R&B singer, debuted with her album Spirit. This disc has both sentimental ballads and cute dancing songs, decorated with the powerful vocals of the artist
2007
Contemporary R&B, Pop
19The debut album 19 offering mostly heartbreak songs and ranging from jazz to pop is most probably only the beginning of Adele's brilliant career for her voice possesses enormous potentials
2008
Blue Eyed Soul, Pop, Pop Soul
Raymond v. RaymondCelebrated R&B singer Usher is now into difficult period of life, both professionally and personally. This could not but affect his sixth studio work, Raymond V Raymond. However, class will be class; and the album is far from an unworthy effort
2010
Contemporary R&B, Pop Rap
St. ElsewhereThe people responsible for Gnarls Barkley are rapper and vocalist Cee-Lo Green and hip-hop producer Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton. The mass of disparate sounds is perfectly bound together on St. Elsewhere by astonishing songwriting and haunting voice
2006
Experimental Hip Hop, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Pop Soul
Hard CandySongs' arrangements hold the second position on Hard Candy, naturally after Madonna's performance whose vocals still remain the most recognizable of all, and due to great pop melodies practically each track is a ready hit
2008
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Pop
TuskegeeAn old country fan, Lionel Richie made an attempt to release an album in this genre, with new version of his own popular songs. As a result, he has crafted a wonderful collection, Tuskegee, that has no flaws
2012
Contemporary R&B
Electronic EarthThe British artist Labrinth released his debut studio attempt. This musician enjoys working with various genres, and he does it really well, that is why it is especially interesting to find out what his first record is like
2012
Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop
808s & HeartbreakKanye West's fourth work 808's & Heartbreak proves to be his most emotional and sincere album offering melodious and soulful compositions and, as is clear from the record title, of the broken heart topic
2008
Contemporary R&B, Electropop, Pop, Pop Rap, Synth Pop
Massive R&B Spring 2012
The Sweet EscapeThe Sweet Escape is a more urban album with a less retro coloring than the first solo effort had and due to Gwen Stefani's cooperation with such professionals as the Neptunes, Linda Perry and Akon its sounding has acquired really fashionable traits
2006
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Hip Hop, Pop Rap
As I AmThe one emotion that goes throughout As I Am is passion for whichever topic Alicia Keys touches upon she believes in what she is singing and thus makes the listener hear the deep sense of her lyrics and the hearts beat together with her vocals
2007
Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
Jason Derulo
RockferryRockferry has become an example of classic soul with all the appropriate elements: magnificent orchestra instrumentation, Duffy's emotional singing and romantic, either sad or dreamy lyrics
2008
Blue Eyed Soul, Pop, Pop Soul
VersusAs any other Usher's album it is impossible to imagine Versus without danceable, bold and very contagious club tracks. On the other hand, romantic R&B compositions serve to best demonstrate his vocal skills
2010
Contemporary R&B, Pop
Soldier of LoveThe British band Sade has never been a regular album deliverer. Soldier Of Love is their first studio record released in the past ten years. This is a classy R&B piece concealing so much interesting and unexpected
2010
Pop Soul, Smooth Soul
BrothersThe Black Keys keep working hard and steadily. Their new long player, Brothers, is already the sixth studio album released in only eight years. Yet the quality remains unsurpassed
2010
Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Soul
Monkey BusinessMonkey Business is a big phunky follow up to 2003's Elephunk from a group that invented and perfected a revolutionary new hip-hop beat. With their trademark crazy lyrics, irresistible dance beats and catchy hooks
2005
Contemporary R&B, Dance-Pop, Hip Hop, Latin Alternative, Latin Alternative, Pop, Pop Rap
KonvictedThis album features a whole list of guest appearances. With the mixture of their rapping skills and Akon's smooth R&B style Konvicted suggests another direction for a pop music scene which is nowadays overfilled with dozens of twin like performers
2006
Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop, Pop Rap
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