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This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in rhythm and blues for the year 2025.
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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3 | Nia Nadurata | Still Living with My Parents [5] | Arts & Crafts Productions | |
10 | Moonchild Sanelly | Full Moon [6] | Transgressive | |
Otis Kane | Violet [7] | Nettwerk Music Group | ||
Skiifall & Kenny Beats | Lovers Til I'm Gone [8] | Peoples Champ |
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Ref. |
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24 | FKA Twigs | Eusexua | Young, Atlantic | [9] |
JoJo | NGL | BMG | [10] | |
Teddy Swims | I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) | Warner | [11] | |
31 | Eddie Chacon | Lay Low | Stones Throw | [12] |
Qing Madi | I Am the Blueprint | Jton, Bu Vision | [13] | |
The Weeknd | Hurry Up Tomorrow | XO, Republic | [14] |
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Ref. |
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7 | Biig Piig | 11:11 | Sony Music UK | [15] |
Johnnyswim | When The War Is Over | Self-released | [16] | |
14 | Alessia Cara | Love & Hyperbole | Def Jam | [17] |
Mereba | The Breeze Grew a Fire | Secretly Canadian | [18] | |
Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy | Victims & Villains 2 | SoulStar | [19] | |
They. | Love.Jones | Drink Sum Wtr | [20] | |
21 | Nao | Jupiter | Little Tokyo Recordings, Sony Music | [21] |
28 | Aloe Blacc | Stand Together | Grand Scheme, Vydia | [22] |
Hope Tala | Hope Handwritten | PMR Records | [23] | |
Serpentwithfeet | Grip Sequel | Secretly Canadian | [24] | |
TBA | Robin Thicke | TBA | Run It Up Records | [25] |
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Ref. |
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21 | Greentea Peng | Tell Dem It's Sunny | AWAL | [26] |
TBA | Davido | 5ive | Sony | [27] |
Victor Ray | TBA | Decca Records | [28] |
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Ref. |
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11 | Bootsy Collins | Album of the Year #1 Funkateer | Bootzilla | [20] |
Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Ref. |
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Aaliyah | Unstoppable | Blackground Records, Empire | [29] |
Amerie | TBA | TBA | [30] |
Ari Lennox | TBA | Dreamville, Interscope | [31] |
Brandon | TBA | Secretly Canadian | [32] |
Brownstone | Back Again | Self-released | [33] |
Carl Thomas | TBA | TBA | [34] |
Case | Love Jones, Vol. 2 | Self-released | [35] |
Chase Shakur | Wonderlove | Def Jam | [36] |
Coco Jones | TBA | High Standardz, Def Jam | [37] |
Colde | Yang | Wavy | [38] |
Craig David | TBA | Believe UK | [39] |
D'Angelo | TBA | TBA | [40] |
Diva Gurl | TBA | Big Bosses | [41] |
Drake & PartyNextDoor | TBA | OVO Sound, Republic Records | [42] |
Drew Sidora | TBA | MusicXchange | [43] |
Elle Varner | S.E.L.F. | Two Twelve Enterprises | [44] |
Eric Benét | TBA | JBR Creative Group | [45] |
Estelle | TBA | Established 1980 Records, Fab Factory Entertainment | [46] |
J. Valentine | Conversations With Women | R&B Money | [47] |
Jacquees & DeJ Loaf | F**k A Friendzone 2 | Yellow World, FYB Records | [48] |
Jeremih | TBA | Late Nights, Pulse, Concord | [49] |
Jon B. | Waiting On You | Self-released | [50] |
Josh Levi | TBA | Raedio, Atlantic | [51] |
Kelis | TBA | TBA | [52] |
Keyshia Cole | TBA | TBA | [53] |
Koffee Brown | TBA | Slugga Music, Reservoir Recordings | [54] |
Liamani | TBA | Def Jam | [55] |
Mabel | TBA | TBA | [56] |
Maleek Berry | If Only Love Was Enough | Berry's Room | [57] |
Mariah Carey | TBA | Columbia | [58] |
Maxwell | blacksummers'NIGHT | Musze, BMG | [59] |
Melanie Fiona | TBA | LoveLinc, Public Records, Colture, Title 9 | [60] |
Miguel | Viscera | TBA | [61] |
Monica | MDA | WME | [62] |
Ne-Yo | TBA | ONErpm | [43] |
Rihanna | TBA | TBA | [63] |
Rotimi | In My Heart, In My Veins | FrontRo, Empire | [64] |
Sean Garrett | TBA | Blackground Records | [65] |
Summer Walker | Finally Over It | LVRN, Interscope | [66] |
Tamar Braxton | TBA | TBA | [67] |
Teedra Moses | The Bullsh*t | Black Moses | [68] |
Tiffany Evans | TBA | Hubris Sound | [69] |
Tokimonsta | Eternal Reverie | Young Art | [70] |
Vedo | TBA | New Wav Music Group | [71] |
Song | Artist | Project | Peak position |
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"30 for 30" | SZA and Kendrick Lamar | Lana | 22 |
"Messy" | Lola Young | This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway | 24 |
"BMF" | SZA | Lana | 29 |
Song | Artist | Project | Peak position |
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"Messy" | Lola Young | This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway | 3 |
Mya Marie Harrison, known professionally as Mýa, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and actress. Classified as a "triple threat entertainer," she was born in Washington D.C. and studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Her career began in television as a dance posse member, performing on BET's Teen Summit. She signed with record executive A. Haqq Islam's University Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release her eponymous debut studio album (1998), which lyrically explored romance and coming-of-age scenarios. Met with critical and commercial success, the album was led by her first single, "It's All About Me", which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. Her collaborative singles — "Girls Dem Sugar", "Ghetto Supastar ", and "Take Me There" — were also met with commercial success.
Mya is the debut studio album by American singer Mya. It was released by University Music Entertainment and Interscope Records on April 21, 1998, in the United States. The recording of the contemporary R&B album was overseen by University Records CEO A. Haqq Islam after he signed the singer when she was at the age of 15. The production on Mya was primarily handled by Swing Mob member Darryl Pearson with additional contributions from Daryl Simmons, Alex "Cat" Cantrall, Joey Priolo, and Nokio the N-Tity. Guest appearances include Dru Hill frontman Sisqó, and rappers Silkk the Shocker and Missy Elliott.
Courtney Michaela Ann "Coco" Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, she began auditioning as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. She first appeared on the competition series Radio Disney's Next Big Thing (2010–11), which led to her being cast in other Disney properties such as the film Let It Shine (2012) and the sitcom Good Luck Charlie, where she appeared from 2012 to 2013.
Dvsn is a Canadian R&B duo composed of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85. After releasing three songs in 2015, the duo signed with Canadian rapper Drake through his label OVO Sound. They released their debut studio album Sept. 5th to positive reviews that same year. Their second album, Morning After (2017), continued their critical success. They released their third album A Muse in Her Feelings (2020) and followed that up with the collaborative album Cheers to the Best Memories (2021) with Ty Dolla Sign. The duo's fourth studio album, Working on My Karma, was released on October 22, 2022.
"You Got Me" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. It was written by Sydnii Raymor and Mya, while production was helmed by Lamar "Mars" Edwards. A "sexy, sultry" millennial slow jam similar to "Ready for Whatever" (2017), "You Got Me," is a blend of steady drums and sensual synths reminiscent of 90's R&B featuring Harrison's signature breathy coos. Released February 14, 2018, "You Got Me" serves as the third single from TKO and commemorates the twentieth anniversary of her debut single "It's All About Me."
"Damage" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. Originally, the track was completed back in 2011, however was placed on hold due to "timing". Described as a "vulnerable" song, "Damage" was written and conceptualized by Lindsay "Mavelle" Gilbert and Mya, while production was helmed by Los Da Mystro with additional contribution from frequent collaborator Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards. Inspired by musicians Prince, The Isley Brothers and Mint Condition, "Damage" musically incorporates a combination of electric guitar, drums and keys. Released March 23, 2018, Damage served as the fourth single from Harrison's eighth studio album T.K.O. (2018). A music video directed, produced, and choreographed by renowned choreographer Galen Hooks premiered via Complex and MTV's Total Request Live in July 2018.
"Over" is a song by American singer Lucky Daye. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album Candydrip (2022) on September 22, 2021 via Keep Cool Records and RCA Records. Utilizing a sample of "Halfcrazy", a 2002 song by Musiq Soulchild, the R&B and trap-soul song's lyrics chronicle Daye's anxieties over a toxic and on-again, off-again relationship. Its music video, released concurrently with the single, stars Jordyn Woods.
"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022. Brown co-wrote the song with Ellery McKinney and Wilbart McCoy III and contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill". The song garnered positive reviews from critics, that praised the singer's vocal performance and the track's content. "Warm Embrace" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Arrad and features American singer Normani.
"Surprise" is a song by American singer Chlöe. It was released on June 17, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment. An accompanying music video, directed by Diana Kunst, was released alongside the song.
Santa Baby is the ninth studio album and first Christmas album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released through Alicia Keys Records and Mom + Pop on November 4, 2022 as her label debut on Mom + Pop, exclusively on Apple Music. Her first Christmas album, Santa Baby consists of eleven tracks, featuring four original songs and seven cover versions of Christmas standards. The album's lead single "December Back 2 June" was released on October 28, 2022. It was released on Spotify and other streaming platforms on November 4, 2023, to commemorate its first anniversary with no prior announcement.
"December Back 2 June" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released as the lead single from Keys' Christmas album Santa Baby (2022) through Alicia Keys Records on October 28, 2022.
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"How We Roll" is an R&B duet by American singers Ciara and Chris Brown. It was released on August 4, 2023, through Beauty Marks, and is the lead single from Ciara's EP CiCi. A remix featuring Lil Wayne was released November 3, 2023.
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in rhythm and blues for the year 2023.
11:11 is the eleventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown. It was released on November 10, 2023. Production was handled by Brown himself and several record producers, including RoccStar, Hitmaka, Troy Taylor, Boi-1da and Fridayy. 11:11 features guest appearances from Byron Messia, Future, Maeta, Fridayy, Davido and Lojay, with the deluxe edition having additional features from Lil Wayne, Bryson Tiller, Joyner Lucas, Tee Grizzley and Mario. It serves as the follow-up to his tenth studio album Breezy (2022).
"Made for Me" is a song by American singer and songwriter Muni Long, released on September 15, 2023 as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Revenge (2024). It was written alongside producers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and JordanXL. A number of remixes of "Made for Me" have been released, including ones with Lil Jon and Kronic, Bnyx, and Mariah Carey, among others. The song has received a nomination for the Viewer's Choice Award at the 2024 BET Awards.
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in rhythm and blues for the year 2024.
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