2026 in rhythm and blues

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This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in rhythm and blues for the year 2026.

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Upcoming releases

January

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Ref.
16 Elijah Blake The GeminiRKeyTek, MNRK [1] [2]
23 Ari Lennox Vacancy Interscope [3]
BBE Naive Melodies BBE [4]
DJ Harrison ElectroSoul Stones Throw [5]
30 Jordan Ward BackwardARTium, Interscope [6]

February

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Ref.
6 Ella Mai Do You Still Love Me?10 Summers, Interscope [7]
Joji Pissin The Wind Palace Creek, Virgin [8]
13 Tiana Major9 November Scorpio +1 [9]
20 Moonchild Waves ONErpm [10] [11]
27Gena (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins)The Pleasure is Yours Lex [12]

March

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Ref.
27 Rum.gold Is There Anybody Home?Independent [13]

Unscheduled and TBA

Artist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Ref.
Amanda Reifer The Reifer FilesTitle 9, Atlantic [14]
Amerie TBATBA [15]
Brent Faiyaz Icon ISO Supremacy [16]
Brownstone Back AgainSelf-released [17] [ needs update ]
Case Love Jones, Vol. 2Self-released [18] [ needs update ]
Colde YangWavy [19] [ needs update ]
D'Angelo TBATBA [20]
Dawn Richard TBA Merge [21]
Elle Varner S.E.L.F.Two Twelve Enterprises [22] [ needs update ]
Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Abi & AlanControl Freaq, Empire [23]
Fallon Both SidesSelf-released [24]
J. Valentine Conversations With WomenR&B Money [25]
Jai'Len JoseySerial Romantic Def Jam [26]
Jeremih TBALate Nights, Pulse, Concord [27] [ needs update ]
Kehlani TBA Atlantic Records [28]
Kelis TBATBA [29] [ needs update ]
Koffee Brown TBASlugga Music, Reservoir Recordings [30]
Macy Gray Love Songs for Big Hearts and RobotsDNA, Hitmaker [31]
MarcLo 11 DaysSelf-released [32]
Maxwell blacksummers'NIGHTMusze, BMG [33]
Monica MDAWME [34] [ needs update ]
Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy Victims & Villains 2SoulStar [35] [ needs update ]
Nailah Blackman Born a DiamondBig Money [36]
Ne-Yo TBA ONErpm [37]
Omarion O2 Create [38]
ParadiseI Couldn't Explain It Even If I TriedMega, Gamma [39]
Raye TBAHuman Re Sources [40]
Rihanna R9 Roc Nation, Westbury Road [41]
Robin Thicke TBARun It Up Records [42] [ needs update ]
Rod Wave TBA Alamo [43]
Sean Garrett TBA Blackground Records [44]
Steve Lacy Oh Yeah? RCA, L-M [45]
SZA TBA Top Dawg, RCA [46]
Teedra Moses The Bullsh*tBlack Moses [47]
Tiffany Evans TBAHubris Sound [48]
Tweet The Memoirs of The Southern Hummingbird SRG-ILS [49]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ THE GEMINI by Elijah Blake on Apple Music, January 16, 2026, retrieved December 16, 2025
  3. ↑ DeVille, Chris (October 23, 2025). "Ari Lennox Announces New Album 'Vacancy': Hear "Under The Moon"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (July 15, 2025). "New Talking Heads Tribute Album Features Liv.e, Bilal, Georgia Anne Muldrow, & More". Stereogum. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Murray, Robin (November 6, 2025). "DJ Harrison Announces New Album 'ElectroSoul' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Conteh, Mankaprr (October 15, 2025). "Jordan Ward Announces Sophomore Album 'Backward': 'These Little Moments Cost So Much'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  7. ↑ Saponara, Michael (December 3, 2025). "Ella Mai Announces 'Do You Still Love Me?' Album Release Date: 'This is For the Lovers'". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ Velasquez, Angelina (November 20, 2025). "Kehlani reveals "Folded" changed the sound of their album dropping spring 2026". Revolt. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (November 5, 2025). "Tiana Major9 Announces Debut Album 'November Scorpio,' Shares 'Always'". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (November 13, 2025). "Moonchild Announces New Album 'WAVES,' Shares 'Strong / For Yourself'". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
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  12. ↑ Breihan, Tom (December 11, 2025). "Liv.e & Karriem Riggins Announce Debut GENA Album 'The Pleasure Is Yours': Hear "HOWWEFLOW"". Stereogum. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
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  21. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (December 4, 2025). "Dawn Richard Returns With Bold New Song 'A Flex'". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  22. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (November 26, 2024). "Elle Varner Returns With New Single 'Fallin Up': Stream Now". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  23. ↑ Williams, Stereo (August 29, 2025). "Erykah Badu and Alchemist Album 'Abi & Alan' Delayed". Okayplayer. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  24. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (October 1, 2025). "Fallon Releases New Song 'Papercut'". Rated R&B. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  25. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (February 18, 2025). "J. Valentine Shares Steamy New Song 'Separate Ways'". Rated R&B. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  26. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (November 3, 2025). "Jai'Len Josey Shares New Song 'Won't Force You'". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  27. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (October 18, 2024). "Jeremih and 4batz Release New Song 'Sick'". Rated R&B. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  28. ↑ Velasquez, Angelina (November 20, 2025). "Kehlani reveals "Folded" changed the sound of their album dropping spring 2026". Revolt. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  29. ↑ Brandle, Lars (August 21, 2024). "Kelis: New Music Sounds Like 'If Wu-Tang and Sade Had a Baby'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Koffee Brown Releases New Single "A Place Called Love"". YouKnowIGotSoul. November 20, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  31. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (July 11, 2025). "Macy Gray Reimagines Alicia Keys' 'No One,' Announces New Album". Rated R&B. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  32. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (December 10, 2025). "MarcLo Is in Awe of His Muse on New Song 'Marvel'". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  33. ↑ Mitchell, Gail (July 21, 2025). "Maxwell Sets Sail for Upcoming 'Silent Serenade' Residency, Third Ocean Cruise: 'I'm Not Done Yet'". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  34. ↑ Garcia, Thania (July 30, 2024). "Monica Signs With WME (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  35. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (October 29, 2024). "Musiq Soulchild and Hit-Boy Announce 'Victims & Villains 2'". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  36. ↑ Denis, Kyle (March 14, 2025). "Soca Superstar Nailah Blackman Announces New 'Born a Diamond' LP: 'It's Inevitable for Me to Crossover'". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  37. ↑ Cowen, Trace William (November 21, 2025). "Ne-Yo Gives Taste of Upcoming Country-Inspired Album With New Track "Simple Things"". Complex. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  38. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (November 6, 2025). "Omarion Announces New Album 'O2,' Shares 'For War'". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  39. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (March 15, 2025). "Paradise Hits the 'Highway' on New Song". Rated R&B. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  40. ↑ Smith, Thomas (September 19, 2025). "RAYE Shares Bombastic New Song 'Where Is My Husband?', Announces Sophomore Album and World Tour". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
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  43. ↑ Saponara, Michael (September 8, 2025). "Rod Wave Talks Launching Mainstay Touring, 'Sinners' & Upcoming Album: 'Taking It to Another Level'". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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