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The 11 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2023

The 11 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2023

In these challenging times, the best R&B and soul albums walked tall and carried a big stick, while also being a much-needed balm and source of warmth.

The 25 Best New Musical Artists of 2017

The 25 Best New Musical Artists of 2017

The best new artists of 2017 mash up genre dividers and take popular music in new and exciting directions.

The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017

The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017

2017 has been a banner year for soul music of all stripes with a number of momentous debuts. All the while, R&B keeps pushing forward.

Sampha – “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano” (Singles Going Steady)

Sampha – “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano” (Singles Going Steady)

Sampha takes us into the deepest, warmest parts of his heart and mind with emotional single “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano”.
Sampha: Process

Sampha: Process

Sampha's gorgeous debut brings physicality and immediacy to internal experiences like memory and fear.
Sampha – “Blood on Me” (Singles Going Steady)

Sampha – “Blood on Me” (Singles Going Steady)

"Blood on Me" offers a thrilling slice of aural tension and gives yet another reason to keep a close eye on Sampha's solo career
Katy B: Little Red

Katy B: Little Red

The sound is there, but the energy is missing.

Jessie Ware: Devotion

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