New alternative r&b releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in alternative R&B, new releases highlight collaborative energy and artistic evolution. Artists like The Weeknd and Future bring global influences to the forefront, while Christine and the Queens and Ella Mai deepen the genre’s emotional resonance. Meanwhile, emerging voices such as Chxrry and Carlita expand the sonic landscape with intimate and experimental projects. SZA and Justin Timberlake also signal upcoming work, adding anticipation to the season’s creative momentum.

1. 01

   Future, Drake, Travis Scott, Loe Shimmy, Sexyy Red

   Future Releases 'Ya Hit' Featuring Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy

   Nov 8 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Christine and the Queens

   Christine and the Queens shares new single 'Rendez-vous avec toi'

   Nov 5 · 8 outlets

3. 03

   The Weeknd, 王菲

   The Weeknd releases Asia-exclusive song 'Hong Kong' sampling Faye Wong's '季候風'

   Nov 2 · 5 outlets

4. 04

   Drake, Usher, Loe Shimmy

   Usher Teases Remix of Drake & Loe Shimmy's 'I'm Spent'

   Nov 4 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Cordae, Anderson .Paak

   Cordae & Anderson .Paak debut at No. 1 on Top Rap Albums with 'Heavy Is The Crown'

   Nov 4 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Cruel Santino

   Cruel Santino Announces New Album 'K.O.T.B – The Bomberman Chronicles'

   Nov 8 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Justin Timberlake, Don Toliver

   Justin Timberlake Teases New Music with Don Toliver

   Nov 6 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Post Malone

   Post Malone Teases Music Video To New Song 'Chrome Heartbreaker'

   Nov 6 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Toro y Moi

   Toro y Moi announces new album Unusua

   Nov 5 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    SZA

    SZA Confirms Coachella Appearance and New Album Work

    Nov 2 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    SZA, Natanya

    SZA Teases New Music Sampling Natanya's "HUSH" Ahead of 37th Birthday

    Nov 8 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Wizkid, Tems, Asake

    Wizkid, Tems and Asake Land on Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 List

    Nov 7 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Chxrry

    Chxrry’s pen is only getting sharper on U, Me and My Ego (Deluxe)

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Ella Mai

    Ella Mai Returns With Intimate and Vulnerable New EP ‘3Two’

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Lucky Daye, Muni Long

    Lucky Daye and Muni Long Unveil Dynamic Music Video for “Knockin”

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Tezzus, Trippie Redd

    Tryna Get High – Song by Tezzus featuring Trippie Redd

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Justine Skye, Stevie Appleton, Carlita

    Carlita sort un second album intitulé Telepathy, avec l’apparition de Justine Skye, Sofi Tuker, Stevie Appleton et plus, via Ninja Tune

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    The Weeknd, 王菲

    The Weeknd hits big in Hong Kong and China with Faye Wong sample

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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