Releases of the week

Contemporary r&b releases, week 37

September 7 to September 13, 2026 · 30 releases

This week in contemporary R&B and related genres, artists across the globe unveil new projects and performances. Jhené Aiko and Quavo announce upcoming albums featuring high-profile collaborators, while Céline Dion and John Legend return to live stages with major tour announcements. New releases include dual singles from Tinashe, a surprise live album from Ariana Grande, and a collaborative project from Eliza Rose and Sega Bodega. Meanwhile, legacy acts and emerging voices alike contribute to a dynamic week of music, reflecting both innovation and enduring influence.

Céline Dion
Céline Dion entame une série de 16 concerts à Paris pour son retour sur scène
Sep 12 · 14 outlets
Kendrick Lamar Jhené Aiko Larry June Ab‐Soul Bleachers Dove Cameron
Jhené Aiko announces new album Westside Whimsy featuring Kendrick Lamar on 'So Good'
Sep 11 · 7 outlets
Drake
Drake reveals 'Fear of Missing Out' is a 'Not So Short Film' with teaser trailer
Sep 12 · 6 outlets
John Legend Pharrell Williams
John Legend announces Pharrell-produced album 'Muse' featuring single 'Daylight'
Sep 10 · 6 outlets
Spice Girls
Spice Girls announce 30th anniversary box set
Sep 11 · 4 outlets
Céline Dion
Céline Dion en concert à Paris : les premières dates de sa tournée sont annoncées
Sep 10 · 5 outlets
Tinashe
Tinashe releases dual singles 'Pillow Fight' and 'I’d Rather Be Alone' ahead of 'Popstar' album
Sep 13 · 5 outlets
Jhené Aiko Dove Cameron Slayyyter
Jhené Aiko announces new album 'Westside Whimsy'
Sep 11 · 4 outlets
Quavo T.I.Pharrell Williams
Quavo announces new album 'QRÖMELIFE' featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams
Sep 11 · 3 outlets
SHINee MINHO
Minho (SHINee) releases second mini-album 'Make it Hot'
Sep 8 · 3 outlets
Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins announces memoir 'Funked Around, Found Out'
Sep 10 · 3 outlets
Eliza Rose Sega Bodega
Eliza Rose and Sega Bodega release collaborative project 'ARCADIA: PLEASUREDOME'
Sep 11 · 2 outlets
Eliza Rose
Eliza Rose releases EP titled PLEASUREDOME:ARCADIA
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish's 'Bell Jar' adaptation reveals all-star cast
Sep 9 · 2 outlets
Prince Timeless
Prince’s estate clears up controversial overdubbing claims on Timeless
Sep 9 · 2 outlets
Charlie Wilson MK
Tank releases new song 'Highlight' featuring Charlie Wilson and MK
Sep 8 · 2 outlets
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande surprise-releases 12-track 'Petal (The Complete Live Album)'}
Sep 8 · 2 outlets
Masego
Masego digs deep in new album 'Fix Your Face'
Sep 13 · 1 outlet
Drake
Drake’s “ICEMAN” Sets Another Spotify Milestone For 2026 Hip-Hop Albums
Sep 13 · 1 outlet
Moos
Moos – Au nom de la rose
Sep 13 · 1 outlet
Tove Lo
Tove Lo: ‘The rumour I hear the most is that I’m either pregnant or in rehab. I want both of those to not be true’
Sep 12 · 1 outlet
Billy Paul
On This Day in 1972: Billy Paul released the iconic “Me and Mrs. Jones”
Sep 12 · 1 outlet
Chase & Status Nia Archives Barry Can’t Swim JayaHadADream Bonobo
EA Sports FC 27 soundtrack revealed: Chase & Status, Nia Archives, Barry Can’t Swim, JayaHadADream, Bonobo, more
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
Robi Alex Rose Cachirula
10 New Songs to Listen to This Week From ROBI, Alex Rose, Cachirula, & More
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
bbno$
bbno$ follows up Roblox concert with Subway Surfers activation
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
Ashanti Tee Grizzley Skilla Baby
Rain – Song by Tee Grizzley featuring Skilla Baby & Ashanti
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
SZA
Vans And SZA Unveil The Full VANSZA Collection
Sep 11 · 1 outlet
Bruno Mars
Miyu Talks Life-Changing Bruno Mars Collab & Becoming CAA’s First Japanese Dancer: Unbound Japan Interview
Sep 10 · 1 outlet
Ty Dolla $ign Little Dragon The Internet Mac Miller
Tiny Desk Radio: Ty Dolla $ign, Little Dragon, The Internet, Mac Miller
Sep 10 · 1 outlet
Ye Coodie
Ye Emerges At Center Of Director Coodie’s Stunning 3,000-Hour Hip-Hop Vault
Sep 10 · 1 outlet

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