Releases of the week

Contemporary r&b releases, week 39

· 30 releases

This week in contemporary R&B, Ella Langley extends her record on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Choosin' Texas,' while Jhené Aiko claims her first No. 1 album with 'Westside Whimsy.' New releases from The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus, and Drake highlight genre-blending experimentation, alongside collaborative efforts from Madonna and Charli XCX, and a reuniting Sugababes. Artists like Remy Ma, Tiakola, and Tove Lo explore personal narratives and cultural roots, reflecting a diverse range of emotional and sonic expression. Meanwhile, the genre continues to intersect with pop, hip-hop, and global influences across multiple platforms.

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