Contemporary r&b releases, week 40

This week in contemporary R&B, fans are greeted with a mix of archival revelations and new artistic ventures. Stevie Wonder shares four previously unreleased tracks from the era of 'Songs in the Key of Life,' while Drake expands his 'HABIBTI' project with a deluxe edition featuring new material. New albums from Kofi Stone, Tinashe, and Lalah Hathaway highlight introspective storytelling, and Quavo’s 'QRÖMELIFE' arrives with high-profile collaborations. Meanwhile, reissues and reimaginings continue to shape the genre’s evolving landscape.

1. 01

   Stevie Wonder

   Stevie Wonder shares four unreleased tracks from Songs in the Key of Life sessions for 50th anniversary

   Sep 30 · 20 outlets

2. 02

   Drake, Don Toliver

   Drake Announces Streaming Release of 'HABIBTI' Deluxe Album Featuring Songs from 'FOMO' Short Film

   Oct 2 · 5 outlets

3. 03

   Drake, Don Toliver, Ella Langley, Yebba

   Drake releases HABIBTI (FOMO) deluxe with four new songs

   Oct 4 · 6 outlets

4. 04

   Miley, MILEY, Elton John

   Miley Cyrus scores first No. 1 album since 2013 with 'Bass Persuades'

   Oct 1 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Quavo, Tyler, The Creator, Justin Timberlake, Future, Pharrell Williams, Offset

   Quavo releases Pharrell-produced album 'QRÖMELIFE' featuring Justin Timberlake and Offset

   Oct 2 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Meshell Ndegeocello, Bob Dylan, J‐Lo, Ragazze Quartet

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces 'Synonym', a soulful album of reimagined classics

   Oct 2 · 5 outlets

7. 07

   Future, Justin Timberlake, Offset, Pharrell Williams, Quavo, T.I., Tyler, The Creator

   Quavo Announces 'QRÖMELIFE' Album with Pharrell as Executive Producer and Featuring Tyler, The Creator, Justin Timberla…

   Sep 29 · 4 outlets

8. 08

   Stevie Wonder

   Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key of Life' turns 50

   Sep 28 · 4 outlets

9. 09

   Kofi Stone, Mahalia

   Kofi Stone Releases Fourth Album 'The Last Flower to Bloom'

   Oct 3 · 3 outlets

10. 10

    Tinashe

    Tinashe Reflects on Feeling Misunderstood and Being the Butt of Jokes

    Oct 2 · 3 outlets

11. 11

    Pitbull, Lil Jon, Akon, Bon Jovi

    Pitbull unveils tracklist for upcoming album PITCOIN featuring Lil Jon, Akon, Bon Jovi

    Oct 2 · 3 outlets

12. 12

    Sienna Spiro, Madonna

    Sienna Spiro performs 'Great Expectation' at VMAs

    Sep 30 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Ye

    Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Drops at ComplexCon 2026

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Tinashe

    Tinashe releases new album Popstar

    Sep 30 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Queen, Michael Jackson, Roger Taylor

    "Another One Bites The Dust" : le single de Queen que Michael Jackson réclamait et auquel Roger Taylor ne croyait pas

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    OutKast

    OutKast’s Waffle House Collabo Is “Bigger Than Merch” Says Hip-Hop Historian NuFace

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Brian Culbertson

    Jazz great Brian Culbertson to release 30th album

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    aespa, ILLIT, RESCENE

    aespa’s Winter, RESCENE, Young Tak, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Kofi Stone, Mahalia

    Kofi Stone ft. Mahalia - Sicily [Video]

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Ed Sheeran, Macklemore

    Un musicien transforme le drame de la tournée Ed Sheeran–Macklemore en jeu en ligne

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Tank and the Bangas

    Tank and the Bangas Drop Jazz-Infused Single “Simon Says”

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    B2K

    R&B Powerhouse B2K Announces First New Album in Over 20 Years, ‘Eclipse’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Kylie Minogue, Roger Sanchez, Peggy Gou

    Kylie Minogue's 'Fever' gets 25th anniversary reissue, featuring remixes from Roger Sanchez, Peggy Gou, more

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Lalah Hathaway

    Lalah Hathaway Releases Deeply Personal New Album ‘Made In Chicago’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Age Factory, Post Malone, Tohji

    Age Factory share ‘Vein’ and ‘ERROR’ videos directed by Post Malone and Tohji collaborator Anton Reva

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Hayley Kiyoko

    ‘It’s radical to release a film called Girls Like Girls in this climate’: hitmaker turned director Hayley Kiyoko on sexuality, safety and becoming ‘Lesbian Jesus’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Shaggy, Akon, Aidonia

    Shaggy, Akon, Aidonia - Boom Body (Shaz Mix) | Official Audio

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Amy Winehouse

    Anmeij offre une nouvelle maison à « Half Time » d’Amy Winehouse

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Bella Alubo, Rotimi

    Bella Alubo ralentit le rythme du désir sur « Mid Tempo » avec Rotimi

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Amy Correa-Bell

    Summer isn’t over yet for Amy Correa Bell’s ‘Like Water’

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

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