Contemporary r&b releases, week 43

This week in contemporary R&B, new projects from established artists and fresh voices highlight a dynamic blend of introspection, collaboration, and genre evolution. Releases include John Legend’s fully Pharrell-produced album 'Muse', Anderson .Paak and Cordae’s joint effort 'Heavy Is The Crown', and Snoh Aalegra’s upcoming 'Legendary Love'. Meanwhile, reissues, anniversary celebrations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into iconic works underscore the genre’s enduring influence.

1. 01

   Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, LiSA, MILEY

   Kacey Musgraves Announces 'Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes'

   Oct 23 · 8 outlets

2. 02

   Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Martin Garrix, U2, Aitana

   Martin Garrix announces debut pop album 'MARTY' featuring U2, Ed Sheeran, Madonna and Aitana

   Oct 24 · 7 outlets

3. 03

   Anderson .Paak, Cordae, Vicky R, La Fève

   Anderson .Paak and Cordae announce joint album 'Heavy Is The Crown'

   Oct 25 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Lily Allen

   Lily Allen launches sex toy line featuring butt plugs

   Oct 20 · 4 outlets

5. 05

   Amy Winehouse

   Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' celebrates 20th anniversary

   Oct 24 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   John Legend, Pharrell Williams

   John Legend Releases New Album 'Muse' Fully Produced by Pharrell Williams

   Oct 23 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Snoh Aalegra, Nile Rodgers, Raphael Saadiq

   Snoh Aalegra announces new album 'Legendary Love'

   Oct 22 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   JoJo

   JoJo Acquires Her Music Catalog, Including 'Too Little Too Late'

   Oct 24 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   John Legend, Clipse

   John Legend and Clipse Announce Collaboration 'Bodies on the Floor'

   Oct 23 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Madonna

    Madonna : Stuart Price revient sur les coulisses de Confessions II

    Oct 23 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Bella Kay, Megan Moroney, MILEY

    Megan Moroney's 'Say When' Featured on 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 Soundtrack

    Oct 23 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Noah Kahan, Drake

    Caleb Williams shares 'Madden NFL 27' playlist featuring Drake, Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Noah Kahan

    Oct 23 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Jacquees, PlaqueBoyMax

    Jacquees and PlaqueBoyMax Release New Tracks 'Familiar' and 'She Know'

    Oct 22 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Tinashe, KEY

    Tinashe & Key Detail Behind-the-Scenes of 'Popstar' Collaboration

    Oct 22 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    DOMINUM, Michael Jackson

    DOMINUM dévoile le clip de sa reprise de 'Thriller' de Michael Jackson

    Oct 20 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    RAYE

    RAYE announces new music project 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE'

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Lionel Richie, Commodores

    Lionel Richie’s Own Parents Inspired This No. 1 Single for The Commodores

    Oct 24 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Sade

    Sade : 5 chansons pour redécouvrir la voix la plus élégante de la soul

    Oct 24 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    The Womack Sisters

    SPILL NEW MUSIC: DAPTONE RECORDS TO RELEASE 45RPM OF THE WOMACK SISTERS “IF I LET YOU” ON NOVEMBER 20

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Ghostface Killah, Fergie, Erick the Architect, Fergie Baby

    YERR – Song by Erick The Architect featuring Ghostface Killah & Fergie Baby

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson au Super Bowl : un documentaire sur son show de 1993

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Mahalia

    Mahalia Returns With ‘the 5 stages of heartbreak’

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Tate McRae

    Tate McRae Debuts at No. 1 In Australia With ‘Housewife’

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    YG, Ty Dolla $ign

    Relax (2009) – Song by YG & Ty Dolla $ign

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Lil Baby, Jacquees

    Lick Back (Remix) – Song by Jacquees featuring Lil Baby

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Lily Allen

    Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ tour setlist: Every song she plays

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey

    Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan and Zach Bryan & Lana Del Rey Should All Crash the Hot 100 Next Week — Who’s Got the Best Shot at No. 1?

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Drake

    Drake and Better World Fragrance House Are Releasing ‘DOSAYDO’, a New Cowboy-Inspired Perfume

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    SZA

    SZA Launches First of Two Product Drops With Vans Since Becoming the Brand’s First-Ever Artistic Director

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Lindsey Webster, Stokley, Mint Condition

    Lindsey Webster and Stokley from Mint Condition deliver an a cappella gem

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

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