Releases of the week

New soul releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

Week 45 · 30 releases

This week in soul music, new releases and reissues highlight a blend of nostalgia and innovation. Olivia Rodrigo joins Cynthia Nixon for a holiday single, while Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean reconnect with the Fugees through an interactive project. Meanwhile, reissues of Amy Winehouse’s 'Back to Black' and classic tracks like George Michael’s 'Careless Whisper' underscore enduring influence, and emerging artists like Jamie Miller challenge current chart leaders.

Ben Marshall Cynthia Nixon Olivia Rodrigo The Waitresses Mariah Carey
Olivia Rodrigo releases holiday single 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon
Nov 8 · 15 outlets
My Chemical Romance The Black Parade Michael Jackson
My Chemical Romance Tops Billboard 200 with 'The Black Parade' Reissue 20 Years After Original Release
Nov 4 · 9 outlets
Ms. Lauryn Hill Wyclef Jean Fugees
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean share new Fugees music through interactive hopeline project
Nov 6 · 6 outlets
Harry Styles Talking Heads
Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency boosts venue revenue
Nov 5 · 4 outlets
The Weeknd 王菲
The Weeknd releases Asia-exclusive song 'Hong Kong' sampling Faye Wong's '季候風'
Nov 2 · 5 outlets
Jack Harlow Babyface
Jack Harlow Announces 'Sweet Action II' EP
Nov 3 · 4 outlets
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey Teases Grunge Album Amid Fan Hype
Nov 2 · 4 outlets
Elvis Guetta James Brown
Elvis Guetta drops debut track ‘The Boss’ on Defected, paying homage to James Brown
Nov 6 · 3 outlets
Drake Usher Loe Shimmy
Usher Teases Remix of Drake & Loe Shimmy's 'I'm Spent'
Nov 4 · 3 outlets
Cordae Anderson .Paak
Cordae & Anderson .Paak debut at No. 1 on Top Rap Albums with 'Heavy Is The Crown'
Nov 4 · 3 outlets
Konshens Buju Banton Tanya Stephens Spragga Benz Beenie Man
Beenie Man Previews New Song Amid Debate Over Public Remarks and Hurricane Relief
Nov 2 · 1 outlet
Justin Timberlake Don Toliver
Justin Timberlake Teases New Music with Don Toliver
Nov 6 · 2 outlets
Jamie Miller Taylor Swift
Jamie Miller’s ‘Babydoll’ Is U.K.’s No. 1 Single for a Third Straight Week
Nov 6 · 2 outlets
Beenie Man Buju Banton
Beenie Man Releases 'Weh Di Money Deh?' Amid Dancehall Backlash to PM Holness
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ Reissue Sparks Top 10 Chart Return
Nov 6 · 2 outlets
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Rides Halloween Boo-sts Back Onto Hot 100
Nov 3 · 2 outlets
SZA
SZA Confirms Coachella Appearance and New Album Work
Nov 2 · 2 outlets
SZA Natanya
SZA Teases New Music Sampling Natanya's "HUSH" Ahead of 37th Birthday
Nov 8 · 1 outlet
George Michael
George Michael – Careless Whisper
Nov 8 · 1 outlet
Al Green Annie Lennox
Remember When Annie Lennox and Al Green Released a Duet Together in 1988?
Nov 8 · 1 outlet
Louis Baker
Louis Baker, le groove solidaire d’« All We Need »
Nov 8 · 1 outlet
John Legend
John Legend dévoile « Get Ready », une chanson inédite pour le Noël de Snoopy
Nov 8 · 1 outlet
Johnny Gill Snoop Dogg
Johnny Gill's Snoop Dogg-Produced ‘A Dance, A Kiss’ Gets Sultry New Video
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims’ ‘Mr. Know It All’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson Kicks Off the Holiday Season With His First Original Christmas Song, “Christmas Is You”
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Leela James
Leela James Releases New Single “What U Need”
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Cat Power
Cat Power
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Jack Harlow Babyface
Jack Harlow and Babyface Ask If It's "Too Soon" on New R&B Breakup Anthem
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Howard Hewett
SoulTracks Lost Gem: A Howard Hewett performance that deserved more
Nov 6 · 1 outlet
Wyclef Jean Ms. Lauryn Hill Muhammad Ali
Wyclef Jean Talks “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali & Why He And Ms. Lauryn Hill Are Superheroes
Nov 6 · 1 outlet

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