This weekend is loaded with new R&B releases, and the anticipation is real. There’s a ton of hot new songs and nearly as many full projects as there are singles, so there’s a lot to explore. Whether you’re into slow, heartfelt tunes or energetic, dance-worthy tracks, there’s something for every mood. Get ready to refresh your playlist with the latest in R&B, because there’s a lot of great music to dive into and enjoy.
Albums / EPs
Singer-songwriter Fana Hues captures the essence of her name, “spiritual joy,” in her latest release, MOTH, which is now available. With tracks like “Rental” and “Paper Tigers,” the album exudes a soothing and soulful atmosphere. Known for her work with Tyler The Creator and her previous albums, flora + fana and Hues, Hues views her music as a key form of self-exploration. The title MOTH, which stands for “Matters Of The Heart,” reflects her introspection, embracing the misunderstood allure of moths.
Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge, known as NxWorries, have released their second album, Why Lawd? This 19-track project, highlighted by singles such as “Where I Go” with H.E.R., “Daydreaming,” “86Sentra,” “FromHere” with Snoop Dogg and October London, and “WalkOnBy” with Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil, features additional appearances from Charlie Wilson, Thundercat, and Dave Chappelle, who opens the album with the track “ThankU.”
Lekan – So You Know
Normani – Dopamine
PJ Morton – Cape Town To Cairo
Nippa – Industreets
Lalah Hathaway – VANTABLACK
Raveena – Where The Butterflies Go In The Rain
SWAVAY – BILLY
Cruza – cruzafied
Leigh-Anne – No Hard Feelings
Monjola – iTs NoT tHaT dEeP
Chante – Transparent
Alba – Questions Unanswered
Pino – fortitude
Don Toliver – HARDSTONE PSYCHO
Victor Ray – i tried.
Listen to some of our top picks from this weeks new releases below!
Singles
R&B singer Dylan Sinclair has released his first single of 2024, “LEMON TREES,” available now on all digital platforms through Five Stone Records/The Orchard. Reflecting the essence of early 2000s R&B, the track draws inspiration from Sinclair’s experiences on tour over the past year. Sinclair explains, “Traveling, performing, and connecting with fans over the past year has fueled my creativity. ‘LEMON TREES’ captures that journey, and it’s the perfect song to welcome summer, best enjoyed with the windows down and the volume up.”
UK R&B/Soul artist Shaé Universe has dropped her latest sultry single, “OOTW” (“Order On The Way”), now available on all streaming platforms via The Orchard. Crafted by renowned producer Ray Keys, “OOTW” brings a new take on love with its seductive lyrics and vibe. This track will be part of the upcoming Love’s Letter (Deluxe), expected to release this summer. Shaé describes “OOTW” as a tribute to unapologetic romance and desire, marking it as some of her finest work and the start of her most impactful era.
JON VINYL – “Closure”
Jade Novah ft. Kevin Ross – “Lost In You Remix”
Aqyila – “unbothered”
Kofi – “We Make Sense”
Orion Sun – “Already Gone”
Keziah Mellam – “Floating”
Odeal – “ONOME”
Gallant ft. boystrip – “Coldstar”
Timbaland ft. N3WYRKLA – “CH3RRY”
Duckwrth – “Grey Scale”
Marsha Ambrosius – “Greedy”
Tommy Richman – “DEVIL IS A LIE”
Ne-Yo – “2 Million Secrets”
Skylar Simone – “Shut Up”
Rae Khalil – “SHE’S A BORE”
Sage Harris – “Player’s Voicemail”
Khalid – “Adore You”
Lily Rayne ft. Phabo – “Floating”
Journey Montana – “Journey”
Ebony Riley – “Mirror”
Yo Trane – “Cold Trane”
Otis Kane – “Dance With You”
Kalisway – “Superstar”
Rotimi – “Dear Imani”
Gemaine ft. Ray Vaughn – “What It Cost”
Forest Claudette – “Moonlight”
Bryant Barnes – “Give Me A Sign”
Jake Isaac – “BLACK OR WHITE”
