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Five R&B Songs for the Emotionally Unavailable
This week features the worst date Thundercat’s ever been on, Jordan Ward’s financial advice, Mýa’s relationship ultimatum, late-night vibes from Terrace…
Feb 1
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Soulpolitan
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January 2026 Roundups: The Best Albums of the Month
From Roc Marciano to Ari Lennox to DJ Harrison, January’s best records asked the same question in different ways. How long can you chase something…
Jan 31
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Shatter the Standards
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The Lineage of Michael Jackson (Mellow / Sensitive)
Each guide is based on this run of albums, believed to be part of Michael Jackson’s roots. It then branches out into post-1995, drawn from that tree…
Jan 30
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Shatter the Standards
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Brandon O'Sullivan
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Phil
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Five R&B Songs That Won’t Leave Your Head (And Shouldn’t)
Joyce Wrice, Cleo Sol, Leven Kali, Moonchild, and Devin Morrison made the best R&B of the week. Plus, more R&B that sits with you.
Jan 25
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Soulpolitan
12
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The Lineage of Michael Jackson (Dance / Boogie)
Each guide is based on this run of albums, believed to be part of Michael Jackson’s roots. It then branches out into post-1995, drawn from that tree…
Jan 23
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Shatter the Standards
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Brandon O'Sullivan
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Phil
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2
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Ranking Discographies: Solange
From a forgotten teen-pop debut to a Grammy-winning meditation on Black womanhood, Solange’s catalog tells the story of an artist figuring it out in…
Jan 19
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Shatter the Standards
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Imani Raven
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Grandma’s Yams With the Marshmallows on Top
Jill Scott came back with instructions. Plus: Ella Mai does math, Elmiene stays inside, Destin Conrad figured out his ex wasn't real, and Tiana Major9…
Jan 18
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Soulpolitan
10
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The Handguide to Michael Jackson
As we’re approaching three months to the biopic, what better way to go down memory lane to the King of Pop, whose resume speaks for itself. From Jackson…
Jan 16
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Shatter the Standards
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Brandon O'Sullivan
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Phil
17
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R&B Songs Where Nobody Gets What They Want
Jill Scott watches her ex smile for the cameras. Ari Lennox keeps asking questions that go unanswered. Plus: Jordan Ward apologizing to his mother and D…
Jan 11
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Soulpolitan
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The Anticipated R&B Albums of 2026
Fifteen albums land before March. A dozen more artists haven't confirmed dates yet. The genre enters the year scattered and stacked.
Jan 11
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Soulpolitan
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Terryl Jameson
24
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Rappers to Watch in 2026
The charts fell silent in late 2025 and forced a necessary reset. A new generation now builds locally rather than chasing the global algorithm.
Jan 5
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Shatter the Standards
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Lillian Sharpe
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R&B Artists to Watch in 2026
The artists sprouting as we approach 2026 are not interested in providing background music for passive consumption. These twenty artists are building…
Jan 5
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Shatter the Standards
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Jill Wannasa
12
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