Nicole Renee is a self-titled debut album that showcases the artist’s unique blend of R&B and soul with a deeply personal and expressive touch. Released in 1998, the album stands out for its alternative edge, combining traditional soul influences with contemporary production and introspective songwriting. Nicole Renee’s vocals are both powerful and vulnerable, allowing her to explore themes of love, identity, and emotional struggle with honesty and depth. The album moves seamlessly between smooth, melodic tracks and more experimental moments, reflecting a willingness to push beyond conventional R&B boundaries. Songs like "Rockin' Chair" and "Strawberry" highlight her ability to craft memorable melodies, while other tracks delve into darker, more reflective territory. The production is rich yet understated, supporting the vocal performances without overshadowing them. Overall, the album presents a compelling artistic statement, blending emotion, creativity, and individuality into a cohesive and engaging listening experience.

World Domination is a soulful and introspective album by Tasha’s World that blends elements of R&B and neo soul into a smooth and emotionally rich listening experience. The project highlights Tasha’s expressive vocal delivery and her ability to convey deep emotion through thoughtful lyrics and warm melodic arrangements. Across the album, the production maintains a laid-back yet polished sound, combining organic instrumentation with subtle contemporary influences. Tracks move fluidly between themes of love, self-reflection, growth, and empowerment, giving the album a cohesive narrative feel. Songs like "Brown Eyes Blue" and "Always Change" showcase the artist’s versatility, balancing vulnerability with strength. The album stands out for its intimate atmosphere and authentic storytelling, making it a compelling listen for fans of soulful and conscious music. Overall, it reflects a strong artistic identity and a commitment to musical depth and emotional honesty.

Concrete Jungle is a powerful compilation album by Nigerian-German singer and songwriter Nneka, released in 2009 on Epic Records. The album serves as an introduction to her music for a wider international audience, combining selected tracks from her earlier albums with a distinctive blend of soul, hip hop, reggae, and Afro-influenced sounds. Known for her raw, expressive voice and socially conscious lyrics, Nneka addresses themes such as political corruption, poverty, identity, and personal struggle throughout the record. Her music is driven by organic instrumentation, deep grooves, and emotional intensity, creating a sound that is both modern and rooted in tradition. Tracks like “Heartbeat,” “Africans,” and “Kangpe” highlight her ability to merge catchy melodies with meaningful messages. Concrete Jungle stands out as a bold and authentic body of work that reflects both personal experience and global awareness, establishing Nneka as a unique voice in contemporary soul and hip hop.

Ain't Nobody Worryin' is a soulful and emotionally rich studio album by Anthony Hamilton, released in 2005 through So So Def and Zomba Records. Following the success of his breakthrough work, this album continues to showcase Hamilton’s signature blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B, driven by his gritty, expressive vocals and heartfelt songwriting. The project explores themes of love, struggle, faith, and resilience, reflecting real-life experiences with honesty and depth. Featuring collaborations with artists such as Jaheim and producers who bring a warm, organic sound, the album balances smooth ballads with mid-tempo grooves and subtle funk influences. Tracks like “Charlene,” “Can’t Let Go,” and “Everybody” stand out for their emotional intensity and relatable storytelling. With its rich instrumentation and authentic delivery, Ain't Nobody Worryin' reinforces Anthony Hamilton’s place as a leading voice in modern soul music.

Soulife is a soulful compilation album by American singer Anthony Hamilton, released in 2005 through Atlantic and Rhino Records. The album consists of previously unreleased material recorded between 1999 and 2001, offering listeners a deeper look into Hamilton’s early artistic development before his mainstream breakthrough. Blending elements of neo-soul, classic R&B, and funk influences, Soulife highlights his signature raspy vocals and emotionally driven performances. The songs explore themes of love, heartbreak, personal struggles, and reflection, supported by warm instrumentation and smooth grooves. Tracks like “I Used to Love Someone,” “Day Dreamin’,” and “Love and War” featuring Macy Gray showcase both introspective storytelling and rich melodic arrangements. With its authentic sound and heartfelt delivery, Soulife stands as an important release that bridges Hamilton’s early work with his later success, appealing to fans of genuine and timeless soul music.

Back To Love is the fifth studio album by American soul and R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, released on December 13, 2011 through RCA Records. Marking his first full project under the newly restructured RCA label, this album blends classic soul sensibilities with contemporary R&B production, featuring heartfelt songwriting and rich vocals that define Hamilton’s signature sound. The record includes work from renowned producers such as Babyface, Salaam Remi, and James Poyser, contributing to a lush and emotional sonic landscape. With songs that explore themes of love, resilience, and personal reflection, Back To Love balances smooth ballads with upbeat grooves, showcasing Hamilton’s versatile vocal range and deep emotional expression. Standout singles like “Woo,” “Pray For Me,” and “Back To Love” helped cement the album’s success, earning critical praise and connecting with audiences through its authentic blend of rhythm, melody, and soul. The deluxe edition expands the experience with additional tracks that further highlight Hamilton’s artistry and soulful presence.

First aired ten days prior to the release of Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers program featured six songs. While this set expands the set to 11 songs, it does not present the full performance. Heavy editing was involved; certain portions of Keys' dialogue re hacked up, crowd noise is unnaturally lowered and raised in volume, and there is little evident effort to make the songs flow. Keys' first words here, the lead-in to "No One," are "We were at the end of the album, and it was finished, and…" – so it provokes the feeling of walking into the venue as the gig is in progress.

Live 1984-09-21 Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands TV Broadcast ("Veronica's Rock Night"). The British band Sade, renowned for blending pop with jazz and blues, achieved instant global acclaim following the release of their debut album, Diamond Life (1984). Rather than undertaking an extensive tour, the group limited their appearances to a series of promotional concerts across Europe and Japan. This release constitutes a complete recording of the performance in Rotterdam on September 21, 1984, originally broadcast on radio. The setlist comprises compositions from the debut album, rare B-sides, and tracks from the subsequent record Promise, capturing the unique atmosphere of the group's early creative period.

*Mack Diva Saves the World* (1996) is the debut solo album by Sandra St. Victor, former lead singer of The Family Stand. The album blends soul, R&B, funk, and rock with bold, empowering lyrics and a fierce vocal delivery. Known for its eclectic sound and socially conscious themes, it showcases Sandra’s dynamic range and artistic independence. Tracks like “Twisted” highlight her edgy style and willingness to push genre boundaries. *Mack Diva Saves the World* received praise for its originality and strong songwriting, establishing Sandra St. Victor as a powerful solo artist with a unique voice in the mid-90s music scene.

A backup singer, an occasional producer, and once the leader of an all-girl singing group, Angie Stone presents an impressive fusion of classic soul, '80s funk, and '90s hip-hop in her solo debut, Black Diamond. Purposefully positive, the album chronicles Stone's journeys maintaining personal faith and loving relationships, resplendent with new takes on traditional soul sounds. Stone supports her songwriting and vocal talents with help from A-list musicians/writer/producers such as Lenny Kravitz and D'Angelo. The sophisticated mix is elevated by Stone's incredible voice. With a continuous easy groove, she never resorts to cheap vocal acrobatics to showcase her gifts. With nods to Roberta Flack and Chaka Khan and stylistic similarities to Lauryn Hill, Stone sings of the possibilities of love and life's challenges with "Life Story" and the beautiful standout single "No More Rain"…

From the Italian Irma label comes the first volume of nu-school acid jazz, including highlight tracks like "Tokio Station" by Ohm Guru, "Spread Your Sax" by 2 Men 4 Soul, "I'm Gonna Love You" by Jestofunk, and "4 Steps" by DJ Rodriguez.

Maybe you can't hold on to a dream, but dreams can trigger strong emotional cross-currents. And so it was for singer Malia on her popular, long-lived Echoes of Dreams .Released in 2004, the songs on that album form the basis for her new recording, Ripples . It is not a remake in the normal sense; rather, these emotive ebbs and flows are direct links to this British-African artist's highly emotional acknowledgement of her roots. Accompanied by pianist Alexandre Saada's sensitive play and his arrangements for the string trio, Malia has radically stripped down her original work, moving from the playful pop-jazz style of her earlier career towards a raw, blues and soul-drenched sound that, more than ever, relies on the strength and passion of her voice.

This box set features remastered versions of all of Sade's studio albums to date, on pure 180-gram black vinyl the first complete collection of their studio work up to the present day. All six of the band's acclaimed albums: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000), and Solder Of Love (2010) are packaged into the beautifully finished, white case-bound box. Revisiting the audio, the band and Miles Showell worked from high resolution digital transfers of the stereo master mixes, from the original analogue studio tapes, remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios. The elaborate, half-speed mastering process has produced exceptionally clean and detailed audio whilst remaining faithful to the band s intended sound. No additional digital limiting was used in the mastering process, so the six albums benefit from the advantage of extra clarity and pure fidelity, preserving the dynamic range of the original mixes for the very first time. The six album sleeves have been meticulously reproduced in exact detail with authentic paper and printing methods, perfectly replicated for the first time since their original release.

The Crown is the twelfth studio album by American singer and songwriter Ledisi. It is scheduled to be released on April 25, 2025, by Listen Back Entertainment.

If… (2004) is an album by Maxine Braham, a jazz vocalist known for her unique blend of jazz, soul, and pop influences. This album showcases her ability to merge different musical genres while maintaining a distinctive voice and emotional delivery. With her smooth, yet powerful vocal style, Braham creates a collection of songs that are both accessible and deeply expressive.