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R&B and Rap
Valerie June Under Cover
Son Little Like Neptune
Anti • R&B Born Aaron Livingston, Grammy Award winner Son Little showcases his original vision of R&B, informed by his love for hiphop imbued with tinges of funk, pop, and psychedelia. 15212862 $13.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9
Denzel Curry Melt My Eyez See Your Future
Loma Vista Recordings
Rap/Hip-Hop
The album arrives as Denzel Curry’s most mature and ambitious album to date. Recorded throughout the pandemic, Denzel shows his growth as both an artist and person. 14973600 $12.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30
Ravyn Lenae Hypnos
Atlantic Mod • R&B
Guest Artists: Mereba, Smino
Chicago-born and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Ravyn Lenae officially releases her debut album. Features artists Kaytranada, Steve Lacy, Luke Titus, and more. 15176416 $19.99
Wordsworth The Fragility of Life
Wordsworth Editions
Rap/Hip-Hop
Wordsworth chases the success of his top ten Amazon book as well as his appearance on Netflix’s animated series, Peabody & Sherman, with his new album. 15149678 $16.99
Fantasy • R&B A special collection of cover songs curated and performed by Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June. It features singular interpretations of some of her favorite songs. 15195503 $10.99
June covers songs by John Lennon, Nick Cave, Gillian Welch, Bob Dylan, and more.
Aquakultre Don’t Trip
Forward Music Group
R&B Guest Artists: NIXX, Tafari Anthony, Amarafleur
Listening to Aquakultre’s album is like stepping into a Halifax house party in full swing. Throughout twelve jam-packed songs, the award-winning rapper and neosoul songwriter is joined by over twenty guests from locations spanning the globe. 15199399 $13.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23
Blk Odyssy Blk Vintage The Reprise
BLK Odyssy • R&B
Guest Artists: Charlie Stacey, Baby Rose, Mereba
A broadened perspective of themes and stories discussed in Blk Odyssy’s debut Blk Vintage, a concept album that tells a story of tragedy and triumph within the Black community. 15261620 $13.99 Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2
Coi Leray Trendsetter
Republic Records
Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artist: Pooh Shiesty
Coi Leray’s debut album comes armed with her latest single, Blick Blick, featuring Nicki Minaj. The project features a handful of Coi’s hits, including Twinnem; Anxiety; No More Parties (Remix) with Lil Durk; and more. 15195509 $13.99 Parental Advisory
DJ Quicksilver Cooley, Black A.G. Things Will Be
Dust & Dope Recordings
Rap/Hip-Hop
The long-lost debut by DJ Quicksilver Cooley and Black A.G. Originally recorded in the early 1990s and scheduled for release in 1992, the album tragically never saw the light of day, until now. 15200888 $17.99