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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

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