Adult Contemporary R&B | The Musical Hype

Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton sounds as classy and vibrant as ever on “Long as I Live,” her first single of 2018.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

On her seventh studio album, ‘11:11 Reset,’ R&B diva Keyshia Cole rebounds well following the so-so ‘Point of No Return.’

Keyshia Cole shines on the thoughtful “Best Friend,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

Keyshia Cole delivers a respectable vocal performance on “Incapable,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

Keyshia Cole delivers a poise, respectable vocal performance on “Vault,” a teaser track from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

R&B diva Tamar Braxton remains a vocal force on her fourth studio album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

Ledisi continues to flex with “Us 4ever,” the 4th single from her 6th major label album, Let Love Rule. She’s assisted by BJ the Chicago Kid.

Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Here,” the third single from her sixth major label album, Let Love Rule.

Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.