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Smokey Robinson, Gasms | Album Review

Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

R&B artist Leon Bridges releases his most ‘contemporary’ album to date in Gold-Diggers Sound, while retaining the soulful cues and touches.

Swedish-born Iranian R&B singer/songwriter Snoh Aalegra ‘shows out’ on her third studio album, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies.

On his delayed but highly anticipated sophomore LP, alternative standout Joji shines (more often than not) elevating his artistry up a notch.

All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.

Kem remains classy and incredibly consistent on his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which arrives following a six-year hiatus.

Well-rounded, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t is an enjoyable contemporary R&B effort that finds Kehlani ‘keeping it 100’ from start to finish.

Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.

Marvin Gaye takes the listener back to vintage soulful sounds of the 70s with his enjoyable, socially-conscious ‘lost’ album, YOU’RE THE MAN.

Urban contemporary singer Kehlani returns after a two-year hiatus with a respectable, well-rounded, nine-track mixtape, ‘While We Wait.’

R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.