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My Favorite R&B albums Part One

I feel like i dont show enough love to Contemporary R&B so here are some of my favorite albums



Aaliyah:Aaliyah- The self titled album from Aaliyah is one of the better R&B albums I’ve heard. The Timbaland beats are smooth and varied. Aaliyah was in her prime here, R.I.P. to the baby girl.



Alicia Keys Element of Freedom- I believe this is Alicia’s best album overall. It doesn’t have any lackluster songs. I really like Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart and Unthinkable(I’m Ready)


The Dream- Love Hate- The extraordinary songwriter’s debut album is has its ups and downs but the highs are really high if you will. Like SHawty is the Sh**, Fast Car, Livin a Lie, and Nikki.



Amerie Because I Love It- This is the album that really got me into Amerie. I’m surprised this didn’t come out in the U.S. This album is incredible. Amerie has some really varied songs like Hate2loveu, Crazy Wonderful, and Losing U.



Amerie In Love & War- Amerie’s best album to date has a lot of different sounds. She seems completely in her element as well. The 1st half is more uptempo songs, while the last few songs are heartbreaking slower songs. My favorite song is the single Why R U.



Beyonce B’Day- This album is short, but its Beyonce’s best in my opinion. The songs with Jay-z are tight. Ring the Alarm and Irreplaceable are also grade A songs. B’s vocals match the great production easily.



Chris Brown: Exclusive the Forever Edition- This is the album that solidified Chris as a star. The album is loaded with hits like Kiss Kiss, With You, Down, and Fallen Angel.  Chris isn’t in his element like he is on F.A.M.E. but this album is loaded with good songs.



Janelle Monae: The ArchAndroid-Her first full length album has a lot of cohesiveness. It’s a very interesting album with plenty of great songs like Tightrope, Cold War, and Wondaland. This is one of the most unique albums I’ve ever heard



Keri Hilson : In a Perfect World – Keri’s debut album is a pretty dynamic album. Theres a good variety of songs like Turn Me On, Get Your Money Up, and the incredible Knock You Down. Energy, the lead single is a gem.

Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of L.H.- A classic album with incredible songs. I’m not really sure if you could count this as a rap album…but in either case it’s a classic.


Mariah Carey The Emancnipation of Mimi- A pretty good come back album. It has one of my favorite R&B songs of all time; We Belong Together on it. Some songs sound to similar but overall this is one of my all time favorites
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