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My Favorite R&B Albums of 2016

Well the year is past but here are my top 3....

3)Usher-Hard II Love-It was fairly close, but I loved this album. I thought I was going to dislike it based off the single No Limit. However that song grew on me, as did the record. Usher is in near top form in 2016. The album just has too much going for it. My favorite song is Bump. "AT AT-WHat, DONT STOP DONT STOP" LOL



2) Beyonce-Lemonade-Say what you want, but Queen B tied for the highest R&B album this year.(K Michelle and Solange). I absolutely love the song Formation, as well as Sorry, Daddy Lessons, and Freedom. This is a side of B we really haven't seen before...or not this much...Beyonce' is on fire.


1) Rihanna-ANTI-Okay so i might need to rethink my rating scale...nah just kidding. Originally I gave this album  a 93/100, but its about a 95 truly. But this list isnt about numbers its about my preference. ANTI features a new look Rihanna. Its her 2nd best work to date(Good Girl Gone Bad), It's really varied and those hooks...good lord they are some of the best I've ever heard. "Work Work Work"

Honorable Mentions: Alicia Keys-Here, The Weeken'd- Starboy, Bruno Mars-24K Magic

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