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My Favorite Artists 2017: R&B Artists (Part 2)

1.       Rihanna (6)-Rih Rih got a huge boost this time around. Anti was a great album, and she shows no signgs of slowing down. I picked her over Beyonce….im just a bigger Rihanna fan; always have been actually.
2.       Beyoncé (3)-While I’m not a huge fan, I am a fan. B has been killin it! Her last 2 albums have been classics. Nuff said.
3.       Usher (4)-Mr. Raymond jumped up a spot. He’s really dope. An all time great for sure. I didn’t think Hard II Love would be as good as it is.
4.       Tinashe(new)-If you know me, then you know I’m  a huge Tinashe fan. Albeit not enough to put her in the top 3…but hey! She needs more albums, but the 2 I’ve heard I really like.
5.       Alicia Keys (3)-Miss Keys fell back a couple spots but the competition is tough. Her last album HERE, was one of her best.
6.       Trey Songz (1)-Big fall off for Trigga Trey, but honestly its only cause his last album wasn’t that great. Still tho, he’s’ a dominant force in the genre to me.
7.       Kehlani (new)-I gave her a chance earlier this year and omg I’m so glad I did. Her debut album is a classic. Maybe the best R&B record this year!
8.       Alessia Cara (new)-another new songstress. Her debut album is just so good and so different from her contemporaries. I really enjoy her songs….
9.       SZA (new)-There’s no denying the talent of this young lady. I hadn’t even heard Z yet, so Ctrl got her this spot. Amazing talent.
10.   Ne-Yo (5)-Welp….this man needs another album. Still an all time great but at least he makes my top ten right?
11.   Chris Brown(new)-IDK how CB didn’t make the top 10 last time…but here he is. I still gotta hear his latest album…..its over 40 songs sheesh!
12.   Frank Ocean (13)-I really like Frank but I admit blonde is not an all time great R&B record to me like Channel orange was.
13.   K. Michelle (new)-You cannot deny KM’s incredible ability. Her 2 albums I have reviewed are awesome. I mean like classics. Put some respeck on her name!
14.   Lyfe Jennings (15)-I really like Lyfe. I have all his albums now. He’s definitely a great artist who keeps it 100.

15.   Keyshia Cole (new)-Just squeaking in is KC. Her albums are great…most of them. The latest one ceratainly is….


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