11/30/2023 0 Comments Sonic sings im blueAt the same time, “Tread Carefully,” “Awkward,” and “Percolator” are among the deluxe edition’s sexiest and brightest standouts as her siren-like melodies pull you in by the heart. “2AM,” her sultry take on PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “Come And See Me” sung from a woman’s perspective, feels right up her alley. And her emotionally provoking pen balances its charismatically bold and no-frills approach through her trademark bad gal lyrics with a polished sheen as heard on classics like “Drew Barrymore” and her troublemaking anthem, “The Weekend”, which peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 25 weeks. CTRL‘s new songs, however, are a welcomed treat as each further expounds on SZA’s lush, lo-fi, and moody sound. The original album still holds the same weight as it did in 2017 and helped lead the way for modern R&B’s female revolution, especially in its core sound. You may remember when VIBE listed CTRL as one of the “17 Albums Worth Carrying Into 2017.” As soon as “Supermodel” comes on, it not only reminds us how CTRL laid the musical foundation for what we would hear on SOS, but the modern nostalgia for hearing such a compelling voice at her most polished at the time is everything. TDE’s first lady re-released CTRL and added seven unreleased songs in celebration of its fifth. Prior to releasing her stellar follow-up, SOS, SZA officially broke her five-year hiatus since her monumental debut. As we give flowers to new faces dominating the genres and more notable ones still reigning supreme, enjoy our carefully curated picks for the best R&B albums of this past year. Not to mention that though Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE is not a traditional R&B album, it is without a doubt the album of the year. Alicia Keys’ KEYS II, Muni Long’s Public Displays of Affection: The Album, DIXSON’s 004DAISY, Ambré’s 3000°, Ogi’s Monologues, Tank’s R&B Money, Chris Brown’s Breezy, Brent Faiyaz’s WASTELAND, and Giveon’s Give Or Take all had our staff in heated debates during the selection process and kept us going throughout the year for our respective reasons. We have artists sticking to the traditional recipe while also incorporating individual, standout elements while others dare to experiment, breaking out of that nostalgic chokehold and sample-heavy culture to spark refreshing conversations and remind listeners, both old and new, that not only is R&B alive, but it remains in flux if you allow it to.īefore we get into VIBE’s Best R&B Albums of 2022 list, we’d first like to acknowledge those who almost made the cut. R&B, particularly, is in such a special place. LPs that stand the test of time follow a theme, tell a cohesive story, evoke emotions, have relatable lyrics, and infectious melodies that induce hours and hours of replay. Albums-great ones especially-are more than just a compilation of songs thrown together on a succinct body of work. Like books and Black lives, albums still matter.” He ain’t never lied. Back in 2015 on the GRAMMY stage, Prince declared, “Albums still matter.
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