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The 10 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2010

The 10 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2010

It was fashionable to say R&B was dead in 2010 because it wasn't the commercial force it was in the late '80s and '90s. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The 70 Best Albums of 2010

The 70 Best Albums of 2010

2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.

Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, Bilal – “Ghetto Walkin'” (Singles Going Steady)

Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, Bilal – “Ghetto Walkin'” (Singles Going Steady)

The tempo of "Ghetto Walkin" is noticeably faster than the Davis original, yet it creates a rich texture of sound that is well paced by the dry percussion.
The Roots and Friends Close Out Summerstage with a Block Party

The Roots and Friends Close Out Summerstage with a Block Party

The Legendary Roots Crew were the final act at Summerstage this year and they brought the house down with help from friends including Cee-Lo Green and Salt-N-Pepa.
Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II

Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II

Much too short, but as solid as you'd expect given the name of the rapper, the name of the producer, and the names of the features.

Bilal: A Love Surreal

I Read the News Today, Oh, Boy

Robert Glasper Experiment: 29 February 2012 – New York

A Joy to Experience: Neo-Soul Singer Bilal Oliver

Daedelus: Bespoke

Bilal: Levels EP

Erykah Badu: 8.June 2010 – Upper Darby, PA

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