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Led by lush ballads like “Real Love” and “Runnin',” Eric Benet’s sixth studio album recalled the raw honesty and deep grooves of 1970s soul.
Frank Ocean wowed fans, critics and the industry with his celebrated debut laced with left-field, deeply personal love songs like “Thinkin Bout You” and “Pyramids.”
Nas harkened back to his Illmatic glory days with his gritty 11th album, which ranged from boom-bap bangers like “Nasty” to introspective highlights like “Daughters.”
R. Kelly’s 11th studio album, Write Me Back, finds him following up on the classic soul inspirations of 2010’s Love Letter with nostalgic highlights including “Green Light” and “Love Is.”
Usher took his new dance-pop direction to new heights with Looking 4 Myself, which features the futuristic ballad “Climax” and the Rick Ross-featuring “Lemme See.”
