R&B / Soul
R&B and soul album releases, tours, and live events
Upcoming Events
Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour (Chicago Theatre)
Jill Scott brings the To Whom This May Concern tour to The Chicago Theatre for a three-night run (Aug 20, 22 and 23).
Jorja Smith + Tems - All Points East 2026
Jorja Smith and Tems co-headline a special All Points East show at Victoria Park, with Ayra Starr and Odeal.
Ella Mai - Do You Still Love Me? Tour (The Anthem, DC)
Ella Mai brings the Do You Still Love Me? Tour to The Anthem in Washington DC (sold out).
Ledisi - The Music Center at Strathmore (North Bethesda)
Ledisi plays two nights at The Music Center at Strathmore (Aug 21-22).
Eric Bellinger - Eric Bellinger (Album)
R&B singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger releases his most personal self-titled album.
Musiq Soulchild - City Winery (New York)
Musiq Soulchild plays a three-night run at City Winery in New York City (Aug 21, 22, 24).
Skinny Hightower - Feels Like Destiny (Album)
Crossover soul-jazz album from multi-instrumentalist Skinny Hightower (Jason Carroll). Ten tracks, released via CastOver Records.
Jorja Smith - What Are The Odds (Album)
Jorja Smith's third studio album, a UK club-inspired record featuring Wizkid, arrives via FAMM.
Keb' Mo' - The Breakdown (Album)
The first solo album from Keb Mo since 2021, a stripped-back 10-song collection of guitar and voice recorded at his home studio outside Nashville, with contributions from the Soweto Gospel Choir and Take 6. Written after open heart surgery and a period of personal upheaval. Out via Concord Records.
Ruth B. - Peace To Make (Album)
Ruth B.'s third studio album, a 12-track record co-produced with six-time Grammy winner Cole M.G.N. tracing heartbreak, healing and self-reflection.
Sam Smith - Hazel Eyes (Album)
Sam Smith releases their fifth studio album Hazel Eyes via Capitol Records, a soul-tinged ode to New York recorded partly at Electric Lady Studios.
Masego - Fix Your Face Tour (The Anthem, DC)
Masego plays The Anthem in Washington DC on the Fix Your Face Tour.
Robert Glasper with Bilal - Count Basie Center (Red Bank)
Robert Glasper performs with Bilal at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center.
Jill Scott - Fox Theatre (Detroit)
Jill Scott plays two nights at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on the To Whom This May Concern tour (Aug 26-27).
Musiq Soulchild - Dakota Jazz Club (Minneapolis)
Musiq Soulchild plays three nights at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis (Aug 27-29).
Ledisi - Mountain Winery (Saratoga, CA)
Ledisi performs at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California.
Bryson Tiller - The Neo Trapsoul Tour (North America)
Bryson Tiller launches his 61-date Neo Trapsoul Tour opening night at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, with support from Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz.
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour - Watching The Tide (Album)
The posthumous final studio album from the Stax/Booker T. & the M.G.s guitarist, who died in December 2025, featuring Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Ronnie Wood.
Rod Wave - Don't Look Down (Album)
Seventh studio album from Grammy-nominated melodic star Rod Wave, his first full-length since 2024's Last Lap, out via Alamo Records.
Danielle Nicole - Fireflies (Album)
Fourth solo album from the award-winning blues and soul artist, produced by Tony Braunagel and featuring Luther Dickinson. Recorded live to analog tape, blending blues, soul, R&B and American roots. Out via Forty Below Records.