HNHH's latest R&B Season playlist update is back to keep tabs on the best of the best new releases adjacent to the genre this week. Out of what we'll cover here, the big headliner is Chlöe's new album Trouble In Paradise, boasting 16 tracks and a lot of sonic lushness and earworm qualities after her previous 2023 effort, which was no slouch. In addition, special guest performances from Anderson .Paak, YG Marley, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla $ign provide a pretty versatile and well-rounded representation of different rhythm and blues styles. As far as highlights go, we'd recommend the .Paak-assisted "Favorite" for its bubbly percussive patterns and sweet harmonies.
Elsewhere in the R&B world, we also wanted to shout out Leon Thomas' latest single, the crisp and easy-going "MUTT." The standout here is the clean and pristine drum kit on display, which bounces off of a rubbery bassline with ease. Also, additional vocals help to flesh out some of the song's harmonic flourishes in an intoxicating way, and Thomas' lead performance is charismatic enough to hang onto every word. Try to serenade a prospective partner with this cut and get back to us in the comments with the results.
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For the hip-hop fans out there who are looking for some fusions on this R&B Season playlist update, you're in luck. One of this week's highlights is Rae Khalil's new track "CARPINTERIA," featuring more groovy drums, atmospheric keys, and a buttery smooth verse from Indiana's own Freddie Gibbs. It lands on Khalil's brand-new album CRYBABY, which also has plenty of highlights that you shouldn't miss. Who knew that a soulful collab would contain one of the best new verses of the week?
Meanwhile, we'd be remiss not to mention Coco Jones' soft and hopeful new record, "Almost There." Finally, another killer collaboration this time around comes from Ambré and Alex Isley on "YOU DON'T KNOW," one of the best cuts off the former's new EP, i do this sh*t in my sleep. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for more stunning music releases around the clock.