Trying to get more into R&B and like smooth music like Sade.
Any recommendations on albums to check out?

Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On?

raphael saadiq - instant vintage

Maxwell - Embrya & Urban Hang Suite

Pretty sure one of the members of Sade worked on them too

Speaking of Sades band, their self titlted is dope too

First two albums by Alexander O'Neal.

Rapture by Anita Baker.

Living All Alone by Phyllis Hyman.
Love Wars by Womack & Womack.

Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite

Skin by Ephraim Lewis.

Tbh, Precious by Chanté Moore.

Very Special by Debra Laws.

Eponymous album by Sandra Sá.

A Little Communication by David McAlmont.

Eponymous album by Gerald Alston.

Song Painters by Jimmie & Vella Cameron.

You're All I Need by Sarah Dash.

This Is Your Night by Giorge Pettus.

Obligatory Brown Sugar by D’Angelo recommendation too

Time for Change by Wendy Moten.

ktt2.com/rnb-rb-albums-2025-thread-32581898 this a list from this year havent listened to everything so not sure what fits the criteria tho

Tbh, I just went by "smooth soul records from '80-90s."

sonically it's the equivalent to watching the roof (pun not intended) of the sistine chapel being painted.

Mimi cut from a different cloth. Breakdown is legitimately one of the best things that has ever graced my ears.

Whenever Mimi gets into her smooth soul bag: Bliss; Circles; Fly like a Bird; Fourth of July; Here for It All; In Your Feelings; I Wish You Knew; Mine Again; My All; Play This Song; Sunflowers for Alfred Roy; Twister; Underneath the Stars; When I Feel It. >>>>