Music is such an important part of life. And music often tells the story of our lives or reminds us of special moments that we never want to forget. And of course, music and albums tell the stories of the lives of the people who write and sing the songs.
This list is a look at some of the hottest music available for purchase on Amazon Music by black artists right now. From the music you can dance to the music you can chill to, there is something for everyone on this list! And hopefully, it introduces you to artists, both ones who have been around for years and ones who are just starting to find their light, that you otherwise would have never heard of.
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Now, sit back and enjoy the musical genius of these 10 artists.
Good Days [Explicit] by SZA
$1.29 at the time of publication
“This song feels sounds like a color nobody’s seen before,” one listener said of Good Days by SZA.
“SZA is one of the most underrated and talented artists of all time,” another added.
Take You Dancing by Jason Derulo
$0.69 at the time of publication
“Jason [Derulo] never releases a bad song,” a listener said of the popular performer.
“This song is a masterpiece!,” another fan of Take You Dancing said of the song.
At My Worst (feat. Kehlani) by Pink Sweat$
$1.29 at the time of publication
“This is the gift nobody asked for, just beautiful,” one listener said of song and they are not wrong!
“This is the most incredible music I’ve ever heard,” another person added, while someone else said, “I needed THISSSS !! Song was already perfect, but the addition of Kehlani just takes it to a whole other level.”
H.E.R. by H.E.R.
$10.99 at the time of publication
Even though this album was released in 2017, I had no choice but to put it on this list, it’s so good. “She has a song for every mood,” one listener wrote about the incredible singer.
“She is so creative on so many levels it’s just way to smooth,” another added.
Girls Like Us by Zoe Week
$1.29 at the time of publication
“This girl isn’t just a singer, she’s a feeling,” one listener said of this extremely powerful song.
“This song, spoke to me like it knew my story but it’s thanks to this wonderful artist who has felt this way, that I was able to connect to this song the way I did. Thank you,” another said.
Heaux Tales [Explicit] by Jazmine Sullivan
$9.99 at the time of publication
“It doesn’t even look like she’s TRYING to sing. It’s just flowing out of her mouth,” listeners said of Jazmine’s talent.
“Like i said before & I’ll say it again she’s the best female artist since Whitney Houston,” another said.
After Hours (Deluxe) [Explicit] by The Weeknd
$11.49 at the time of publication
“The story that this entire album tells is both tragic and beautiful,” one fan says of this album by The Weeknd, who performed the halftime show at the Super Bowl.
And other say don’t sleep on this album like The Grammys did. “How is this album so overlooked? It’s so hauntingly beautiful the moment i heard this i just knew it was going to be big.”
Collapsed In Sunbeams (Deluxe) [Explicit] by Arlo Parks
$15.98 at the time of publication
“This song feels like a hug,” one fan said of the song Hope that is on this album.
“How does Arlo’s music just get better every time? This brought me to tears it’s just so beautiful. And the video along with it! Images filled with so much feeling. Please never stop making music it makes me so happy,” another wrote.
JAGUAR [Explicit] by Victoria Monét
$8.99 at the time of publication
Monét is best known for being Ariana Grande’s friend and writing partner, but now Monét is stepping into her own solo career and people are here for it.
“I hate how much people sleep on her. She is so talented…all her songs are so unique and different from each other. She has a whole new sound. My soul craves this. She’s underrated.”
Tangerine by Barii
$0.99 at the time of publication
Another artist who people say is severely underrated and deserves notoriety when it comes to his music is Barii.
“This is a vibe, no cap,” fans said of his latest song Tangerine and they aren’t wrong, just listen to it for yourself.
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Did you hear anything you like? We hope you did! Now create a playlist of all the songs you just purchased and share them with your friends, create memories to this music, and let the music of these artists’ lives tell your story too. That’s the power of it!
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