Grammy 2026 Predictions: Best R&B Album

For Your Consideration ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View on web Subscribe FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION December 16, 2025 Leon Thomas' 'Mutt' Should be Top Dog in the 2026 Grammys' Best R&B Album Race The R&B category is loaded with dynamite albums from nominees like Coco Jones and Teyana Taylor, but Thomas seems unstoppable BY Mankaprr Conteh Giveon's Old-School R&B Heartbreak Vintage soul crooner offers a stunning depiction of love at the boiling point Giveon Is Done Wasting Time Behind the Scenes at 'Twenties' Video Shoot "It's album time and tour time," the musician teased on set after recalling an instance where he poured too much effort into building a relationship that never turned into anything more Coco Jones Enters R&B's Upper Echelon With 'Why Not More?' Singer’s long-awaited debut is varied, intimate, and always on-message ADVERTISEMENT Coco Jones on Her Controversial Britney Spears Sample - and Making Her Excellent Debut Album “Shall I be allowed to go through all of my influences or only the traditional R&B ones? Is there a rule here that I don't know?” Coco Jones Expands 'Why Not More?' Album With, What Else? More Three bonus tracks, available to stream now, feature on re-release of debut album Teyana Taylor Went Through It, and Came Back With a Great New Album On Escape Room, the forward-looking R&B artist navigates trauma and grief to arrive at a new beginning Leon Thomas Is Bringing Showmanship Back to R&B. The Grammys Have Noticed The Mutt songwriter on his huge year — and his six Grammy noms Leon Thomas Showcases His Funky R&B in a Stunning 'Tiny Desk' Performance The musician-producer captivated NPR staffers with songs from his latest LP, Mutt ADVERTISEMENT This email was sent to toniwijaya993@gmail.com by Rolling Stone. Please add email@email.rollingstone.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile