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9 Classic R&B and Soul Albums from 2000 That Still Hit 25 Years Later

From D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” to Jill Scott’s debut, these timeless R&B and soul albums still sound as fresh as ever.

Whether you were blasting them on a Discman or burning them onto custom mixtapes, these records became the soundtrack to love, heartbreak, and late-night reflections.So let’s rewind to Y2K and celebrate nine classic R&B and soul albums from 2000 that remain just as essential 25 years later. On April 18, 2000, Carl Thomas released his debut album ‘Emotional.’ The 17-track project beautifully captured love, heartbreak, and everything in between, with production by a slew of legendary producers, including Mario Winans, Chucky Thompson, Heavy D, and more. From the hypnotic rhythms of “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” to the funk-infused “Devil’s Pie,” the Grammy Award-winning album set a new standard for neo-soul with its organic instrumentation and seamless grooves.

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