2023 in rhythm and blues music (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2023 in rhythm and blues music" in English language version.

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43metacritic.com

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26ratedrnb.com

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18billboard.com

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11web.archive.org

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9anydecentmusic.com

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6complex.com

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1dancehallmag.com

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1independent.co.uk

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1musicfeeds.com.au

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1cnn.com

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1popmatters.com

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1okayplayer.com

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1tidal.com

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1miaminewtimes.com

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1houstonpress.com

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1djmag.com

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1bandcamp.com

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1thisisrnb.com

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1officialcharts.com

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abril.com.br (Global: 508^th place; English: 1,866^th place)

capricho.abril.com.br

"Gloria Groove revela capa e tracklist de "Lady Leste Ao Vivo"". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved June 19, 2024.

anydecentmusic.com (Global: 6,169^th place; English: 3,284^th place)

"That! Feels Good! by Jessie Ware reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Raven by Kelela reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Water Made Us by Jamila Woods reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Fountain Baby by Amaarae reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Jaguar II by Victoria Monét reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"IRL by Mahalia reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Girl In The Half Pearl by Liv.e reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
"Falling Or Flying by Jorja Smith reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

apple.com (Global: 67^th place; English: 64^th place)

music.apple.com

Welcome to KAMAUU.world - EP by KAMAUU on Apple Music, February 28, 2023, retrieved December 17, 2025
MIDNIGHT - EP by Lyanno on Apple Music, July 6, 2023, retrieved December 17, 2025

austinmonthly.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Parker, Bryan C. (January 27, 2023). "Jackie Venson's Celebrity Soars with Recent Viral Moment". Austin Monthly Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

bandcamp.com (Global: 1,267^th place; English: 780^th place)

romderful.bandcamp.com

"ICE CREAM CLONES 2, by ROMderful". ROMderful. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

bbc.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 30^th place)

Saunders, Emma (May 24, 2023). "Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83". BBC News. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.

billboard.com (Global: 19^th place; English: 18^th place)

Aniftos, Rania (February 11, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 Brit Award Winners (Full List)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
Bowenbank, Starr (February 21, 2023). "Chuck Jackson, 'Any Day Now' Singer, Dies at 85". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Grein, Paul (March 12, 2023). "The Weeknd Sweeps 2023 Juno Opening Night Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Atkinson, Katie (March 28, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Brandle, Lars (April 28, 2023). "Flume, Rüfüs Du Sol Win Big at 2023 APRA Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Atkinson, Katie (October 11, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Winners". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Grein, Paul (November 6, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Winner of 2023 MTV EMA Awards, the Show That Didn't Go On (Full List)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Atkinson, Katie (November 20, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards 2023 Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
Grein, Paul (November 29, 2023). "SEVENTEEN, NewJeans Are Top Winners at 2023 MAMA Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
Rouhani, Neena; Lee, Cydney (April 18, 2023). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: D4vd, Khamari, Jorja Smith & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Mamo, Heran (May 19, 2023). "Summer Walker Releases 'Clear 2: Soft Life' EP: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Mamo, Heran (October 13, 2023). "Chxrry22 Announces New 'Siren' EP Before Joining The Weeknd's Australia/New Zealand Tour". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (October 2, 2023). "Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' Notches Second Week Atop Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (March 12, 2023). "Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With a Half-Million Units". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (November 19, 2023). "Stray Kids Score Fourth No. 1 on Billboard 200 With 'ROCK-STAR'". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (March 5, 2023). "Karol G Achieves Historic First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Mañana Será Bonito'". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (February 5, 2023). "Tomorrow X Together Lands First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.

broadwayworld.com (Global: 255^th place; English: 167^th place)

"Corinne Bailey Rae to Release New Album 'Black Rainbows' in September". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
Major, Michael. "Queen Naija Drops Sultry, Soulful New EP 'After the Butterflies'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

brooklynvegan.com (Global: 2,535^th place; English: 1,376^th place)

Pearis, Bill (August 29, 2023). "Def Jam singer & producer August 08 has died". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Sacher, Andrew (January 31, 2023). "Alfa Mist announces new album 'Variables,' shares two new songs". BrooklynVegan.

businessinsider.com (Global: 140^th place; English: 115^th place)

Lane, Barnaby. "Meet Dreamer Isioma, the nonbinary Nigerian-American singer who doesn't want to fit into any of your boxes". Business Insider. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

clashmusic.com (Global: 1,834^th place; English: 1,032^nd place)

Murray, Robin (July 4, 2023). "Vicki Anderson Has Died". Clash. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
"Planet Giza - Ready When You Are' | Reviews". Clash Magazine. April 11, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"BLK ODYSSY - DIAMONDS & FREAKS". Clash Magazine. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Murray, Robin (August 14, 2023). "Emotional Oranges Share New Project 'STILL EMO' | News". Clash Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"In Conversation: JMSN | Features". Clash Magazine. October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

cnn.com (Global: 28^th place; English: 26^th place)

France, Lisa Respers (September 28, 2023). "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will air live for first time on Disney+". CNN. Retrieved November 6, 2023.

commercialappeal.com (Global: 3,126^th place; English: 1,696^th place)

Mehr, Bob (February 15, 2023). "Memphis soul great Spencer Wiggins dead at 81". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 26, 2023.

complex.com (Global: 282^nd place; English: 192^nd place)

Callas, Brad (January 27, 2023). "Lance Skiiiwalker Announces 'Audiodidactic' Album, Shares New Single and Video "Beantown"". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Pavlakos, Louis (March 6, 2023). "Chiiild Embraces the Weirdness of 2000s Production on 'Better Luck In the Next Life'". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Pavlakos, Louis (July 28, 2023). "Roy Woods Drops 'Mixed Emotions' Album with "Hate Me" Featuring Coi Leray". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Leijon, Erik (October 20, 2023). "OVO Sound Artist Naomi Sharon Releases Debut Album 'Obsidian'". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Leijon, Erik (October 20, 2023). "RealestK Releases New Mixtape 'Real World,' Video For "It's You" Featuring Bia". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Keith, James (November 3, 2023). "Mr Eazi's Debut LP, 'The Evil Genius', Is An Essential Listen". Complex. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

consequence.net (Global: 922^nd place; English: 529^th place)

"Tei Shi Announces New BAD PREMONITION EP, 2023 Tour Dates". Consequence. February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Anderson, Carys (July 25, 2023). "Tkay Maidza Announces New Album Sweet Justice, Shares "Ring-A-Ling"". Consequence. Retrieved July 26, 2023.

dailyecho.co.uk (Global: 4,669^th place; English: 2,601^st place)

Reddin, Lorelei (March 15, 2023). "Tributes: Don Shinn played with Rod Stewart and inspired Keith Emerson". Daily Echo. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

dancehallmag.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Mills, Claude (July 1, 2023). "Lord Creator, Original 'Kingston Town' Singer, Dead At 87". Dancehallmag.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

dazeddigital.com (Global: 1,809^th place; English: 1,106^th place)

Dazed (February 21, 2023). "You need to hear Wesley Joseph, the multihyphenate making sublime R&B". Dazed. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

djmag.com (Global: 3,717^th place; English: 2,888^th place)

"AMAKA releases Kaytranada-produced EP, 'Oasis': Listen". DJ Mag. August 18, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

essence.com (Global: 1,700^th place; English: 934^th place)

"Roc Nation's Ambré Releases Video Series For Her Critically Acclaimed EP, 'Who's Loving You?'". Essence. October 3, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

ew.com (Global: 35^th place; English: 31^st place)

Stenzel, Wesley (September 13, 2023). "2023 VMAs winners: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

exclaim.ca (Global: 1,054^th place; English: 595^th place)

"Pantayo Explore the Limitless Possibilities of Kulintang Music: "There Is Space for People Like Us" | Exclaim!". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"Dominique Fils-Aimé Announces New Album 'Our Roots Run Deep,' Shares "Cheers to New Beginnings"". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 30, 2023.

forbes.com (Global: 54^th place; English: 48^th place)

Chambers, Brittany. "Victoria Monét On JAGUAR II: Her New Album Set To Move Masses". Forbes. Retrieved August 9, 2023.

grammy.com (Global: 364^th place; English: 250^th place)

"2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List". Grammys. Retrieved September 23, 2023.

grmdaily.com (Global: 9,297^th place; English: 4,986^th place)

McDonald, Jordan (November 13, 2023). "Odumodublvck Talks Debut Mixtape 'EZIOKWU!', Grime Influence, Declan Rice". GRM Daily. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

hotnewhiphop.com (Global: 709^th place; English: 434^th place)

Nevares, Gabriel Bras (January 15, 2023). "Vedo Goes Through "Mood Swings" On New Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Murray, Madison (May 7, 2023). "Jidenna Returns With New Album "ME YOU & GOD"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Fisher, Caroline (May 14, 2023). "KayCyy Drops New Single With Gesaffelstein "Roll The Dice"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Horvath, Zachary (August 26, 2023). "Terrace Martin And James Fauntleroy Come Together For A Laid Back Collab EP "Nova"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

houstonpress.com (Global: 2,760^th place; English: 1,535^th place)

Ruggiero, Bob (May 26, 2023). "Selwyn Birchwood Casts Out Demons of Tired Blues on Exorcist". Houston Press. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

independent.co.uk (Global: 36^th place; English: 33^rd place)

Parkel, Inga (September 26, 2023). "AIM Awards 2023 winners in full, from Björk to Wet Leg". The Independent. Retrieved October 5, 2023.

joysauce.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Mitchell, Ashlee (November 15, 2023). "Rakiyah's Journey through the Cosmos". JoySauce. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

kedm.org (Global: low place; English: low place)

"NELA musician Toussaint McCall dead at 89". KEDM. August 8, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

ktla.com (Global: 4,439^th place; English: 2,536^th place)

"Leon Hughes, founding member of The Coasters, dies in Los Angeles at 92". KTLA. March 15, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

latimes.com (Global: 22^nd place; English: 19^th place)

Carras, Christi (May 30, 2023). "DaniLeigh arrested on DUI charge after alleged hit-and-run in Miami Beach". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2023.

lbbonline.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"See Who Won at the UK Music Video Awards 2023". LBB Online. Retrieved October 31, 2023.

metacritic.com (Global: 37^th place; English: 37^th place)

"Fountain Baby by Amaarae". Metacritic. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
"Black Rainbows by Corinne Bailey Rae". Metacritic. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
That! Feels Good! by Jessie Ware, Metacritic, retrieved November 27, 2023
"Voice Notes by Yazmin Lacey". Metacritic. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
"Wait Til I Get Over by Durand Jones". Metacritic. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
"Lahai by Sampha". Metacritic. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
"Jaguar II by Victoria Monét". Metacritic. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
"Raven by Kelela". Metacritic. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
"Girl in the Half Pearl by Liv.e". Metacritic. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
"Sundown by Eddie Chacon". Metacritic. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
"Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth by Billy Valentine". Metacritic. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
"Red Moon in Venus". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
trip9love…??? by Tirzah, retrieved November 27, 2023
"Water Made Us by Jamila Woods". Metacritic. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
"LaVette! by Bettye LaVette". Metacritic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
Am I British Yet? by V V Brown, retrieved December 20, 2023
"Heaven by Cleo Sol". Metacritic. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
"Angels & Queens by Gabriels". Metacritic. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
"IRL by Mahalia". Metacritic. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
"The Omnichord Real Book". Metacritic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
Silver by Say She She, retrieved November 3, 2023
"KARPEH by Cautious Clay". Metacritic. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
"My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely by Lola Young". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
"Santhosam by Priya Ragu". Metacritic. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
"The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe". Metacritic. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
Sweet Justice by Tkay Maidza, retrieved November 27, 2023
"I Hope You Can Forgive Me". Metacritic. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
"Angels in Science Fiction by St. Paul & the Broken Bones". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
Chronicles of a Diamond by Black Pumas, retrieved November 3, 2023
Slugs of Love by Little Dragon, retrieved November 27, 2023
"Exorcist by Selwyn Birchwood". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
"falling or flying by Jorja Smith". Metacritic. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
"Never Enough by Daniel Caesar". Metacritic. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, retrieved December 20, 2023
"Enigmatic Society". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
"World Music Radio by Jon Batiste". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
"Gloria by Sam Smith". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
"Since I Have a Lover by 6LACK". Metacritic. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
Further Out Than the Edge by Speakers Corner Quartet, retrieved October 21, 2023
"Love Sick by Don Toliver". Metacritic. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
"Halo by Bakar". Metacritic. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
"In Pieces by Chlöe". Metacritic. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
"How Do You Sleep at Night? by Teezo Touchdown". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2023.

miaminewtimes.com (Global: 2,203^rd place; English: 1,276^th place)

Val, Caroline (September 20, 2023). "Manu Manzo Embraces Gemini Energy Ahead of Her Miami Show". Miami New Times. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

mirror.co.uk (Global: 245^th place; English: 189^th place)

"Sheldon Reynolds dies as tributes pour in for Earth, Wind & Fire vocalist". The Mirror. May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.

musicfeeds.com.au (Global: 4,135^th place; English: 2,378^th place)

"Australian Women In Music Awards 2023 Winners Announced". Music Feeds. September 28, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

musicinafrica.net (Global: low place; English: 7,649^th place)

Shumba, Ano (May 7, 2023). "Metro FM Awards 2023: All the winners".

naver.com (Global: 46^th place; English: 50^th place)

n.news.naver.com

"대중음악상 프로듀서 250 4관왕, 뉴진스 3관왕" [Producer 250 wins 4 awards at the Korean Popular Music Awards, New Jeans wins 3 awards]. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Naver. March 5, 2023. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.

nbcnews.com (Global: 137^th place; English: 101^st place)

Dasrath, Diana; Stelloh, Tim (August 9, 2023). "More allegations against Lizzo surface in wake of lawsuit alleging harassment, weight-shaming". NBC News. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
Romero, Dennis; Antonshchuk, Valeriya (January 1, 2024). "'Compared to What' performer Les McCann, a wellspring for hip-hop samples, dies at 88". NBC News. Retrieved January 1, 2024.

nme.com (Global: 128^th place; English: 91^st place)

"ARIA Awards 2023: the Nominees & Winners as They're Announced". NME Australia. November 15, 2023. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
Yeo, Gladys (December 4, 2023). "Here are all the winners from the 2023 Melon Music Awards". NME. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Jolley, Ben (January 20, 2023). "Låpsley - 'Cautionary Tales of Youth' review: multi-layered pop storytelling". NME. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Palumar, Khyne (February 13, 2023). "Phum Viphurit – 'The Greng Jai Piece' review: funky, colourful pop grooves that kick against cultural norms". NME. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
Williams, Sophie (May 26, 2023). "Lola Young – 'My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely' review: utterly compelling". NME. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

nola.com (Global: 1,016^th place; English: 591^st place)

Spera, Keith (October 2023). "Renowned New Orleans drummer Russell Batiste Jr. dies at 57". Nola.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.

npr.org (Global: 92^nd place; English: 72^nd place)

Tsioulcas, Anastasia (August 14, 2023). "Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92". NPR. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
"Emily King's heartbreak on 'Special Occasion'". NPR. June 9, 2023.

nytimes.com (Global: 7^th place; English: 7^th place)

Traub, Alex (January 2, 2023). "Fred White, Drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, Dies at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
Sandomir, Richard (February 6, 2023). "Charlie Thomas, a Drifter Nearly All His Life in Song, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
Williams, Alex (March 15, 2023). "Bobby Caldwell, Silky-Voiced R&B Crooner, Dies at 71". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
Genzlinger, Neil (March 23, 2023). "Fuzzy Haskins, Who Helped Turn Doo-Wop Into P-Funk, Dies at 81". The New York Times. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
Genzlinger, Neil (June 8, 2023). "George Winston, 74, Whose Music Soothed With Its Serenity, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. A21. Retrieved June 8, 2023.

officialcharts.com (Global: 76^th place; English: 69^th place)

"Top 100 Songs | Official Single Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

okayafrica.com (Global: 8,327^th place; English: 4,697^th place)

"5 Takeaways From Olamide's New Album 'Unruly' - Okayplayer". OkayAfrica. August 10, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

okayplayer.com (Global: 6,256^th place; English: 3,419^th place)

"Nine New Albums You Should Be Listening to This Week (Week of April 28) - Okayplayer". www.okayplayer.com. April 28, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

people.com (Global: 31^st place; English: 25^th place)

Vasquez, Ingrid (October 7, 2023). "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023: See the Complete Winners List!". People. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

pitchfork.com (Global: 159^th place; English: 112^th place)

Minsker, Evan (November 4, 2023). "Missy Elliott Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023: Read Her Full Speech". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
Ruiz, Matthew Ismael. "Brandee Younger: Brand New Life". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (February 1, 2023). "Petite Noir Announces New Album MotherFather, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Retta, Mary. "Madison McFerrin: I Hope You Can Forgive Me". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Sanders, Brad. "Witch: Zango". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

popmatters.com (Global: 631^st place; English: 390^th place)

"St. Paul & The Broken Bones: Angels in Science Fiction". PopMatters. April 18, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

ratedrnb.com (Global: low place; English: 5,622^nd place)

Samuels, Keithan (November 27, 2023). "2023 Soul Train Awards Winners". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
Folk, Antwane (February 10, 2023). "Sabrina Claudio Releases New Project 'Archives & Lullabies'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (February 27, 2023). "Jozzy Shares 'Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s' EP". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
Folk, Antwane (March 21, 2023). "Elhae Releases New Project 'Forgotten Flowers'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (April 7, 2023). "THEY. Release New Album 'Nü Moon'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (May 6, 2023). "Omarion Releases New Album 'Full Circle: Sonic Book One'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (February 10, 2023). "Col3trane Releases New Song 'Simp'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (May 25, 2023). "Maeta Announces New Project 'When I Hear Your Name'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (August 22, 2023). "Leon Thomas Wants to Be Understood on 'Electric Dusk': Interview". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (August 1, 2023). "Dominic Scott Shares New Song 'Give You My Loving'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (October 5, 2023). "Grace Weber Releases New Album 'Paperflower'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (October 6, 2023). "Vedo Talks New Album '7': Interview". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (October 20, 2023). "Berhana Releases New Album 'Amén: The Nomad's Dream'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (October 20, 2023). "Shay Lia Showcases Her 'Facets' on New Album: Stream". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (November 2, 2023). "Terrace Martin and Alex Isley's 'I Left My Heart In Ladera' Debuts on Billboard". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (October 27, 2023). "Leela James Releases New Album 'Thought U Knew'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (October 2, 2023). "Ruben Studdard Announces New Album 'The Way I Remember It'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (November 6, 2023). "Goapele Shows True 'Colours' on New Album: Interview". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (November 3, 2023). "Majid Jordan Releases New Album 'Good People'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (October 3, 2023). "Majid Jordan Announces New Album 'Good People' and World Tour Dates". Rated R&B. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
Folk, Antwane (October 28, 2023). "BJ the Chicago Kid Announces New Album 'Gravy,' Shares New Song 'Long Time'". Rated R&B. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
Samuels, Keithan (November 17, 2023). "October London Shares New Christmas Album 'The Greatest Gift'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Folk, Antwane (November 17, 2023). "Gallant and Terrace Martin Release New Album 'Sneek'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Samuels, Keithan (December 8, 2023). "James Fauntleroy Releases New Album 'The Warmest Winter Ever'". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
Folk, Antwane (November 16, 2023). "Omarion Announces New Album 'Full Circle: Sonic Book Two'". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
Folk, Antwane (November 28, 2023). "Adam Blackstone Shares New Album 'A Legacy Christmas'". Rated R&B. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

revolt.tv (Global: 3,821^st place; English: 2,070^th place)

Cho, Regina. "Masego officially unleashes self-titled 'Masego' album". REVOLT. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Cho, Regina. "Musiq Soulchild and Hit-Boy join forces for new 'Victims and Villains' album". REVOLT. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Powell, Jon. "Kizz Daniel celebrates his culture with 'Maverick' album". REVOLT. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

richmondfreepress.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Lazarus, Jeremy M. "August Moon, a man of many names and vocations, dies at age 85". richmondfreepress.com. Richmond Free Press (7/13/2023). Retrieved November 1, 2023.

rollingstone.com (Global: 47^th place; English: 38^th place)

Kreps, Daniel (May 6, 2023). "Chris Strachwitz, Arhoolie Records Founder, Dead at 91". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
Kreps, Daniel (October 12, 2023). "Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of the Isley Brothers, Dead at 84". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
Legaspi, Althea (November 27, 2023). "Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer, Dead at 80". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

smoothradio.com (Global: 5,869^th place; English: 3,412^th place)

Eames, Tom (March 31, 2023). "The Global Awards 2023: Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi and Coldplay among this year's winners - full list". Smooth Radio. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

soompi.com (Global: 650^th place; English: 1,101^st place)

Chae, E (February 18, 2023). "Winners Of The Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards". Soompi. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

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"Keke Palmer Is Ready To Take Her Seat At The Table With 'Big Boss'". SoulBounce. May 12, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

soultracks.com (Global: low place; English: 5,748^th place)

"Blues and R&B star Peggy Scott-Adams dies at age 74". Soultracks.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
""Sweet Charles" Sherrell, music director for James Brown, dies at age 80". Soul Tracks. March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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stereogum.com (Global: 835^th place; English: 490^th place)

Brodsky, Rachel (August 18, 2023). "Bobby Eli, MFSB Guitarist & Architect Of Philly Soul, Has Died". Stereogum. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
"Yaya Bey Shares New Song "Exodus The North Star": Listen". Stereogum. February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

straitstimes.com (Global: 543^rd place; English: 346^th place)

"Pop diva Coco Lee, who has been battling depression, dies at age 48". The Straits Times. Singapore. July 5, 2023. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
Soh, Joanne (August 24, 2023). "Thai star Bright in Singapore for short getaway". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

taipeitimes.com (Global: 1,398^th place; English: 881^st place)

"Golden Melody Awards celebrate linguistic diversity - Taipei Times". Taipei Times. July 3, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

theadvocate.com (Global: 3,159^th place; English: 1,708^th place)

Wirt, John (February 14, 2023). "New Orleans rock 'n' roll pioneer Huey 'Piano' Smith has died". The Advocate. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

thefader.com (Global: 917^th place; English: 557^th place)

"Adekunle Gold announces new album Tequila Ever After". The FADER. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

theguardian.com (Global: 12^th place; English: 11^th place)

Cain, Sian (May 4, 2023). "Linda Lewis, singer and famed backing vocalist, dies aged 72". The Guardian. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (December 12, 2023). "Zahara, platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter, dies aged 35". The Guardian.
Chick, Stevie (March 27, 2023). "'I'm a messenger. That's my calling': 80s hitmaker Billy Valentine on his socially conscious comeback". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

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Sigston, Izzy (January 10, 2023). "Joesef: Permanent Damage review - his odes to heartbreak are anything but painful". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"Say She She: Silver Review - real musical imagination | Disco". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Kelly, Tyler Damara (July 11, 2023). "Jamila Woods has announced the new album Water Made Us". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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Ju, Shirley (June 28, 2023). "Jacquees Arrested For Allegedly Biting A Woman". The Source. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
Grant, Shawn (February 1, 2023). "Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka Release New Single "Decide" Ahead of '1(800)HIT-EAZY: Line 2' Album - The Source". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Grant, Shawn (June 30, 2023). "Terrace Martin Delivers His New Album 'Fine Tune' - The Source". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"CIARA ANNOUNCES NEW EP 'CICI,' RELEASES "HOW WE ROLL" SINGLE WITH CHRIS BROWN". The Source. August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.

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Johns, David (January 17, 2023). "Renée Geyer dies: Legendary Australian singer's family confirms hospital death in statement". The West Australian. Seven West Media. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
"Johnny Ruffo dies after long battle with brain cancer". The West Australian. November 10, 2023.

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Pointer, Flisadam (December 8, 2023). "ThisisRnB Fresh Finds Friday". ThisisRnB. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

tidal.com (Global: 2,704^th place; English: 1,683^rd place)

"TIDAL RISING: rum.gold". TIDAL Magazine. May 8, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

time.com (Global: 61^st place; English: 54^th place)

Guzman, Chad De (February 18, 2024). "Barbie and Taylor Swift Reign Supreme: All the Winners at the 2024 People's Choice Awards". Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.

timesunion.com (Global: 2,970^th place; English: 1,588^th place)

Barnes, Steve (January 17, 2023). "Blues musician, educator Thomasina Winslow dies at 57: Steeped in acoustic blues and folk since childhood, Winslow combined touring, performing and recording with years spent bringing arts education to at-risk youth". Albany Times-Union. p. A1. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.

udiscovermusic.com (Global: 2,803^rd place; English: 1,709^th place)

Peacock, Tim (August 18, 2023). "Cautious Clay Shares Deeply Personal New Album 'Karpeh'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Schube, Will (August 15, 2023). "Fridayy Reveals Tracklist For New Self-Titled Album". uDiscover Music. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Armstrong, Sam (September 3, 2023). "Ama Lou Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album, 'I Came Home Late'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

uproxx.com (Global: 693^rd place; English: 418^th place)

"R&B Girl Group 702's Singer Irish Grinstead, Has Died At 43". UPROXX. September 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
"Best New R&B Songs This Week: Janelle Monáe & Victoria Monét". UPROXX. May 17, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
"Arin Ray Interview: 'Phases III' And Finding The Fun In Music". UPROXX. October 23, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

variety.com (Global: 13^th place; English: 12^th place)

Garcia, Thania (February 23, 2023). "R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Child Pornography Case". Variety. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
Jackson, Angelique (January 12, 2023). "'Abbott Elementary,' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Woman King' Dominate NAACP Image Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
Garcia, Thania; Okusanya, Emanuel (June 16, 2023). "Wet Leg, Sudan Archives and More Win Big at 2023 A2IM Libera Awards". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2023.

vibe.com (Global: 1,178^th place; English: 682^nd place)

Abraham, Mya (June 16, 2023). "Kiana Ledé Journeys Through The Looking Glass On New Album, 'Grudges'". VIBE. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Sadler, Preezy Brown,Armon; Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (August 18, 2023). "Quavo, Sexyy Red, Suki Hana, Dame D.O.L.L.A. And More New Music Friday Releases". VIBE.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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Abraham, Mya (November 17, 2023). "DIXSON, Queen Naija, James Fauntleroy, And More New R&B Music For A Mistletoe Jam". VIBE.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

washingtonpost.com (Global: 34^th place; English: 27^th place)

Rosenwald, Michael S. (January 30, 2023). "Barrett Strong, Motown stalwart who sang 'Money,' dies at 81". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
McArdle, Terence. "Billy 'The Kid' Emerson, influential blues singer and songwriter, dies at 97". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

Barnes, Steve (January 17, 2023). "Blues musician, educator Thomasina Winslow dies at 57: Steeped in acoustic blues and folk since childhood, Winslow combined touring, performing and recording with years spent bringing arts education to at-risk youth". Albany Times-Union. p. A1. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
Guzman, Chad De (February 18, 2024). "Barbie and Taylor Swift Reign Supreme: All the Winners at the 2024 People's Choice Awards". Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
Garcia, Thania (February 23, 2023). "R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Child Pornography Case". Variety. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
Jackson, Angelique (January 12, 2023). "'Abbott Elementary,' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Woman King' Dominate NAACP Image Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
"대중음악상 프로듀서 250 4관왕, 뉴진스 3관왕" [Producer 250 wins 4 awards at the Korean Popular Music Awards, New Jeans wins 3 awards]. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Naver. March 5, 2023. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
Saunders, Emma (May 24, 2023). "Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83". BBC News. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
"Pop diva Coco Lee, who has been battling depression, dies at age 48". The Straits Times. Singapore. July 5, 2023. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
"ARIA Awards 2023: the Nominees & Winners as They're Announced". NME Australia. November 15, 2023. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
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Caulfield, Keith (October 2, 2023). "Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' Notches Second Week Atop Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2024.

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xxlmag.com (Global: 625^th place; English: 393^rd place)

Ech, Joey (July 7, 2023). "July 2023 New Project Releases". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

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Marv, Tomide (September 8, 2023). "Tekno Is a Returning Champ With "The More The Better"". Zikoko!. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

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