The albums that define
swingbeat.
Our picks for where to start with swingbeat — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top swingbeat artists
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The swingbeat essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
En Vogue
EV3
A polished blend of R&B and hip-hop grooves infused with soulful harmonies and empowering lyrics.
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New Edition
New Edition
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and smooth harmonies that defined the sound of 1980s R&B.
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New Edition
Heart Break
A polished blend of contemporary R&B and new jack swing, infused with heartfelt lyrics and smooth harmonies.
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En Vogue
Runaway Love
A vibrant fusion of R&B and hip-hop rhythms layered with powerful harmonies and catchy hooks.
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Bobby Brown
Dance!...Ya Know It!
An electrifying blend of new jack swing and R&B, with infectious grooves and powerful vocal hooks.
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Bobby Brown
Don't Be Cruel
An electrifying fusion of R&B and hip-hop, charged with infectious grooves and confident vocal performances.
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