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Highest Rated Alternative R&B Albums of 2017

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  - Singer-Songwriter
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  - Trap Rap
  - UK Bass

2017

1. Miguel - War & Leisure

Miguel - War & Leisure

December 1, 2017

Score

80

2. Kelela - Take Me Apart

Kelela - Take Me Apart

October 6, 2017

Score

80

3. Mura Masa - Mura Masa

Mura Masa - Mura Masa

July 14, 2017

Score

80

4. SZA - Ctrl

June 9, 2017

Score

80

5. Sampha - Process

Sampha - Process

February 3, 2017

Score

80

6. Syd - Fin

February 3, 2017

Score

80

7. SOHN - Rennen

January 13, 2017

Score

80

8. Toro y Moi - Boo Boo

Toro y Moi - Boo Boo

July 7, 2017

Score

70

9. LANY - LANY

June 30, 2017

Score

70

10. Charlotte OC - Careless People

Charlotte OC - Careless People

March 31, 2017

Score

70

11. Kehlani - SweetSexySavage

Kehlani - SweetSexySavage

January 27, 2017

Score

70

12. Roy Wood$ - Say Less

Roy Wood$ - Say Less

December 1, 2017

Score

60

13. Bryson Tiller - True to Self

Bryson Tiller - True to Self

May 26, 2017

Score

60

NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2017.

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