R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. This week, 4batz’s “act xi: she ain’t no angel,” off of his newly released album Still Shinin, is at the top of the playlist. The atmospheric track—which features Leon Thomas—finds the pair wanting to make things official with their longtime crush; however, she doesn’t want to be tied down just yet. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.