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Your Favorite Albums of 2025: Share Now!

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Guardian invites readers to share their favorite albums released in 2025 as it prepares to publish its top-year list.
Notable 2025 releases include works from Jim Legxacy, Blood Orange, and Rosalía.
The Guardian will collect reader nominations anonymously through a secure form.
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations were revealed, with the Best R&B Album category featuring nominees such as GIVEON and Teyana Taylor.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 GRAMMY Awards marked a pivotal moment for R&B, with Destiny's Child winning Best R&B Performance as the genre accounted for 20% of U.S. music sales. This recognition followed decades of racial bias accusations against the awards, highlighting ongoing struggles for equitable representation in the music industry. The genre's evolution continues today, with artists like Jim Legxacy and Blood Orange shaping its future.

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Story summary

The Guardian invites readers to share their favorite albums released in 2025 as it prepares to publish its top-year list.
Notable 2025 releases include works from Jim Legxacy, Blood Orange, and Rosalía.
The Guardian will collect reader nominations anonymously through a secure form.
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations were revealed, with the Best R&B Album category featuring nominees such as GIVEON and Teyana Taylor.

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