130 mood: TRBL & Channel ORANGE
Two alternative R&B records, one from DEAN in 2016 and one from Frank Ocean in 2012, for anyone starting out.
Uibin Lee

Are you interested in RnB music, or are you just beginning to grow your curiosity about this genre? It is a great choice to listen to these albums. The two albums introduced today might just be the R&B you've been searching for.
The first album is 《130 mood: TRBL》, which was released in 2016, by the Korean artist DEAN. It is a seven-track album that falls under the genre of alternative R&B. Since the songs are generally laid back and not overwhelming, it is easy to listen to at any time of the day. Most importantly, it is cited as a masterpiece that everyone loves. Yet it's hard to believe that it was released nearly a decade ago, given its trendy melodies and lyrics. My top picks and go-to songs from this album are "D (half moon)", and "bonnie & clyde." Since these tracks are timeless, they'll set the right mood no matter the season.
The second R&B album is the already widely renowned 《Channel ORANGE》 by Frank Ocean. It is also categorized as alternative R&B. 《Channel ORANGE》 is often praised as alternative R&B. Above all, it is regarded as a masterpiece that helped bring alternative R&B into the mainstream. What makes this album so beloved is its flowing and fluid composition of the tracks and its poetic lyrics. Released in 2012, yet it's been quite a while, it sounds incredibly modern and fresh today. I highly recommend "sweet life" and "thinkin bout you", their catchy and rhythmic vibes make them perfect for any place.
If you are new to R&B, I strongly recommend these two albums to listen to. Once you listen, you'll find yourself deeply hooked on its deep vibes.
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