130 mood: TRBL & Channel ORANGE

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.