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, Teyana Taylor’s “Hard Part” from her latest album Escape Room is at the top of the playlist. The vulnerable track—which features an assist from fellow R&B crooner Lucky Daye—finds Taylor coming to terms with the end of a relationship and reflecting on the unreciprocated effort over time. “Do you want this or do you don’t?/Oh, I see a difference in the way you movin’/Provin’ you don’t give a fuck ’bout losin’,” she sings on the opening verse. Daye reflects on the mutual emotional strain of the relationship, highlighting the time wasted and the challenges of moving on. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.