7 Hip-Hop/R&B songs you need to hear right now

This month, it's all about melodic rap and rhythm and blues
Shelley FKA DRAM, H.E.R.
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By , Audacy

April showers turned to May sunshine and these Hip Hop and R&B artists are bringing in the heat. We have a slew of melodic bangers we've added to our playlists and we implore you to do the same.

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From H.E.R.'s new collaboration with Chris Brown, the resurgence of Shelley formerly known as DRAM, and new heat from rising rap powerhouses, there's something for every kind of mood. Check our top 7 picks for May.

1 Rikki - Heartbreaker

Murder Inc. is making a comeback with rising star, Rikki. We're eager to hear more from the piano-playing songbird.

2 H.E.R. feat. Chris Brown - Come Through

H.E.R. can do no wrong and this fiery track is perfect for sneaky links.

3 Shelley FKA DRAM feat. Summer Walker - All Pride Aside

This entire album can easily be a Best R&B Album contender. Also, he gave us two versions of this song when he dropped the visual. Shelley may be singing about being "addicted to love," but we are addicted to this.

4 Internet Money, Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert & Gunna - His & Hers

Who doesn't love a melodic trap song? This collaboration was refreshing and is perfect for a drive around your city.

5 Justin Nozuka & Mahalia - No One But You

Back in days of Degrassi, you might remember Justin Nozuka's (underrated) classic, "After Tonight." Well, the Canadian gem is back and he's joined forces with one of R&B's finest.

6 Ruth B - Situation

With a single this fluid and real, we know Ruth B.'s forthcoming album will not disappoint. Need some clarity on your own entanglement, this is the ballad for you.

7 DRYX - never get tired

One thing we never get tired of connecting a song to a moment or person. This soulful track from newcomer, Dryx reminds of the feels we got from Aaliyah and '90s Usher.

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