Rated R — 2009

A dark, edgy pop-R&B peak. Bold and acclaimed. A creative turning point. A 2009 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.

On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.

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