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 leftfield, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. At the top of this week’s playlist is Tinashe’s self-empowerment anthem “No Broke Boys,” which finds the singer-songwriter confidently understanding her self-worth after a breakup. “I’m out here single, and I need something real/Now I got standards, give a fuck how you feel,” she swaggers. Listen to “No Broke Boys” on R&B Now and add the playlist to your library to stay up on the latest and greatest of the genre.