33. Michael Kiwanuka, Home Again

Label: Polydor Records
Released: March 12th

Similar to the way Aloe Blacc quietly made a name for himself a few years ago, British singer-songwriter Kiwanuka is slowly but surely gaining notice for his calm take on R&B. (The mellow, almost folksy “I'm Getting Ready” has emerged as a fan favorite.) His debut album Home Again is now available in the U.S. on iTunes, and UK fans who copped it in the spring confirm that it's a must-hear.