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 The Weeknd’s “Dancing in the Flames” from his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow. Co-produced by Max Martin, the upbeat track finds the singer-songwriter navigating love amidst the chaos and uncertainties of the world. “I can’t wait to see your face/Crash when we’re switching lanes/My love’s beyond the pain/But if I miss the break/We’re dancing in the flames/It’s indescribable,” he sings. Listen to “Dancing in the Flames” on R&B Now and add the playlist to your library to stay up on the latest and greatest of the genre.