Top 20 Sexiest R&B Album Covers (PHOTOS)

After an artist records their album, designing the packaging is usually next on the checklist. The album packaging is a visual aid to capture the buyer's eyes in records stores to get them not only interested in cover but the songs behind the impressive artwork.

Artists are able to be creative and push the envelope harder than ever before as they channel their inner sexiness on covers.

Break out a church fan and check out 20 of the sexiest R&B album covers.

D'Angelo, " Voodoo " (2000)

D'Angelo's artwork for his platinum sophomore album had all the ladies wonder "How Does It Feel."

Beyonce, " Dangerously in Love " (2003)

Draped in diamonds and wearing a pair of curvaceous jeans, Beyonce will make any man fall "Dangerously In Love."

Tank, " This Is How I Feel " (2012)

R&B veteran Tank keeps it simple yet sexy in his 2012 release "This Is How I Feel."

Janet Jackson, " Damita Jo " (2004)

We see why Janet coined the phrase ""My first name ain't baby, it's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty."

Mariah Carey, " Butterfly " (1997) Her follow-up to "Daydream" Mariah truly evolved into a more mature and more sensual woman. Keyshia Cole, " A Different Me " (2008)

With her 2008 release, we witnessed a more softer and sexier side of Keyshia Cole.

7. Sade, " Love Deluxe " (1992)

Sade Adu left little to the imagination in the cover for the group Sade's fourth studio effort.

Toni Braxton, " Toni Braxton " (1993) Toni Braxton delivered a unique sex appeal with her debut album artwork, which has kept her one of R&B sexiest women. 8. Ciara, " The Evolution " (2006)

More comfortable and more evolved as an artist, Ciara began showing more skin in her album covers.

Adina Howard, " Do You Wanna Ride " (1995)

Every man wants a freak like Adina Howard.

Prince, " Dirty Mind " (1980)

What can we say? Prince is just....Prince.

Brandy, " Two Eleven " (2012)

Brandy served dominatrix realness on her sixth studio album "Two Eleven." Werk!

Rick James, " Throwin Down " (1982)

Who knew Rick James was the gladiator of R&B music?

Trey Songz, " Ready " (2009)

Just like Trey Songz is "Ready," this album artwork had ladies ready to meet him wherever and whenever.

Monica, " The Makings of Me " (2006)

Monica reminds her man she looks better than any "Sideline Ho" with "The Makings of Me" artwork.

Ne-Yo, " Year of the Gentlemen " (2008)

There is nothing like seeing a man cleaned up and channeling his inner gentlemen.

Rihanna ," Unapologetic " (2012)

Rihanna makes NO apologies for being comfortable with her sexuality.

Ginuwine, " 100% Ginuwine " (1999)

Ginuwine represented for the light skin men in the late 90's and this artwork wasn't only "100% Ginuwine" but 100% sexy.

Ashanti, " The Declaration " (2008)

Ashanti made a 'gold' statement as her fourth studio effort cover declared sexiness.

Mario, " Turning Point " (2004)

Mario was casket sharp in his "Turning Point" cover. The cover resembled an issue of GQ magazine.

Usher, " 8701 " (2001)

"U Got It Bad" when all you want is to see Usher without his shirt.

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