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Former City High songstress Claudette Ortiz is set to release her debut album this spring via Interscope Records, and the new set will feature collaborations with rappers The Game (I just love him!) & Fabulous, as well as producers/songwriters Dre & Vidal (Amerie, Mariah Carey), Trackmasters (Allure, Rihanna), Bryan Michael Cox (Teairra Mari, Mary J. Blige), The Underdogs (Fantasia, Omarion), Durrell Babbs aka Tank (Aaliyah, Monica), Stargate (Beyonce, Lionel Richie) and her husband Ryan Toby, who also finished working on his debut album "Soul of a Songwriter" due later this year.

The legendary Celine Dion is currently working on her next English album due sometime this fall, and one of the new songs she recently recorded is a track called “I Knew I Loved You”, which was produced by none other than Quincy Jones (Tamia, Michael Jackson). It has also been reported that singer/songwriter NeYo is penning tracks for Mrs. Dion as well. Seems like she's taking a more soulful route this time around, and honestly I can’t wait to hear what she’ll bring to the table.

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Sexy R&B songstress Mya has pushed back the release of her upcoming 4^th album again for the zillionth time, and the new date for “Liberation” is 28^th June. As previously reported, the new set will be preceded by the Scott Storch produced lead single “Lock You Down”. Other collaborators on “Liberation” include producers Bryan Michael Cox (Brandy, Claudette Ortiz), Johnathan Rotem (LeToya Luckett, Rihanna) and Kwame (Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson), as well as songwriters Makeba Riddick (Paula Campbell, Fantasia) and Johnta Austin (Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson).

R&B songstress Teairra Mari wrote a new message to her fans via MySpace and confirmed that she's indeed signed to Interscope Records, which is also home to artists such as Keri Hilson, Fergie, Enrique Iglesias and Gwen Stefani ...

 Can't wait for her 2^nd album cuz she really brought the heat with her debut "Roc-A-Fella presents Teairra Mari", which spawned hits like "Make Her Feel Good" and boasted collaborations with Sean Garrett (Jennifer Lopez, Megan Rochell), Bryan Michael Cox (Brandy, Nicole Scherzinger), Rodney Jerkins (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), Kendrick Dean (Toni Braxton, Tynisha Keli), Cool & Dre (Kelis, Mary J. Blige), Makeba Riddick (Silena Murrell, Mya), Kwame (Fantasia, Christina Aguilera) and Poli Paul (Teedra Moses, Christina Milian).

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After appearing with him for the first time on the album track “Mr. Man”, Alicia Keys is set to reunite with singer/songwriter Jimmy Cozier on his upcoming sophomore album “Perfect Timing”, which also includes additional duets with Keyshia Cole and Olivia. On the other hand, Keys is hard at work on her next album which is due this year via J Records, and said to include collaborations with singer/producer John Legend.

Sexy R&B crooner Kieran will release his still untitled sophomore album this June via Black Rain Records, and even though no info has been given on which joint will be the lead single, expect collaborations with producers Lil John (Usher, Tyrese), Rockwilder (Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera) and songwriter Stephen Garrett (Aaliyah, Claudette Ortiz). His previous album "Breathe" spawned joints like the Scott Storch produced "Let's Get Away", as well as additional joints by Jazze Pha (Fantasia, Ciara), Johnta Austin (Chris Brown, Mariah Carey) and Makeba Riddick (Beyonce, Mya).

Mega producer Nate Hills (aka Danja) has been snagged by none other than Britney Spears for her upcoming 5^th album. For those who came in late, he co-produced some of last year's biggest hits along with Timbaland, and that list includes Justin Timberlake's "Sexyback" and Nelly Furtado's "Maneater". Do you think Spears will make it bigger than her ex-boyfriend in 2007? Only time will tell …

Fans of Danja should look out for more of his productions on Fantasia's sophomore album "Fantasia", Katharine McPhee's self titled debut album, Keshia Chante's "2 U", as well as the next albums by teen popstar Nikki Flores, R&B crooner Trey Songz, and singer/songwriter Keri Hilson.

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Singer/songwriter/actor NeYo's upcoming sophomore album is due 24^th April via Def Jam Records, and will be preceded by the lead single "Because Of You", which was produced by Stargate (Shola Ama, Lemar). Producer Shea Taylor (Paula DeAnda, Wynter Gordon) is also among the album's collaborators, whereas vocalist Rihanna appears on the rumored 2^nd single "Leaving Tonight".

In a recent interview with MTV, NeYo also discussed working with Britney Spears on her next album, and even though he hasn't met her yet, he already submitted more than 5 tracks to her record executives. Hopefully all of them will make it to the album

Model/singer Steph Jones has signed  a new deal with Def Jam's Disturbing The Peace Records (Ludacris, Shareefa, Bobby Valentino), and is currently putting the final touches on his upcoming debut album. There's still no word on whom he'll be collaborating with in terms of songwriters/producers, but I bet it's gonna be HAWT just like him, hee hee 

Make sure you check out his new song "Mr. Ordinary" on the link below, and it features rapper Jay-Z on the background!

[Listen] Steph Jones - Mr. Ordinary

Besides having her debut Spanish album being released in the next few months, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is already hard at work on her upcoming 5^th English album, which is due late 2007. Songwriter Sean Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears) as well as producer Swizz Beatz (Fantasia, Beyonce) are among the confirmed collaborators, and according to Swizzy's official discography, some of the new joints he produced for Jenny include "Still From Da Block" and "Skip The Blues (Not Me)". AAAH … I can't wait!!!!