After their initial placement on “Secret Love” taken from the platinum selling album “The Emancipation of Mimi”, Mariah Carey reunites again with producer Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean on the track “O.O.C.” to be lifted from her forthcoming LP, “E=MC²”, due 15^th April via Island/Def Jam Records.

Swizzy is best known for his work with the A-listers such as Gwen Stefani (“Now That You Got It”), Monica (“Raw”), Fantasia Barrino (“Surround U”), Jojo (“The Way You Do Me”), Angie Stone (“Wish I Didn’t Miss You”), Mya (“The Best of Me”), Beyonce (“Check on It”), Alicia Keys (“Waiting For Your Love”), and Mashonda (“Back of da Club”).

Excellent:

• Friend of Mine: produced by Future Cut.

Very Good:

• Cheryl Tweedy: co-written by Karen Poole / produced by Dan Carey.
• Friday Night: produced by Pablo Cook.
• Knock 'Em Out: produced by Future Cut.
• Littlest Things: produced by Mark Ronson.
• Not Big: produced by Greg Kurstin.
• Smile: produced by Future Cut.

Good:

• Alfie: produced by Greg Kurstin.
• Everything's Just Wonderful: produced by Greg Kurstin.
• LDN: produced by Future Cut.

Average:

• Absolutely Nothing: produced by Future Cut.
• Shame For You: produced by Blair MacKichan.
• Take What You Take: produced by Future Cut.

Verdict:

Let it be known that Lily Allen has a very unique way of storytelling through her addictive music, and it's also pretty refreshing to hear someone sing in the English accent, which is endearing as well!

Even though she may sound utterly frank and brash on tracks like "Smile", "Not Big" and the utterly hilarious "Knock 'Em Out", Allen also shows her softer side on the Mark Ronson produced "Friend of Mine", and embraces her imperfections on the Karen Poole penned "Cheryl Tweedy".

Other notable joints include "Everything's Just Wonderful", which wouldn't sound out of place on Emma Bunton's 60's inspired LP, "Life in Mono", whereas "Friend of Mine" is the perfect example of radio-friendly Reggae/Pop music.

PS. "Shame for You" heavily samples elements from Dawn Penn's classic "No, No, No", produced by veteran musicians Sly Dumbar & Robbie Shakespeare, yet it's not been credited on the album's sleeve. Shame on you guys!!!!

Verdict: (3/5) – Good.

It's been confirmed that Corey Williams penned "Thirsty" is the track up and coming producer Eric Hudson cooked up for Cassie's forthcoming sophomore album, which is earmarked for May 20^th release via Next Selection/Bad Boy Records.

Whilst this may be the first time the model turned singer collaborates with Hudson, it certainly isn't with when it comes to Williams as he penned the tracks "Ditto", taken from her self-titled debut album.

The Connecticut native's  as-yet untitled set is scheduled to boast additional alliances with Kanye West (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Natasha Bedingfield, Samantha Jade), Nate "Danja" Hills (Nicole Scherzinger, Jeannie Ortega), Bryan Michael Cox (Wynter Gordon, Mary J. Blige), Kara Dioguardi (Ashlee Simpson, Joss Stone), and Ryan Leslie (Cheri Dennis, Megan Rochell).

It has been confirmed that “Side Effects” is the track super producer Scott Storch produced on Mariah Carey’s forthcoming album, “E=MC²”, which is due 15^th April via Island/Def Jam Records.

Storch is best known for his work with artists such Beyonce (“Baby Boy”), Kelly Rowland (“Comeback”), Keyshia Cole (“Give Me More”), Janet Jackson (“Island Life”), Toni Braxton (“Please”), Christina Aguilera (“Fighter”), Mya (“Lock You Down”), Silena Murrell (“Bring It Home”), and Paris Hilton (“Jealousy”).

For those who came in late, this is not the first time Carey collaborates with Storch as they previously hooked up on “You Make Me Wanna” by Jadakiss, and a remix to “It’s Like That” featuring Fat Joe.

German girlgroup Black Buddafly posted a new song on their official MySpace profile entitled “No Matter Where”, so make sure you check it out!

Their as yet untitled debut album is expected to sport collaborations with Dallas Austin (Janet Jackson, Deborah Cox), Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson), Kerry “Krucial” Keys (Goapele, Keyshia Cole), and Tha Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Tynisha Keli, Keri Hilson).

[Visit] Black Buddafly @ MySpace

Performer and songwriter Ashanti has set June 3^rd as the in-store date for her upcoming 4^th studio album, “The Declaration”, which is being distributed by Universal Records. The set will be preceded by the LT Hutton produced lead single, “The Way That I Love You”.

Other musicians expected on “The Declaration” are Robin Thicke (Christina Aguilera, Faith Evans), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Kelis, Mariah Carey), Bryan Michael Cox (Keyshia Cole, Wynter Gordon), Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston), Polow Da Don (Keri Hilson, Mya Harrison), and Jermaine Dupri (Alicia Keys, Christina Milian).

Def Jam recording artist Karina Pasian recently leaked a new joint entitled “16 at War”, which was co-written by Terius “Dream” Nash (Lucy Walsh, Britney Spears), and produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Rihanna, Wynter Gordon).

Even though there’s no confirmation whether this will be the lead single from her as-yet untitled debut album, the set is expected to scheduled to boast additional alliances from producers John Legend (Ashlee Simpson, Estelle Swaray), Wyclef Jean (Shakira, Claudette Ortiz), Warren “Oak” Felder (Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Teairra Mari, Christina Milian), and Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Paula DeAnda, Jennifer Hudson).

[Listen] Karina Pasian - 16 at War

Bad Boy recording group Danity Kane have recently unveiled the official tracklist for their forthcoming sophomore album, "Welcome to the Dollhouse", due 18^th March via Atlantic Records.

The set features producers Bryan Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, Claudette Ortiz), Scott Storch (Silena Murrell, LeToya Luckett), The Runners (Christina Milian, Britney Spears), Nate "Danja" Hills (Jeannie Ortega, Nikki Flores), and Tha Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Asia Cruise, Candace Jones).

Danity Kane – Welcome to the Dollhouse (Official Track List):

1. Welcome to the Dollhouse
2. Bad Girl
3. Damaged
4. Pretty Boy
5. Striptease
6. Sucka 4 Love
7. Secret Place (Interlude)
8. Ecstacy
9. 2 Of You
10. Lights Out
11. Picture This (Interlude) 
12. Poetry
13. Key To My Heart
14. Flashback (Interlude)
15. Is Anybody Listening
16. Ain't Going 

Here is the video for Interscope recording group Brit & Alex’s new single, “Let It Go”, which was co-written by Mischke Butler (Blu Cantrell, Faith Evans), and produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx).

Look out for the British siblings’ as-yet untitled debut album featuring additional alliances with Dallas Austin (Sugababes, Janet Jackson), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Mariah Carey, Chante Moore), Terius “Dream” Nash (Lucy Walsh, Karina Pasian), Penelope Magnet (Mya Harrison, Paris Hilton), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Nicole Scherzinger, Britney Spears), and Polow Da Don (Fergie, Kelly Rowland).

[Watch] Brit & Alex - Let It Go

Atlantic Records artist Tynisha Keli checked in with fans via her official MySpace profile informing them that her debut album, “Even If It Takes Forever”, will be out early summer.

The set is said to boast alliances from Tha Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Candace Jones, Asia Cruise), Kara Dioguardi (Beyonce, Christina Aguilera), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Teedra Moses, LeToya Luckett), Bryan Michael Cox (Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys), Taurian “Adonis” Shropshire (Teairra Mari, Jennifer Lopez), and Mischke Butler (Jojo, Blu Cantrell).