Here is the video for Leona Lewis’ new single, “Better in Time”, off her platinum selling debut album, “Spirit” (J/Syco Music). The track was co-written by Andrea Martin (Lauryn Hill, Blu Cantrell), and produced by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Teedra Moses, LeToya Luckett).

“Spirit” boasts additional collaborations with Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Shola Ama, Samantha Mumba), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Paula DeAnda, Christina Milian), Eric Hudson (Wynter Gordon, Tynisha Keli), Johnta Austin (Jessica Simpson, Faith Evans), Billy Steinberg & Josh Alexander (Ruth-Anne Cunningham, Fefe Dobson), Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Jennifer Lopez, Lyrica Anderson), and Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald (Ashley Parker Angel, Jeannie Ortega).

[Watch] Leona Lewis - Better in Time

Excellent:

• Let Me Return The Favor: produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Tony Maserati.

Very Good:

• Do You Really: produced by Kenny Kornegay and Darryl Young.
• The Best of You (Remix): produced by Lauryn Hill.

Average:

• Set It Off: produced by Organized Noize.
• Share The Love: produced by Edmund Clement.
• The Best of You: produced by Soulshock & Karlin. 

Poor:

• Baby Can I Hold You: produced by Wyclef Jean.
• Breaking of My Heart: produced by Cutfather & Joe.
• Dear Lord: produced by Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias.
• How Could You Forget: produced by Peter Mokran.
• Hung Up: produced by Tony Maserati and Peter Mokran.
• Steppin': produced by Cutfather & Joe.

My Thoughts:

Andrea Martin has always been one of my favorite songwriters, and when I recently learnt that she had an album of her own, I knew I had to give it a listen!

Unfortunately, the songs on this disc are not as good as the ones she's given out for other artists such as Toni Braxton ("I Love Me Some Him"), Blu Cantrell ("Breathe"), SWV ("You're The One"), Tracie Spencer ("Still in my Heart"), Juice ("Can't Rush"), Pink ("Private Show"), En Vogue ("Don't Let Go"), Monica ("Before You Walk Out of My Life"), Angie Stone ("I Wish I Didn't Miss You"), Adina Howard ("It's All About You"), and Leona Lewis ("Better in Time").

The only joints songs that are on par with Martin's best written work are the Rodney Jerkins produced "Let Me Return the Favor", "Do You Really?", which sounds like the love-child of SWV's "Downtown" and Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing", and the Neo-Soul remix to "The Best of You".

All in all, this is definitely not the best of Andrea Martin!

Rating: (2/5) - Average

“Pocketful of Sunshine” is going to be the 2^nd single released from Natasha Bedingfield’s sophomore album which goes by the same name. The track was co-written by Danielle Brisbois (Kelly Clarkson, Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem), and produced by John Shanks (Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne).

Other musicians who have contributed to the album include Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Linda Kiraly, Keke Palmer), Toby Gad (The Veronicas, Jordan McCoy), Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Lyrica Anderson, Robyn Janelle), Dernst Emile (Janet Jackson, Wynter Gordon), Nate “Danja” Hills (Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson), and Cristyle “The Ink” Johnson (Brandy, Mariah Carey).

Here is the video for Tiffany Evans’ new single, “I’m Grown”, off her forthcoming self titled debut album. The track was co-written by Cristyle “The Ink” Johnson (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), and produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez).

The debut disc is scheduled to sport additional alliances from Beau Dozier (Nicole Scherzinger, Samantha Jade), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Leona Lewis, Wynter Gordon), Robert Shea Taylor (Solange Knowles, Paula DeAnda), Eric Hudson (Cassie, Raven Symone), and The Clutch: Keri Hilson, Candice Nelson, Patrick “J.Que” Smith, Ezekiel Lewis & Balewa Muhammad (Britney Spears, Paula Campbell).

[Watch] Tiffany Evans - I'm Grown

British siblings Brit & Alex’s new single “Let It Go” will be available on iTunes (U.S.) on 4^th March, and the 31^st for iTunes (UK). The track was co-written by Mischke Butler (Samantha Jade, Keke Palmer), and produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Mary J. Blige, LeToya Luckett).

Their forthcoming as-yet untitled debut album is scheduled to boast alliances from Dallas Austin (Heather Headley, Deborah Cox), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Tamar Braxton, Mya Harrison), Terius “Dream” Nash (Rihanna, Lucy Walsh), Penelope Magnet (Britney Spears, Paris Hilton), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (The Paradiso Girls, Pussycat Dolls), and Polow Da Don (Keyshia Cole, Christina Aguilera).

Here is the video of Enrique Iglesias’ new single, “Push”, off the motion picture soundtrack “Step Up 2: The Streets”. The track also appears on his latest album, “Insomniac” (Interscope Records).

The set sports A-list collaborations with Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Ricky Martin, Britney Spears), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce, Lionel Richie), Johnta Austin (Chris Brown, Leona Lewis), Kara Dioguardi (Jesse McCartney, Ashlee Simpson), and John Shanks (Kelly Clarkson, Delta Goodrem).

[Watch] Enrique Iglesias - Push

Latin Pop singer Kat DeLuna is set to re-release her debut album, "9 Lives", with the help of super producer Allaune "Akon" Thiam, who's executively producing the rejuvenated set.

Akon, besides working on the next projects by Madonna (Maverick Records/Warner Bros) and Whitney Houston (J/Arista Records), is also known for belting out hot joints for other artists such as Gwen Stefani ("The Sweet Escape"), Nicole Scherzinger ("Puakenikeni"), Brick & Lace ("Never Never"), and Mario Barrett ("Do Right").

As previously reported, British rapper/singer Estelle will release her forthcoming sophomore album - “Shine” - on 29^th April via Homeschool/Atlantic Records.

The set features collaborations with John Legend (“You Are”), Will “Will-I-Am” Adams (“Wait a Minute”), Kanye West (“American Boy”), Thomas “Cee-Lo” Callaway (“Pretty Please”), and Mark Ronson (“Magnificent”, “More Than Friends”).

Estelle – Shine (Official Track List):

1. Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)
2. No Substitute for Love
3. American Boy
4. More Than Friends
5. Magnificent
6. Come Over
7. So Much Out The Way
8. In The Rain
9. Back in Love
10. You Are
11. Pretty Please (Love Me)
12. Shine

Here is the video for Leona Lewis' new single, "Footprints in the Sand", off her platinum selling debut album, "Spirit".

The set is going to be released States side on 8^th April via J/Syco Music, and among musicians backing Lewis on the disc are Allaune "Akon" Thiam (Madonna, Gwen Stefani), Mad Scientist (Nicole Scherzinger, Paula DeAnda), Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Rihanna, Christina Milian), Eric Hudson (Tiffany Evans, Raven Symone), Johnta Austin (Jessica Simpson, Toni Braxton), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce, Mary J. Blige), Max Martin (Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Ashley Parker Angel, The Veronicas), Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Jessi Malay, Lucy Walsh), Andrea Martin (Gia Farrell, Blu Cantrell), and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Natasha Bedingfield, Lyrica Anderson).

[Watch] Leona Lewis - Footprints in the Sand

My deepest condolences go out to Stephen "Static" Garrett's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.

For those who are not aware of the talented rapper/songwriter/producer's work, he's collaborated with several A-listers such as Aaliyah ("Are You That Somebody", "More Than a Woman", "Don't Know What To Tell Ya", "Try Again", "Rock The Boat", "We Need a Resolution", "Erika Kane"), Brandy ("Come As You Are"), Destiny's Child ("2 Step"), Ginuwine ("Pony", "So Anxious"), Jojo ("City Lights","Use My Shoulder"), Solange Knowles ("Get Together"), Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera ("Tell Me"), Tank ("Unpredictable", "So Many Times"), Jamie Foxx ("Can I Take You Home"), Pussycat Dolls ("Too Woman", "Glamour Girl"), Jessica Simpson ("Mr. Operator"), Claudette Ortiz ("Submission", "Selfish Girl"), Olivia ("Been There, Done That"), and so much more ….

May god rest his soul in peace!