As previously reported, Solange Knowles will release her sophomore album – “Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams” – on 26^th August via Music World/Geffen Records. The set is preceded by lead single “I Decided”, co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes. The hitmaker previously collaborated with Knowles on the track “Crush”, taken from her debut offering “Solo Star”.

Additional contributors on “Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams” include Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack & Kenneth Karlin (Blu Cantrell, Toni Braxton), Mark Ronson (Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse), Raphael Saadiq (Chante Moore, Mary J. Blige), Thomas “Cee-Lo” Callaway (Kelis, Faith Evans), Makeba Riddick (Jennifer Lopez, Fantasia Barrino), Marsha Ambrosius (Emily King, Jazmine Sullivan), Robert Shea Taylor (Nicole Scherzinger, Janet Jackson), and Estelle Swaray (Alesha Dixon, Natasha Bedingfield).

Side Note: photo by Leslie Kee.

[Listen] Solange - I Decided

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Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson has penciled in a September 23^rd release date for her highly-anticipated debut outing, "In a Perfect World". The set is launched by lead single "Energy", produced by The Runawayz: Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Wayne Wilkins & Rico Love (Michelle Williams, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield).

The Mosley Music/Interscope set also features alliances with Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley (Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles), Polow Da Don (Mya Harrison, Keyshia Cole), Nate "Danja" Hills (Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado), The Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (LeToya Luckett, Candace Jones), and The Clutch: Patrick "J.Que" Smith, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad & Ezekiel Lewis (Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino).

As first tipped here, British singer/songwriter/producer Leon Jean Marie will release his forthcoming debut album, “Bent Out of Shape”, on June 30^th via Island Records. The set is preceded by lead single “Bring it On”, produced by Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg (Sean Garrett, Christina Milian).

The disc also features contributions from Mark Ronson (Robbie Williams, Lily Allen), Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Carrie Underwood), Karen Poole (Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis), and Midi Mafia: Dirty Swift & Bruce Waynne (Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Lopez).

Leon Jean Marie – Bent Out of Shape [Track List + Credits]:

01 – Fair: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

02 – East End Blues: (Leon Jean Marie, Karen Poole, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

03 – Glow: (Leon Jean Marie, Peter Gordeno, Midi Mafia).

04 – You Must Know: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

05 – Bed of Nails: (Leon Jean Marie, Cathy Dennis, Johnny Pearson, Mark Ronson).

06 – Bring It On: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

07 – Got To Have It: (Leon Jean Marie, The Rural).

08 – Beg: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Peter-John Vettese).

09 – Trusted You: (Leon Jean Marie, Eddie Harris, The Rural).

10 – Stay Right Here: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

11 – Scratch: (Leon Jean Marie).

12 – Jumping Off the Block: (Leon Jean Marie, Karen Poole, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

13 – Bent Out of Shape: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Paul Simm, Peter-John Vettese).

The “Bent Out of Shape” recording sessions also included alliances with musicians Richard X (Sugababes, Rachel Stevens), Eg White (Maria Lawson, Javine Hylton), Hannah Robinson (Dannii Minogue, Sophie Ellis Bextor), and Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Jennifer Hudson), but unfortunately none of their tracks made it to the final cut!

Leon Jean Marie – Bent Out of Shape [Leftovers]:

All I Wanna Do: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

Another: (Leon Jean Marie, Jony Rockstar).

Believe: (Leon Jean Marie, Jony Rockstar).

Crash: (Leon Jean Marie, Tim Hutton, Jony Rockstar).

Down Below: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Mark Ronson).

Easy Road: (Leon Jean Marie, Yaod Nevo).

Falling in Love: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Salaam Remi).

Footprints in the Sand: (Leon Jean Marie, Jimmy Hogarth).

For Both Our Sakes: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

Go That Way: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Kenna, Mark Ronson).

Goin’ Dry: (Leon Jean Marie, Tommy Danvers).

He’ll Face: (Leon Jean Marie, Yaod Nevo).

Hurts That Way: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

I Am Gone: (Leon Jean Marie, Hannah Robinson, Richard X).

Impossible: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Tommy Danvers).

Lay Down Alone: (Leon Jean Marie, Tommy Danvers).

Let’s Fall: (Leon Jean Marie, Jony Rockstar).

Make It Right: (Leon Jean Marie, The Rural).

Make Some Fun: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

Mardi-Gras: (Leon Jean Marie, Cathy Dennis, Mark Ronson).

Ordinary: (Leon Jean Marie, Tommy Danvers).

Push The Tension: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Peter-John Vettese).

Raincheck Me: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

Rotten Mind: (Leon Jean Marie, Yaod Nevo).

She Believed You: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Mark Ronson).

She’s Gonna Kill Me: (Leon Jean Marie, Eg White, Jimmy Hogarth).

Slate: (Leon Jean Marie, Yaod Nevo).

The Joke’s On Me: (Leon Jean Marie, Jimmy Hogarth).

The Truth: (Leon Jean Marie, Jony Rockstar).

This Time: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

Tramp: (Leon Jean Marie, Cathy Dennis, Mark Ronson).

Waiting: (Leon Jean Marie, Yaod Nevo).

When You Get The Horns: (Leon Jean Marie, Kim Hoglund, James Brian, Thomas James).

You Know I Can’t Change: (Leon Jean Marie, Felix Howard, Sam Frank, Paul Simm).

*A massive thank you to Tom for all the insightful info*

Teen sensation Miley Ray Cyrus has christened 22^nd July as the release date of her forthcoming album, “Breakout”. The Hollywood Records set is preceded by lead single “7 Things”, co-written by Antonia Armato & Tim Jones (Aly & AJ, Vanessa Hudgens), and produced by John Fields (Delta Goodrem, Brandi Carlile).

On “Breakout”, Cyrus also collaborated with singer/songwriter/producer Kara DioGuardi – best known for penning Gwen Stefani’s “Rich Girl” and Kylie Minogue’s “Spinning Around”.

As previously reported, singer/songwriter/producer Sean “The Pen” Garrett will release his debut album “Turbo 919” on June 17^th via Interscope Records. The set is preceded by the Ludacris-assisted lead single “Grippin’”, produced by Garrett and Deputy for Dre & Vidal productions.

Other musicians contributing to the disc are Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg (“Turbo 919”), Allaune “Akon” Thiam (“Come On In”), Carlos McKinney ("Girlfriend Ringtone”, “In The Morning”), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (“Lay Up Under Me”), The Avila Brothers (“On The Hood”, “One Day”), and Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (“Pretty Girl”, “Patron”).

*Thanx Tom for the tip – You’re the best!”

Here is the video for Alanis Morissette’s new single “Underneath”, produced by Guy Sigsworth (“Maya” - Sugababes / “Everytime” - Britney Spears). The track is lifted from her forthcoming album, “Flavors of Entanglement”, due on June 10^th via Maverick/Warner Bros. Records.

[Watch] Alanis Morissette - Underneath

Soul vocalist Jennifer Hudson will release her debut single, “Spotlight”, on June 10^TH via several digital outlets including iTunes and Amazon MP3. The lead track off her self-titled album was co-written by Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige), and produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey).

Other musicians backing Hudson on her first offering with Arista/J Records are producers Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles), Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Brandy Norwood), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Chante Moore, Tamar Braxton), Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Leona Lewis, Robyn Janelle), Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Emily King), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Michelle Williams, Toni Braxton), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Katharine McPhee, Fantasia Barrino), and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Angie Stone, Gwen Stefani), as well as songwriters Diane Warren (Celine Dion, Maria Lawson), Harold Lilly (Mario Barrett, Craig David), Robin Thicke (Christina Aguilera, Ashanti Douglas), Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot (Tamia, Keyshia Cole), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Raven Symone, Vanessa Hudgens), Celetia Martin (Ashley Tisdale, Ava Leigh), and The Clutch: Patrick “J.Que” Smith, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad & Ezekiel Lewis (Paula Campbell, Jennifer Lopez).

As previously reported, R&B crooner Usher Raymond has penciled in a 27^th May release for his latest album, "Here I Stand". The LaFace/Zomba is preceded by lead single "Love in This Club", produced by Polow Da Don.

"Here I Stand" sports additional alliances with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart ("This Ain't Sex", "Moving Mountains"), Terius "Dream" Nash / Carlos McKinney ("Trading Places"), The Clutch: Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson & Patrick "J.Que" Smith / Nate "Danja" Hills ("Appetite"), Ryan Toby / Will "Will.I.Am" Adams ("What's Your Name"), Manuel Seal / Jermaine Dupri ("Something Special", "Best Thing"), Raheem Devaughn / Andre Harris & Vidal Davis ("Love You Gently"), Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean / Bryan Michael Cox ("Before I Met You"), Johnta Austin / Stargate ("What's a Man To Do"), and Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith ("His Mistakes").

British songwriter/producer Leon Jean Marie is set to release his debut album, “Bent Out of Shape”, on June 30^th via Grand Scheme Recordings/Island Records. The set will feature collaborations with Christian Karlsson of Swedish production duo Bloodshy & Avant (Britney Spears, Christina Milian), Karen Poole (Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson), and Mark Ronson (Nikka Costa, Amy Winehouse).

Leon Jean Marie – Bent Out of Shape [Official Track List]:

01 – Fair

02 – East End Blues

03 – Glow

04 – You Must Know

05 – Bed of Nails

06 – Bring It On

07 – Got To Have It

08 – Beg

09 – Trusted

10 – Stay Right Here

11 – Scratch

12 – Jumping Off the Block

13 – Bent Out of Shape

[Watch] Leon Jean Marie - Bring It On

Here is the video for Michelle Williams’ new single “We Break the Dawn”, off her forthcoming studio album, “Unexpected”. The track was co-written by Solange Knowles (Alesha Dixon, Kelly Rowland), and produced by Wayne Wilkins & Andrew Frampton (Leona Lewis, Maria Lawson).

“Unexpected”, which is due 12^th August via Music World/Columbia Records, features additional productions from Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack & Kenneth Karlin (Beyonce Knowles, Keyshia Cole), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston), Rico Love (Keri Hilson, Natasha Bedingfield), and Jim Jonsin (Mario Vazquez, Angela Hunte), as well as songwriting contributions by Makeba Riddick (Jessica Simpson, Katharine McPhee), and Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Lionel Richie, Nicole Scherzinger).

[Watch] Michelle Williams - We Break The Dawn