As previously reported, R&B vocalist Ashanti Douglas will release her 4^th studio effort – “The Declaration” – on June 3^rd via Universal/Motown Records. The set features collaborations with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (“So Over You”), 7 Aurelius / Chad Beatz (“Things You Make Me Do”), Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (“In These Streets”), Jermaine Dupri / Manuel Seal (“Good Good”), Allaune “Akon “Thiam (“Body on Me”), Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (“Mother”), and LT Hutton (“The Way That I Love You”, “You’re Gonna Miss”, “Struggle”, “Girlfriend”).

[Pre-Order] Ashanti - The Declaration @ Amazon

Excellent:

I Proceed: co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes.

Very Good:

C.R.U.S.H: co-written by Taurian “Adonis” Shropshire / produced by Jonathan “Lil’ John” Smith.

Get In, Fit In: co-written and produced by Will “Will.I.Am” Adams.

My Love: co-written by Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson / produced by Brian Kennedy.

So Hard:  co-written by Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson / produced by Bryan Michael Cox & Kendrick “Wyldcard” Dean.

Good:

Addicted: co-written by Candice Nelson / produced by Demetrius “French” Spencer.

Get Up: co-written and produced by Phalon “Jazze Pha” Alexander.

I Found Myself: co-written and produced by Dallas Austin.

Promise: co-written by Jasper Cameron / produced by Polow Da Don.

That’s Right: co-written by Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Jasper Cameron / produced by Jonathan “Lil’ John” Smith.

Average:

Bang it Up: co-written by Sean “The Pen” Garrett / produced by Polow Da Don.

I’m Just Me: co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes.

Like a Boy: co-written by Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, Patrick “J.Que” Smith / produced by Calvo Da Gr8.

Weak:

Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone: co-written and produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

Make it Last Forever: co-written and produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

Quick Outtake: Inconsistency is this album’s biggest problem … Nice booklet though!

Recommended? For fans of beat-driven tunes, and Ciara junkies like myself (lol).

Rating: (3/5) – Good.

British vocalist Pixie Lott posted a new song on her official MySpace profile entitled “Goodnite, Goodbye”, so make sure you check it out! The track was crafted by Phil Thornalley & Mad Hauge (Melanie Chisolm, Natalie Imbruglia).

Lott will release her debut album in early 2009 via Mercury Records, and among the musicians confirmed on the yet to be titled project are Toby Gad (Natasha Bedingfield, Donna Summer), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack & Kenneth Karlin (Samantha Mumba, Nicole Scherzinger), Kara DioGuardi (Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Shola Ama, Keyshia Cole), Tawanna “Frankie Storm” Dabney (Wynter Gordon, Raven Symone), Rick Nowels (Craig David, Nelly Furtado), Ruth-Anne Cunningham (Joanna Levesque, Leona Lewis), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson), Nina Woodford (Mutya Buena, Christina Milian), Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (Ashanti Douglas, Katharine McPhee), Cutfather & Jonas Jeberg (Jordin Sparks, Kylie Minogue), and Karl “K-Gee” Gordon (Solange Knowles, Michelle Escoffery).

[Visit] Pixie Lott @ MySpace

Here is the video for Clique Girlz’ new single, “Then I Woke Up”, off their forthcoming debut effort with Interscope Records, “Incredible”. The track was helmed by Kara DioGuardi & John Shanks – the same team behind Celine Dion’s “Taking Chances” and Katharine McPhee’s “Home”.

[Watch] Clique Girlz - Then I Woke Up

It's been confirmed that R&B vocalist Brandy Norwood have reunited with frequent collaborator Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her forthcoming album and first effort with Epic Records. The track which helped bring back the two forces together was penned by Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Victoria "Lady V" Horn, Erika "E-Nuri" Nuri & David "DQ" Quinones of The Writing Camp.

The up and coming songwriting team are also penning future hits on the next projects by Christina Milian (Interscope/MySpace Records), Paula DeAnda (Arista Records), Fantasia Barrino (J Records), Nikki Flores (Epic Records), and newcomer Jordyn Taylor (TBA).

On the other hand, Bryan Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans), Cristyle "The Ink" Johnson (Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez), Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean (Nicole Scherzinger, Chante Moore), Kara DioGuardi (Beyonce Knowles, Mya Harrison), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Jennifer Hudson, Claudette Ortiz),  Kerry "Krucial" Brothers (Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera), and Gregory Curtis (Keyshia Cole, Silena Murrell) are among the additional musicians Norwood roped in for the yet to be titled project.

Teen sensation Vanessa Hudgens had digitally released "Sneakernight", the lead single off her forthcoming sophomore album, "Identified". The Silya Nymoen penned track was produced by Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Ashley Tisdale, Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas).

"Identified", which is due on July 1^st via Hollywood Records, also boasts alliances from Beau Dozier (Samantha Jade, Gia Farrell), Cathy Dennis (Jordin Sparks, Kylie Minogue), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Avril Lavigne, Jeannie Ortega), Kara DioGuardi (Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Simpson), and Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Leona Lewis, Celine Dion).

[Buy] Vanessa Hudgens - Sneakernight @ iTunes

Irish singer/songwriter Laura Izibor checked in with fans via her official MySpace profile on Friday (May 30^th 2008) with the following message: "Hey guys, I beg for your forgiveness, I know I've completely abandoned you all, no excuse!! Things have been going great, just got a few ideas off some music video directors for the video for "Shine". Very cool I must say. I head out to New York at the end of June to shoot it, so I shall be keeping you up-dated on all the madness. I'm writing away as usual, mostly on the guitar surprisingly. I hadn't played in years but have recently been drawn to it. It's given me a whole new way of writing, no plans to take it on stage just yet though ... I'd be a little scared I must admit, but definitely in the future."

[Visit] Laura Izibor @ MySpace

Former O Town member Ashley Parker Angel posted a new song on his official MySpace profile entitled "Can You Handle It", so make sure you check it out!

Angel's last album, "Soundtrack to your Life", boasted collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Usher Raymond, Mario Vazquez), The Matrix: Scott Spock, Lauren Christy & Graham Edwards (Skye Sweetnam, Avril Lavigne), Shelly Peiken (Michelle Branch, LeAnn Rimes), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Paris Hilton, Kelly Clarkson), and Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Britney Spears, Celine Dion).

[Visit] Ashley Parker Angel @ MySpace

The Jonas Brothers have christened August 12^th as the release date of their forthcoming 3^rd album, "A Little Bit Longer". The Hollywood Records' set will be preceded by lead single "Burning Up".

Executively produced by Jake Fields, "A Little Bit Longer" is also confirmed to sport songwriting contributions from Kara DioGuardi (Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Miley Ray Cyrus).

Former Misteeq star Alesha Dixon has signed a new record deal with Asylum/Atlantic Records as main distributor of her forthcoming sophomore album, which is plotted for release later this year.

The yet to be titled project is expected to include tracks such as the Solange Knowles penned "Wild Card (Ego)", and the Richard X produced "Love Criminal", co-written by Cathy Dennis.