Dutch vocalist Esmee Denters has recorded a new song entitled "Life Saver" with songwriter Cathy Dennis (Britney Spears, Vanessa Hudgens), and producer Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Donna Summer). However, there's no confirmation on whether the track will make it to the final cut of her forthcoming debut album from Tennman/Interscope Records.

The as yet untitled project is scheduled to boast additional contributions from Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley (Mya Harrison, Nelly Furtado), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton), Cristyle "The Ink" Johnson (Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Leona Lewis, Beyonce Knowles), Justin Timberlake (Keri Hilson, Macy Gray),   Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Wynter Gordon, Robyn Janelle), Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson (Alicia Keys, Joss Stone), and RedOne (Mutya Buena, Kat DeLuna).

Side Note: This is not the first time Dennis collaborates with Kurstin as their initial placements resulted in excellent tracks performed by Sophie Ellis Bextor ("Catch You") and Emma Bunton ("Mischievous").

The British singer/songwriter is also celebrating the recent success of Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl", which she co-wrote with Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald.

In addition to working with Ryan "Alias" Tedder for her upcoming 4^th album with RCA Records, pop vocalist Kelly Clarkson also roped in songwriter/producer Curtis Richardson of The Conglomerate for the yet to be titled project.

Richardson's resume includes crafting hits for the likes of Jennifer Lopez ("All I Have"), Rihanna ("The Final Goodbye"), Joss Stone ("Don't Know How"), and Craig David ("Officially Yours").

Up and coming group Prima J posted all tracks from their forthcoming debut album at MySpace, so make sure you check them out! The self-titled affair album is set for June 17^th release via Geffen/Interscope Records, and will feature collaborations with Beau Dozier (Girlicious, 3LW) and Stefanie Ridel (Fergie, Nikki Flores).

[Visit] Prima J @ MySpace

Here is the video for Jordin Sparks' new single "One Step at a Time", taken from her self-titled album with Jive Records. The track was co-written by Robbie Nevil (Jesse McCartney, Ashlee Simpson), and produced by Cutfather & Jonas Jeberg – best known for their work with Kylie Minogue ("All I See") and Nina Sky ("Clothes Off").

Sparks' debut offering also boasts productions by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles), Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Christina Milian, Britney Spears), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Fantasia Barrino, Katharine McPhee), as well as songwriting contributions from Cathy Dennis (Katy Perry, Janet Jackson), Amanda Ghost / Ian Dench (Shontelle, Livvi Franc), Tawanna "Frankie Storm" Dabney (Samantha Jade, Jennifer Lopez), Lindy Robbins (Ashley Parker Angel, Nicole Scherzinger), and Johnta Austin (Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis).

[Watch] Jordin Sparks - One Step at a Time

It has been confirmed that “Supernatural” – a track that recently hit the net from Ciara’s forthcoming album “Fantasy Ride” – was crafted by singer/songwriter Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith and producer Chuck Harmony – the same team behind joints performed by  Janet Jackson (“Let Me Know”), Mary J. Blige (“Work in Progress”), and Paula Campbell (“Ain’t Nobody Stupid”).

As previously reported, the “Goodies” singer is plotting a September release for her 3^rd effort with Jive Records. The project will be divided into 3 discs including “Groove City”, “Crunktown” and “Kingdom of Dance”.

Executively produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, “Fantasy Ride” finds Ciara collaborating with the likes of Polow Da Don (Keyshia Cole, Beyonce Knowles), Nate “Danja” Hills (Jennifer Lopez, Usher Raymond), T.Pain (Mariah Carey, Chris Brown), Jasper Cameron (Mario Barrett, Christina Milian), and songwriting team The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Jesse McCartney, Raven Symone).

Barbadian singer/songwriter Livvi Franc – whose real name is Olivia Charlotte Waithe - is currently in the midst of recording her debut album with the likes of Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola of English production duo Future Cut (Lily Allen, Nicole Scherzinger), as well as songwriter Angela Hunte – best known for penning Danity Kane's "Heartbreaker" and Javine Hylton's "Let Me Go".

Among the tracks Franc crafted for the yet to be titled project are the Greg Kurstin produced "She Loves Love", and "How U Do It To Me", helmed by Toby Gad ("Big Girls Don't Cry" – Fergie / "Happy" – Natasha Bedingfield).

"Inevitable" is another track Livvi recorded with Norwegian production duo Stargate along with songwriting team Amanda Ghost & Ian Dench – Beyonce's "Beautiful Liar", and "Freeze" by Jordin Sparks.

Singer/songwriter Solange Knowles has dubbed “Sandcastle Disco” as the 2^nd single from her forthcoming sophomore album, “Sol-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams”. The track was co-written by Thomas “Cee-Lo” Callaway (Kelis, Nicole Scherzinger), and produced by Carsten Schack & Kenneth Karlin of Danish production duo Soulshock & Karlin – the same team behind Blu Cantrell’s “Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye” and Kelly Rowland’s “Still in Love With My Ex”.

“Sol-Angel” is scheduled to sport additional contributions from Jack Splash (Estelle Swaray, Jennifer Hudson), Makeba Riddick (LeToya Luckett, Paula DeAnda), Raphael Saadiq (Joss Stone, Teedra Moses), Marsha Ambrosius (Raven Symone, Alicia Keys), Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez), Robert Shea Taylor (Chante Moore, Janet Jackson), and Mark Ronson (Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse).

British vocalist Lily Allen is currently putting the final touches on her forthcoming sophomore album to be released later this year via Capitol Records. Among the new tracks she recorded with producer Greg Kurstin – best known for his work with Jessica Simpson (“A Public Affair”) and Sophie Ellis Bextor (“Catch You”) – are “Everyone’s At It”, “Go Back 2 the Start”, “I Could Say” and “Taken Over”.

The follow-up to “Alright, Still” is also expected to sport collaborations with Future Cut: Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis (Remi Nicole, Ava Leigh), Mark Ronson (Cathy Dennis, Kara DioGuardi), Matt Prime (Victoria Beckham, Simon Webbe), and Hannah Robinson (Jamelia Davis, Emma Bunton).

Side Note: songwriting/production duo Billy Steinberg & Josh Alexander – the same team behind “The Best You Never Had” by Leona Lewis, and Jojo’s “Too Little, Too Late” – have belted an unreleased joint with Kurstin entitled “I Know How You Feel”.... Wonder which lucky artist will get to record that song?!

My future husband R&B crooner Chris Brown will release the Keri Hilson assisted "Superhuman" as the next single from "Exclusive: The Forever Edition". The song was produced Warren "Oak" Felder – best known for his work with Jennifer Lopez ("Miles in These Shoes"), Mario Barrett ("Why?"), Raven Symone ("Love Me or Leave Me"), and Che'Nelle ("Hurry Up").

This is also marks the 2nd collaboration between Hilson and the "Kiss Kiss" singer as their initial placement was on "Young Love" – a track she co-wrote with fellow Clutch member Patrick "J.Que" Smith along with Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas of production duo The Underdogs. The track appeared on Brown's self-titled debut offering from Jive Records.

Side Note: The recording sessions of Kelly Rowland's sophomore disc, "Miss Kelly", spawned another Warren "Oak" Felder production entitled "Time By Myself", but sadly it did not make the final cut! The track was co-written by Sean "The Pen" Garrett, who also penned the set's mediocre lead single, "Like This".

Excellent:

The Best You Never Had: co-written and produced by Josh Alexander & Billy Steinberg.

Very Good:

Angel: co-written by Johnta Austin / produced by Stargate.

Better in Time: co-written by Andrea Martin / produced by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem.

I Will Be: co-written by Avril Lavigne, Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg / produced by Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald.

Take a Bow: produced by The Runawayz and Ryan “Alias” Tedder.

Whatever it Takes: co-written by Tony Reyes / produced by Dallas Austin and Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson.

Passable:

Bleeding Love: co-written by Jesse McCartney / produced by Ryan “Alias” Tedder.

Homeless: written by Jorgen Elofsson / produced by Steve Mac.

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face: written by Ewan MacColl / produced by The Runawayz.

Yesterday: co-written by Nina Woodford / produced by The Jam and The Runawayz.

Weak:

Footprints in the Sand: co-written by Per Magnusson / produced by Steve Mac.

Here I Am: co-written by Brett James / produced by Walter Afanasieff.

I’m You: co-written by Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith / produced by Eric Hudson.

Quick Take: I’ve had high expectations from this album, but only met with half of them!

Recommended: For fans of polished balladry, and older material by Mariah Carey.

Rating: (3/5) – Good.