Geffen recording artist Robyn Janelle is featured on a remix to Raheem DeVaughn's "Customer", so make sure you check it out! The track was produced by Carvin "Ransum" Haggins & Ivan "Orthodox" Barius – best known for their work with Faith Evans ("Until You Came"), Mya Harrison ("Switch It Up") and Paula Campbell ("Won't Love You Back").

Janelle's as yet untitled debut album is confirmed to sport alliances with Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (LeToya Luckett, Teedra Moses) and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles) … Watch this space!!!

[Listen] Raheem DeVaughn & Robyn Janelle - Customer (Remix)

Originally scheduled for a September release via Jive Records, singer/songwriter Ciara Harris has pushed back her upcoming 3^rd album, “Fantasy Ride”, till November 2008. The 3 discs conceptual package consists of “Groove City”, “Crunktown” and “Kingdom of Dance”.

Among the musicians backing Harris on “Fantasy Ride” are Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Usher Raymond, Beyonce Knowles), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton), Polow Da Don (Kelis Rogers, Mya Harrison), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Celine Dion, Nicole Scherzinger), Chuck Harmony (Paula Campbell, Mary J. Blige), Jasper Cameron (Mario Barrett, Christina Milian), Nate “Danja” Hills (Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado), Jonathan “Lil’ Jon” Smith (Brooke Valentine, Teedra Moses), Faheem “T-Pain” Najm (Mariah Carey, Chris Brown) and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Tiffany Evans, Keke Palmer).

The new, updated version of Latin group Menudo earmarked 9^th September as the in-store date of their full length debut being distributed via Epic Records/Sony Music. The yet to be titled project features collaborations with Nate “Danja” Hills (Justin Timberlake, Usher Raymond), The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Jesse McCartney, Nikki Flores), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez), Warren “Oak” Felder (Kelly Rowland, Marsha Ambrosius), Brian Kennedy (Ciara Harris, Mario Vazquez), Allaune “Akon” Thiam (Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Scherzinger), Nadir “Red One” Khayat (Tiffany Evans, Esmee Denters), The Runners: Andrew “Dru Brett” Harr & Jermaine “Maine Zayne” Beyince (Keyshia Cole, Christina Milian) and The Jam: Michael Mani & Jordan Omley (Leona Lewis, Raven Symone).

The band consists of members Carlos Olivero (18-years-old, Mexican/Puerto Rican, Chicago, IL); Chris Moy (15-years-old, Puerto Rican/Venezuelan/Chinese, Bronx / Dutchess County, NY); Emmanuel Vélez Pagán (17-years- old, Puerto Rican, Trujillo Alto, PR); José Bordonada Collazo (15-years-old, Puerto Rican, Manati, Puerto Rico) and Monti Montañez (18-years-old, Puerto Rican, Caguas, Puerto Rico / Now Laredo, TX).

[Watch] Menudo - Lost

R&B vocalist Paula Campbell has dubbed “I Can't Leave” as the 2^nd single from her upcoming sophomore album, “I Am Paula Campbell”. Even though no release date has been confirmed, the project is scheduled to boast alliances with Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Keke Wyatt, Beyonce Knowles), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston), Chuck Harmony (Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson), Makeba Riddick (Toni Braxton, Michelle Williams), Carvin “Ransum” Haggins & Ivan “Orthodox” Barius (Faith Evans, Mya Harrison) and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, Keri Hilson & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Amerie Rogers, Fantasia Barrino).

Singer/songwriter Katy Perry will release her debut album, “One of the Boys”, in the United Kingdom on 15^th September via Virgin/Capitol Records. The set is preceded by lead single, “I Kissed a Girl”, which hits the stores on 1^st September. The track was crafted by Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue), Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald (Paris Hilton, Britney Spears) and Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg (Samantha Jade, Paula DeAnda).

Other musicians contributing to “One of the Boys” are Dave Stewart (Anastasia, Celine Dion), Greg Wells (Michelle Branch, Che Dorval), Andreas Carlsson (Nick Lachey, Carrie Underwood), Scott Cutler (Mandy Moore, Natalie Grant), Anne Preven (Miley Cyrus, Megan McCauley), Butch Walker (Alecia “Pink” Moore, Avril Lavigne) and Desmond Child (LeAnn Rimes, Kelly Clarkson).

British singer/songwriter Ava Leigh will release her new single, “Mad about the Boy”, on 21^st July via Virgin Records. The Celetia Martin penned track is taken from Leigh’s upcoming debut album, “Turned-On Underground”. The set features additional collaborations with Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis of production duo Future Cut (Lily Allen, Nicole Scherzinger), as well as reggae veterans Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare (Sinead O’Connor, Gwen Stefani).

Legendary pop artist Grace Jones will return with "Hurricane", her first album in two decades. The set is scheduled for release on 27^th October via Wall of Sound Records. Among the musicians contributing the highly-anticipated project are reggae pioneers Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare – best known for their work with No Doubt ("Underneath it All"), Shaggy ("Clothes Off"), Dawn Penn ("I'll Do it Again") and Sinead O'Connor ("Downpressor Man").

Singer/songwriter Christina Milian is currently belting out new hits with Hip/Hop musician Jim Jonsin for her upcoming album on Interscope/MySpace Records. Jonsin is best known for his work with Beyonce Knowles (“Beautiful Nightmare”), Jamie Foxx (“Unpredictable”), Mario Barrett (“Break Something”), Danity Kane (“Showstopper”), Mario Vazquez (“Just a Friend”) and Prima J (“Tame”).

Milian’s 4^th studio effort is expected to spawn additional productions from Cool & Dre: Marcello Valenzano and Andre Lyon (Mariah Carey, Keyshia Cole), Kanye West (Janet Jackson, Syleena Johnson), Madd Scientist (Nicole Scherzinger, Paula DeAnda), Toby Gad (Esmee Denters, Pixie Lott), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (LeToya Luckett, Mya Harrison), Nate “Danja” Hills (Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado) and Alex Da Kid (Michelle Williams, Livvi Franc), as well as songwriting contributions by Makeba Riddick (Katharine McPhee, Jessica Simpson), The Writing Camp: Evan “Kidd” Bogart, Victoria “Lady V” Horn, Erika “E-Nuri” Nuri & David “DQ” Quinones (Brandy Norwood, Fantasia Barrino), Diane Warren (Maria Lawson, Christina Aguilera), Frankie J (Natalie Alvarado, Adrienne Bailon), and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, Keri Hilson & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Keke Palmer, Tiffany Evans).

Excellent:

M-A-N: (Chante Moore, Bryan Michael Cox, Donnie Scantz, Kevin Hicks).

Nobody: (credits not mentioned on CD booklet).

Straight Up: (Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, Cynthia “Lil’ Mo” Loving).

When it Comes to Me: (Chante Moore, Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson).

Very Good:

Better Than Making Love: (Chante Moore, James Harris, Terry Lewis, James Wright).

Bitter: (Chante Moore, Katrina Willis, Laney Stewart).

Go Ahead With All That: (Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox).

Love’s Still Alright: (Chante Moore, James Harris, Terry Lewis, James Wright).

Take Care of Me: (Chante Moore, Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson).

Train of Thought: (Chante Moore, Katrina Willis, Laney Stewart).

You Can’t Leave Me: (Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Katrina Willis, Traci Hale, Tab Nkhereanye).

Why Am I Lonely: (credits not mentioned on CD booklet).

Good:

Everything We Want: (Sherree Ford-Payne, Jamey Jaz, John “Jubu” Smith).

I’m Keeping You: (Colin Morrison, Katrina Willis).

Quick Take: Moore’s transition to commercial R&B is a complete success!

Rating: (4/5) – Very Good.

R&B vocalist Toni Braxton is reportedly working on her next album with Moroccan/Swedish producer Nadir “Red One” Khayat – best known crafting tracks performed by Kat DeLuna (“Whine Up”), Lady GaGa (“Just Dance”), Tami Chynn (“Frozen”) and Heidi Montag (“Fashion”).

Other musicians pinned for the yet to be titled project are frequent collaborations Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin of Danish production duo Soulshock & Karlin, who also helmed Braxton’s “I Love Me Some Him”, “Midnite”, “Long Way Home” and “Places (You Used to Be)”.