Here is the video for Karina Pasian’s new single, “Can’t Find the Words”, which was produced by Carlos “Los Da Maestro” McKinney (Dear Jayne, Chris Brown, Sean Garrett). The track is lifted from her upcoming debut offering, “First Love”, due on August 19^th via Island/Def Jam Records.

Other album contributors include Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Wynter Gordon, Jesse McCartney), Terius “Dream” Nash (Rihanna Fenty, Britney Spears), Reginald “Scyience” Perry (Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige), Chastity Nwagbara (Jennifer Lopez, Raven Symone), Warren “Oak” Felder (Marsha Ambrosius, Kelly Rowland) and The Big Drawz: Shannell Irving & Tenesha Blacks (Emily King, Algebra Blesset).

[Watch] Karina Pasian - Can't Find the Words

It’s been confirmed that “Amnesia” and “Quicksand” are the tracks Fernando Garibay produced for Britney Spears’ upcoming 6^th album on Jive Records. The hitmaker is also crafting hits on new projects by Pussycat Dolls (A&M/Interscope Records), Whitney Houston (J Records), Brandy Norwood (Knockout Entertainment/Epic Records), Enrique Iglesias (Jive Records), The Paradiso Girls (Interscope Records), Wynter Gordon (Atlantic Records), Jordyn Taylor (Interscope/MySpace Records), The Dey (Sony/Epic Records), New Kids on the Block (Interscope Records) and Brit & Alex (Interscope Records).

Other musicians backing Spears on the as yet untitled project are Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Jordin Sparks, Leon Jean Marie), Kara DioGuardi (Celine Dion, Ashlee Simpson), Nate “Danja” Hills (Katharine McPhee, Nelly Furtado), Keri Hilson (Toni Braxton, Ciara Harris), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson), Stefani “Lady GaGa” Germanotta (Esmee Denters, Tami Chynn), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Rochell), Nadir “Red One” Khayat (Lionel Richie, Wyclef Jean), Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Katy Perry), Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald (Avril Lavigne, Kelis Rogers), Guy Sigsworth (Madonna, Alanis Morissette), Farid “Fredwreck” Nassar (Hilary Duff, Bruce Boniface) and Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson).

R&B vocalist Monica Arnold has renamed her forthcoming album from "Lessons Learned" to "Still Standing". The set will be preceded by the Ludacris assisted title track, produced by frequent collaborator, Bryan Michael Cox (Chante Moore, Brandy Norwood, Faith Evans). Arnold previously collaborated with Cox on joints such as "I'm Back", "U Should've Known Better", "Too Hood", "If U Were the Girl", "Searchin'" and "Hell No".  

"Still Standing" is scheduled to boast additional contributions from Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (Janet Jackson, Ashanti Douglas), Polow Da Don (Keyshia Cole, Usher Raymond), Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot (Fantasia Barrino, Mariah Carey), R. Kelly (Syleena Johnson, Ciara Harris) and Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Celine Dion, Beyonce Knowles).

Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am is among the latest musicians backing Amerie Rogers on her upcoming album with Def Jam Records. The multi-talented musician previously crafted tracks for the likes of Fergie ("Big Girls Don't Cry"), Mary J. Blige ("About You"), Nicole Scherzinger ("Baby Love"), Kelis Rogers ("Weekend"), Mariah Carey ("Heat"), Ciara Harris ("Get In, Fit In"), Usher Raymond ("What's Your Name"), Pussycat Dolls ("Beep"), Justin Timberlake ("Damn Girl") and Brick & Lace ("Buss a Shot").

The "1 Thing" singer is also working with producers Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston), Dernst "D'Mile" Emile (LeToya Luckett, Wynter Gordon), Bryan Michael Cox (Kelly Rowland, Brandy Norwood), Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford (Marsha Ambrosius, Teyana Taylor), Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles), Ernest "No I.D." Wilson (Janet Jackson, Kanye West) and Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears) on the as yet untitled disc.

Originally due on September via Next Selection/Bad Boy Records, R&B artist Cassie Ventura has pushed back her upcoming sophomore album till early 2009. The yet to be titled project features current single, “Official Girl”, which was produced by Nate “Danja” Hills (Britney Spears, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Lopez).

Other album contributors include Ryan Leslie (Megan Rochell, Cheri Dennis), Kara DioGuardi (Samantha Jade, Leona Lewis), Bryan Michael Cox (Teairra Mari, Claudette Ortiz), Mary Brown (Beyonce Knowles, Syleena Johnson), Eric Hudson (Chris Brown, Raven Symone), Corey Williams (Joanna Levesque, Tiffany Evans), Mario Winans (Tamia, Faith Evans) and 7 Aurelius (Ashanti Douglas, Mariah Carey).

Australian singer/songwriter Sia Furler is set to work with pop artist Christina Aguilera during September 2008 for her forthcoming album on RCA Records. The as yet untitled project will also boast alliances with Linda Perry (Solange Knowles, Alicia Keys) and DJ Premier (Adina Howard, Amerie Rogers).

Furler’s last album, “Some People Have Real Problems”, boasted productions from Dan Carey (Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen), Rick Nowels (John Legend, Dido Armstrong), Freescha (Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears) and Greg Kurstin (Jessica Simpson, Shaznay Lewis).

Here is the official track list for the Cheetah Girls’ forthcoming album, “One World”, which is due on 19^th August via Walt Disney Records. The set features alliances with singer/songwriter/producer Kara DioGuardi, who penned the tracks “Cheetah Love” and “I’m the One”.

Cheetah Girls – One Love [Official Track List]:

01 – Cheetah Love

02 – Dig a Little Deeper

03 – Dance Me If You Can

04 – Fly Away

05 – Stand Up

06 – What If

07 – I’m the One

08 – No Place like Us

09 – One World

10 – Feels like Love

11 – Crazy on the Dance Floor

12 – Circle Game

Pop singer Jennifer Lopez is eyeing a late 2008 release for her upcoming greatest hits collection, which is reportedly said to contain new material helmed by Fernando Garibay (Enrique Iglesias, Nicole Scherzinger), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Beyonce Knowles, Mariah Carey), Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Brandy Norwood, Justin Timberlake), The Matrix: Scott Spock, Lauren Christy & Graham Edwards (Avril Lavigne, Christina Milian) and Cory Rooney (Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson).

The Latin superstar’s last album, “Brave”, boasted productions from Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks), Warren “Oak” Felder (Marsha Ambrosius, Kelly Rowland), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Leona Lewis, Teedra Moses), Midi Mafia: Bruce Waynne & Dirty Swift (Fantasia Barrino, Elliot Yamin), Lynn & Wade LLP: Peter Wade & Michelle Bell (Taylor Dayne, Mark Anthony) and Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Robyn Janelle, Wynter Gordon), as well as songwriting contributions from Evan “Kidd” Bogart (Mya Harrison, Lyrica Anderson), Tawanna “Frankie Storm” Dabney (Samantha Jade, Ciara Harris), Cristyle “The Ink” Johnson (Rozonda Thomas, Teyana Taylor), Chastity Nwagbara (Karina Pasian, Raven Symone) and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, Keri Hilson & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Mary J. Blige, Amerie Rogers).

Excellent:

See My Side: (Klas Ahlund, Robyn Carlsson, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg).

Tattoo: (Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen).

Worth the Wait: (Jordin Sparks, Lindy Robbins, Jess Cates, Emanuel Kiriakou).

Young and in Love: (Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback).

Very Good:

Freeze: (Jordin Sparks, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen).

Just for the Record: (Johnta Austin, Espen Lind, Amund Bjorklund, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen).

Next to You: (Lindy Robbins, Jess Cates, Emanuel Kiriakou).

Now You Tell Me: (Tawanna "Frankie Storm" Dabney, Espen Lind, Amund Bjorklund).

Shy Boy: (Klas Ahlund, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback).

Good:

No Air: (James Fauntleroy, Erik "Bluetooth" Griggs, Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas).

One Step at a Time: (Robbie Nevil, Cutfather, Jonas Jeberg).

This is my Now: (S. Krippayne, J. Peabody)

Weak:

God Loves Ugly: (C. Black).

Permanent Monday: (Lindy Robbins, Emanuel Kiriakou, Walter Afanasieff).

Quick Take: A jolly album just like Jordin's persona!

Rating: (4/5) – Very Good.

P.S. I would have given "No Air" an *Excellent* rating if it wasn't for the unnecessary screaming during ad-libs. Also, "One Step at a Time" could have been a lot better if it didn't use the same exact beat as Kylie Minogue's "All I See".

British vocalist Pixie Lott is currently working with producer Greg Kurstin for her upcoming debut album, which is slotted for an early 2009 release via Mercury Records.  The yet to be titled project will also feature contributions from Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Solange Knowles, Michelle Williams), Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Christina Milian, Brandy Norwood), Midi Mafia: Bruce Waynne & Dirty Swift (Elliot Yamin, Jennifer Lopez), Kara DioGuardi (Ashlee Simpson, Jordin Sparks), Steve Kipner (Victoria Beckham, Kelly Rowland), Tawanna "Frankie Storm" Dabney (Jessi Malay, Samantha Jade), Nadir "Red One" Khayat (Toni Braxton, Enrique Iglesias), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Nicole Scherzinger, Keyshia Cole), Matthew Gerrard (Joanna Levesque, Delta Goodrem), Teddy Riley (Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson) and Rick Nowels (Craig David, John Legend) and

Side Note: In addition to crafting hits with songwriters Cathy Dennis (Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears), Karen Poole (Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson), Johnta Austin (Leona Lewis, Chris Brown), Billy Steinberg (Katharine McPhee, Ruth-Anne Cunningham) and Josh Alexander (Fefe Dobson, Taylor Dayne), Kurstin is best known for his work with The Bird and the Bee ("Fucking Boyfriend"), Jessica Simpson ("If You Were Mine"), Lilly Allen ("Not Big"), Sophie Ellis Bextor ("Catch You"), Emma Bunton ("Mischievous"), Esmee Denters ("Life Saver"), Livvi Franc ("She Loves Love"), Donna Summer ("Stamp Your Feet"), Natasha Bedingfield ("Backyard") and All Saints ("Rock Steady").