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Mary J. Blige has pushed back the release of her forthcoming album, “Growing Pains”, to 27^th November via Geffen Records. The set will be preceded by lead single "Just Fine", produced by Phalon “Jazze Pha” Alexander (Toni Braxton, Angie Stone) and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Blu Cantrell, Mya). Other musicians expected on the set are Terius “Dream” Nash (Celine Dion, Wynter Gordon), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Whitney Houston, Heather Headley), Bryan Michael Cox (Faith Evans, Chante Moore), Johnta Austin (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce) and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Andrea Martin, Marsha Ambrosius).

British pop artist Remi Nicole will release her upcoming debut album, “My Conscience & I” on November 19^th Via Island/Universal Records. The set will be preceded by 3^rd single, “Rock ‘N’ Roll”, due for release in the UK @ 12^th November. Expect collaborations from producers Johnny Douglas (Amerie, Kyle Minogue) and Future Cut: Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis (Nicole Scherzinger, Ava Leigh).

"Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" is set to be the lead single from Estelle's forthcoming sophomore album, "Shine", due February 2008. The set will be executively produced by John Legend (Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston), with additional assistance from Wyclef Jean (Claudette Ortiz, Samantha Jade), Kanye West (Mariah Carey, Nicole Scherzinger), Swizz "Kasseem Dean" Beatz (Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez), Will "Will-I-Am" Adams (Mary J. Blige, Kelis), Mark Ronson (Christina Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson), Future Cut: Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis (Remi Nicole, Ava Leigh) and Cee-Lo (Faith Evans, Amerie). Among the other tracks tipped for inclusion on the final track list are "So Much Things To Say", "Why I Fall Apart", "More Than Friends" and "American Boy".

Here is the cover for Delta Goodrem’s forthcoming album, “Delta”, due 20^th October in Australia. The set will be preceded by lead single “In This Life”, produced by John Shanks (Michelle Branch – “Are You Happy Now?” / Kelly Clarkson – “Breakaway” / Ashlee Simpson - “Boyfriend”).

Singer/actress Jeannie Ortega is set to release "I Like Dem Boyz" as the lead single from her forthcoming sophomore album. The as yet untitled set will be the follow up to her debut LP, "No Place Like BKLYN", which boasted hits like "Crowded" (produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen), "So Done" (crafted by Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin) and "Can U" (belted by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald). The as yet untitled set will boast collaborations with up and coming producers such as Kuya and Hak of Pitch Black. Among the other tracks tipped for inclusion on the new disc are "Dreams" and "Over Your Head". The latter joint was penned by Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele.

[Listen] Jeannie Ortega - I like the Boys

Originally intended for a 23^rd October release, Lucy Walsh’s upcoming debut album – “Lost in the Lights” – is now scheduled to see the light of day on 4^th December via Interscope Records. The set will be preceded by lead single “So Uncool”, produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Brit & Alex, Rihanna) and penned by Terius “Dream” Nash (Celine Dion, Mariah Carey). Among the other musicians backing Walsh on “Lost in the Lights” are Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Jennifer Lopez, LeToya Luckett), Evan “Kidd” Bogart (The Cheetah Girls, Jessi Malay) and Lester Mendez (Nelly Furtado, Shakira).

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Latino duo Nina Sky are plotting an early 2008 release date for their sophomore album, “The Musical”, which will be distributed by their new label J Records. The set promises collaborations with Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Misteeq, Atomic Kitten), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Nicole Scherzinger, Paula DeAnda), Scott Storch (Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado), Salaam Remi (Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis), Cool & Dre: Andre Lyon and Marcello Valenzano (Mariah Carey, Jazmine Sullivan) and Ryan Leslie (Britney Spears, Danity Kane).

As previously reported, R&B crooner Trey Songz will release his upcoming sophomore album – "Trey Day" – on 2^nd October via Atlantic Records. The set will be preceded by new single "Can't Help But Wait", penned by Johnta Austin (Usher, Mariah Carey) and produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Lionel Richie, Keke Wyatt). The Danish production duo helmed another track called "Missin' You" with extra assistance from Taj Jackson (Kelis - "Guilty (About To Hate Me)" / Sterling Simms - "Nasty Girl"). Additional collaborators on "Trey Day" include Troy Taylor ("Long Gone Missin'", "No Clothes On", "Sex For Yo Stereo", "Grub On", "Role Play"), Nate "Danja Handz" Hills ("Wonder Woman"), Bryan Michael Cox & Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean ("Last Time"), Eric Hudson ("Fly Together"), Dre & Vidal and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, & Patrick "J. Que" Smith ("Store Run"), and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis ("We Should Be").

Trey Songz – "Trey Day" (Official Track List):

1. Intro
2. Long Gone Missin'
3. Wonder Woman
4. No Clothes On
5. Sex For Yo Stereo
6. Last Time
7. Can't Help But Wait
8. Grub On
9. Fly Together
10. Store Run
11. Missin' You
12. Role Play
13. We Should Be

Here is the video for Nicole Scherzinger’s new single, “Baby Love”, produced by Will “Will-I-Am” Adams (Mary J. Blige, Kelis) and co-written by Kara Dioguardi (Britney Spears, Katharine McPhee). The track is lifted from her forthcoming debut album, “Her Name Is Nicole”, due 6^th November via A&M Records. Expect additional collaborations from Allaune “Akon” Thiam (Whitney Houston, Madonna), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey), Kanye West (Janet Jackson, Brandy), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Jennifer Hudson, Christina Milian), Jamal “Polow Da Don” Jones (Mya, Christina Aguilera), Tim “Timbaland” Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys), Nate “Danja Handz” Hills (Jennifer Lopez, Leona Lewis), Keri Hilson (Toni Braxton, Paula Campbell), Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Ava Leigh, Remi Nicole) and Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Rihanna, Wynter Gordon).

Word has it that former host of BET’s 106 & Park Free has signed a new record deal with Rock-a-Fella Records, and her debut album is expected to drop in the first quarter of 2008. The as yet untitled set promises collaborations courtesy of Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis), Kanye West (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Chucky “Amadeus” Thompson (Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans), Just Blaze (Jennifer Hudson, LeToya Luckett), Scott Storch (Keyshia Cole, Silena Murrell), Tim “Timbaland” Mosley (Keri Hilson, Nicole Scherzinger), Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot (Fantasia, Tamar Braxton), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Kelis, Toni Braxton) and Bryan Michael Cox (Claudette Ortiz, Wynter Gordon).