Dear Monica Mania Readers,

I’ve recently created a new blog entitled Musicians’ Galore where I celebrate my favorite songwriters and producers by compiling some of their biggest hits (and personal favorites of mine) in a single Mixtape, so head over there and check out which musician I’ve chosen for the month of October 2008.

Hope you’ll enjoy this blog as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Love always,

Hamada

[Visit] Musicians' Galore

Here is the video for Sean Garrett's new single, "6 in the Morning", taken from his debut album, "Turbo 919". The track was co-written and produced by Carols "L.O.S Da Maestro" McKinney (Chris Brown, Dear Jayne, Karina Pasian).

"Turbo 919" features additional productions from Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Leon Jean Marie, Christina Milian), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Usher Raymond, Janet Jackson), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston), Allaune "Akon" Thiam (Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger), The Avila Brothers: Bobby Ross Avila & Issiah Avila (Deborah Cox, Chante Moore) and Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (Solange Knowles, Justin Timberlake).

[Watch] Sean Garrett - 6 in the Morning

Keri Hilson is out with the new single “Return the Favor”, taken from her upcoming debut album, “In a Perfect World”. The track was helmed by frequent collaborator Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley, who also worked with singer/songwriter on tracks performed by Omarion Grandberry (“Icebox”), Nicole Scherzinger (“Physical”), Danity Kane (“Right Now”) and Pussycat Dolls (“Wait a Minute”).

Other album contributors on “In a Perfect World” are Jamal “Polow Da Don” Jones (Mario Barrett, Keyshia Cole), Nate “Danja” Hills (Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears), The Runawayz: Sam Watters & Louis Biancaniello (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield), Rico Love (Usher Raymond, Beyonce Knowles), The Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Megan Rochell, Brooke Valentine), Durrell “Tank” Babbs (Aaliyah Haughton, Kelly Rowland) and The Clutch: Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Jesse McCartney, Fantasia Barrino).

[Listen] Keri Hilson - Return the Favor

Pop artist Paris Hilton will release “My BFF” as the lead single from her forthcoming sophomore album. The as yet untitled project is the follow-up to Hilton’s debut offering, “Paris”, which boasted productions from Scott Storch (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Fernando Garibay (Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Lopez), Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald (Kelly Clarkson, Jeannie Ortega), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens) and Greg Wells (Michelle Branch, Katy Perry), as well as songwriting contributions by Kara DioGuardi (Ashlee Simpson, Lindsay Lohan), Penelope Magnet (Britney Spears, Mya Harrison), Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Celine Dion), Josh Alexander (Leona Lewis, Joanna Levesque) and Evan “Kidd” Bogart (Christina Milian, Brandy Norwood).

Soul vocalist Goapele is out with a new joint entitled “Don’t Be Shy”, which is slotted for inclusion on her upcoming 4^th studio album. The track was produced by Skyblaze musician Dan Lawrence. As previously reported, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers (Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole) and Tony Reyes (Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera) are among the hitmakers backing the “Closer” singer on the yet to be titled project.

[Listen] Goapele - Don't Be Shy

Rock musician Chris Cornell is eyeing a November 4^th release date for his upcoming 3^rd studio album, “Scream”. The Mosley Music / Interscope project features alliances from hitmaker Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley, who achieved multi-platinum success via his extensive productions on Justin Timberlake’s “FutureSex/Love Sounds”, Nelly Furtado’s “Loose”, Ashlee Simpson’s “Bittersweet World”, Madonna’s “Hard Candy” and Pussycat Dolls’ “Doll Domination”.

Singer/songwriter Ciara Harris has dubbed a December 9^th release date for her upcoming 3^rd studio album, “Fantasy Ride”. The Jive set is preceded by lead single “Go Girl”, which was helmed by Faheem “T.Pain” Najm, who also collaborated with Sophia Fresh (“Superbad”), Chris Brown (“Kiss Kiss”) and Jennifer Hudson (“What’s Wrong”).

The conceptual disc boasts additional productions from Chuck Harmony (Anastacia, Mary J. Blige), Jamal “Polow Da Don” Jones (Fergie, Nicole Scherzinger), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Britney Spears, Samantha Jade), Nate “Danja” Hills (Paula DeAnda, Keri Hilson) and Jonathan “Lil’ Jon” Smith (Teedra Moses, Usher Raymond), as well as songwriting contributions by Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Ashlee Simpson, Teairra Mari), Tawanna “Frankie Storm” Dabney (Rihanna, Jordin Sparks), Kandi Burruss (Alicia Keys, Karina Pasian), Marsha Ambrosius (Raven Symone, Emily King), Jasper Cameron (Mario Barrett, Christina Milian), Terius “Dream” Nash (Jesse McCartney, Wynter Gordon) and Torica (Brandy Norwood, LeToya Luckett).

British group Sugababes revealed the official track list for their upcoming 3^rd album, “Catfights and Spotlights”, which is due on 20^th October via Island Records. The set opens up with lead single “Girls”, which was helmed by Italian production team Si Hulbert & Melvin Kuiters. Swedish hitmaker Klas Ahlund and Duffy collaborator, Steve Booker, are also among the album’s several contributors.

Sugababes – Catfights and Spotlights [Track List]:

01 – Girls

02 – You on a Good Day

03 – No Can Do

04 – Hanging on a Star

05 – Side Chick

06 – Unbreakable Heart

07 – Sunday Rain

08 – Every Heart Broken

09 – Nothing’s As Good As You

10 – Beware

11 – Sound of Goodbye

12 - Truce

Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland is currently in the midst of recording her upcoming 3^rd album, which is expected to boast productions from Timbaland’s protégé, Nate “Danja” Hills. The hitmaker is best known for his work with Mariah Carey (“Migrate”), Britney Spears (“Gimme More”), Paula DeAnda (“Easy”) and Nelly Furtado (“Showtime”).

Look out for more Danja on the next albums by Brandy Norwood [Knockout Entertainment / Epic Records], Alecia “Pink” Moore [LaFace / Zomba Records], Keri Hilson [Mosley Music / Interscope Records], Christina Milian [Interscope / MySpace Records], Nikki Flores [Epic Records], Jada [Universal / Motown Records], Cassie Ventura [Next Selection / Bad Boy Records] and Esmee Denters [Tennman / Interscope Records].

Here is the cover art for Anastacia’s forthcoming album, “Heavy Rotation”, which is due on 27^th October via Mercury Records. The disc is preceded by lead single “I Can Feel You”, which was co-written by Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion) and produced by Chuck Harmony (Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson).

Other musicians backing the American vocalist on “Heavy Rotation” are Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Teedra Moses, Leona Lewis), Guy Chambers (Melanie Chisolm, Kelis Rogers) and Lester Mendez (Nelly Furtado, Jewel Kilcher).