Here is the video for Beyonce Knowles' new single "If I Were a Boy", taken from her forthcoming debut album, "I Am", due on 18^th November via Music World Entertainment / Columbia Records. The track was co-written and produced by Toby Gad, who is also working on the next projects by Jada [Universal / Motown Records], Livvi Franc [Jive Records], Brandy Norwood [Knockout Entertainment / Epic Records], Joanna "Jojo" Levesque [Blackground Records], Christina Milian [Interscope / MySpace Records], Esmee Denters [Tennman / Interscope Records], Wynter Gordon [Atlantic Records] and Pixie Lott [Mercury Records].

[Watch] Beyonce Knowles - If I Were a Boy

Deborah “SoShy” Epstein posted a new song on her official MySpace profile entitled “Honest Liar”, so make sure you check it out! The track is slotted for inclusion on her upcoming debut album, which is due next year via Mosley Music / Interscope Records.

The yet to be titled project will feature productions from Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Aaliyah Haughton, Mya Harrison), Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Nikka Costa), Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson (Leona Lewis, Joss Stone), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce Knowles, Christina Milian), Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Natasha Bedingfield, Jennifer Hudson), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Blu Cantrell, Nicole Scherzinger), Ernest “No I.D.” Wilson (Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton), Midi Mafia: Bruce Waynne & Kevin Risto (Brandy Norwood, John Legend) and Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Leon Jean Marie, Kylie Minogue), as well as songwriting contributions from Estelle Swaray (Alesha Dixon, Remi Nicole), Tamara Savage (LeToya Luckett, Tracie Spencer), Taj Jackson (Lionel Richie, Kelly Rowland) and The Runawayz: Sam Watters & Louis Biancaniello (Anastacia, Keri Hilson).

[Visit] Deborah "SoShy" Epstein @ MySpace

Cassie Ventura has currently hit the studio with hitmaker Fernando Garibay for her upcoming sophomore album, which is due early 2009 via Next Selection / Bad Boy Records. Garibay is best known for his work with Paris Hilton (“Stars Are Blind”), Pussycat Dolls (“Bottle Pop”), New Kids on the Block (“Don’t Cry”), Valeria (“Girl I Told Ya”), The Dey (“Taken”) and Mario Vazquez (“Don’t Lie”).

In addition to crafting future hits with songwriters Sean “The Pen” Garrett, Kara DioGuardi, Kasia Livingston, Stefani “Lady GaGa” Germanotta and Terius “Dream” Nash, the music producer is also working on the next projects by Britney Spears [Jive Records], LeToya Luckett [Capitol Records], Whitney Houston [J Records], Enrique Iglesias [Jive Records], Brit & Alex [Interscope Records], Wynter Gordon [Atlantic Records] and Paradiso Girls [Interscope Records].

Here is the video for Britney Spears’ new single, “Womanizer”, produced by up and coming production team The Outsyders. The track is taken from the artist’s forthcoming album, “Circus”, which is due on 2^nd December via Jive Records.

Other album contributors include Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Beyonce Knowles, Janet Jackson), Fernando Garibay (Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Lopez), Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield), Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Kylie Minogue, Jordin Sparks) and Nate “Danja” Hills (Nelly Furtado, Paula DeAnda).

[Watch] Britney Spears - Womanizer

Excellent:

Why Should I Be Sad: (Pharrell Williams).

Very Good:

Heaven on Earth: (Michael McGroarty, Nick Huntington, Nicole Morier).

Hot As Ice: (Faheem "T.Pain" Najm, Nate "Danja" Hills, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica).

Ooh Ooh Baby: (Kara DioGuardi, Farid "Fredwreck" Nassar, Erick Coomes, Britney Spears).

Perfect Lover: (Nate "Danja" Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica).

Radar: (C. Karlsson, P. Winnberg, H. Jonback, B. Muhammad, C. Nelson, E. Lewis, P. Smith).

Toy Soldier:(Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Sean "The Pen" Garrett).

Good:

Break the Ice: (Nate "Danja" Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica).

Freakshow: (Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback, Ezekiel Lewis, Patrick "J.Que" Lewis).

Get Naked: (Nate "Danja" Hills, Corte Ellis, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica).

Gimme More: (Nate "Danja" Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica).

Piece of Me: (Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Klas Ahlund).

Rating: (3/5) – Good.

The Pussycat Dolls are out with the video for their 3^rd single, “I Hate This Part”, produced by Cutfather & Jonas Jeberg (Kylie Minogue, Jordin Sparks). The track is taken from the groups’ latest album, “Doll Domination”, which features additional productions from Jamal “Polow Da Don” Jones (Keri Hilson, Ciara Harris), Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Justin Timberlake, Brandy Norwood), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey), Fernando Garibay (Enrique Iglesias, Ashlee Simpson) and Robert Shea Taylor (Solange Knowles, Wynter Gordon).

[Watch] Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part

As previously reported, British singer/songwriter Dido Armstrong will release her 3^rd album, “Safe Trip Home”, on 18^th November via Cheeky / Sony BMG. In addition to lead single “Don’t Wanna Fall in Love”, the set also features the Rick Nowels helmed “Us 2 Little Gods”.

Dido Armstrong – Safe Trip Home [Credits]:

Don’t Believe in Love: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Jon Brion).

Quiet Times: (Dido Armstrong).

Never Want to Say It’s Love: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Jon Brion).

Grafton Street: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Brian Eno).

It Comes And It Goes: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Jon Brion).

Look No Further: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Jon Brion).

Us 2 Little Gods: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Rick Nowels, Daisy Gough).

The Day Before the Day: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong).

Let’s Do the Things We Normally Do: (Dido Armstrong, Jon Brion).

Burnin’ Love: (Dido Armstrong, Citizen Hope).

Northern Skies: (Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong).

Island / Def Jam recording group Electrik Red are plotting a February release for their debut album, "Electrik Love". Feel free to visit their official MySpace profile and listen to tracks like "Drank in My Cup" and "Eye on You".

"Electrik Love" will sport alliances with Terius "Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart – the same team behind Beyonce Knowles' "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)", Celine Dion's "Skies of L.A.", Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body", Jesse McCartney's "Leavin'", Britney Spears' "Me Against the Music" and Rihanna Fenty's "Breakin' Dishes".

[Visit] Electrik Red @ MySpace

Sorry fans, but it seems like Brandy Norwood's highly-anticipated album, "Human", has been pushed back from 11^th November till 9^th December. The Knockout Entertainment / Epic set features "Right Here (Departed)" and "Long Distance", both produced by frequent collaborator Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins ("He Wasn't Man Enough" - Toni Braxton / "It's All Good" - Fantasia Barrino / "Feedback" - Janet Jackson).

"Human" boasts additional contributions from The Writing Camp: Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Victoria "Lady V" Horn, Erika "E-Nuri" Nuri & David "DQ" Quinones (Christina Milian, Enrique Iglesias), Toby Gad (Beyonce Knowles, Elisabeth Withers), Lindy Robbins (Nicole Scherzinger, Jordin Sparks), Midi Mafia: Bruce Waynne & Kevin Risto (Jennifer Lopez, Leon Jean Marie), Cristyle "The Ink" Johnson (Mariah Carey, Natasha Bedingfield), Brian Kennedy (Chris Brown, Rihanna Fenty) and Bryan Michael Cox (Faith Evans, Chante Moore).

Craig David is out with his new single “Insomnia”, taken from his upcoming Greatest Hits compilation, which is due on 24^th November via Sire / Atlantic Records. The track was co-written and produced by Jim Beanz (Ashlee Simpson, Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado).

In case you came in late, “My First Love” is another recently-recorded joint by the British crooner. The song, which appears on the motion picture soundtrack “Sex and the City”, was helmed by Salaam Remi (“Labels or Love” – Fergie / “Forgiveness” – Leona Lewis / “All Dressed Up in Love” – Jennifer Hudson).

[Listen] Craig David - Insomnia