LEONA LEWIS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL TRACK LIST FOR 'ECHO'
Here is the official track list for Leona Lewis' highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Echo," which is due on 17th November via J Records. The set boasts productions and songwriting contributions from Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Natasha Bedingfield, Alexandra Burke), Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Christina Milian, Beyonce Knowles), Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry), Kara DioGuardi (Jordin Sparks, Colbie Caillat), John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Michelle Branch), Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson (Joss Stone, Alicia Keys), Mike Elizondo (Gwen Stefani, Kate Voegele), Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston), Ina Wroldsen (Nicole Scherzinger, Pixie Lott), Arnthor Birgisson (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez), Savan Kotecha (Dannii Minogue, Jessie James) and The Y's: Justin Timberlake, Rob Knox, James Fauntleroy (Ciara Harris, Esmee Denters).
TRACK LIST FOR PRISCILLA RENEA'S 'JUKEBOX' UNVEILED
Singer/songwriter Priscilla Renea has unveiled the official track list for her upcoming debut album, "Jukebox," which is due on 1st December via Capitol Records. In addition to lead singles "Hello My Apple" and "Dollhouse," the set features productions from Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin (Katy Perry, Jazmine Sullivan), Soulshock & Karlin (Meleni Smith, Alexandra Burke) and Brian Kidd (Kevin Michael, Paula Campbell).
British songstress Leona Lewis has revealed the official cover art for her highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Echo," which will hit the stores on 17th November viaJ Records. The set is preceded by lead single "Happy," helmed by Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Rihanna, Beyonce) and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson).
"Echo" boasts additional contributions from John Shanks (Michelle Branch, Alesha Dixon), Kara DioGuardi (Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson), Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne), Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Alexandra Burke, Christina Milian) and Kevin Rudolf (Adam Lambert, Leighton Meester).
Side Note: I think she looks great. Can't wait to get my hands on this album! I'll be getting the Japanese issue because they usually contain bonus tracks that are not included on other versions of the album.
Pop
artist Allison Iraheta has
christened “Friday
I’ll Be Over You” as the lead single from her upcoming debut album,
which is due on 1st December via Jive Records. The track was
produced by Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg, who’s best known for his work
with Britney Spears (“If U Seek Amy”)
and Leona Lewis (“I Will Be”).
Other
musicians backing the “American Idol”
album on the still-untitled project are Toby
Gad (Jessica Jarrell, Susan Justice), Kara
DioGuardi (Christina Aguilera, Natalie Imbruglia), Warren “Oak” Felder
(Ashley Tisdale, Tiffany Evans) and Kevin
Rudolf (Leona Lewis, Adam Lambert).
Side
Note:
I was not a fan of Allison’s at
“American Idol” but “Friday I’ll Be Over You” made me completely
change my mind! Hopefully her debut will contain songs that are equally as good
if not better.
R&B songstress Jessica Jarrell has recorded a cover of Meleni Smith's "Wanna Be a Star" and the track is slotted for inclusion on her upcoming as-yet-untitled debut album on Kite Records / Def Jam. The track was produced by Soulshock & Karlin, who previously helmed tracks for Kelly Rowland ("Still in Love with My Ex"), Whitney Houston ("Heartbreak Hotel") and Toni Braxton ("I Love Me Some Him").
Look out for more of Soulshock & Karlin's productions on the next projects by Toni Braxton [Atlantic Records], Keyshia Cole [Geffen Records], Cheryl Cole [Polydor Records], Priscilla Renea [Capitol Records], JLS [Sony Music], Estelle Swaray [Atlantic Records], Brenda Radney [Tennman / Interscope Records], Solange Knowles [Music World Entertainment / Geffen Records] and Alesha Dixon [Asylum / Atlantic Records].
RUTH-ANNE CUNNINGHAM WRITES NEW MATERIAL WITH JONAS JEBERG & CUTFATHER
Irish singer/songwriter Ruth-Anne Cunningham is currently helming new material with Danish production duo Jonas Jeberg & Cutfather. The pair previously worked together on the tracks "What You Do," "Turn It Up" and "My Love," taken from Pixie Lott's debut album on Mercury Records, "Turn It Up."
In related news, Jonas Jeberg & Cutfather are crafting additional hits on the next projects by JLS [Sony Music], Alexandra Burke [Epic Records], Leona Lewis [J Records], Ed Drewett [Virgin Records], Delta Goodrem [Sony Music] and Shontelle [SRC / Universal Motown Records].
R&B crooner Usher Raymond has renamed his next album from “Monster” to “Raymond vs. Raymond” and will release it on 8th December via Jive Records. The set is preceded by the Sean Garrett-penned lead single “Papers.” The pair previously collaborated on the tracks “Yeah” and “Play Me.”
Other album contributors include Pharrell Williams (Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Whitney Houston, Celine Dion), Jermaine Dupri (Alicia Keys, Lionel Richie), Terius “The Dream” Nash (Rihanna, Christina Milian) and Carlos “L.O.S Da Maestro” McKinney (Jazmine Sullivan, Leona Lewis).
Pop group Backstreet Boys will release “Bigger” as the 2nd single from their latest album on Jive Records, “This Is Us.” The track was co-written and produced by frequent collaborator Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg, who’s also working on the next projects by Britney Spears [Jive Records], Leona Lewis [J Records], Avril Lavigne [RCA Records], Carrie Underwood [Sony Music], Ke$ha Sebert [Atlantic Records], Adam Lambert [RCA Records] and Emma Bunton [19 Recordings].
Jason Derulo is an up and coming singer/songwriter signed to Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records. His 1st single, "Whatcha Say," is currently burning up Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart. In this exclusive interview with 'Monica Mania,' the artist talks about working with super producer Jonathan "J.R" Rotem and songwriter Kara DioGuardi, the story behind "Whatcha Say," the release date of his forthcoming debut album, and so much more.
Hamada: Tell us more about yourself.
Jason: I'm 20 years-old, songwriter, actor, dancer, singer, signed to Beluga Heights/Warner Bros.
Hamada: How did the deal with Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records come about?
Jason: I've written songs for many artists (Diddy, Baby, Lil Wayne, Cassie), and had singles in marketplace that were doing well.
Hamada: When will you release your upcoming debut album?
Jason: 1st quarter of next year.
Hamada: Describe your working experience with hit musicians Jonathan "J.R" Rotem and Kara DioGuardi?
Jason: Just great! It has been a blessing to work with equally talented people.
Hamada: Which other songwriters and producers you've collaborated with on the album?
Jason: Jonathan "J.R." Rotem and I are doing the majority of the album together. I have written songs with Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Alex James and Claude Kelly.
Hamada: What's the story behind your debut single 'Whatcha Say'?
Jason: My brother cheated on his girl and it inspired me to write the song.
Hamada: Did you expect it to be such a big hit on the Billboard charts?
Jason: We believed that it was a huge record, you just never know how huge, but we are so happy and blessed.
Hamada: Have you decided what0s going to be the next single?
Jason: Have a few great records in the running. We're deciding now.
Hamada: List some of your favorite songs on the album.
Jason: Love them all! They all have different but equal value to me.
Hamada: Tell us something that most readers will be surprised to learn about you.
Jason: I drink Salmon shakes for protein!! Yuck!!
Hamada: Any message you'd like to give to your fans all over the world?
Jason: Thank you so much for the love and support.
AMERIE REVEALS OFFICIAL TRACK LIST FOR 'IN LOVE & WAR'
R&B vocalist Amerie has revealed the official track list for her upcoming 4th album, "In Love & War," which is due on 3rd November via Def Jam Records. The set boasts alliances with Eric Hudson (Brandy, Whitney Houston), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Janet Jackson, Britney Spears), Jim Jonsin (Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles), Rico Love (Usher Raymond, Keri Hilson), Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Nicole Scherzinger, Tamar Braxton), Carvin Haggins & Ivan Barias (Faith Evans, Jazmine Sullivan), Carlos "L.O.S. Da Maestro" McKinney (Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey) and Bryan Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani).
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