R&B songstress Mary J. Blige has roped in Mark Ronson for her upcoming 9^th studio album, “Stronger,” which is due in the US on 15^th December via Geffen Records. The super producer is best known for his work with Nikka Costa (“Like a Feather”), Amy Winehouse (“You Know I’m No Good”), Robbie Williams (“Bodies”) and Christina Aguilera (“Slow Down Baby”).

The follow-up to “Growing Pains” will feature additional productions from Fernando Garibay (Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce Knowles, Lionel Richie), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Janet Jackson, Mario Barrett), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion) and Raphael Saadiq (Fantasia Barrino, Teedra Moses).

Leona Lewis is out with the video for her new single "Happy," taken from the British artist's upcoming sophomore album, "Echo," which is due in the UK on 16^th November via Syco / Sony BMG Records. The track was co-written by Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Beyonce, Keyshia Cole) and produced by Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Rihanna, Chris Daughtry).

[Watch] Leona Lewis - Happy

Bajan songstress Rihanna has dubbed "The Wait is Ova" as the 2^nd single from her upcoming 4^th album, "Rated R," which is due on 23^rd November via Def Jam Records. The track was helmed by frequent collaborators Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen of Norwegian production duo Stargate, who previously collaborated with the artist on the songs "Let Me," "Unfaithful," "We Ride," "Don't Stop the Music," "Cry," "Hate That I Love You," "Take a Bow" and "Good Girl Gone Bad."

"Rated R" is expected to boast additional productions from Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez), Brian Kennedy (Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger), Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson), Bryan Michael Cox (Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige) and Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Kelly Rowland, Estelle Swaray).

Rico Love is reportedly writing the majority of Kelly Rowland’s upcoming follow-up to “Ms. Kelly.” The hit songwriter has previously penned songs for Beyonce Knowles (“Sweet Dreams”), Michelle Williams (“The Greatest”), Amerie (“Swag Back”), Karina Pasian (“Winner”) and Tynisha Keli (“I Wish You Loved You”).

The still-untitled project will boast additional songwriting contributions from Amanda Ghost (Jordin Sparks, Maria Lawson), Victoria “Lady V” Horn (Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole), Makeba Riddick (Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez), Claude Kelly (Jennifer Hudson, Delta Goodrem) and Taj Philip Jackson (Kelis, Lionel Richie).

Favorites:

Crush: produced by Emanuel Kiriakou and David Hodges.

My Hands: produced by Emanuel Kiriakou.

Running: produced by Midi Mafia.

To Be With You: produced by Emanuel Kiriakou.

You Can: produced by Antonia Armato and Tim James.

Listenable:

A Little Too Not Over You: produced by Mike Krompass, Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil.

Don’t Let Go: produced by JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry.

Weak:

Angels: produced by Eric Ivan Rosse.

Barriers: produced by Steve Kipner, Wayne Wilkins and Steve McEwan.

Desperate: produced by Desmond Child.

Touch My Hand: produced by Steve Kipner, Wayne Wilkins and Steve McEwan.

Your Eyes Don’t Lie: produced by Antonia Armato & Tim James.

Works for Me: produced by Toby Lightman.

Rating: (3/5) – Good!

As previously reported, British songstress Leona Lewis will release her highly anticipated sophomore album "Echo" in the UK on November 16^th via Syco / Sony BMG Records. The set features songwriting contributions from Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson), Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez), Arnthor Birgisson (Janet Jackson, Shayne Ward), Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne), Savan Kotecha (Alexandra Burke, Dannii Minogue), Andrew Frampton (Emma Bunton, Maria Lawson), Julian Bunetta (Tracie Spencer, Hilary Duff), Ina Wroldsen (Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis Bextor), Kevin Rudolf (Allison Iraheta, Leighton Meester), John Shanks (Michelle Branch, Ashlee Simpson), Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson (Joss Stone, Alicia Keys), Kristian Lundin (Celine Dion, Lindsay Lohan), The Y's: Justin Timberlake, Rob Knox & James Fauntleroy (Ciara Harris, Esmee Denters), Mike Elizondo (Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige), Danielle Brisebois (Kelly Clarkson, Natasha Bedingfield) and Lindy Robbins (Nicole Scherzinger, Jordin Sparks).

Leona Lewis: Echo [Songwriting Credits]

Happy: (Leona Lewis, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Ryan "Alias" Tedder).

I Got You: (Savan Kotecha, Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg, Arnthor Birgisson).

Can't Breathe: (L. Lewis, U. Kadouch, G. Aminov, C. Lim, K. Ross, M. Malih, L. Knighten).

Brave: (Leona Lewis, Savan Kotecha, Julian Bunetta, Andrew Frampton).

Outta My Head: (Savan Kotecha, Shellback, Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg).

My Hands: (Ina Wroldsen, Arnthor Birgisson).

Love Letter: (J. Kasher, Kevin Rudolf).

Broken: (Leona Lewis, Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson, John Shanks).

Naked: (Leona Lewis, Savan Kotecha, Kristian Lundin).

Stop Crying Your Heart Out: (Noel Gallagher).

Don't Let Me Down: (Leona Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Rob Knox, James Fauntleroy, Mike Elizondo).

Alive: (Leona Lewis, Danielle Brisebois, John Shanks).

Lost Then Found: (Leona Lewis, Lindy Robbins, Dan Muckala, Jess Cates, Ryan "Alias" Tedder).

Bajan beauty Rihanna has dubbed her next album "Rated R" and will release in the US on 23^rd November via Def Jam Records. The set is preceded by lead single "Russian Roulette," which was co-written by Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith and produced by Chuck Harmony. The songwriting/production duo is also behind hits performed by Janet Jackson ("Let Me Know"), Celine Dion ("I Got Nothing Left"), Mary J. Blige ("Work in Progress"), Anastacia ("I Can Feel You") and Paula Campbell ("Ain't Nobody Stupid").

Other album contributors include Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Beyonce Knowles, Nicole Scherzinger), Terius "The Dream" Nash (Mariah Carey, Christina Milian), Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks), James Fauntleroy (Katharine McPhee, Ciara Harris), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Jennifer Hudson, Alexandra Burke), Makeba Riddick (Toni Braxton, Kelly Rowland) and Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Estelle Swaray, Natasha Bedingfield).