JENNIFER LOPEZ ROLLS WITH TRICKY & THE DREAM ON 'LOUBOUTINS'
Pop artist Jennifer
Lopez will release “Louboutins”
as the 2nd single from her upcoming album on Epic Records. The
follow-up to “Fresh Out the Oven” was
co-written by Terius “The Dream” Nash (Janet Jackson, Mariah
Carey) and produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Beyonce
Knowles, Nicole Scherzinger).
The
songwriting/production duo are also working on the next projects by Rihanna
[Def Jam Records], Ciara [Jive Records], Paradiso Girls
[Interscope Records], Celine Dion [Sony Music], Mary J. Blige
[Geffen Records], Christina Milian [Radio Killa Records], Cassie
[Bad Boy Records] and Electrik Red [Def Jam Records].
Other musicians backing the “Ain’t It Funny” singer on the still-untitled project
are The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Toni Braxton, Faith
Evans), Jim Jonsin (Michelle Williams, Teedra Moses), Bryan Michael
Cox (Gwen Stefani, Keyshia Cole) and Nate “Danja” Hills
(Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera).
KYLIE MINOGUE REUNITES WITH GREG KURSTIN ON NEW ALBUM
Australian singer/songwriter Kylie Minogue has reunited with super producer Greg Kurstin on new material for her upcoming 11th album on Parlaphone Records. The pair previously collaborated on the Karen Poole-penned "Wow," "No More Rain," "Magnetic Electric," "Carried Away," "King or Queen" and "Do It Again."
Greg Kurstin is also known for his work with Britney Spears ("Rock Me In"), Pink ("Centerfold"), Lily Allen ("Not Fair"), The Bird and the Bee ("Fucking Boyfriend"), Natasha Bedingfield ("Backyard"), Livvi Franc ("She Loves Love"), Rachel Stevens ("Waiting Game") and Paloma Faith ("Romance is Dead").
Other album contributors include Calvin Harris (Sophie Ellis Bextor, Roisin Murphy), Lindy Robbins (Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis), Richard "Biff" Stannard (Gabrielle, Alesha Dixon), Victoria "Lady V" Horn (Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole), and Xenomania: Brian Higgins & Miranda Cooper (Gabriella Cilmi, Cheryl Cole).
R&B songstress Toni Braxton has covered Delta Goodrem’s “Woman” for her upcoming album on Atlantic Records, “Pulse.” The track was originally co-written by Wayne Hector (Craig David, Britney Spears) and produced by Steve Mac (Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis). As previously reported, the highly-anticipated follow-up to “Libra” is preceded by the DJ Frank-E-produced lead single “Yesterday.”
Other album contributors include Harvey Mason Jr. (Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson), James Fauntleroy (Rihanna, Cassie Ventura), Soulshock & Karlin (Keyshia Cole, Mary J. Blige), Claude Kelly (Brandy, Whitney Houston), Theodore “MaddScientist” Thomas (Christina Milian, Jesse McCartney), Makeba Riddick (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland) and Lucas Secon (Nicole Scherzinger, Pixie Lott).
Pink is out with the video for her new single “I Don’t Believe You,” taken from the pop singer/songwriter’s latest album on Jive Records, “Funhouse.” The track was produced by frequent collaborator Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg, who previously collaborated with the artist on “So What,” “Please Don’t Leave Me,” “U + Ur Hand,” “Who Knew” and “It’s All Your Fault.”
KELLY ROWLAND ENLISTS JONAS "JAY JAY" JEBERG FOR THIRD ALBUM
Kelly Rowland has added Jonas "Jay Jay" Jeberg to list of contributors on her upcoming 3rd studio album on EMI Music. The Danish songwriter/producer has previously collaborated with Amerie ("Dangerous"), Kylie Minogue ("Like a Drug"), Pixie Lott ("My Love") and Jordin Sparks ("One Step at a Time").
Other producers backing Rowland on the still-untitled project are David Guetta (Wynter Gordon, Estelle Swaray), Jim Jonsin (Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles), Warren "Oak" Felder (Jennifer Lopez, Keri Hilson) and Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Nicole Scherzinger, Lily Allen).
MARY J. BLIGE TEAMS UP WITH MARK RONSON ON 'STRONGER'
R&B
songstress Mary J. Blige has roped in Mark Ronson for her upcoming
9th studio album, “Stronger,”
which is due in the US on 15th 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).
KRIS ALLEN REVEALS OFFICIAL TRACK LIST FOR DEBUT ALBUM
Season 8 "American Idol" winner Kris Allen has unveiled the official track list for his upcoming debut album, which is due on 17th November via Jive Records. The self-titled affair boasts productions and songwriting contributions from Steve Kipner (Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland), Andrew Frampton (Leona Lewis, Maria Lawson), Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Sophie Ellis Bextor), Lindy Robbins (Jordin Sparks, Elliot Yamin), Mike Elizondo (Ciara, Gwen Stefani), Toby Gad (Beyonce, Christina Milian) and Francis "EG" White (Pink, Kylie Minogue).
Kris Allen: Kris Allen [Official Track List + Songwriting Credits]
Live Like We're Dying: (Steve Kipner, Andrew Frampton, Danny O' Donoghue, Mark Sheehan).
Before We Come Undone: (Kris Allen, Lindy Robbins, Greg Kurstin).
Can't Stay Away: (Kris Allen, Lindy Robbins, Mike Elizondo).
The Truth: (Pat Monahan, Toby Gad).
Written All Over My Face: (Steve Kipner, Andrew Frampton, Danny O' Donoghue, Mark Sheehan).
Bring It Back: (Kris Allen, Francis "EG" White).
Red Guitar: (Kris Allen).
Is It Over: (Kris Allen, Cale Mills, Mike Elizondo).
Let It Rain: (Kris Allen, Tobias Karlsson).
Alright With Me: (Kris Allen, Joe King).
Lifetime: (Kris Allen, Jon Foreman, Mike Elizondo).
I Need To Know: (Kris Allen, Lindy Robbins, Toby Gad).
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 16th 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).
RIHANNA REUNITES WITH STARGATE ON SECOND SINGLE OFF 'RATED R'
Bajan songstress Rihanna has dubbed "The Wait is Ova" as the 2nd single from her upcoming 4th album, "Rated R," which is due on 23rd 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).
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