Christina, Brianna & Jamie of Upcoming girlband Lax posted the following message on their official MySpace profile:

HeY hey HEY! How's it going?? We're sure a lot of you are back in school after summer break, just like we are. Besides school, we've been busy in the studio recording song after song, trying to make this album the best it can possibly be. We're finding that our vocals get better with each session, so that's been really motivating. We can't wait for you guys to hear everything!! Anyways, just thought we'd stop by and say hi. We just posted a new photo on our page. It was taken just last night at the studio with our labelmate and producer/song writing extraordinaire Tank. If you're not familiar with him, check out his page (he's in our top 8). His album is UNBELIEVEABLE.

The tentative title of their upcoming debut album is "15 – 16 – 15", and it's expected to sport alliances from Alex Cantrall (Toni Braxton, Jojo), Durrell "Tank" Babbs (Keke Wyatt, Jennifer Hudson) and Stephen "Static" Garrett (Aaliyah, Brandy, Claudette Ortiz). Among the tracks slotted for inclusion are "Forget You", "Ladies Choice" and "Disappointment".

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Rapper Eve has pushed back the release date of her upcoming album, "Here I Am", to an unspecified date in 2008. No reasons were given for the delay, but I expect the moderate success of both singles released: "Tambourine" and "Give It To Me". Among the musicians confirmed on "Here I Am" are Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean (Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez), Scott Storch (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Britney Spears, Christina Milian), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Toni Braxton, Nicole Scherzinger), Cool & Dre: Marcello Valenzano and Andre Lyon (Teedra Moses, Jazmine Sullivan), Jamal "Polow Da Don" Jones (Fergie, Keyshia Cole) and Robin Thicke (Faith Evans, Kelly Rowland).

“Even If It Takes Forever” will be the title of Tynisha Keli’s forthcoming debut album, which is expected to drop early 2008 via Atlantic Records. The set will be preceded by lead single, “I Wish You Loved Me”, produced by The Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Keri Hilson – “High Heels” / LeToya Luckett – “What Love Can Do” / Candace Jones – “Can't Get Enuff”). Expect additional collaborations with Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Jennifer Lopez, Natasha Bedingfield), Bryan Michael Cox (Claudette Ortiz, Gwen Stefani), Adonis Shropshire (Danity Kane, Amerie), Mischke Butler (Blu Cantrell, Faith Evans) and Robin Thicke (Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera).

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New artist Tilly Key has posted a cover of Alicia Keys’ “No One”, which you can hear on her official MySpace profile. The French born songstress is currently working on her debut album due sometime in 2008. Expect collaborations with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Deborah Cox) and Dwayne Wiggins (Destiny’s Child - "Fancy", Alicia Keys - "Diary").

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Here is the cover for Skye Sweetnam’s new single, “Human”, produced by The Matrix: Lauren Christy, Scott Alspach & Graham Edwards (Christina Milian, Britney Spears, Shakira). The track is taken from her forthcoming sophomore album, “Sound Soldier”, due early 2008. No official track list has been revealed yet, but “Sound Soldier” is expected to boast additional collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Ashley Parker Angel, Samantha Jade) and Lester Mendez (Nelly Furtado, Lucy Walsh).

Congratulations to Sugababes for officially taking control of the UK singles chart dated 30^th September with their new single "About You Now", produced by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend" / Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone" / Pink – "U + Ur Hands" / Kelis "I Don't Think So") and co-written by Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson - "Island Life" / Rachel Stevens - "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex"). The track is lifted from their forthcoming album, "Change", due 8^th October via Island/Universal. Expect additional collaborations with Dallas Austin (Brit & Alex, Gwen Stefani), Brian Higgins of Xenomania (Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud), William Orbit (Madonna, All Saints), Future Cut: Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis (Nicole Scherzinger, Lily Allen) and Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Christina Milian, Jennifer Lopez).

“Color outside the Lines” is the title of Ashlee Simpson’s 3^rd studio album set for release on 4^th December via Geffen Records. The new disc will be boasted by lead single “Murder”, produced by Tim “Timbaland” Mosley (Samantha Jade, Nelly Furtado). Expect additional collaborations with Chad Hugo of The Neptunes (Katharine McPhee, Britney Spears), Mark Ronson (Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen) and John Legend (Fergie, Jennifer Hudson). Among the tracks slotted for inclusion are "Follow You Wherever You Go", "Rulebreaker", "Ay Ay Ay" and "Ragdoll".

Fans of upcoming R&B girlband Dynasty will be sad to learn that they have gone separate ways, but lead singer Thema (middle) is now pursuing a solo career and is backed by their production label Urban Legends LLC. For those who came in late, you can check out Dynasty’s official MySpace profile and listen to songs like “Dangerous”, “Feelin’ Ya Gangsta”, “Lose It” and “Breakaway”. The band have penned all of their material and among the musicians they hooked up with include producers Soul Diggaz (Syleena Johnson, Brooke Valentine), and female songwriting team The Big Drawz: Tenesha Blacks & Shannell Irving (Destiny’s Child – “If”, “Free” / Emily King – “Walk In My Shoes”). 

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As previously reported, Teairra Mari signed a new deal with Interscope records and currently in the process of recording the follow-up to her debut LP – “Rock-a-Fella presents …”. Among the musicians backing the “Make Her Feel Good” singer on her as yet untitled sophomore set include Jamal “Polow Da Don” Jones (Keyshia Cole, Ashanti), The Clutch: Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Fantasia – “Baby Makin’ Hips” / Keke Palmer – “Joystick” / Tiffany Evans – “Promise Ring”), Scott Storch (Toni Braxton, Kelly Rowland), Solange (Beyonce – “Upgrade U” / Destiny’s Child – “Bad Habit”), Tim “Timbaland” Mosley (Rihanna, Cheri Dennis), Nate “Danja Handz” Hills (Leona Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger).   

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British/Nigerian artist Adama posted a new song on her MySpace profile called “I like to Smile”, so make sure you check it out! Expect her debut album, “Delicate Dragon”, hitting your favorite music shops very soon …

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