R&B artist Silena Murrell is currently in the studio recording tracks with her band Murrell, and their debut album is expected to drop sometime in 2008. Among the musicians expected on the as yet untitled set are Scott Storch (Keyshia Cole, Mariah Carey), Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion), Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire (Amerie, Brick & Lace) and Makeba Riddick (Beyonce, Toni Braxton).

The "Bring It Home" singer can also be heard on the hook of "Shawty is a Ten" by rapper/songwriter/producer Terius "Dream" Nash, where she says seductively "You Should Tip Me, You Should Tip Me".

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Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys will release her upcoming album, “As I Am”, on 13^th November via J Records. The set features collaborations with Kerry “Krucial” Brothers (Keyshia Cole, Mario Vazquez), Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani), Harold Lilly (Toni Braxton, Fantasia Barrino), Marsha Ambrosius (Jazmine Sullivan, Emily King), Jack Splash (Britney Spears, John Legend), Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson (Leona Lewis, Sugababes) and Mark Batson (India Arie, Heather Headley).

Alicia Keys – As I Am (Official Track List + Credits):

1. Intro/As I Am: co-written by Marsha Ambrosius & Mark Batson / produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers.
2. Go Ahead: co-written by Marsha Ambrosius & Mark Batson / produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers.
3. Superwoman: co-written and produced by Linda Perry.
4. No One: co-written and produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers & Dirty Harry.
5. Like You’ll Never See Me Again: co-written and produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers.
6. Lesson Learned: co-written and produced by John Mayer.
7. Wreckless Love: co-written by Harold Lilly / produced by Jack Splash.
8. The Thing About Love: co-written and produced by Linda Perry.
9. Teenage Love Affair: co-written by Harold Lilly / produced by Jack Splash.
10. I Need You: co-written by Harold Lilly / produced by Mark Batson.
11. Where Do We Go From Here: co-written by Harold Lilly / produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers.
12. Prelude to a Kiss: written and produced by Alicia Keys.
13. Tell You Something (Nana’s Surprise): co-written by Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson / produced by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers.
14. Sure Looks Good To Me: co-written and produced by Linda Perry.

Newcomer Stefani Vara has shifted the release date of her forthcoming debut album, “Storybook Diaries”, from December 2007 to first quarter of 2008. She’s currently scheduled to have recording sessions with mega producer Rich Harrison (“1 Thing” – Amerie / “Suga Mama” – Beyonce / “I Don’t Need a Man” – Pussycat Dolls / “Makes Me Wanna Pray” – Christina Aguilera / “Put It on Me” – Janet Jackson).

“Storybook Diaries” is said to sport additional collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Whitney Houston, Keyshia Cole), songwriting team Bless’ed Pen: Chauncy Jackson & Kim Croft (Danity Kane, Cassie) and The Insomniax, who belted the set’s lead single “Lately”.

Here is a clip of Def Jam recording artist Steph Jones performing “One of Those Days” off his upcoming debut album, “Mr. Ordinary”, due Spring/Summer of 2008.

The set is expected to feature alliances from Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Blu Cantrell, Tamar Braxton), Terius “Dream” Nash (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey), Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez) and Evan “Kidd” Bogart (Rihanna, Lucy Walsh).

[Watch] Steph Jones - One Of These Days

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Singer/actress Janet Jackson recently visited a radio station in Atlanta and stated that her upcoming album is earmarked for a March 2008 release via Def Jam Records. The as-yet untitled set will be the follow-up to her last LP with Virgin, “20 Y.O.”, which debuted @ number 2 on Billboard’s 200 album charts.

Among the musicians expected on the new project are Jermaine Dupri (Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys), Johnta Austin (Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Jennifer Hudson, Christina Milian), Polow Da Don (Nicole Scherzinger, Ciara), Terius “Dream” Nash (Britney Spears, Celine Dion) and Phalon “Jazze Pha” Alexander (Toni Braxton, Angie Stone).

Just got my copy of Brick & Lace’s debut album, “Love Is Wicked”, in the mail tonight! Thought some of you might be interested in the credits, so here they are:

Brick & Lace – Love Is Wicked (Official Track List + Credits):

1. Get That Clear: produced by Allaune “Akon” Thiam.
2. Never, Never: produced by Allaune “Akon” Thiam.
3. Don’t Stop: produced by Full Force & Johnny Nice.
4. Take Me Back: produced by Perry Alexander & Tal Herzberg.
5. Why’d You Lie: produced by Full Force & Johnny Nice.
6. Love Is Wicked: produced by Steven Marsden, Ron Fair, Abraham Laboriel Jr. & Mateo Laboriel.
7. Boyfriend: co-written by Taurian “Adonis” Shropshire / produced by Allaune “Akon” Thiam.
8. Push It Up: produced by Tony “CD” Kelly.
9. Bust A Shot: produced by Will “Will-I-Am” Adams.
10. Mr. Officer: produced by Cool & Dre - Marcello Valenzano and Andre Lyon.
11. My Apple: co-written by Ezekiel Lewis of The Clutch / produced by The Movement.
12. U and Me: produced by The Triads.

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MTV caught up with R&B songstress Alicia Keys to talk about her latest single, "Like You'll Never See Me Again", and here's what she had to say about it: "It's amazing. It's about living every moment as if it's your last. Because if it's our last time to say, 'I love you,' then let it be that we didn't forget that."

Her forthcoming 3^rd studio album, "As I Am", is due on 13^th November via J Records. The set features collaborations with Kerry "Krucial" Brothers (Christina Aguilera, Keyshia Cole), Marsha Ambrosius (Emily King, Solange Knowles), Jack Splash (Britney Spears, Cathy Dennis), Linda Perry (Goapele, Sugababes), Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson (Kelis, Joss Stone) and Harold Lilly (Toni Braxton, Deborah Cox).

For those who don't know what to expect from the new disc, here's a teaser from the "No One" singer: "It's really about being yourself …About freedom, about liberation, about breaking the rules, about doing the unexpected, about being excited, and exciting and learning more. And just becoming a better person, because that's what I'm being. It means 'take me as I am.' "

R&B artist Kelly Rowland is currently shooting the video for her new single, "Daylight" featuring Gym Class Heroes, with director Jeremy Rall, who's best known for his work with LAX ("Ride Like This" featuring Jazze Pha) and Tank ("Maybe I Deserve"). The track is the first to be lifted from Rowland's upcoming re-release of her currently-underperforming sophomore album, "Miss Kelly".

The revamped set is expected to sport additional collaborations with Bryan Michael Cox (Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Milian), Nate "Danja Handz" Hills (Samantha Jade, Britney Spears), Freemasons: Russell Small & James Wiltshire (Heather Headley, Faith Evans) and Jonathan "J.R" Rotem (Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton).

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“American Boy” featuring Kanye West is set to be the 2^nd single released from British rapper/singer Estelle’s forthcoming sophomore album, “Shine”, due February 2008 via Atlantic Records. The set is said to feature additional alliances from John Legend (Keyshia Cole, Chrisette Michele), Will “Will-I-Am” Adams (Mariah Carey, Nicole Scherzinger), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Mary J. Blige, Beyonce), Wyclef Jean (Claudette Ortiz, Samantha Jade), Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera), Thomas “Cee-Lo” Callaway (Amerie, Faith Evans) and Future Cut: Tunde Babalola & Darren Lewis (Kelis, Remi Nicole).