As previously reported, British R&B group Trinity Stone have parted ways to pursue respective solo careers. The latest development in that department is that Jade Ewen (middle) recently unveiled one of her new joints entitled “Piece by Piece”, produced by Kwame Holland (“Understand” – Christina Aguilera / “Not The Way I Do” – Fantasia / “Bite The Dust” – The Pussycat Dolls) and you can hear it exclusively on his official MySpace profile.

[Visit] Kwame Holland @ MySpace

Hamada: - What made you switch careers from Modeling to Singing?

Steph: - Actually I was doing both at the same time, it's just that modeling took off first.

Hamada: - Does the thought of people liking you more because of your looks than your music bother you?

Steph: - No it doesn't bother me because I felt the same way about Alicia keys when she first came out. I could care less about her music, I just liked to look at her, and now I love her music.

Hamada: - What can we expect from your debut album? And why the title "Mr. Ordinary"? 

Steph: - My album will be out during spring/summer of 08, and I chose the name "Mr. Ordinary" because it best describes my ordinary in a whole, which to some people may not be so ordinary, but at the end of the day, that's my ordinary.

Hamada: - Whom have you worked with in terms of songwriters/producers? And which ones you'd love to hook up with in the near future?

Steph: - I don't have many "names" on the album. I have one song with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, which is co wrote by Terius "Dream" Nash and I, two songs with Allstar, one song with Ryan "Alias" Tedder of One republic, and the rest are up and comers. I don't really care about names as long as the chemistry is amazing no matter what your track record is. In the future I would like to work with Robin Thicke, Andre 3000, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder and a few others.

Hamada: - List some of your favorite songs on "Mr. Ordinary", and can you give us few liner notes about each one of 'em?

Steph: - Of course I love "Mr. Ordinary" because it is my introduction into the world of music. 

"Southern Love" because of how every woman looks and feels when they hear it. It also has the same vibe as D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel".

"Catch a Cold" because it is a very creative way of asking your other not to leave you by yourself.

"Hollywood, Here She Comes" is a song I wrote about a girl who experienced the bad side of Hollywood, and upon recording it, there were all kinds of paranormal activity in the room which led me to believe that I was singing someone's exact story whose soul was trapped on earth.

Hamada: - If you could choose any female artist to duet with, who would be your first choice? And why?

Steph: - I would love to work with Amy Winehouse once she gets it together. Her music is so genuine and I would hate to see a talent such as hers go to waste.

Hamada: - You're also said to be writing songs for American Idol contestant Blake Lewis, and label mate Shareefa. How different is it to be penning songs for other artists than yourself? And if the opportunity is given, which other artists you'd like to write songs for?

Steph: - Yes I wrote two songs for Blake Lewis, which one made the album and is most likely his second single. I also worked with Jordin Sparks, Paula DeAnda, Jessie McCartney, Chingy and Joe. When it comes to writing I can do any kind of music because I don't limit myself. I do not believe in blocking creativity, so I make music as it comes. Even with my solo stuff, not everything sounds the same but all comes from my soul, and your soul never lies.

Hamada: - You call yourself "Mama's Boy", so how influential was she when it came to your musical career?

Steph: - She was very influential whether I knew it or not. She's a Jazz DJ, so everything she played around the house was influencing me regardless if I sang or not.

Hamada: - Lots of readers would like to know whether you're dating someone or single? And what's your definition of love?

Steph: - I am married to my music and my definition of love is when a baby is born, is when a blind man can see for the first time, is when a hardcore gangster breaks down and cries because his girl just left him, is when you are with another and everything starts falling in place which is a lot more than just coincidences and you start living your life as soulmates.

Hamada: - In today's times, most relationships are based on physical attraction. Do you think "Old School Lovin" still exists?

Steph: - Yes it still exists as does the black panthers and the kkk. It maybe hard to find, but it still exists.

Hamada: - Have you ever said "I Love You" to someone, and not meant it?

Steph: - No I haven't.

Hamada: - Tell us something that most readers will be surprised to learn about you?

Steph: - I spent 25 months in a French prison and recorded my first song ever 2 days after I was released which was two years ago.

Hamada: - Name three things you're totally obsessed with.

Steph: - Strawberry twizzlers, my grandmother's sweet potato pie, and paintballing.

Hamada: - Describe Steph Jones in 5 words?

Steph: - Fearless, energetic, weird (according to everyone else but normal to me), creative, and strong.

Hamada: - What's the nicest thing someone has ever done for you? 

Steph: - Gave me a roof over my head and food to eat when I got out of jail.

Hamada: - If you could alter one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Steph: - My bad credit (lol). Nah, I wouldn't alter anything.

Hamada: - What's the one thing you'd like to do before you turn 40?

Steph: - Buy my mom her dream home and see her face when I hand her the keys.

Hamada: - Is there any message you'd like to give to your fans all over the world?

Steph: - Well, I would like to say that I promise to deliver a complete album that everyone of all ages can enjoy, and I promise to stay true to who I am. And for anyone that is trying to do anything in life, just make sure you do it from your heart & soul because your soul never lies!

[Visit] Steph Jones @ MySpace 

"American Idol" season six winner Jordin Sparks will release her self-titled album on 20^th November via Jive Records. The set features collaborations with Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Jessica Simpson, Christina Milian), Amanda Ghost (Janet Jackson, Beyonce), Johnta Austin (Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston), Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue), Cathy Dennis (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood), Lindy Robbins (Nicole Scherzinger, Beverley Knight) and The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Jennifer Hudson, LeToya Luckett).

Here's what Gary Graff of Billboard Magazine had to say about Sparks' first full-fledged LP: "With an all-star team of writer/ producers, 17-year-old "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks gets a first effort that's all over the map—and works. The best news about "Jordin Sparks" is that nobody's trying to mold her into a fly ho or a torchy diva; these 13 songs sound like exactly what she should be singing at this age and juncture in her career. The overall effect is sophisticated teen pop marked by innocent good cheer and harmony-laden vocal arrangements, although the synthesizer and drum machine-dominated tracks work better in some cases ("Tattoo," "One Step at a Time," "Now You Tell Me") than in others ("Shy Boy," "Young and in Love"). "No Air," Sparks' duet with Chris Brown, has plenty of hit potential, while "Now You Tell Me," with its swelling arrangement and muscular chorus, is the album's gem.

Singer/songwriter Kara Dioguardi is currently penning hits with producers Polow Da Don (Fergie, Keri Hilson), Bryan Michael Cox (Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Sugababes, Avril Lavigne), Will "Will-I-Am" Adams (Estelle, Brick & Lace), Tim "Timbaland" Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliot), Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith (Ciara, Brooke Valentine), Dre & Vidal: Andre Harris and Vidal Davis (Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey), Ryan Leslie (Megan Rochell, Cheri Dennis), Chad Hugo of The Neptunes (Katharine McPhee, Britney Spears), Nate "Danja Handz" Hills (Fantasia Barrino, Justin Timberlake), John Shanks (Kelly Clarkson, Michelle Branch), Fernando Garibay (Paris Hilton, Enrique Iglesias) and Greg Wells (Che Dorval, The Veronicas).

Look out for more of her work on the next projects by Samantha Jade (Jive), Tynisha Keli (Atlantic), Ashlee Simpson (Geffen), Mia Rose (Next Selection), Cassie (Bad Boy) and Nicole Scherzinger (A&M).

[Visit] Kara Dioguardi @ MySpace

Nigerian born singer Adama will release her upcoming debut album, "Delicate Dragon", on 19^th February 2008 via indie label 4DPeople. Feel free to visit her official MySpace profile and listen to songs such as "The Moment", "Time to Move On", "Show Me the Exit", "Take Me Home" and "I Like To Smile".

[Visit] Adama @ MySpace

Head over to Melissa Jimenez's official MySpace profile and check out her performance with Wyclef Jean on the track "Selena" off his upcoming album "Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant".

Jimenez's upcoming debut album, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", is due in 2008 via Universal Music. Expect collaborations with Bryan Michael Cox (Claudette Ortiz, Faith Evans), Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean (Karina Pasian, Cheri Dennis), Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire (Mariah Carey, Danity Kane), Claude Kelly (Kat De Luna, Trey Songz) and Kandi Burruss (Alicia Keys, LeToya Luckett).

[Visit] Melissa Jimenez @ MySpace

Here is the video for Gwen Stefani’s new single, “Early Winter”, which was directed by Sophie Muller (“Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira / “Déjà Vu” – Beyonce / “These Words” – Natasha Bedingfield). The track was co-written by Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane and produced by Nellee Hooper (Madonna, Andrea Corr).

Stefani’s latest album, “The Sweet Escape”, sports additional alliances from Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion), The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige), Allaune “Akon” Thiam (Whitney Houston, Brick & Lace), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Jennifer Lopez, Solange Knowles) and Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Janet Jackson, Nicole Scherzinger).

[Watch] Gwen Stefani - Early Winter

Here is the video for Sugababes’ latest single, “Change”, taken from their 5^th studio album with the same name. The track was co-written by Niara Scarlett (Mutya Buena, Girls Aloud), and produced by Deekay: Lars Halvor Jensen & Martin Michael Larsson (Gia Farrell, Misteeq).

The album “Change” boasts additional collaborations with Dallas Austin (Janet Jackson, Tamia), Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson (Alicia Keys, Esmee Denters), Xenomania (Kylie Minogue, Natasha Atlas), Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald (Leona Lewis, Avril Lavigne), Cathy Dennis (Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears) and Karen Poole (Jamelia, Dannii Minogue).

[Watch] Sugababes - Change

Here is the official track list for Mario's upcoming album, "Go", due 11^th December via J Records. The set features collaborations with The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Usher, Faith Evans), Polow Da Don (Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx), Mad Scientist (Nicole Scherzinger, Paula DeAnda), Warren "Oak" Felder (Che'Nelle, Karina Pasian), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Mario Vazquez, Rihanna), Taj Jackson (Kelis, Sterling Simms), Tim "Timbaland" Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Omarion), The Clutch: Ezekiel Lewis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad & Patrick "J.Que" Smith (Tiffany Evans, Britney Spears), Harold Lilly (Alicia Keys, Ruben Studdard), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Toni Braxton, Katharine McPhee) and Allaune "Akon" Thiam (Gwen Stefani, Whitney Houston).

Mario – Go (Official Track List + Credits):

1. Go: produced by The Neptunes.
2. Crying Out For Me: co-written by Jasper Cameron / produced by Polow Da Don.
3. Skippin': produced by Mad Scientist.
4. Music For Love: produced by Mad Scientist.
5. Kryptonite: produced by Warren "Oak" Felder.
6. How Do I Breathe: co-written by Taj Jackson / produced by Stargate.
7. No Definition: co-written by The Clutch / produced by Tim "Timbaland" Mosley.
8. Why: co-written by Marsha Ambrosius / produced by Warren "Oak" Felder.
9. Lay In My Bed: co-written by Jasper Cameron / produced by Polow Da Don.
10. Right and a Wrong Way: produced by Pi Productions.
11. Let Me Watch: co-written by Sean "The Pen" Garrett / produced by Mr. Collipark.
12. Do Right: co-written by Harold Lilly / produced by Allaune "Akon" Thiam.

As previously reported, season six American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will release her highly anticipated self-titled debut album on 20^th November via Jive Records. The set will be preceded by lead single "Tattoo", penned by Amanda Ghost ("Beautiful Liar" – Beyonce & Shakira / "You're Beautiful" – Maria Lawson / "Flashback" – All Saints).

Other musicians backing Sparks on the disc are producers The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas ("No Air" featuring Chris Brown), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen ("Freeze", "Now You Tell Me"), Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg ("Shy Boy", "See My Side"), Walter Afanasieff ("Permanent Monday"), as well as songwriters Lindy Robbins ("Next To You"), Johnta Austin ("Just For The Record") and Cathy Dennis ("Young And In Love").