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Songwriter Amanda Ghost is reportedly working with Beyonce on her next album after their initial mega-smash collabo via the Stargate produced "Beautiful Liar" featuring Shakira. Recent credits by Ghost also include "Tattoo" and "Freeze", off Jordin Sparks' self-titled debut LP.

Expect additional alliances on Beyonce as yet untitled 3^rd solo set with Jack Splash (Britney Spears, Alicia Keys), Tim "Timbaland" Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Madonna) and Freemasons: Russell Small & James Wiltshire (Kelly Rowland, Faith Evans).

Here is the video for Chris Brown’s new single “With You”, co-written by Johnta Austin (Leona Lewis, Jessica Simpson) and produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Rihanna, Gia Farrell).

“With You” is the 3^rd single lifted from Brown’s sophomore album, “Exclusive”, featuring additional collaborations with Bryan Michael Cox (Nicole Scherzinger, Claudette Ortiz),  T. Pain (Gyrlfriend, Asia Cruise), Kanye West (Brandy, Alicia Keys), Scott Storch (Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Jennifer Lopez, Angie Stone), Dre & Vidal: Andre Harris and Vidal Davis (Amerie, Marsha Ambrosius), Terius “Dream” Nash (Janet Jackson, Celine Dion) and The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (LeToya Luckett, Jennifer Hudson).

[Watch] Chris Brown - With You

Geffen recording artist Keyshia Cole is getting ready to shoot the video for “I Remember” with director Benny Boom, who previously collaborated with the R&B songstress on the Missy Elliot produced “Let It Go”.

“I Remember” is the 3^rd single lifted from Cole’s sophomore album, “Just like You”, featuring additional collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Craig David, Toni Braxton), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston), Bryan Michael Cox (Mariah Carey, Brandy) and Scott Storch (Trey Songz, Christina Aguilera).

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New info has been revealed about Madonna’s upcoming album, and according to trusted sources, it will feature 5 songs belted by hitmaking team Tim “Timbaland” Mosley & Justin Timberlake entitled “4 Minutes to Save the World”, “Across the Sky”, “Dance Tonight”, “Even the Devil Wouldn’t Recognize You” and “Miles Away”.

Expect additional collaboration on the as yet untitled set with The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean (Beyonce, Mary J. Blige), Nate “Danja Handz” Hills (Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger), Allaune “Akon” Thiam (Whitney Houston, Gwen Stefani) and Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Janet Jackson, Britney Spears).

According to celebrity blogger Sandra Rose, R&B songstress Monica is currently in the midst of recording the follow-up to her 4^th studio album, "The Makings of Me", which was released in October 2006 via J Records. The as-yet untitled set is said to contain mostly ballads and songs that fans have come to love her for.

Among the musicians expected on the new set are Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Janet Jackson, Keyshia Cole), Scott Storch (Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera), Bryan Michael Cox (Nicole Scherzinger, Toni Braxton), Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot (Fantasia Barrino, Tamia) and Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston).

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Singer/songwriter Solange Knowles has reportedly signed a new record deal with Geffen, which is home to other artists such as Keyshia Cole, Mary J. Blige, Ashlee Simpson and Prima J.

Her upcoming sophomore album, "Solange & The Hadley Street Dreams", is plotted for a February 2008 release. Expect collaborations with Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean (Angie Stone, Gwen Stefani), Marsha Ambrosius (Alicia Keys, Emily King) and Thomas "Cee-Lo" Callaway (Amerie, Tori Alamaze).

"Solange & The Hadley Street Dreams" is the follow-up to Solange's debut LP, "Solo Star", which was released in 2003 via Music World. The set featured collaborations with The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Britney Spears, Toni Braxton), Tim "Timbaland" Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Cheri Dennis), Kandi Burruss (Mariah Carey, TLC), Dana "Rockwilder" Stinson (Janet Jackson, Yummy Bingham), Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Kelis), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson), Stephen "Static" Garrett (Lea Quezada, Claudette Ortiz) and Damon Elliot (Kelly Rowland, Tila Tequila).

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.

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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!

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"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).

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