New R&B Album/CD Releases: June 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Newsroom | Posted on 05/25/09 | Filed Under: Releases, Ginuwine

June, the beginning of summer, Black Music Month and often one of the biggest month's for new releases in R&B/Soul and Hip Hop. With that said, this year is no different as everyone from Ginuwine and Mos Def to Teena Marie and Al B. Sure! are releasing new albums.

Kicking off a busy month, soulful icon Teena Marie returns after a slight three year break with "Congo Square". Notably Marie's thirteenth album, "Congo Square" features the popular Faith Evans assisted single "Can't Last A Day" in addition to collaborative efforts with Howard Hewett, MC Lyte, and even Shirley Murdock ("As We Lay").

Speaking of the unexpected collaboration with Faith Evans, Teena Marie offered: "It was after I had recorded the song (that) I got the idea to put Faith on it. I�ve always loved Faith and her vocal style. She reminds me of me. Her correlation with Biggie - having a career with him and without him - reminds me of me and Rick. I feel like she�s a younger me. Of the younger ladies, she�s the one I love most".

Sharing a June 9th release date with Teena Marie, former Pretty Ricky singer Pleasure P is amped up for the release of "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper". The album, led by the singles "Did You Wrong" and "Boyfriend #2," finds the singer collaborating with Yung Joc and late Grammy Award-winning producer Static Major.

Dubbing himself "The New Bad Boy of R&B," Pleasure P told Singersroom he'd spent well over a year in the studio recording this album.

"The Introduction of Marcus Cooper" also features production from Cool & Dre, Rico Love and Jim Jonsin.

As June progresses you'll also find new releases from Vanessa Williams ("The Real Thing"), Mos Def ("the Ecstatic"), Will Dowing ("Classique"), and Laura Izibor ("Truth Be Told") but, June's anticipated fresh start comes in the form of Ginuwine's "A Man's Thoughts".

Led by the single "Last Chance," Ginuwine's "A Man's Thoughts" is not only the former "Pony" and "Differences" singer's first album in four years, it also marks a new beginning for the star.

Set for release June 23, Ginuwine's effort comes under a new deal with Notifi Records and features his first recording with Timbaland (who helmed most of Ginuwine's first few albums including the multi-Platinum selling "Ginuwine...The Bachelor) in a number of years.

Speaking of the reunion with Timbaland at Singersroom, Ginuwine said "At the end of the day what matters is we were able to come together and work together again."

"A Man's Thoughts" also features production from Bryan Michael Cox and The Underdogs.

Speaking of returns, former "Sexy Versus" singer Al B. Sure! is feeling at home with his first album in over a decade.

Aptly titled "Honey I'm Home," Al B. Sure's new album comes packed with thirteen new songs including "Fragile," "4 Life" and the lead single "I Love It (Papi Aye, Aye, Aye)"... For fans of Sure's previous works, the singer told Billboard "Honey I'm Home is "In Effect Mode" on steroids".

- There you have it, June's top releases. Review the list of albums by release date below and feel free to comment on the albums and/or any new releases we might have missed.

JUNE 2009 RELEASES (R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop):
Release dates subject to change, tracklistings listed where available..

* [Tuesday, June 2nd]

Vanessa Williams "The Real Thing"
Concord Records debut and Williams' first album in more than four years. In her own words, The Real Thing is "a potpourri of breezy Latin rhythms, sultry jazz standards and dreamy pop sketches," and delves into the sophisticated pop and R&B that have been the hallmark of her dynamic musical career. -- Concord Records

1. Breathless
2. Hello Like Before
3. Loving You
4. Just Friends
5. The Real Thing
6. Lazy Afternoon
7. Close To You
8. I Fell In
9. October Sky
10. Come On Strong
11. If There Were No Song

* [Tuesday, June 9th]

Teena Marie, "Congo Square"
Teena Marie returns after a slight three year break with "Congo Square". Notably Marie's thirteenth album, "Congo Square" features the popular Faith Evans assisted single "Can't Last A Day" in addition to collaborative efforts with Howard Hewett, MC Lyte, and even Shirley Murdock ("As We Lay").

1. The Pressure feat. Mc Lyte
2. Can't Last A Day feat. Faith Evans
3. Baby I Love You
4. Ear Candy 101
5. Lover's Lane feat. Howard Hewitt
6. Marry Me
7. You Baby
8. Milk N' Honey
9. What U Got 4 Me
10. Rovleta's Jass
11. Congo Square feat. George Duke
12. Harlem Blues
13. Black Cook
14. Ms. Coretta
15. Soldier feat. Shirley Murdock
16. The Rose N' Thorn

Pleasure P, "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper"
Former Pretty Ricky singer Pleasure P is amped up for the release of "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper". The album, led by the singles "Did You Wrong" and "Boyfriend #2," finds the singer collaborating with Yung Joc and late Grammy Award-winning producer Static Major.

1. I'm A Beast (feat. Yung Joc)
2. Boyfriend #2
3. Tender Roni (Handcuffin')
4. Under
5. Let Me
6. Gotta Have U
7. Did You Wrong
8. Deserves An Encore
9. Nocturnal
10. If U Were My Girl
11. Birthday Suit
12. Dream In The Air

Mos Def, "The Ecstatic"

* [Tuesday, June 16th]

Will Downing, "Classique"
Taking his inspiration from the French term Classique � an author, artist or work of art, of the highest excellence � Will Downing returns with his 14th collection of sensual grooves and true love primers. 'Classique' is his second album for Peak Records and a triumphant encore presentation following the challenges he faced creating his Peak debut, 'After Tonight' (recorded while battling the muscle disorder Polymyositis). Back in top form, Downing�s touch is felt throughout the project - singing, writing, arranging and producing, the latter mostly in collaboration with Rex Rideout.

Laura Izibor, "Let The Truth Be Told"
"The title felt like a strong, almost biblical statement," Laura Izibor says of this self-penned and coproduced album. "I've written this album because it's my truth. It's a sincere record and it has a feel of survival in it as well."

1. Shine
2. Don't Stay
3. If Tonight Is My Last
4. What Would You Do
5. From My Heart to Yours
6. Perfect World
7. Worst Is Over
8. Yes (I'll Be Your Baby)
9. I Don't Want You Back
10. MMM...

* [Tuesday, June 23rd]

Ginuwine, "A Man's Thoughts"
Led by the single "Last Chance," Ginuwine's "A Man's Thoughts" is not only the former "Pony" and "Differences" singer's first album in four years, it also marks a new beginning for the star via Notifi Records/Kedar Entertainment/Asylum. "A Man's Thoughts" also features "Trouble" (feat. Bun B), "One Time For Love," "Orchestra," "Lying To Each Other," "Show Me The Way" and "Open The Door". A special duet with Brandy titled "Bridge To Love" is also expected to be included in "A Man's Thoughts".

Al B Sure!, "Honey I'm Home"
Al B. Sure's new album comes packed with thirteen new songs including "Fragile," "4 Life" and the lead single "I Love It (Papi Aye, Aye, Aye)"... For fans of Sure's previous works, the singer told Billboard "Honey I'm Home is "In Effect Mode" 2009 on steroids".

1. I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)
2. I'm Glad
3. Top Of Your Lungs
4. Lady In My Life
5. All I Wanna Do
6. By The Way
7. Only You
8. Fragile
9. 4 Life
10. Never Stop Loving You
11. Dedicate
12. Whatcha Got

* Adjusted June Releases:

Albums previously expected from LeToya Luckett and Trey Songz have been moved to late summer release dates (August). Watch Singersroom for updates on these and other forthcoming releases.

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Reader Comments (5) | Post Comment

Check out "The Revelation of Teena Marie" - The VitaRythyms Interview at http://vitarhythms.blogspot.com.

VitaRhythms on 8/9/2009 4:03:31 PM

definitely looking forward to most of these albums. Ginuwine and Mos def are sure to be the best out of all these albums. hopefully they get good recognition.

Michael Brown on 5/27/2009 8:59:12 AM

It had very useful and interesting info.... loved it!

delois walton on 5/26/2009 1:41:26 PM

Me too!!

Korrenzo on 5/26/2009 8:54:06 AM

Great but where's the Toni Braxton release date?????? I was hoping for a June release....

Q on 5/26/2009 3:29:09 AM

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