MUSIC NEWS: JAMIE FOXX ALBUM NEWS / ALICIA KEYS PREPS AS I AM RERELEASE / KANYE & LUDA PUSH ALBUMS UP
Monday, November 10, 2008
Seems as though there was some truth to the news of Jamie Foxx dropping a new album. The Oscar winner will release a follow-up to his hugely successful album, 2005’s Unpredictable.
The new album is titled Intuition, and it will hit stores December 16th. The lead single, the T.I.-assisted “Just Like Me,” was the top debut this week at #48 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, which was super surprising, considering there had been no real news of Jamie Foxx releasing a new album. The track, which was co-written and produced by the hitmaking team of Tricky Stewart and The Dream, goes to digital retailers on Tuesday (November 11th).
Intuition will also feature contributions from Timbaland, Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett, Salaam Remi and Carlos McKinney, among others. I’m surprised that Foxx didn’t enlist Kanye this time for the set, and I’m a little disappointed to see that there’s no mention of Tank on the reports for this new album, considering that he was such a huge influence on Unpredictable, which has sold 1.98 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
ALICIA KEYS PREPS AS I AM RERELEASE

Alicia Keys, who has recently been touring overseas, has her sights set on November 14th to rerelease her third studio album, As I Am: The Super Edition in the United States. The new release of the album will contain the new single, “Savior,” “Another Way to Die” from the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, as well as another previously unreleased song, “Doncha Know (Sky is Blue).”
KANYE & LUDA PUSH ALBUMS UP
In a world where album push backs have become prevalent, I’m pleased to report that rappers Kanye West and Ludacris are pushing their albums up a day.
The albums, originally slated for release on November 25th, will release that Monday, on the 24th. Albums typically drop on Tuesdays in the United States, but Island Def Jam has decided to capitalize on the Thanksgiving shopping weekend by releasing them one day earlier.
Interesting. I haven’t heard of anyone pushing their album up in a long while. The last big album that I can remember that did that was Destiny Fulfilled, Destiny’s Child fourth studio album back in 2004. I had no idea that both albums were releasing the same day - I’m sure that Kanye is expected to debut at #1.








73 Comments
1.
THEQUEEN
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I’ll give Jamie CD a try
i never buy re-releases of ANYBODY’s album
2.
bvarney
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
kayne and luda to artist who’s cds i will acually buy!!
3.
bvarney
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
two
4.
lilblackfan[my president is black, my ion is grey]
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
that’s great news for luda and kanye.
if someone wants to buy ‘ye’s album for me, i’ll take it gladly. otherwise…ixne on the anyeke
5.
bvarney
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Alicia your very talented but im real tired of artist re releasing there stuff. just take your time putting things together the right way on the next cd.
6.
Souley
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Only three Miss.Keys??? you know we just gonna download ‘em.;)
Still love you gurl, but this here recession……………….
7.
Fine-N-Mellow
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I love Alicia but I hate the Re-releasing thing
I’m actually looking forward to Kanye’s new album.
8.
tnkbabe
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
cnt wait 4 da jamie foxx album!
9.
STLCHICK
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
A. Keys is my favorite artist but w/ that being said, give me a real album please! I WILL NOT buy anybody’s CD for 3 song. I’m sorry girl. The Savior song is hot though. I love the old school feel.
I LOVE Jamie Foxx! He is soooo talented. I’m looking froward to his album.
I am NOT buying Kanye’s album this time around. Dude is tripping and I’m tired of this voice box bullshit. Give me some real music Kanye. I’m not feeling what you’re doing this time around AT ALL!
10.
Focused1
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Jamie-I don’t like the new song with T.I., but I think this album will be good. He’s working with some good producers again like the last album.
Alicia-Tired of re-releases. Her album is already a success, so what’s the point? People can just buy the new joints (if they like them) on i-tunes.
Kanye-I’m not interested in Kanye’s album. There’s a difference between being artistic and just plain wack and boring.
Luda-I’m might check his album out.
11.
Mrs.Sk8board P
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
i already have as i am..im not buyin another to hear 3 songs..she sold alot of albums..y the rerelease??..i still love u alicia
12.
Toons
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
@ SOULEY, Lol…it’s a recession for these artist as well which is why A. Keys is doing a rerelease and the reason why Yeezy and Luda are pushing it up a day.
Why did A. Keys’ song make me wanna go to iTunes and download “Baby Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes? I see where she got her inspiration from.
13.
dee
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Yeah!! I wonder why Tank did work with Jaime this time too. Tank was nominated for a Grammy this year for best r&b album male catagory. He probably should have been on Jaime’s top 3 people to contact when “new album” talk came around. Unpredictable was Hot!
14.
KIKI
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I might buy Luda’s new album but I doubt I’ll buy Kanye’s. Who told him he could sing anyway?
I might buy A Keys even tho I don’t like re-releases. I luv her!!
I will definitely buy Jamie’s cd. I luv him too!
15.
Toons
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Also I hate when artist do re-releases. You’re basically paying for a more expensive CD with all the exact same songs on the last one and 2-3 new ones. That’s a waist of money when you can just download them for free or-if you’re a loyal fan-buy them for 99 cents each.
16.
ahsatar
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Lol @ 6 I’ll feel u. But I dont know about any of this albums actually because I got to hear some more songs even though Ill probably buy Kayne’s.
I dont get the rerelease (is that spelled right?? it dont look right) stuff especially for 3 songs…come on at least give 5 and itunes is gonna make u buy the whole album to get those three songs anyway.
Me likey the Alica Keys song tho
17.
erocka
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
AS I AM is not being Physically released anywhere, but in the UK. How ever its will be available to order it online in the US. She probably will not rerelease in the US until after the Grammy’s. And that will more than likely be coming along with a AS I AM TOUR DVD.
18.
erocka
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
oh an i love SAVIOR but DONCHA KNOW is just amazing i love the raw emotions.
19.
SoK
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Alicia has said more than once that she is NOT for this re-release. this is the doing of Sony/BMG. she really had no say over it which is why she hasn’t been promoting it.
20.
Cory
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I’m actually curious to hear the new Jamie Foxx record. “Unpredictable” was a hot album, and the new single for the new album is really hot too.
21.
iknowdasrite
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Im looking forward to Alicia’s re-release! It seems like her album came out like two years ago but its only been one. She does some of her best songs in between albums. Unbreakable is my little song!
I like Jamie’s song, I hope he gets another #1. T.I.’s flow sounds like big Boi on it though lol.
22.
TED
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Yeah idk it’s gonna be hard for anybody to get much sales out of rereleases with only a couple new songs, Alicia is still a great artist and continually puts out great music…………kanyes new CD is going to be amazing and anybody who is hatin, sit down and listen to the lyrics, hes really telling a story and giving a glimpse into his life with the songs, its musical genius, he seems to only be using the autotune because he felt like expressing it that way and not to try to be artistic, i think the content portrays his art by itself……………..and luda is nice too, he doesn’t get nearly the amount of credit he should get, hes better than T.I.
23.
I AM...TASHA FIERCE
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Alicia baby..3 songs? Chile, please. This is when Limewire comes in handy.
24.
hahaha
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
KANYE WEST AND BEYONCE’S ALBUMS ARE FIRE AND JUST IN TIME FOR GIFTS LOL
Who cares for the rest? Ok Alicia and Luda’s last albumswere good, I admit but Aliciaonly three new songs? Just do like others, put some extras inside, DVD or 5 tracks, I dont now! Limewire those two!
Jamie, next!
25.
TeTe
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
im not buying anybody’s album cause im BROKE!!lol
i do like all of these artists especially Kanye & Luda…and Jamie’s album was hot so i hope the sophomore effort is too…
akeys,i loved your album but YOU KNOW BETTER,aint nobody gon’ be buyin that re-release for 3 songs but her stans
26.
Go Girl
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
@25
HAIL NO! I AM A STAN BUT W/ INTERNET LIKE THIS THAT CD AIN’T GOT NO HOPE. TOUGH LUCK MS. KEYS.
27.
algie
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
LOVE THE NEW ALICIA SONG.I WILL MOST DEF GET MY BOI LUDA
28.
Evade
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
She’s also putting a DVD and 5 tour songs on the re-release. I doubt it’s her doing though. She didn’t want one in the first place. It’s only coming out in the UK anyway which sucks for me. I hope she brings out a tour DVD, Her concert was the best i’ve ever seen.
29.
8baller
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Wow. So everybodies doing the re-release thing. Well I aint mad at you Alicia.
30.
cali panamami (workin on my bedroom body)
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
what’s up with everyone re-releasing their albums?!
31.
cali panamami (workin on my bedroom body)
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
what’s up with everyone re-releasing their albums?!
32.
cali panamami (workin on my bedroom body)
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
what’s up with everyone re-releasing their albums?!
33.
cali panamami (workin on my bedroom body)
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
didn’t meant to say that 3x….lol
34.
Shy And Killing It!!
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I love Usher but I blame him for all this re-releasing stuff
35.
Pt 78 'fire & ice'
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I am so damn happy, that Jamie is going to do it right and drop another album, loves his album titles, unpredictable touched so many spots, wonder where Jamie will hit this time. *no rereleas and no pushbacks* jeeze!
36.
Pt 78 'fire & ice'
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I am so damn happy, that Jamie is going to do it right and drop another album, loves his album titles, Unpredictable touched so many spots, wonder where Jamie will hit this time with Intuition. *no rereleases and no pushbacks* jeeze!
37.
koko
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Alicia’s album also has or is supposed to have a 2nd disc or rather a DVD with several performances from the album. I will buy it for that because I have been waiting on a performance DVD from Ms. Keys. I do like both of the new songs as well. Maybe she doesn’t like to do re-releases because I haven’t heard her say anything about it and she is making alot of appearances lately. She will be on Good Morning America tomorrow, I guess we will see if she says anything then.
38.
DC3fanboy_NL
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I think Kanye West will take the number 1 spot again on Billboard. man have you see Kanye West 2 singles, hey both went to number 1 spot on Itunes. his song Heartless is number 1 on the iItunes right now.
39.
dada
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Alicia already said she was NOT behind this rerelease.
Cool, because I don’t understand why she would.
With only three songs. They’re sick, but Sony/BMG greedy for this.
I guess the people who haven’t yet bought her album might cop this one.
40.
AKBKFAN
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Actually Alicia’s Cd is only being rereleased in the UK
41.
Rockin` Robin
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I LUV A. Keys; she is SO hot. Her beauty and body is a sight to behold. She`s the hottest female singer in the game among her generation. I, so, wish I could marry her.
Also, her song, “Saviour” is a great track, a real feel good song.
42.
A. Keys-The Lady of the Game
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Guys Alicia is not re-releasing her album. This is the record company’s doing. She’s not down with the re-releases. She’s not promoting a re-release. She’s just touring. She always tours heavy during and after an album.
43.
Muziksoul1
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
unless there’s a dvd with akeys re-release
im not buying it… alicia is 1 of my favorite artist but its not enuff buyin an album for jus 3 songs… hopefully they add a dvd
but hey ppl will buy beyonce album for a few songs smh
44.
NOT EASILY IMPRESSED
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I hate that people rerelease stuff…I don’t understand it.. but Alicia’s looks great in that picture! She’s just become so feminine and beautiful..her entire spirit is just beautiful.
Jamie deserves the success - he can sing.
Of course Kanye will be #1…
45.
cookie
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Re-releases are aimed at those people who didn’t by the album the first time, but have enjoyed the singles.
The song is okay, but not enough to make me wanna buy it. I don’t care for her voice.
46.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I agree with #1. I usually buy the cd when it first comes out, so I don’t buy rereleases either. Considering the popularity of the trend, I might just starting waiting on a re-release.
Looking forward to Jamie’s, Luda, and ‘Ye.
47.
A KEYS STAN
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
I love Ms Keys but if the re-releases comes without a DVD I am not Buying
sorry BABY….. SWIZZZY
48.
ChokLitFactory
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
Hahahah I guess the general consensus is NO to Alicia’s re-release. I also have her album already and I don’t care enough about 3 new songs to buy it again lol. I bought the album and I saw her in concert, thats enough! lol
And I like Jamie’s new song! Surprisingly.
49.
NO ID
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
yeah, re-releasing is played out…do the album right the first time, please, we ain’t no more money…..
well, not that we paid in the first place…sorry….alicia, but it is what it is…
50.
survivor
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
instead of rerelease whynot just come out with a new album,
51.
myra
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
super edition my ass … nobody has the money to be buying ur cd again for 3 tracks alicia
52.
bombdiggity
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
Why do people re-ralease cd’s lmao. I have never in life bought a re-ralease and I wont start today, and As I am was a bomb ass cd. She needs to put breakfast love out, or the thing about love. Now that’s my ish.
Kanye imma pass
Luda ive always supported him, he’s one of the few real rappers left, and one more drink is my iiiisssssshhhh lol
Oh jamie You coo
53.
Wtf!?!?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
Unless your re-releasing in another language, like Beyonce plans to do when she releases her album in spanish in Feb., than I dont see the point of a re-release.
54.
BELOVED
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
THIS IS A FUCKIN MESS YAHL BE GOING HARD ON BEYONCE , BUT FOR SOME REASON WHEN AKEYS COME OUT WITH STA8 BULLSHIT LIKE THIS YAHL LOVE IT ….THATS CRAZI …..I GUESS ….
55.
Tosha
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
@54 I think you got that backwards mostly everybody on this post said they would not buy her re-release so get off Beyonce for once because people favor her stuff easily too not trying to start anything just speaking the truth Alicia Keys gets hated on just as much as Beyonce so don’t start.
56.
donte
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
as i am is wack and boring i don’t like her old school sound i wish she would go back to her modern soulful sound that cd bored me to teras the only song i like ways like you’ll never see me again and that was it
57.
Sarah Vaughan
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
Alicia is starting to remind of Kenley from Project Runway….great talent stuck in the 60’s (maybe 50’s)….I would like to hear from the Alicia that was born in the 80’s, lol
Overall I don’t like the song, but I do like the lyric “when I’m saving you baby whose saving me?” Can I get an amen to that!
58.
Woop... I hate haters, does that make me a hater..?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
.I’m Going to Kanye’s tour next week. Woop. You were really going for it at the MTV awards with Love Lockdown but I’ll still spend 10 quid on ur album cos I’m liking it.
59.
The Honest Critic
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
#13 Dee,
I heard an interview of Jamie Foxx on the radio and he did work with tank on this album as far as arrangeent and how to use the vocals. You can definitely tell by his first single alone. I love the first single.
I love Alicia Keys, but J records is being dumb in a re-release. She doesn’t want that and she is already world renowned and set up to win a bunch of awards. She is one of the greatest musicians out and multi-talented.
60.
FallBackHaters
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
I’ll be coping Ye’s that’s for sure!
Alicia and Jamie’s tunes are good
61.
WannaBMe
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
LMFAO @ Only three Miss.Keys??? you know we just gonna download ‘em.;)
Still love you gurl, but this here recession……………….
62.
KSH
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
I love Ms Keys but I have the original - I will catch the singles on itunes (wink wink)
I am kind of excited about Jamie’s new CD. I like that he waited a while. I had been hearing the song on the ATL radio stations and did not know who it was for a minute. I like the route Jamie is going. Young and fresh but not to gimmicky.
I love Ye. I am def going to purchase this CD. Good look for Luda but so far I am not planning on spending any money on him just yet.
63.
KSH
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
15.
Toons
Monday, November 10, 2008 /
Also I hate when artist do re-releases. You’re basically paying for a more expensive CD with all the exact same songs on the last one and 2-3 new ones. That’s a waist of money when you can just download them for free or-if you’re a loyal fan-buy them for 99 cents each.
The ONLY rerelease I ever bought was “Usher Confessions” - that was the baddest rerelease I have ever heard. I mean it was on fire.
64.
B
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
I will definatly be coping Ludacris & Kanye’s CD .Jamie is a maybe cause his last CD effort I really was not feeling.With the popularity of CD piracy (bootleggin) that might be what I will be doing. Re release my ass she better quit while she is has a career that was not that great either her first 2 were the best when she had the braids. And the only way I would ever buy that re release is if she had a special feature picture of her buck naked holding a tub of hot wings. And we all know that aint happening.
65.
WTF.....
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
she is so FUCKING overrated.. yall dont know MUSIC.. fake ass SOUL singer.. throw some jill scott on.. some amy winehouse BROTHER and ALL MY LOVING.. dont sleep on that white girl.. look those songs up on YOUTUBE.. classic.. they praise alicia like shes the only one that can sing.. shes light skin and pretty… duhh…. theres others
66.
dyvinesun
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
For the First time im not to excited about a Ye album I think jamie cd might be cool..Luda eh
67.
james Derry'l
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
usher was pushed up
68.
vj
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
It is about time jamie foxx to come out with another and i did not buy alicia keys so i will buy this one!
69.
STAR
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
TOTALLY LOST MY TASTE FOR ALICIA AFTER THAT SWIZZ BEATZ DRAMA, BAD PRESS DOES HURT SOMETIMES.
SHE SEEMED LIKE SUCH A CONTRADICTION, PLAYING UP HER IMAGE AS HOLIER THAN THOU, AND AT THE SAME TIME, WRECKING A HOME, I’LL PASS.
70.
D@ Pop3
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
OMG..Savior Is So Hott..
71.
K
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
Love Alicia!!! I love her new song Savior too!! Shame on Clive for putting out a rerelease of As I Am…She doesn’t need to pull stunts like this to move units!!! She moves units without all the tomfoolery!!! Chicks in the game WISH they could sell records like Miss Keys!!! Keep doing your thing girl!!
72.
MISS LADY
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
I prefer usher’s version of Just Like Me.
73.
alicia keys fan for life
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
i’m definitely going to check out alicia’s re-release of as i am!