Soul singer Bilal hasn’t released an album since 2001′s 1st Born Second, but it seems as though he’s putting the finishing touches on an “electro-jazz rock” album to be released in 2010.
“I’m just excited to put out a new record without having to conform to major label standards,” says Bilal.
“Before there was always this pressure of, ‘What’s going to be the first single — what are people going to get?’ I never really saw making music like that.”
Bilal went back into the studio back in 2008, a while after his label dropped him in 2003 and shelved his unreleased sophomore album, Love for Sale. The album eventually leaked, which kept his live show presence heavy — Bilal did a lot of shows over the past few years, including making surprise appearances at some of Maxwell’s shows.
Nine of the 12 songs planned for the album are finished, and all are produced by Bilal, with some help from producer Nottz, and Sa-Ra member Shafiq Husayn, who worked on Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War.
ROBIN THICKE ALBUM NEWS
The critically acclaimed king of blue-eyed soul, Robin Thicke just recently dropped his single late last week and now information about the new project is beginning to hit.
Thicke reveals that the follow-up to last year’s Something Else will be titled Sex Therapy, which is also the title of the Polow Da Don-produced lead single.
His fourth studio album will hit stores December 8th, while the single will impact iTunes on October 20th.
On the album, he is said to produced and write a lot of the material, as well as working with Jeff Bhasker, Scott Storch, and Surf Club. That line-up sounds pretty interesting, considering the acoustic feel that I get from a lot of Thicke’s music.
JOJO TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ON INTERSCOPE
After a very public battle with her label, with YouTube videos, and tweets JoJo has announced via her Twitter that the issues have been resolved.
Her very anticipated third studio album, All I Want Is Everything, which has been finished for over a year, will finally get a release via a joint venture between Blackground Records and Interscope.
On the album, JoJo has revealed that she’s worked with a slew of producers. The collaborations on the album include Toby Gad, who is responsible Beyonce’s crossover hit, “If I Were A Boy,” as well as Beau Dozier, Jim Beanz, Tank and a host of others.
There is no solidified date for All I Want Is Everything, but we should hear some more noise from JoJo in the coming months. It’s been a long time coming and a single should be due out soon, with the album to drop at the top of next year.
I am in STRONG dislike of Bilal’s new hair cut. I didn’t even recognize him at the Maxwell concert. A grown man should NOT have a mowhawk. I’m just saying. Leave that trend for the kids. His voice is still amazing though! Love Mr. Thicke and Jo Jo. I hope she comes with a more grown up sound this go round. Since she is an adult now. Girl can SANG!
……Damn Robin’s album aint out yet????
…….And I love Jojo….
Lets go JoJo…im on ur side
….I’ve always heard of Bilal but I never knew what he looked like..hmm..was never a
….fan of his music. Robin…I’m looking forward to hearing more of his material..I really
….liked “sex therapy,” very sexy song…Jojo..love her vocals…altho she’s never had
….material that I was in love w/
Let’s go Bilal! Those of you who want something to hold you over should peep his mixtape: The Return of Mr. Wonderful. lol If you can’t find it by googling, holla @ me and I will send
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Robin Thicke… always loved him, can’t wait to get it.
Jojo has a beautiful voice, but Inever paid attention to her music besides that song on the Shark Tale soundtrack which was DOPE. Lemme go find that now..
Finally Bilal!! JoJo is a beast man I can’t wait for the new album. Her vocals have matured more and she’s become even more sick! Robin Thicke is nice but I’m not really in high anticipation.
Yes. New album from Balil. I saw some new tracks on his myspace but had no idea he was signed. Can’t wait.
Love Jo Jo, I am excited for her.
love bilal
love robin
love jojo
this post made me happy =)
*i hope this will really be Jojo’s breakthrough album, she is way overdue for a vocal grammy win
Good for JoJo. Her label was doing her so wrong and she’s so talented!
I hope Robin’s album will be as hot as his lead single “sex therapy”. Then he’s taking over R&B for sure.
Love Robin Thicke!!!! Can’t wait for that to drop….
First new music news where I can say I am looking forward to all three acts. Bilal is so eclectic-soul, refreshing and Robin is that dude, straight sexy crooner for the ladies. He make us say lawd! & JoJo’s pipes are ridiculous. I’ve always been a fan. I hope this works out in her favor cuz it don’t make sense for someone with that much raw talent and potential to be shelved.
testing out my gravatar
jojo been gone toooooo long..love her
Hope JoJo gets the right material this time.
Bilal=YES!!!! Robin=YES YES YES!!!!! I cannot wait to hear their music. I love the way they vibe and evolve and grow and how they always sound so different.. I know Bilal only did one solo project but his guest efforts are always crazy great!!! I saw him live last year and LOVED his show. Vocally=insane!!!
And Robin, well his game speaks for itself. I am a Robin Thicke Stan!!!! I have seen him live 4 times now and each show has been incredible.
I love Jojo girl got vocals for days
This post made me happy too.
Especially since I’ve been waiting for Bilal’s new project for a minute.
MOMMA!!!!
*calling momma on line 3 to tell her that she’s getting her 1st grandbaby from us next year cause Bilal is releasing a new album*
JoJo its about time. The girl can sing. I hope she brings something fresh not too adult not too young just straight vocals the way Xtina used to do it.
WHY IS JOJO EVEN MENTIONED? SHE’S NOT HIP HOP R/B -WTF?
PLUS SHE AINT BEEN AROUND IN A MINUTE. PULEEZE. GET THAT JUK OUTTA HERE.
@21.
SHUT THE F*CK UP. B*TCH DON’T YOU EVER COME FOR JOJO. WHO GIVE A F*CK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. THAT GIRL SING RNB. THAT IS HER ROOTS BITCH IF YOU GOT A PROBLEM CLICK THE X ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN. HOE DO YOU KNOW HOW TALENTED SHE IS? BOO BOO LOOK HER UP BEFORE YOU TALK SH*T WITH YA NAPPY HEAD ASS.
HHMMMM! BILAL Finally. I’ve been waiting for him for a long time time. It was about time.
I knew word-for-word like EVERY JoJo song and had them like all on my mp3 (my first ‘portable’ music thingy before my iPod’s and before iPod’s were so popular).
Still remember when she first came out and her first video – she’s a year older than me I believe (think she was born in 1990?) And I don’t know why but “How To Touch A Girl” is alwaysss stuck in my head even though I don’t even listen to the actual song.
Glad she’s coming back!
SUCH A BIG FAN OF BILAL!!!!
i saw him live in l.a. twice! his shelved album is pretty stellar. i still play it too…
i’m glad he’s back with GOOD music!
very happy for jojo as well…she has such an amazing voice!
Wow three amazing singers in one drop? Brian you stepping your game up somthing serious man.
BILAL AND ROBIN’S MUSIC IS THE KIND THAT MAKE YOU DAYDREAM ABOUT LOVE!!!…..GROWN FOLKS MUSIC :O)
This is veeeeeery exciting news to me. A new Bilal album. Praise God!!!! Yesss! I can’t wait.
Now, this whole elctro-jazz rock thing, i don’t know, but it’s Bilal, for now I’m gonna trust that I’ll love it!
SOoo glad to hear about Jojo. Been a long time coming, but glad to know we haven’t waited in vain. Sure the album will be sick and I love her work ethic, positivity and great attitude about this whole situation…
xoxo
@21 You sound dumb Jo Jo does sing some R n B. Get your facts straight!
I SAY BILAL, I SAY BILAL, I SAY BILAL IS IN THE HOUSE OHH, WACTH YOUR MOUTH ITS’ ABOUT TIME HE WORKED ON HIS NEW ALBUM, DIDN’T KNOW HE HAD AN ALBUM THAT LEAKED WILL GOOGLE THAT AFTER THIS…………..
NOW! If ONLY JUST ONLY I CAN HEAR SOME NEWS ABOUT D’ANGELO COMING BACK THAT WOULD MAKE MY WHOLE MONTH.
I happy for Jojo. It’s about time.
Love Bilal. Still play 1st Born Second. ‘Sometimes’ was & is an amazing song. I like ‘sex Therapy’. JoJo can siiinnnnggg!
Can’t wait for Robin Thicke!
I am so excited to hear JoJo’s new album, I don’t think she gets the promotion she deserves, that girl has an amazing voice and I loved her last CD.
BILAL, I LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM…I LITERALLY PLAY LOVE FOR SALE AND 1ST BORN SECOND EVERYDAY…
So happy for JoJo!
Girl is grown && her time to shine is long overdue.
She can SaNG better than most these little wannabes out there now.
JoJo is FiYaH && i can’t wait!
Wow….been waiting too long for a new Bilal album. His music is very eccentric and may not be for everyone but his range and lyrics are on point…waiting on that
yall should check out interscope artist alja jackson… she killin it right now….myspace.com/aljaonlinenow
I can say that I’m excited about all three!
hoes get it right,
you need to chill the hell and dare i say…get a life. it’s called an opinion. Everyone is entitled to one.
ppl, relax and understand not everyone likes the same crap. yes i just called her music crap go GTH!
Excited about the new Bilal, it was an added bonus seeing him at Maxwell’s show two weeks ago. I hope this new Robin Thicke is hot, the last one was kinda okay to me. YES to Jojo, really looking forward to her new album!