Although The Dream released his latest album, Love vs. Money not too long ago in March, he has already diligently begun work on his third studio album, Love King for December release.

“I have to pace myself ’cause there’s so much time between here and then,” The Dream says, “but the seven records I do have are timeless records. Whether they come out now or later it’s not really going to matter what kind of records they are.”

Little is known about the album, except for there will be a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana.” The Dream hasn’t confirmed any album features either, insisting that it’s something he doesn’t really worry about until the creative process is coming to a close.

In addition to working on Love King, The Dream has been juggling sessions for forthcoming projects from Mariah Carey, Brandy, Christina Milian and Diddy.

Amerie recently confirmed via her Twitter that she was in the mixing process for her new single, “Why R U?”

“Hey everyone! I just mixed the first single…! “Why R U” …I’m sooo excited!”

It was announced earlier that her album was to be titled, Break Ups to Make Ups, but it seems that Amerie and Def Jam have decided to release the album under the title, In Love & War.

Amerie also revealed via Twitter that she has been secretly recording new music in Atlanta and that a late summer July/August release date is confirmed. It’s unclear the direction that Amerie is taking this time around, considering that no material has leaked and she has worked with a host of writers and producers, including Sean Garrett, The Dream & Tricky Stewart, Dallas Austin, Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell and a host of others. We’ll see, Amerie! Continue