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Nov. '09's New R&B & Soul

This month, seven of the month's 10 biggest albums are by females. Among them: Rihanna's first album of all-new music since 2007; the Def Jam debut by veteran singer Amerie; and Melanie Fiona's eagerly anticipated debut.

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Album Review: Melanie Fiona - The Bridge

Monday November 9, 2009

Thanks to studio wizardry these days, pretty much anyone can put out a hit single. All it takes is a little vocal ability, some self confidence and good producers to tweak the product until it sounds just right. And so any new R&B singer coming out these days is bound to face questions about whether they can really sing. Well, on her debut album, The Bridge, which was released via iTunes on Oct. 20, 2009 and will be available everywhere else Nov. 10, Toronto singer Melanie Fiona shows us that although her first hit single, "Give it to Me Right" benefits from great production, her voice is the true star of the show. For more, check out the full review of Melanie Fiona's The Bridge.

R&B News N Rumors: 11/08/09 Edition

Sunday November 8, 2009

Some of the more interestin news and rumors from the past week:

Eric Benet's 'Sexy Soul Tour' Cancelled

Saturday November 7, 2009

Sexy Soul TourThe Sexy Soul Tour, which was headlined by Eric Benet and featured Mint Condition and Ledisi as opening acts, has been abruptly cancelled after just five shows. The tour, which kicked off Oct. 29 in Houston, played it's last date Nov. 6 in Cleveland. As of right now, the exact reason for the tour being halted aren't known, but in a press release, the promoters said that "due to unforeseen personal matters and circumstances beyond the control of the promoters and most importantly the artists, it had to be done." If you've got tickets to any of the remaining shows, you can get a refund at the point of purchase.

Review: Amerie - In Love & War

Friday November 6, 2009

AmerieAfter seeing her star begin to fade the past few years, Pop-R&B diva Amerie gets back on the right track with her fourth album, In Love & War, which was released in the U.S. on Nov. 3, 2009. Moving to the Def Jam label has definitely done her some good, and it shows in every aspect of the album. Not only is her singing bright and powerful, but her team of song producers manage to find the right backing tracks for her vocal style, plus there's a strong theme that carries well throughout the album. In Love & War is a hip, energetic album that properly showcases her singing talent. In other words, Amerie is back. For more, check out the full review of Amerie's In Love & War.

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