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New R&B Albums: June 2008

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It looks like June - which is Black Music Month - will be another strong month for R&B, just like the previous month was. Coming up in June is the long-awaited fourth album by pop-R&B star Ashanti, as well as releases by other artists who don't have Ashanti's mainstream appeal, but more than make up for it with their genuine soulfulness, including the sophisticated Chante Moore, Detroit soul man Dwele and the lovely Lalah Hathaway. Also on deck this month: re-releases of the latest albums by teen superstars (and current hot couple) Rihanna and Chris Brown. Check below for the full list.

1. "The Declaration," Ashanti

Ashanti's often-delayed new release finally hits stores on June 3. And thankfully, that craptacular song she did with Nelly, "Switch," didn't make the cut.

Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. The Way That I Love You
3. You’re Gonna Miss
4. So Over You
5. Struggle
6. Girlfriend
7. Things You Make Me Do (feat. Robin Thicke)
8. In These Streets
9. Good Good
10. Body On Me (feat. Nelly and Akon)
11. Mother
12. Shine
13. The Declaration

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2. "Love The Woman," Chante Moore

Chante's new album will be released on June 17 via Peak/Concord/Universal Records. The album's first single is "Ain't Supposed To Be That Way."

Tracklisting:
1. Always Gonna Be Something
2. Can't Do It
3. Special
4. Ain't Supposed To Be That Way
5. My Eyes
6. Give Me Time
7. Do For You
8. Love The Woman
9. Love Action
10. First Kiss
11. Guess Who I Saw Today

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3. "Sketches of a Man," Dwele

The veteran singer's first album for Koch Records will be in stores June 24.

Tracklisting:
1. Sketches Of A Man (Intro)
2. Free As A Bird
3. Feels So Good
4. Blow Your Mind
5. A Few Reasons (Truth Pt. 2)
6. Open Your Eyes
7. Workin' On It
8. Brandi
9. 5 Dolla Mic
10 I'm Cheatin'
11 You Won't Be Lonely
12 Love Ultra
13 Travelin' Girl
14 If You Want To
15 Shady
16 70's
17 Vain
18 Spiritual
19 I'm Sorry (Wake The Musical Baby)
20 Body Rock

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4. "Self Portrait," Lalah Hathaway

The latest from the daughter of the late, great Donny Hathaway will be in stores June 3 via the legendary label Stax Records.

Tracklisting:
1. Let Go
2. Breathe
3. On Your Own
4. For Always
5. That Was Then
6. Learning To Swim
7. 1 Mile
8. Little Girl
9. What Goes Around
10. Naked Truth
11. Udo
12. Tragic Inevitability

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5. "Black Rose," Hil St. Soul

The British Soul duo Hil St. Soul (it's pronounced Hill Street Soul) are back on the American music scene after a two-year absence. Their their album, Black Rose was originally due in March, but is now set to drop on June 10 via Shanachie Entertainment.

Tracklisting
1. Wash Away
2. Don't Forget The Ghetto
3. Sweetest Days
4. Life
5. Gravity
6. We Were In Love
7. Broken Again
8. Black Rose
9. If I Was You
10 Hanging On
11 Smile

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6. "Acey Duecy," Anthony David

Anthony's major label debut is scheduled for release on June 24 via India.Arie's SoulBird Music and Universal Republic Records.

Tracklisting:
1. Stop Playin'
2. Something About You
3. Smoke One
4. Words
5. Lady
6. Spittin' Game
7. Kinfolk
8. Ga Peach
9. Cheatin' Man
10. Cold Turkey
11. Krooked Kop

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7. "Turbo 919," Sean Garrett

The debut solo album by this producer-singer-songwriter is due in stores on June 24 via Bet I Penned It/Interscope Records. The first single is the sexual "Grippin' on the Bed," feat. Ludacris.

Tracklisting
1. Deep Sleep (Intro)
2. What You Doin' With That
3. Come On In (feat. Akon)
4. Girlfriend Ringtone (feat. Lil' Wayne)
5. Turbo 919
6. I Still Believe (Interlude)
7. Lay Up Under Me
8. On The Hood
9. She Likes Me (Interlude)
10 6 In The Morning
11 Grippin' (feat. Ludacris)
12 Patron" (feat. Pharrell)
13 Pretty Girl
14 Why
15 One Day"

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8. "The Hard Way," James Hunter

James Hunter looks more Rockabilly than Soul, but trust me: the old-school singer has got more Soul in him than the majority of today's so-called new Soul artists. His latest album of all-original material comes out June 10.

Tracklisting:
1 The Hard Way
2 Tell Her
3 Don't Do Me No Favors
4 Carina
5 She's Got Away
6 Til The End
7 Hand It Over
8 Jacqueline
9 Class Act
10 Ain't Going Nowhere
11 Believe Me Baby
12 Strange But True

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9. "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded," Rihanna (CD/DVD)

This limited edition re-release package features extra songs and a "bonus" DVD. It'll be in stores June 17.

Tracklisting:
1. Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z)
2. Push Up On Me
3. Don't Stop The Music
4. Breakin' Dishes
5. Shut Up and Drive
6. Hate That I Love You (feat. Ne-Yo)
7. Say It
8. Sell Me Candy
9. Lemme Get That
10. Rehab
11. Question Existing
12. Good Girl Gone Bad
13. Disturbia
14. Take A Bow
15. If I Never See Your Face Again (Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna)

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10. "Exclusive: The Forever Edition," Chris Brown (CD/DVD)

Yet another album re-release. This one will be in stores on June 3.

Tracklisting:
Disc: 1 (CD)
1. Throwed
2. Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain)
3. Take You Down
4. With You
5. Picture Perfect (feat. will.i.am)
6. Hold Up (feat Big Boi)
7. You
8. Damage
9. Wall To Wall
10. Help Me
11. I Wanna Be
12. Gimme Whatcha Got
13. I'll Call Ya
14. Lottery
15. Nice
16. Down (feat. Kanye West)
17. Forever
18. Superhuman (feat. Keri Hilson)
19. Heart Ain't A Brain
20. Picture Perfect Remix (feat. Bow Wow & Hurricane Chris)

Disc: 2 (DVD)
1. Behind the scenes from the Up Close And Personal Tour, interviews, outtakes and more.

11. "Live in Washington D.C.," Patti Labelle

Miss Patti's latest live release is due out June 10 via Legacy Recordings.

Tracklisting:
1. Overture
2. The Spirit's In It
3. Patti's Welcome/My Best Wasn't Good Enough
4. Come What May
5. Joy To Have Your Love
6. Shoot Him On Sight
7. Lady Marmalade
8. Interlude
9. Isn't It A Shame
10. If You Don't Know Me By Now
11. I Don't Go Shopping
12. Medley: Music Is My Way Of Life/It's Alright With Me/What Can I Do For You
13. Band Introductions
14. You Are My Friend
15. Over The Rainbow

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12. "The Best So Far," D'Angelo (CD/DVD)

Due out June 24 on Virgin Records.

Tracklisting:
Disc: 1
1. Lady
2. Brown Sugar
3. Cruisin'
4. Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes
5. Smooth
6. I Found My Smile Again
7. Girl You Need A Change Of Mind
8. She's Always In My Hair
9. Can't Hide Love (Live at the Jazz Cafe)
10. Heaven Must Be Like This
11. Your Precious Love (feat. Erykah Badu)
12. Left And Right (feat. Method Man & Redman)
13. Untitled (How Does It Feel)
14. Send It On
15. Feel Like Makin' Love
16. Be Here (feat. Raphael Saadiq)
17. Devil's Pie Live - Live at Universal Ampitheatre (Bonus Track)

Disc: 2 (DVD)
1. Lady
2. Brown Sugar
3. Cruisin'
4. Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes
5. Left And Right
6. Untitled (How Does It Feel)
7. Send It On

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