The month of May has a variety of artists releasing new music, from multi-platinum heavy hitters like R. Kelly and Ne-Yo to lesser-successful, but known veterans like Bobby Valentino and Tank, to artists who first made their names on TV, like former American Idol contestant Paris Bennett and Disney Channel actor Corbin Bleu. But there's another release that may be the most intriguing for the entire month, though: it's the final album (maybe) of all-new material from the legendary Rick James, who was still working on the album when he died in 2004.
2. "Because of You," Ne-Yo
This album was pushed back from late April, but it definitely will be out in the U.S. on May 1 on the Def Jam music label.
3. "Deeper Still," Rick James
This is the album of all-new material that Rick was working on when he died in 2004. It finally be released on May 15 on the MRI music label.4. "Sex, Love & Pain," Tank
The third album by the muscular singer features the hit ballad "Please Don't Go," and is due out May 15 on Blackground Records. You can read the About R&B review of it HERE.5. "Special Occasion," Bobby Valentino
After several delays, Bobby V.'s latest is (finally) due out May 8 on Def Jam. You can read the About R&B review of the album right HERE.6. "Princess P," Paris Bennett
The debut album by the former American Idol contestant is due out May 8 on the 306 Entertainment label. You can read the About R&B review of it HERE.7. "Another Side," Corbin Bleu
The debut urban pop album by this actor-singer-dancer is due out May 1 on Hollywood Records.8. "Based on a True Story," Kimberly Locke
The American Idol season 2 finalist releases her second album on May 1 on Curb Records. You can check out the interview that About.com's dance music Guide conducted with Kimberly HERE.