The summer of 2007 - and the month of August in particular - wasn't that strong for new R&B. But the month of September - and the week of Sept. 25 in particular - should be much better. There's a nice mix of older, veteran talent releasing new albums in September, like Chaka Khan and Babyface, plus younger, but also proven talent, like Jill Scott and Keyshia Cole also have new releases coming out. Have a look below at the list of the top 10 new R&B album releases for September, 2007.
1. "Just Like You," Keyshia Cole
Album cover © Geffen Records.
Keyshia's second album (which was originally titled Tears from a Soldier's Heart) will be released Sept. 25 on Geffen Records.
2. "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3," Jill Scott
Album cover © Hidden Beach Recordings.
The latest album by Jill Scott, aka Jilly from Philly, comes out Sept. 25 on Hidden Beach Recordings.
3. "Baby Makin' Project," Jagged Edge
Album cover © Island Def Jam Music.
J.E. and JD are together again. Jagged Edge has reunited with their friend and mentor, Jermaine Dupri, on JD's new label. The latest album by the four-man vocal group is due out on Sept. 25.
4. "Funk This," Chaka Khan
Album cover © Burgundy Records.
The latest album of mostly new material by this legendary singer will be released Sept. 25.
5. "Time for a Change," Cupid
Album cover © Atlantic Records.
The man behind the Cupid Shuffle dance craze will have his debut album released on Atlantic Records on the ominous day of Sept. 11. Ominous not just due to the anniversary of 9/11, but ominous because Kanye West and 50 Cent are also releasing new albums the same day.
6. "Wines & Spirits," Rahsaan Patterson
Album cover © Artistry Music.
Rahsaan's fourth album comes out Sept. 25 on the Artistry Music label.
7. "So Uncool," Keke Palmer
Cover © Atlantic Records.
So Uncool is the debut album by 14-year-old award-winning actress Keke Palmer. It will be released in the U.S. on Sept. 18, following on the heels of her self-titled EP which was released exclusively on iTunes on July 17.
8. "Don't Talk, Just Listen," B5
Album cover © Bad Boy Records.
The latest from this five-member boy band is scheduled to be released Sept. 11 on Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy music label.
9. "Playlist," Babyface
Album cover © Mercury Records.
Babyface's album of pop and rock music cover songs will be released by Island/Mercury Records on Sept. 18.
10. "Live in Paris," Lionel Richie
Lionel continues his comeback with this live CD, which comes out Sept. 11. A DVD version of the concert will also be released the same day.
