There's two more months left in 2007 and November and December figure to be two of the biggest months of the year for new R&B music as far as star power goes. This month, the third studio album by Alicia Keys is coming out, as well as the sophomore effort by teen superstar Chris Brown and a concept album by the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. There's also a couple of concert DVDs coming - one featuring Beyonce and the other showcasing Amy Winehouse. For the full list, have a look below.
"As I Am," Alicia Keys
The third studio album by Alicia Keys, led by the first single, "No One," is due out in the U.S. on Nov. 13.
"American Gangster: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," Various Artists
The soundtrack to the Denzel Washington movie features new Soul music by Anthony Hamilton and Hank Shocklee, as well as old-school classics by Bobby Womack, the Staple Singers and others. The album will be in stores on Nov. 6. (Note: this album should not be confused with the Jay-Z release of the same title).
"Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA," Boyz II Men
This is a concept album, with Boyz II Men doing remakes of classic Motown songs like "Just My Imagination," (originally by The Temptations), "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder) and "The Tracks of My Tears" (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles). The album, which was produced by Randy Jackson (of "American Idol" fame), will be in stores Nov. 13.
"Trust Me," Craig David
The latest release by the smooth British R&B-pop singer is due out Nov. 12 in the U.K. A release date in the United States hasn't yet been scheduled.









