It may be 2011, but the month of October might sound like the 1990s all over again. That's because by sheer coincidence, a number of the artists dropping new albums this month first arrived on the music scene about two decades ago. Among them: Boyz II Men, who are releasing a double CD this month in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut album; then there's R&B heartthrob Joe, who's been around since 1993; and there's Johnny Gill and Lalah Hathaway, both of whom released self-titled albums in 1990. Also on the list of new releases: Goapele, Mayer Hawthorne and others. Check below for the full details.
1. Twenty, Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men's latest is a two-CD set that celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 1991 debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. The first CD consists of new material; the second is re-recorded versions of some of their best-known songs. It'll be in stores Oct. 25.
Disc 1:
- Believe
- So Amazing
- Put Some Music On
- Showly
- More Than You'll Ever Know (feat Charlie Wilson)
- I Shoulda Lied
- Benefit of a Fool
- Refuse to Be the Reason
- One More Chance
- Will You Be There
- Flow
- One Up for Love
Disc 2:
- Motownphilly
- On Bended Knee
- Four Seasons of Loneliness
- Water Runs Dry
- A Song of Mama
- It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
- I’ll Make Love to You
- End of the Road
- Not Like You
2. The Good, the Bad, the Sexy, Joe
Joe Thomas, one of the smoothest, most romantic men in R&B, drops his new album Oct. 18.
Tracklisting:
- Losing
- Time Of Your Life
- Almost There
- Circles
- Pull My Hair
- Dear Joe
- Slow Kisses
- Lose Control
- Tonight
- Impossible
- Drink Up
3. Still Winning, Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill had a minor beef with the head of his record label, but they've worked it out and now the latest from the veteran solo singer and New Edition member is due out Oct. 11.
Tracklisting:
- Still Winning
- Lets Stay Together
- In The Mood
- Just The Way You Are
- Black Box
- Long Long Time
- 2nd Place
- Who Is He?
- It Would Be You
- My Love
4. Break of Dawn, Goapele
5. How Do You Do, Mayer Hawthorne
The latest full album by this deeply souful new-school crooner comes out Oct. 11.
Tracklisting:
- Get To Know You
- A Long Time
- Can't Stop
- Dreaming
- The Walk
- Finally Falling
- Hooked
- Stick Around
- The News
- You Called Me
- You're Not Ready
- No Strings
6. Where It All Begins, Lalah Hathaway
R&B/Jazz singer Lalah Hathaway, daughter of the legendary Donny Hathaway, releases her latest album Oct. 18.
Tracklisting:
- Strong Woman
- Where It All Begins
- My Everything
- Small of My Back
- If You Want To
- Always Love You
- Lie To Me
- This Could Be Love
- Wrong Way
- You Were Meant For Me
- I'm Coming Back feat. Rachelle Ferrell
- Dreamland
7. Condensate, Original 7ven
Original 7ven (pronounced 'seven') is the new name for '80s band The Time, of Prince and Purple Rain fame. All the original Time members are in the group, including Morris Day, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Condensate will be in stores Oct. 18.
Tracklisting:
- O7ven intro
- Strawberry Lake
- O7ven Press Conference
- Condensate
- #Trendin
- If I Was Yo Man
- Role Play
- Sick
- Lifestyle
- Faithful
- Cadillac
- Aydkmn
- One Step
- Toast To The Party Girl
- Hey Yo
- GoHomeToYoMan
8. The Sounds of Blackness, Sounds of Blackness
This Gospel/R&B group releases its latest project Oct. 18.
Tracklisting:
- Fly Again (Feat. Jamecia Bennett)
- A Call to Healing
- Keep On Keepin' On
- Togetherness
- Rise
- You Were There
- Believe In Me
- Testify
- Have Fun
- Hey Jude
- Come Back Home
- Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
- Soon Ah Will Be Done
- Ubuntu
- Fly Again (Feat. Jamecia Bennett And Xross) (Rap Version)
9. The Best of Joss Stone '03-'09, Joss Stone
Joss Stone's first greatest hits album, which was pushed back from last month, is now due out Oct. 4.
Tracklisting:
- Fell In Love With A Boy
- Super Duper Love
- You Had Me
- Right To Be Wrong
- Don't Cha Wanna Ride
- Spoiled
- Tell Me 'Bout It
- Baby Baby Baby
- Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now (feat. Common)
- Bruised But Not Broken
- L-O-V-E
- Free Me
- Stalemate (feat. Jamie Hartman)
10. My Blood, My Sweat & My Tears: the Soundtrack, Jewell
R&B vocalist Jewell, who ran with the Death Row Records crew in the '90s, releases a soundtrack to her life story on Oct. 25. It features various singers and rappers.
Tracklisting:
- Intro, My Blood, My Sweat and My Tears (by The Poet)
- Gonna be alright (Jewell)
- Respect my gangsta (Remy, Bobby Sealz & Picasso feat. Jewell)
- Back to tha brick (Bobby Sealz)
- What's Love (Picasso feat Jewell)
- If you Believe (Jewell)
- Leave Me Alone (Bobby Sealz, Remy & Picasso feat Jewell)
- Hot Spot (Bobby Sealz & Picasso feat Jewell)
- Who You Calling Out (Bobby Sealz & Picasso feat Brat)
- Sleeping with the Enemy (Jewell)
- Street Cry (Picasso feat Jewell)
- Crazy (Bobby Sealz, Remy & Picasso feat. Jewell)
- Baller Belly (Bobby Sealz feat Jazzy Pha)
- Give You Sum (Jewell)