The fall season is usually a good time for R&B and Soul music releases, and this year is no exception. There are quite a few releases of new material coming in October, including new albums by John Legend, Monica, Ruben Studdard and the married duo of Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore, among others. And on that note, look below for our list of the top 10 upcoming R&B albums for October, 2006.
1. "Once Again," John Legend
Due in stores on Oct. 24 on Sony Records, this could be one of the biggest-selling R&B releases of the year. Check out the About R&B review of it HERE.
2. "The Makings of Me," Monica
The diva returns on J Records on Oct. 3. Read your Guide's review of her new CD HERE.3. "Sammie," Sammie
The teenage heartthrob's sophomore album's out on Oct. 10 on Rowdy Entertainment/Universal. Read our interview with Sammie HERE and our review of his self-titled CD HERE.4. "The Evolution of Robin Thicke," Robin Thicke
Due out Oct. 3 on Interscope imprint Star Trak. Read the About R&B review of The Evolution of Robin Thicke HERE.5. "The Return," Ruben Studdard
The "American Idol" winner's latest will be released by J Records on Oct. 17. Read our review of the disc HERE.6. "My Book," K-Ci
K-Ci (of the group Jodeci and the duo K-Ci & JoJo) releases his solo debut Oct. 3 on independent Bungalo Records.7. "Priceless," Frankie J.
The Latin heartthrob's latest, Priceless, will be out Oct. 17 on Sony/Columbia Records. Your can read About R&B's interview with Frankie J. HERE and our review of Priceless HERE.8. "Uncovered/Covered," Kenny Lattimore/Chante Moore
This two disc set of R&B and Gospel songs by the husband/wife team is due Oct. 10 on LaFace Records. You can preview two songs from the album in this About R&B blog post.9. "Point of No Return," Shareefa
The debut album by the singing female member of Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace clique is due out Oct. 24 on Def Jam Recordings. Check About R&B's interview with Shareefa HERE and our review of Point of No Return HERE.10. "Mr. Brown," Sleepy Brown
Mr. Brown will be released by Virgin Records on Oct. 3. Read the About R&B review of the CD HERE.