By Karla Escobar
5:00 AM PDT, April 23, 2013
Michael Buble’s highly anticipated album, To Be Loved, is finally here! His first single, It's a Beautiful Day, is already making waves on radio stations and showcases Buble's talent as a songwriter (he co-wrote the track and three other original songs on the album). To Be Loved also includes classic tracks updated by Buble like Elvis Presley's Have I Told You Lately and the Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet Something Stupid where he is joined by Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. Michael says this album is "about love, happiness, fun and yummy things," and who doesn’t want to have some fun!
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Michael Buble - To Be Loved
Michael Buble’s highly anticipated album, To Be Loved, is finally here! His first single, It's a Beautiful Day, is already making waves on radio stations and showcases Buble's talent as a songwriter (he co-wrote the track and three other original songs on the album). To Be Loved also includes classic tracks updated by Buble like Elvis Presley's Have I Told You Lately and the Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet Something Stupid where he is joined by Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. Michael says this album is "about love, happiness, fun and yummy things," and who doesn’t want to have some fun!
Will.I.Am - #willpower
Interscope Records
After months of anticipation Will.I.Am's new solo album #willpower has arrived! Featuring hits like Scream & Shout with Britney Spears, and #thatpower with Justin Bieber, fans get an album full of dance hits that will have the club scene moving non-stop. Will definitely pulled out all the stops for this solo venture by calling on the likes of Skylar Grey, Chris Brown, and Miley Cyrus to lend their vocal chops to the album.
Tate Stevens - Tate Stevens
RCA
After wowing audiences on FOX's The X Factor, Season 2 winner Tate Stevens' long awaited self-titled debut album is here! The booming baritone's highly-anticipated release on Simon Cowell's Syco Music label includes three songs co-written by Stevens. Check out his first single Power of a Love Song on his website.
Fantasia - Side Effects Of You
RCA
Fantasia is back with her fourth studio album, Side Effects of You, out today. The season-three American Idol winner didn't just lend her vocals on her latest project but also co-wrote some of the tracks with singer/songwriters like Missy Elliot and Emeli Sande. The album explores a new sound that Fantasia like to call "rock soul" so it will be great to see her express herself in a new way.
Phoenix - Bankrupt!
After headlining an amazing set at Coachella festival in California, Phoenix is launching their new album, Bankrupt, today. Recently featured on SNL, the band has been making waves in the US for over a decade so fans are happy to see them back on the scene with great tracks like Entertainment and Trying to Be Cool/Drakkar Noir. The band is currently on tour and you can check out their latest dates here.
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell - Love Has Come For You
Legendary SNL icon and Grammy-Award winner Steve Martin's latest release on Rounder Records, Love Has Come For You, features 13 eloquently rootsy compositions that combine Martin's inventive five-string banjo work with Brickell's distinctive vocals and vivid, detail-rich lyrics. The album also features the esteemed bluegrass combo The Steep Canyon Rangers with whom Martin recorded his 2011 Grammy nominated album Rare Bird Alert. For more info on the album, check out his website.
Talib Kweli - Prisoner of Conscious
Capitol Records
Hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli drops his fifth solo studio album, Prisoner of Conscious, today loaded with guest features from Busta Rhymes, Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar, Melanie Fiona, Marsha Ambrosius, Miguel, Nelly, Ryan Leslie, and Seu Jorge. Kweli took his time crafting an album that breaks away from his heavily socio-political statements and instead, explores universal life experiences from more of a personal realm. For more information, or to catch him on tour, check out his website.
Snoop Lion - Reincarnated
RCA Records
Snoop Lion, also known as Snoop Dogg, is taking a bold step in his music career with the release of his new album, Reincarnated, out today. This album is an exploration of reggae, but also reveals the emotional journey Snoop has taken in the last couple of years towards a spiritual awakening. With tracks like Ashtrays and Heartbreaks featuring Miley Cyrus, and the peace anthem Lighters Up, we hear great messages about non-violence, and the importance of remembering the loves ones who have passed in our lives. Snoop’s journey can also be seen in his critically acclaimed documentary, REINCARNATED, available now on iTunes.
Rob Zombie - Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor
Rob Zombie has a lot on his plate this month; he just celebrated the release of his new film The Lords of Salem last week, and now his fifth solo album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, is hitting stores today. Rob is as sinister and dark as ever with this album so fans are going to flocking to get it. There are already rumors that the album is being turned into a movie, so don't be surprised if this is Rob's next film project. Watch their brand new video for Dead City Radio and The New Gods of Supertown here.