NEW RELEASES: Chris Brown F.A.M.E, Jennifer Hudson Remember, Bobby V Fly.

R&B crooner Chris Brown releases his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E via Jive Records. The new effort explores Brown’s versatility and musical abilities as he boasted collaborations with a wide range of performers like Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Ludacris and more. “There are songs from all genres: from street records to others that are real soul, 808 heavy that you’ll hear in the club, and then others are strictly for the heart; songs that your mom and grandma can listen to and love,” Brown previously stated. F.A.M.E. is lead by the singles “Look At Me Now” which features Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes and “Yeah 3x.” Brown assures that, “F.A.M.E. is me giving fans every aspect of who I am as far as my art, my culture, and my concepts.”

Purchase: F.A.M.E. – Chris Brown

Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me (J Records)

Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson teams with producers and songwriters like Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, R. Kelly and Ne-Yo for the release of her sophomore album ‘I Remember Me.’ The disc is lead by the R. Kelly written first single “Where You at” and the album title track, “I Remember Me,” which is based on a poem written by Jennifer and composed into a song co-written by Ryan Tedder. “I’m excited about this album because it’s almost like a renewal for me, reflected through the chapters of my life,” comments Jennifer. “I’ve called it ‘I Remember Me’ because of the journey I’ve been on. I’ve learned that life constantly surprises you, no matter your plans. My fans have been so loyal, I feel like they have been on this journey with me and I can’t wait for them to hear the new album.” The set follows Hudson’s 2008 self-titled debut album, which featured the hit singles “Spotlight” and “If This Isn’t Love.”

Purchase: I Remember Me – Jennifer Hudson

Bobby V – Fly on the Wall (Capitol)

Former DTP crooner Bobby V drops his fourth studio album ‘Fly On The Wall.’ The album features the singer’s chart-topping single “Words” as well as a range of collaborations including “Altered Ego” featuring 50 Cent, “Hummin” featuring Lloyd Banks) and “Phone #” featuring Plies. “I think that the older you get, the more you travel, and the more you experience you have, things can’t help but get better,” Bobby states about the new project, “I think if you compare the first [album] to now, you will see an amazing amount of growth in every aspect.”
Purchase: Bobby V – Fly on the Wall