Fabolous - Losos Way

After nearly one full decade at the absolute pinnacle of the rap game, Desert Storm/Def Jam artist Fabolous will deliver the most personal, confessional album of his career when LOSO’S WAY arrives in the physical and digital marketplace on July 28th. The new album provides an intimate glimpse into the rise of the Brooklyn-born rapper, one of today’s most important and controversial players, exploring the perils that come with managing the transition from a street life to one of legitimacy.

Underscoring the autobiographical portrait of LOSO’S WAY is Fab’s first long-form video project, a 30-minute film to be released in conjunction with the album. Several trailers from the film have been released, creating a huge buzz for the project online. Known for keeping his personal life separate from his rap career, Fab was inspired by Carlito’s Way (Al Pacino), as he told SOHH.com recently: “I think we had some similarities. Carlito was a street dude trying to make the transition from the streets to something better. That’s where I felt I was at….transitioning from the streets to a hip-hop artist.”

In advance of LOSO’S WAY, two singles are building simultaneously at radio: “Throw It In The Bag” featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream (produced by Tricky Stewart) was #1 Most-Added at Rhythm formats; and “It’s My Time” featuring brand new Def Jam artist Jeremih (produced by the Runners) is currently exploding at the Urban format.

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Michael Jackson - King Of Pop (Deluxe Version)

Following the release of the 1CD King Of Pop, Sony BMG are releasing the ultimate fan edition of King Of Pop.

Disc 1 - the classic King Of Pop as voted for by the British public.

Disc 2 - 18 more of Britain’s favourite Jacko tracks.

Disc 3 - Rarities and Classic 12″s.

There are few true rarities in the MJ catalogue but we have unearthed a few for this one…

Can’t Get Outta The Rain - single b-side never released on CD
Is It Scary (single radio edit) - this edit version has never been on CD
Smile (Short Version) - previously unreleased commercially - promo only
Thriller Megamix by Jason Nevins - previously unreleased

Plus two tracks only available on the Ultimate Box Set

On The Line - bonus track included in the `ghosts’ boxset video
Someone Put Your hand Out - originally a cassette only promo with Pepsi

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Billy Talent - Billy Talent III

Deluxe UK two CD edition of their 2009 album includes a bonus CD that contains four demos plus 11 mixes without guitar (tabs for all songs are included to play along) and two 2-sided posters. 2009 release from the Canadian Punk/Alt-Rock quartet. The album was produced by Brendan O’Brien. Billy Talent III sees the band return to their Grunge roots and influences, taking on an altogether heavier, dirtier sound - whilst still injected with the explosive energy and sharp Punk Rock twist that typifies the band’s inimitable style. The album also signals the band’s first studio recordings since 2006’s Billy Talent II, apart from the Red Cross charity single ‘Turn Your Back’, which was recorded with Anti-Flag singer Justin Sane, and is included on the record. Includes the single ‘Rusted From The Rain’. Atlantic.

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Joe - Signature

2009 album from the R&B superstar. Signature was entirely written, produced and arranged by none other than Joe himself. Smooth ballads and mid tempos grace this album with Joe’s classic sound. It’s been awhile since Joe has produced or written his own material and is taking it back to his roots, something his fans have been longing and waiting for for a long time. 12 songs including the single ‘Magic’.

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