Queens Library Recommends

• BLACKsummers’night
  Maxwell
  The Brooklyn native returns after an eight year hiatus. The album is the first installment of a trilogy, and showcases his distinctive brand of soulful R&B. Featuring the singles “Pretty Wings” and “Fistful of Tears”.
• Breakthrough
  Colbie Caillat
  The highly anticipated follow-up to her hugely successful Coco debuted on top of Billboard 200, featuring songwriting from American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and the lead single “Fallin’ For You”.
• Crazy Love
  Michael Buble
  The Canadian crooner expands his horizon with a fourth studio album featuring the expected pop standards plus some new originals. The duet with Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)”, is a standout track.
• In a Perfect World
  Keri Hilson
  The established songwriter for artists such as Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Omarion scores a home run with her R&B debut, featuring the Top 20 hit “Turnin’ Me On” and production by Timbaland and Danja.
• Jeremih
  Jeremih
  The Def Jam debut from the R&B crooner and Chicago native, featuring “Imma Star (Everywhere We Are)” and “Break Up to Make Up”. Jeremih’s smooth vocal style has invited comparisons to The-Dream and garnered him an American Music Award nomination.
• Only Built for Cuban Linx… Pt. 2
  Raekwon
  Ten years and two albums later, the WuTang veteran releases the 22-track sequel to his classic debut. Executive produced by RZA and Busta Rhymes, the album presents the narrative of a crime boss from a third person perspective and guest appearances from Ghostface Killah, J Dilla, and Method Man.
• The Blueprint 3
  Jay-Z
  The long awaited sequel to Blueprint 1 & 2 features Kanye West as producer on seven songs and appearances by Drake, Young Jeezy and Kid Cudi. A must-listen for the anthemic “New York State of Mind” with Alicia Keys.
• The Sound
  Mary Mary
  The Grammy-nominated, Inglewood, CA sister act releases another strong album of upbeat contemporary gospel, with guest appearances by David Banner and Kierra “Kiki” Sheard. Featuring the crossover hits “Get Up” and “God in Me”.
• The Winner in Me
  Coko
  The former member of R&B girl group SWV releases one of the most anticipated gospel albums of 2009, with guest appearances by Canton Jones, Kelly Price, Youthful Praise and Israel Houghton.
• Turn Me Loose
  Ledisi
  The New Orleans native and Grammy nominee releases her fourth studio album of contemporary R&B and funk on Verve Records, featuring collaborations with Raphael Saadiq and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The album grew out of her experience with writer’s block, and her attempts to work through it by listening to Buddy Miles’ 1970 album “Them Changes”.