Joe is prepping for the release of his next album, ‘DoubleBack: The Evolution of R&B,’ which is due out July 2.
The R&B veteran impressed many longtime fans with his current single, “I’d Rather Have A Love,” which is in the Top 10 at Urban AC radio. Now, Joe gives a further preview of his anticipated album, sharing snippets of 4 standout cuts from the album, including the duet “Love & Sex” with Fantasia.
These are sounding good. Take a listen to what Joe has in store below:
Joe has consistently remained one of the top veteran singers in R&B music. Continuously returning with strong singles and stellar albums, this year’s “I’d Rather Have A Love” became a fast favorite among many, and set up anticipation for his next album. Today, the singer/songwriter officially reveals the title, cover and tracklisting for his latest album, ‘DoubleBack: Evolution of R&B.’
The new LP, which follows 2011′s ‘The Good, The Bad, The Sexy‘ is scheduled to be released on July 2, and boasts 12 tracks, with extras for Target and Best Buy. Joe produced more than half of the records himself but also enlisted the help of hitmakers such as Stargate. The album also includes features from Fantasia (Love and Sex), a surprise from Too Short (1 to 1 Ratio) and Fat Joe on the remix to the lead single “I’d Rather Have A Love.”
“I feel like today when you look at R&B music, it’s almost like a shadow. We are sort of behind the scenes looking at everything else unfold. I want to inspire today’s generation to want to become R&B artists and to want to pick up an instrument,” Joe explained about his hopes for the new album in a recent interview with our friends at YKIGS.
Check out the tracklisting to Joe’s latest LP below:
Last night, Fantasia held a special album release party for her new album Side Effects of You. The songstress was overwhelmed with love from fellow artists: Kenny Latimore, Joe, Yummy Bingham, Rob Hatcher, Monifah & more who all paid tribute to Tasia with personal performances.
An emotional Fantasia wouldn’t let the night end without a performance of her own though, the American Idol alum thanked everyone for all their outpouring of love and delivered a roof raising performance of her single, “Lose To Win”.
Peep the clip above, shout to TrueExclusives on the footage.
Kelly Rowland has some exciting collaborations coming up on her new album Talk A Good Game. The Destiny’s Child diva has already secured Beyoncé and Michelle on the song “You Changed,” and has tracks with Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell and or course Lil Wayne on “ICE.”
However, there is another feature she is hoping to lock down. “I have something I want [Nas] to be on right now,” she told Radio.com. “I just have to ask him.”
She went on to explain how Mariah Carey inspired her ideal collaboration. “[I heard] an incredible collaboration [he did] with Joe and Mariah and it felt good.”
The song Rowland referenced is, “Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Forever) (Remix),” from Mariah’s 1999 album Rainbow, in which she updated Keith Sweat’s “Make It Last Forever” with a rap verse from Nas and vocals from Joe.
“I have a record and I kinda wanna do that, too,” said Rowland. “Taking a page from Mariah’s book, respecting her. I would love to collaborate with Nas and Joe on a song that I have.”
Peep the interview clip below:
Joe is back representing for ever-lasting love with the official music video to his hot R&B single “I’d Rather Have A Love.” The veteran singer/songwriter recruits none other than Hype Williams to direct the visual, which finds Joe in vintage ladies man form, expressing the virtues of commitment and a love worth holding onto.
The love-filled ballad is the first single off Joe’s upcoming album, which is due out this summer via Massenburg Media/RED Distribution. Watch the video below!
Almost halfway through March, and it’s already been a good year for R&B. The skeptics are still floating around, but things are certainly looking up when artists like Emeli Sandé are getting played on Z100, and Miguel is taking home Grammys. Last year, we saw a ton of releases on both the album and mixtape side, and while there hasn’t been much on that front just yet, there are certainly some big releases on the way from the likes of Beyoncé, Maxwell, Chris Brown and many more.
With a good amount of new tracks already floating around our playlists and ipods, we decided to take a more serious look at the music and give you an official list of our Top 10 Best R&B Songs of The Year, so far…
All these tracks are either already heating up the charts, or need to be on your radar. Take a look and listen at the list below:
Joe Thomas is officially back, with the release of his new single “I’d Rather Have A Love.” The grown and sexy love song is set to hit Urban AC radio on March 19, but it is available on iTunes now. Joe is ready to put his player ways aside and settle down with a woman that loves him for himself on the snappy tune, which is the lead single from his forthcoming album, due out this summer via the newly-formed deal between Massenburg Media/RED Distribution.
Cuddle up with your special someone and stream Joe’s new song below…
LL Cool J premieres the music video for his new ladies joint “Take It,” with R&B veteran Joe handling the hook. Check it out below…
