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R. Kelly is back with yet another single It's On featuring DJ Khaled & Ace Hood from his upcoming album Black Panties . The album had been mentioned previously but I just figured R. Kelly opted to release his Write Me Back album which he is still releasing. So that means two separate R. Kelly albums this year. No word yet on when to expect Black Panties .

Ace Hood takes us behind the scenes as he shoots the album cover and various photos for upcoming album; "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" in stores and online August 9.

Check out the new album cover and tracklisting for Jon B's new album, "Helpless Romantic" in stores October 28. The album is led by first single, "Oh So Sexy" feat Paul Wall. I recently let my sister hear "So Sexy" and she loves it. She told me that a radio DJ in Milwaukee, WI(I believe) was asking what happened to Jon B. Stupid fool! As a radio DJ you should have some type of knowledge about what's coming out. How could he not know? The song was shipped to Urban radio sure enough or it wouldn't have debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks chart. Ok...I had to vent a little! Anyway most artists signed to indie labels have a lack of support. When you think about it though so does a lot of artists signed to major labels. A lot of labels just don't like to take the risk of spending tons of money to promote an artist when their album bombs. I think it is time the label starts putting renewed interest in their products. 1) Oh So Sexy...

Check out the album cover from Florida rapper Ace Hood. His debut album, "Gutta" featuring first single, "Cashflow" featuring Rick Ross & T-Pain will be in stores September 23. Video: Kanye West - Good Morning In a minute Kanye West will have filmed a video for every song off his "Graduation" album. Music News: Brandy will record a duet with John Legend for her upcoming album, "Human" in stores November 11. The singer has kept fans up-to-date with the various going-ons in her life. Her video for debut single, "Right Here(Departed)" will premiere September 2 on BET's "Access Granted". Go Bran! T.I.'s newest single, "Whatever You Like" is the #1 song in the country! Meanwhile Jazmine Sullivan's "Need U Bad" feat Missy Elliott is #1 on the R&B/Hip Hop charts.