New Ciara album Fantasy Ride out in September
Singer Ciara has named her next album "Fantasy Ride." The new disc is due in September and contrary to a standard CD, the music will be spread across three separately packaged discs, bundled together. Each CD will contain five to six songs addressing different themes. The first CD is titled "Groove City" and will contain sensual songs, the second is titled "Crunktown" and features songs similar to Ciara's first single "Goodies" and the third comprises of up-tempo freestyle tracks. Producer Tricky Stewart is co-executive-producing the CD with Ciara.

Motley Crue push back new album
Motley Crue have pushed back the release date of their new album “Saints Of Los Angeles” from June 17 to June 24 to record another track, titled “Goin' Out Swingin'.” The album will feature 13 tracks and is the band’s first full-length studio album in more than 10 years.

Extra disc with US release of new Charlatans album
The Charlatans will release their new album “You Cross My Path” in the US on June 10. The album will feature a bonus disc with extras. Released for free earlier this year, the album was downloaded over 90,000. Recorded in the UK, Ireland and Los Angeles, the special double-disc edition includes bonus live tracks and videos and is preceded by the single “Oh! Vanity.” Meanwhile, Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess is working with actor Joaquin Phoenix to record an album. The idea for the album came about when Phoenix learned to play guitar in preparation for his role as Johnny Cash in the 2005 film "Walk The Line."

New Tricky album set for release
Tricky will release his next album "Knowle West Boy" on September 9 in the US and July 7 in Europe. First single off the album will be "Council Estate" and is set for this summer. A teaser is available at www.knowlewestboy.com now already and users can also download separate components to create their own remixes. Tricky’s new effort was produced by Tricky, with help from Switch.

Rod Stewart planning R&B and country albums
Rod Stewart is planning to move on from his Songbook albums and go back to recording R&B and country. A lot of Stewart’s early recordings were based on both R&B and country music. On 1971's “Every Picture Tells A Story” Rod Stewart covered The Temptations “I Know I'm Losing You” and later on worked with the Isley Brothers on a remake of “This Old Heart of Mine.”

New Ne-Yo album pushed back
Originally due in June, Ne-Yo's new album "Year Of The Gentleman" has been pushed back to August 5. The delay is caused by the fact that the artist is completing additional songs for the album. The album features production by Stargate, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and J.R. Rotem, among others. Lead single "Closer" is climbing the charts already. Meanwhile, Ne-Yo is on Alicia Keys' tour as a support act.