D'Angelo - The Best So Far…

Looking at the current R&B landscape, one can see why D'Angelo is a living legend. Since Voodoo (2000), his last full-length release, no R&B male artist has come remotely close to redefining the sensuality of soul, although many have attempted to mimic his hypnotic groove.

The Best So Far... highlights D'Angelo at his triumphant peak and whets our appetite for his long-awaited return. Original release date: June 24, 2008

Tracks to check out: "Lady" (YouTube), "Untitled (How Does it Feel)" (YouTube), "Left and Right" (YouTube)

 
Katy Perry - One of the Boys

Remember the old saying: "Never judge a book by its cover"? Well, the same holds true in the world of music. Never judge an album by its single, you might be surprised when you push the "play" button.

Such is the case for One of the Boys, because this album has GRAMMY written all over it. The album rockets to the moon and back—exploding as if Katy dropped a match on a volatile can of estrogen-packed fuel. Every song, no doubt, is a potential hit.

A decade removed from Jagged Little Pill, female angst has rarely tasted (or looked) so good. Original release date: June 17, 2008

Tracks to check out: "Mannequin", "One of the Boys", "If You Can Afford Me"

 
Kerli - Love is Dead

How Kerli Kõiv—a blonde-haired singer from Estonia — landed an audition with L.A. Reid is beyond comprehension. Her debut album, Love is Dead, however, will make the world readily welcome similar cases of happenstance.