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American Idol judge Randy Jackson has released a compilation CD titled “Randy Jackson Music Club Vol. 1.” The 13 song compilation features great new music from some of the most talented artists in the industry. The CD opens up with a great brand new song from pop star Paula Abdul. “Dance Like It’s No Tomorrow” is one of the first new songs from Paula Abdul in years. It’s a great uptempo dance song and Paula Abdul fans will be pleased to hear new music from the American Idol judge. The song is followed by the hot song “Walk on By,” by soulful singer Joss Stone. Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora is featured on the compilation with a solo song titled “Willing to Try.” The majority of the other artists featured on the set are new artists. Kelli Love, Barbie Esco, and Sam Moore are among the other artists featured on the set. Former American Idol winner Katherine McPhee is featured on the set with the song “Real Love.” Rounding out the artists featured on the CD are Van Hunt, Kim Burrell, Trisha Covington, and Crunk Squad. “Randy Jackson Music Club Vol. 1″ is in stores now.

Janet Jackson’s latest album “Discipline” is a return to her dance synth rhythm-esque roots. The first single from the album “Feedback” is a futuristic sounding dance track. “Discipline” is a CD that you can listen to from start to finish without having to skip songs. The CD has great continuity. The song “Luv,” is a relaxed bouncy song. “Rollercoaster” is a mellow song with a laid back track. It’s a very catchy song with a good track. “Rock With U,” is another catchy song with a futuristic ring to it. “Can’t B Good” is a smooth love song with a very mellow vibe. “Never Let You Go,” is another real chill laid back song that opens with a soft guitar solo. There are a lot of really nice slow ballads featured on “Discipline.” “Greatest X” is one of those songs. the song “The 1” featuring Missy Elliott is a great party track.

“Discipline” takes Janet’s back to her roots of her early albums such as “Rhythm Nation” and “Janet.” Janet Jackson fans new and old will be pleased with this album.

Miasha is the author of the popular urban fiction novels “Diary of a Mistress,” and “Mommy’s Angel.” “Sistah for Sale,” is a gripping tale about a Miami call girl. As with Miasha’s previous releases, “Sistah for Sale,” is an edge of your seat story that will keep you reading until you finish the entire book. “Sistah for Sale,” is one of those books that you can easily read in one sitting. The main character, Sienna, is faced with one dilemma after another. Sienna is basically on her own, her father was killed years prior and her mother is not around. When Sienna learns that her mother has been killed as well she seeks vengeance for her mother’s murder. Sienna finds herself getting deeper and deeper into the sex industry as she tries to find out everything she can about her financially well off clients. Sienna soon finds herself wanting to break free from Chatman, the pimp who made her one of his best women. However, breaking away from him won’t be easy for Sienna.

“Sistah for Sale,” is a great book and fans of Miasha’s previous works will be pleased.

Star Trak/Jive/Legacy has released “Kelis-The Hits.” The 11
song compilation features the most well known hits from the eclectic, funky, hip-hop inspired artist. The CD opens with her debut single “Caught Out There” from her debut album “Kaleidscope.” The song is followed by the megahit “Milkshake.” “Milkshake,” was the first single from the album “Tasty.” One hit on the album that is unexpected is the Old Dirty Bastard song “Got Your Money.” The good thing about “Kelis-The Hits” is that the biggest hits are here. The most recent big single “Bossy” featuring Too Short is featured on the compilation as well. The Kelis album “Wanderland” was never officially released in the United States, but the lead single “Young, Fresh and New” is featured on the greatest hits set. “Wanderland” is a fan favorite among Kelis fans. Kelis collaborations such as “In Public” featuring Nas, “Millionaire” featuring Andre 3000, “Truth or Dare” featuring N.E.R.D. and “Finest Dreams” featuring Richard X are also featured on the compilation. “Kelis-The Hits” is a decent collection of her biggest hits.

“Handy Manny” is one of the most well loved animated series on the Disney Channel. The half hour animated series features Manny and his cast of talking tools. The Disney DVD “Handy Manny-Fixing It Right,” features five episodes of “Handy Manny,” and a bonus feature titled “Game Time-Fix It With Handy Manny.” The DVD has a running time of 58 minutes. “Handy Manny-Fixing It Right,” is a great DVD release for kids.

The Disney Channel animated series “Little Einsteins” is a popular favorite among pre-school age children. The series follows four adventuresome kids as they explore their way through life. “Little Einsteins-Race For Space” is a DVD release that features three episodes of the television series. The episodes featured on the DVD are “The Treasure Behind The Little Red Door,” “Super Fast,” and “The Great Sky Rematch.” The cartoon characters Leo, June, Quincy and Annie take their rocket around the world in these exciting adventures. The DVD features a game and bonus shorts. It’s a great DVD release for kids.

Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” is one of the most well known album’s of all time. Featuring hit songs such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” the album stayed on the top of the Billboard Top 200 album charts for a great deal of the early 1980’s. Every song on the album was a hit and the album catapulted Michael Jackson to the pinnacle of pop music stardom.

Sony has re-released Thriller in a special 25th anniversary edition. This special edition of the album includes the album completely re-mastered. The sound quality is awesome. All of the songs on the original release are featured in there original form re-mastered. The CD includes six bonus tracks. The bonus tracks are previously un-released. Guest artists on the bonus tracks include Fergie, Will.I.Am, Akon and Kanye West.

The CD is featured in deluxe packaging. The color booklet inside of the CD features full color photographs and song lyrics. Also included with the 25th Anniversary edition of “Thriller” is a DVD. The DVD features the short films for “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” and the “Billie Jean,” performance from Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever.

The 25th anniversary edition of “Thriller” is a great purchase. Fans will be very pleased with the deluxe re-mastered release of “Thriller.”

One Republic had a huge hit with their Timbaland produced song “Apologize.” The quintet’s album “Dreaming Out Loud” features twelve songs. If you enjoy the song “Apologize,” it will be easy for you to fall in love with the album “Dreaming Out Loud.” “Say (all I need)” is a melodic hypnotic tune that opens the album. The majority of the songs are slower ballad types of songs. Some of the songs are orchestra like in nature and most all of the songs have a soundtrack nature. “Goodbye, Apathy,” is a beautiful song.

With Ryan Tedder’s beautiful voice and production by Timbaland, One Republic can’t lose. Even if you haven’t heard any of the other songs on the album besides “Apologize,” you won’t be disappointed if you pick up the One Republic album “Apologize.” The song “Tyrant” is a moody song with strong chords. Overall, the album is filled with songs that will relax you. It’s a good CD to put on when you just want to mellow out.