INDUSTY NEWS: UPCOMING RELEASES

Next Tuesday - November 3rd - is going to be a major week for urban music. R&B hit-maker Ryan Leslie is set to release his second studio album "Transition," only ten or so months after the release of his long awaited debut "Ryan Leslie," that did not perform so well commercially so hopefully Ryan can do some numbers with this new effort despite the first single "You're Not My Girl" receiving lackluster response.

Amerie is also looking to make a comeback with the release of her fourth studio album (third U.S. release) entitled "In Love & War." This will be the first time the "1 Thing" singer is releasing a project for Island Def Jam Music Group amidst several album push-backs. The album's lead single "Why R U" was definitely a gem despite commercial failure, as is the album's second single "Heard Em' All." It will be interesting to see if the release of this album can revitalize the singer's career and elevate her to the magnitude of a Ciara or Beyonce because Amerie definitely has the vocal chops, charisma, and charm to be one of the industry's leading ladies.

And here an updated list of select Fall (4th quarter) releases:

November 3, 2009: Amerie, Ryan Leslie
November 10, 2009: Melanie Fiona, Wale
November 17, 2009: Teairra Mari
November 23, 2009: Rihanna
December 1, 2009: R. Kelly
December 8, 2009: Gucci Mane, Usher, Lil' Jon, Robin Thicke, Snoop, The Game
December 15, 2009: Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Lil' Wayne, Young Money