TUESDAY DEC 22, 2009

MARY J BLIGE
Stronger
www.mjblige.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada

As one of the greatest singers of our time, MARY J. BLIGE’S accomplishments are beyond impressive. A multi-faceted mogul and philanthropist, with a career spanning 15 years – including nine Grammy awards, eight multi-platinum records, over 40 million albums sold and unrivaled love from fans and critics alike. Mary co-executive produced the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed film, “Precious” through her music, TV and film company, Matriarch Entertainment and made star turns in Tyler Perry’s “I Can Do Bad By Myself,” “30 Rock,” and “Entourage.” Co-owner of the successful beauty line, Carol’s Daughter, Mary is set to put out a new fragrance line called “My Life.” Her new album Stronger withEach Tear represents knowing that the work we do on ourselves is never done, but we do get stronger through the trials, the tribulations, and the tears. Lending a hand of expression to MARY’S work are some of the best producers and artists in the business. The first single from the album is titled “I Am”. Track Listing.


MUDVAYNE
Mudvayne
www.mudvayne.com
Dist: Sony Music Canada

Mudvayne are the unrivaled metal kings of rock radio, with no fewer than six Top 10 hits, including the No. 1 singles “Happy?” and “Do What You Do.” Hailed for broadening metal boundaries with their technical prowess and explosive live shows, frontman Chad Grey, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matt McDonough are upping the ante once again with their self-titled new release. All physical copies of Mudvayne will have the album’s artwork printed with special black light link that will be invisible to the naked eye. Here’s hoping you have black lights kicking around your pad. Track Listing.

YOUNG MONEY
We Are Young Money
www.weareyoungmoney.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada

Founded by Grammy Award-winning, critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum rap superstar Lil Wayne, Young Money Entertainment will introduce the world to hip-hop’s hottest new collective with the release of We Are Young Money, one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mack Maine, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz, Tyga, Shanell, Gudda Gudda, Lil Chuckee, Twist, and T-Streetz are the 10 talented up-and-coming artists who make up the group Young Money and who are also signed to YME as solo artists. They are all gifted individuals with something unique and special to offer the world—their skills range from rappers to singers; their ages run the gamut from early teens to mid-20s; and their roots vary from East Coast to West Coast all the way down to the Dirty South. Track Listing.

LISTEN NOW!
Artist: Young Money
Track: Bedrock Feat. Lloyd
STEREOPHONICS Keep Calm And Carry On www.stereophonics.com Dist: Universal Music Canada *Digital Only Release today. Physical Album out Feb 2nd. Stereophonics mark their hotly awaited return with their sensational new single “Innocent” – the first from the band’s eagerly anticipated new studio album Keep Calm and Carry On. Guitarist and songwriter Kelly Jones has taken the band in some surprising new directions, including working with a new producer, Jim Abbiss – (whose credits include such diverse music makers as Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, The Enemy, Bjork, Adele and Massive Attack). Keep Calm and Carry On is stripped back, minimalist, pithy, poppy and soulful, 12 little gems of sharply crafted, melodic storytelling. Track Listing. LISTEN NOW! Artist: Stereophonics Track: Innocent

NINE
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
www.nine-musical.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada

Nine is a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidante and costume designer (Judi Dench), young American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie), and his Mother (Sophia Loren). NINE was directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago) and it is based on the 1982 Broadway Musical. Track Listing.

THE WHO
Greatest Hits
www.thewho.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada

THE WHO’S GREATEST HITS is a 19-track single disc career-spanning compilation! It begins with the band’s first single and concludes with a track from its most recent album,
ENDLESS WIRE, it’s a fantastic place to start your amazing journey into one of the most beloved rock catalogues of all time. In between are songs representing the many peaks of the band’s career, from early singles to classic concept albums to more recent successes. Most, if not all, of these classic tracks are instantly recognizable. Track Listing.

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