Usher is looking at the man in the mirror on the cover of his sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond, arriving in stores March 30. The R&B singer will perform his song “More” at next weekend’s NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, Tex.

It was all a dream for Jason Derulo. The R&B singer fantasizes about the girl of his dreams in the video for “In My Head,” the follow-up to his No. 1 hit “Whatcha Say” from his self-titled debut album, in stores March 2. Watch the video and peep the album cover below.

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R&B crooner Jaheim returns for Another Round, the follow-up to 2007’s The Makings of a Man, due just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 9. Listen to the remix to his first single “Ain’t Leavin’ Without You” with Jadakiss below.

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Usher battles himself on his sixth studio album Raymond vs. Raymond, heading into the ring in 2010. Check out the trailer for the coming attraction, which finds the divorcé enjoying the single life. Ursh’s buzz single “Papers” is No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Listen to “Stay Down,” a leaked song from the project produced by Danja and co-written by Pooh Bear and the newly Grammy-nominated Kevin Cossom (“Knock You Down”).

Kanye West is beginning the new year with a new album. On January 5, 2010, Def Jam will release VH1 Storytellers, a two-disc DVD/CD with over 70 minutes of live performance footage and audio from his “VH1 Storytellers” concert in February, including “Heartless,” “Flashing Lights,” “Touch the Sky,” “Good Life,” and “Stronger.” Also featured are three never-before-seen performances and a Q&A with Mr. West.

Mary J. Blige sheds a tear on the cover of her ninth studio album Stronger withEach Tear, arriving December 21. The final version is slightly different from the one that previously leaked. MJB has booked appearances on “The Jay Leno Show” (Dec. 17), “Today” show (Dec. 22), and “The View” (Dec. 23).

Rap-Up.com Exclusive! The family is all here on the cover of Young Money’s debut album We Are Young Money, arriving the same day as Lil Wayne’s Rebirth on December 21. Weezy watches over his crew, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine, Tyga, Shanell, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, and T-Streets. Click here for the tracklisting.

Eminem pops some more pills on the cover of Relapse: Refill, the re-release of his fifth studio album Relapse featuring seven bonus tracks including “Forever” and “Taking My Ball.” Get your fix on December 21.

Alicia Keys debuts the official artwork for her fourth album The Element of Freedom. The final version contains some of the same elements as the mock-up that previously leaked, including the doves and typeface. A definite improvement though.

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