Jay Sean gives his all on the cover of his American debut All or Nothing to be released on Super Monday via Cash Money/Universal Republic. The Brit’s Lil Wayne-assisted single “Down” moves down one spot to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 after dethroning the Black Eyed Peas last week.

Listen to his second single “Do You Remember” featuring Sean Paul and Lil Jon.

Kid Sister is no shrinking violet on the cover of her debut album Ultraviolet, due November 17. The Chicago femcee shot a video for “Right Hand Hi” with director Sarah Chatfield (Lily Allen) earlier this month in Los Angeles. Catch her performing her new single, along with her hit “Pro Nails,” when she embarks on her own tour beginning October 20 in Seattle.

R. Kelly goes from the bedroom (“Number One”) to church on “Religious,” the second single from his new album Untitled, now set for a December 1 release. Kellz’ “Ladies Make Some Noise!” tour kicked off last week. Listen below.

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Lady Gaga unleashes the dark and mysterious covers for The Fame Monster, photographed by Hedi Slimane. The re-release of Gaga’s debut album features eight new songs including the Red-One produced single “Bad Romance,” with production from Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Fernando Garibay, and Ron Fair.

The Fame Monster screams its way into stores November 23. Peep the deluxe edition below.

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Leona Lewis heightens the elegance factor on the slick cover of her sophomore album Echo, available November 17. “The X Factor” winner departs from her trademark ballads with dance cuts like “Outta My Head” produced by Max Martin.

50 Cent is inspired by the Terminator on the cover of his fourth studio album Before I Self Destruct, in stores November 17.

Amerie mixes fashion and art on the cover of her fourth album In Love & War, available November 3. Watch the R&B siren chat with Rap-Up TV at the VMAs.

Christmas comes early with the cover for the Jackson 5 Ultimate Christmas Collection, featuring 1970’s original, best-selling Jackson 5 Christmas Album, plus 10 additional tracks. Unwrap the holiday collection on October 13. View the tracklisting here.