Queens Library Recommends

• Battle Studies
  John Mayer
  The Grammy-winning Connecticut native releases his fourth album of radio-friendly blues-pop. Debuting at number one on the Billboard album chart, it features the singles “Who Says”, “Heartbreak Warfare” and the Taylor Swift duet “Half of My Heart”.
• Before I Self Destruct
  50 Cent
  The Queens native releases his critically acclaimed, much-delayed fourth studio album, and his last for Interscope. With appearances by Eminem and Ne-Yo and production by Rick Rock and Dr. Dre, it features the singles “So Disrespectful” and “Baby by Me”.
• In Love & War
  Amerie
  R&B singer Amerie’s critically acclaimed fourth album and Island Def Jam debut was highly anticipated after her last album failed to be released in the U.S. This offering features the singles “Why R U” and “Heard ‘Em All” and appearances by Trey Songz and Fabolous.
• Man on the Moon: The End of Day
  Kid Cudi
  The Brooklyn-based Cleveland rapper follows his critically acclaimed mixtape ‘A Kid Named Cudi’ with a debut album that features the hit singles “Day N’ Nite” and “Make Her Say”. Frequent collaborator Kanye West makes appearances on production and vocals.
• Stronger With Each Tear
  Mary J. Blige
  The ninth studio album from the legendary Yonkers R&B singer debuted at number two on the Billboard album chart. It features the singles “The One” and “I Am”, appearances by Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz, and production by Raphael Saadiq, Ne-Yo, and The-Dream.
• The Bridge
  Melanie Fiona
  The Grammy-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter’s hit debut album features the singles “Give It To Me Right” and “It Kills Me”. Fiona, a protégée of Kanye West, shines on tracks influenced by classic soul and R&B.
• The Circle
  Bon Jovi
  The New Jersey pop-rockers release their eleventh album, featuring the singles “We Weren’t Born to Follow” and “When We Were Beautiful”. Bon Jovi has sold 120 million albums worldwide, and this album debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart.
• The List
  Rosanne Cash
  Her latest release originates from a list given to her by her father, Johnny Cash, of the 100 most important songs in the history of American music. The twelve tracks include classics like “Long Black Veil” and feature appearances from Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, and Rufus Wainwright.
• Timbaland Presents Shock Value 2
  Timbaland
  Producer for superstar artists Aaliyah, Ginuwine and Missy Elliott releases his highly anticipated second solo album featuring collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry and the singles “Morning After Dark” and “Carry Out”.
• Waking Up
  OneRepublic
  After OneRepublic’s breakthrough debut album, singer Ryan Tedder penned a series of hit songs for other artists. Now the band has released their long-awaited second album featuring the singles “All the Right Moves” and “Secrets”.