Summer Music Preview

Don't want to make love in a club with Usher? Don't worry, he's not the only hit maker to be coming back with new albums. Check out the list below of artists who will be giving us some new tunes. Check out Entertainment Weekly for more articles and news.

Usher - "Here I Stand" - due out May 27th. The album apparently is an evolution of Usher from a single man to fatherhood. Single "Love in a Club" is already a hit.

Common - "Invincible Summer" due out mid-summer. Known as Kanye's collaborator and an up and coming hip-hop legend, Common as been working with Cee-lo and the Neptunes on this album. New single is called "Universal Mind Control."

Beck - "Modern Guilt" - due out early summer. Apparently, Beck departs a little from his 2006 (and a Boston gal fave) "The Information" and works with Danger Mouse to make an album that is 10 concise songs and an album that last no longer than a half hour.

Weezer -"Weezer the Red Album" - due out June 3. Single "Pork and Beans" is available everywhere.

Coldplay - "Viva La Vida" - due out June 17th. Album was produced by U2 collaborator Brian Eno. Apparently, the new album is a departure from their normal fare. Special album will be set up through their deal with iTunes. Check out singles "Vida la Vida" and "Violet Hill", which are already out.

Keri Hilson - "In a Perect World" - due out late summer. You know her, but not by face. She sings on Timbaland's "The Way I Are." But her debut CD features the talent of Timbaland, Nate "Danja" Hills and other hip-hop producers. The album is inspired by 80's synth beats. Justin Timberlake, co-wrote the single "Slow Dance." Keri sounds like she's gotta rock your body.

Ciara - "Fantasy Ride" - due out late summer. Known as the girl who broke Bow-Wow's heart, or for giving us a taste of what Alliyah would have been like had she still been alive, Ciara is a gal's R&G singer and a boy's dream. You know her songs, "1, 2 Step" and "Goodies." My favorite "Like a Boy." Ciara plans on giving us the mix of ballads and dance songs we love her for on this new album.

Nas - "Untitled" due out July 1st. Nas became famous for his feud with Kanye West, but he's an excellent rapper and dedicated husband to Kelis (she's the milkshake song girl). Nas comes back from his last album "Hip Hop is Dead" with an apparently rich album speaking about politics, the war and other sensitive issues.

My Morning Jacket - "Evil Urges" - due out June 10th. It's their 5th studio album, yet My Morning Jacket really got on the radar for their critically acclaimed album "Z". Definitely check them out, they are fun alt-country rockers.

T.I - "Paper Trail" - due out August 12th. One of my fave contemporary rappers, T.I., depsite his legal/prison issues, is back and hopefully out to win another Grammy. Check out his new single, "No Matter What" already available on iTunes. Definitely one of my summer jams.

Conor Oberst - Self titled - due out August 4th. Love Bright Eyes? Well, front man Conor Oberst is going out on his own. Since the album was made in Mexico, I'd say there is probably a latin influence on this new album.

Gym Class Heroes - "The Quilt" - due out late August. Take a look at my girlfriend! You know that song...don't lie. And you thought it was pretty catchy, no? Well the rock/rap boys are back to get those teenagers (and those of us with teenage hearts) rowdy once again. After all, one song off the new album is called "Drunk Text Romeo". Hott.

N.E.R.D. - "Seeing Sounds" - due out June 10th. The boys are back. The famous producers, the Neptunes are back with their own band, to show the great combination of rock and hip-hop. If their first two albums can attest, this is going to be one fun album.

There are many more, but I hope this will keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy!