Randy Jackson new album will feature songs by Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul

[Paxton]

Randy Jackson has a busy first quarter ahead of him. Not only will the musician/producer be returning to the stage this week as a judge on "American Idol," but come March 11, the musician/producer will also have a new album to support.

Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone, Travis Tritt, Jason Mraz and former "Idol" finalists Elliott Yamin and Katharine McPhee are amongst the artists making appearances on "Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1," which will be released on Jackson's Concord Music Group imprint, Dream Merchant.

Jackson produced the 12-track effort, which runs the gamut from country to hip-hop. The first single, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow," features "Idol" cohort Abdul's first new recording in more than 10 years. A number of unique collaborations are also highlighted, including "Wang Dang Doodle" featuring Sam Moore, Keb' Mo' and Angie Stone and "I Understand" with Carey, Bebe Winans, Kim Burrell, Rance Allen and Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church Choir.

"This was an opportunity to bring together an amazing roster of artists and make a kind of potpourri of all the things I love," Jackson says. "At the end of the day, I'm a song guy -- and working on these songs has been a way to express my passion for music, which has never been stronger."


Here is the track list for Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1":

"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow," Paula Abdul
"Something To Believe In," Jason Mraz, Van Hunt and Jon McLaughlin
"What Am I So Afraid Of," Keke Wyatt, Trisha Covington and Kylie Dean
"Just Walk on By," Joss Stone & Three 6 Mafia
"Home," John Rich, Anthony Hamilton and Sara Watkins
"Wang Dang Doodle," Sam Moore, Keb' Mo' and Angie Stone
"Like A," featuring Crunk Squad
"Who's Gonna Love You Now," Kelli Selah
"My R&B," Barbi Esco
"Real Love," Katherine McPhee and Elliott Yamin
"Willing To Try," Richie Sambora, Travis Tritt and Lucy Woodward
"I Understand," Bebe Winans, Kim Burrell, Rance Allen, Mariah Carey and
Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church Choir

 

[bostonboy20]

OH wow! I can't wait for the Jason Mraz/Van Hunt/Jon McLaughlin collaboration!! That's gonna be great!

 

[UdHitIt]

"Just Walk on By," Joss Stone & Three 6 Mafia

THAT SOUNDS HOTTTTTTTTTTT

 

[ross_1986]

I'm actually really anxious to hear Paula's new recording.

 

[jaxguyfl]

its gonna be one of the best cd's ever or suck big time. it looks like a great line up. i hope for his sake its gonna be good.

 

[frogorange123]

Sounds good.

 

[bostonboy20]

I believe he just produced and played on the tracks...I don't think he sings....maybe throw some "dawgs" and "pitchys" in there...haha

 

[bostonboy20]

the Paula track was played on Ryan Seacrest's show this morning here's the radio rip

http://www.zshare.net/audio/664238020145f0/

 

[andyspete]

I just listened to Paula's song and honestly I didn't think it was bad. Was kind of cool actually. I hope it's a hit for her. I remember and like her from back in the day.