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It has been confirmed by the December issue of Ebony Magazine that as of December 1, 2006 that Halle Berry will be releasing her new album entitled "Halle". "I've always loved to sing and this album will show people that I can do more than act." The album was scheduled to be released on January 9, 2007; however, due to filming conflicts, the album date was pushed back to February 6, 2007. Clips from the tracks "How You Been?" and "Miss Sexy" were leaked to Limewire and other p2p programs on December 1, 2006

Track listing

1. "Miss Sexy" (Scott Storch) - 3:52
2. "No Problem" (Timbaland, S.G. Jarard) - 3:19
3. "Sunshine" (GiGi Franklin, Harold Jennings, Halle Berry) - 4:32
4. "How You Been?" (featuring Jamie Foxx) (G. Thompson, Halle Berry) - 3:01
5. "Like That" (Scott Storch) - 4:43
6. "Around" (Cee-Lo, Halle Berry) - 3:22
7. "Lazy" (featuring Lupe Fiasco) (J. Crew Productions, Kundei Supormorgei) - 3:00
8. "Your Love Is Always Good" (Timbaland) - 3:58
9. "Not Today (I'm Not In The Mood)" (Jason Jackson, Jackie Jackson, GiGi Franklin) - 3:11
10. "Write Me" (Scott Storch) - 2:57
11. "Love & Emotions" (Robin Thicke, Halle Berry) - 3:39
12. "Singing To You (G. Thompson, Halle Berry) - 5:07
13. "Go Left (Bonus Track)" (featuring Bun B ) (Bun B, Timbaland) - 3:50

Singles

1. How You Been?
2. No Problem

Unreleased Tracks / Songs Not Included on the Album

1. Rewind (UK B-Side to "How You Been?")
2. Get Down Tonight (featuring Jermaine Dupri) [Japan Release Only]

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Personalyl, I don't think its true,,,,I do how find it rather amusing.

never.

sosgemini said:

Harlepolis said:

This is someone's idea of a believable collaboration/song title?

That almost has to be a joke. We'll have to wait and here...Has she sung in any movies?

VinnyM27 said:

does, "make me feel good" count?

sosgemini said:

Hmmm...I have an impression that Mariah had something to do with all this...

Hey, if Paris Hilton can make an album, than why not Halle? God, I really hope she can sing, or she's going to be real embarrassed.

Maybe Halle CAN sing. Who knows? Just because she's an actress doesn't mean she can't sing. Look at all of these rappers turned actors. It's like they become rappers first just so they can get their foot in the door to get a shot at acting. Which is cool too. Look at Beyonce. What's the difference?

Why must EVERYONE insist on trying to prove to the world that they can "sing" and have a hit song, PLUS act, dance, play the xylophone, etc.?!

The days of true triple threats are long gone.

Scott Storch?

Timbaland??

estelle81 said:

Tru dat!!

...wow...

minneapolisgenius said:

who knows...maybe she can sing...and i wouldnt say the days of tripe threats are gone...Catherine Zeta Jones, Queen Latifah, and the cast of Dreamgirls (expecially Jaime Foxx) and many others are showing that they can sing, dance and act.

I think whats changed is the hype game.

UM

Jada Pinkett Smith,,,now, she can sing. Not a singer's singer but decent. She used to tour with this rock band not so long ago.

sosgemini said:

Maybe a select few can hold their own doing all three, but what they're doing is sub-par IMO. I'm just not interested in any of it. These days if I hear an actress or actor has an album out, I know I definitely will not be buying it, because it will end up sounding like some re-hashed album of someone else's that was already re-hashed most likely.

Even if she CAN sing, so what? I'll eat my words if she actually puts out something original and interesting, but judging from that list and who's involved in it, I don't think I'm all that interested.

But I agree with the person who made the Paris Hilton reference. I tend to think that most actors/actresses these days make albums because of the simple fact that they already have connections and they CAN. Not because they've been singing or playing and writing music their whole lives and that had always been their dream. It's just another way to make money for them and is probably more of a hobby to them than a lifestyle.


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minneapolisgenius said:

I agree and I find it totally repulsive...not just on a celebrity basis, but also in the real world. People who brag about things like, "My Dad owns the company" or "My family is loaded"... So, basically, I'm supposed to admire these people because they happen to be the first one to reach the egg. That doesn't make them special, that just means they were good swimmers. Don't get me wrong, connections are okay to an extent, but when you have nothing to offer besides those connections, that's a problem and it's not fair to those individuals who do have talent and get over-looked. If they're just doing it to make a quick buck that's disgusting...just make a fragrance or fashion line like everyone else.

minneapolisgenius said:

i really think a lot of this has to do with hype though...there have always been actors who released albums (david cassady, leonard nemoy & william shatner for christsake, the original mouseketeers, allysa milano, david hasselhoff...shall i go on?)...

at anyrate, what's changed IMHO is that there isnt as much "public" critism of these artist...heck, when barbara streisand first came out critics said she couldnt sing...same goes for frank sinatra...the hype and money machine has killed articulate criticism.

estelle81 said:

sosgemini said:

What?

VinnyM27 said:

monsters ball

blackguitaristz said:

yup


Comedians & athletes do it too..

estelle81 said:

TAWK!!!

I love Halle to death, so if this album endeavor is true, I wish her luck. But somethin' tells me she shouldn't go this route.

Maybe she layed down some tracks with her ex-hubbie Eric and he told her she could sing . . . .so she's followin' a dream, good for her!

sosgemini said:

Very good points, S.O.S. Let me add to your list, the ULTIMATE performer; Sammy Davis Jr. Basically, I think there's a little bit of jealously with some folks who see other people can do more than one thing. Or have the chance at doing more than one thing. I remember how pissed off at Michael Jordon the public was when he retired from basketball and then went to play baseball. They dogged him to death. Granted, he didn't play as well on that level, but if it's the man's dream, don't resent him for the chance to do it. If Paris wants to put out an album or act in a movie; so what? I'm not going to buy her shit anyway, but I'm certainly not going to knock her for doing it. Shit, I don't know Paris. Don't know what her dreams are. Maybe Halle always wanted to sing. Good for her. Go for it.

With Scott Storch and Timbaland doing a majority of the producing, She should have a hit song in there somewhere. (Key word "Should") I just hope they don't have her rapping like Fergie. UGGGGGHHHHH!!

estelle81 said:

Its funny that we have suddenly all drawn the line, but who was there to stop Don Johnson from cutting 5 albums and Bruce Willis 3, though entertaining, not good singers, and of course Scott Baio,Leif Garret etc... Also i know Paris Hilton is the scapegoat, but the only thing that album did was not sell much, but listening to it, she sounds just like Gwen, and the album is alot better than Gwens "Sweet Escape", which is what U will wish for when u listen to it.

Harlepolis said:

By that tracklisting that is what is wrong with RB, or what is now called RB. I have never seen so many "Produced By, Featuring, duet with..."

I hope it's better than Tyra Banks stuff...Judging by the collaborators (and I notice she has more than a few duets) we all kinda know what to expect...