It's a fantastic week of new releases. If you haven't bought all of your Christmas gifts for music lovers on the list, here's a guide for some last-minute presents.
1. Ciara - The Evolution
Ciara moves forward and evolves into a new phase of her career with her second album featuring the hit single "Promise."
2. Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
The followup to Gwen Stefani's 3 million selling Love, Angel, Music, Baby features the Sound of Music sampling "Wind It Up."
3. Soundtrack - Dreamgirls
25 years after it first hit the Broadway stage, Dreamgirls is finally making it to the big screen. Beyonce stars in the film, but Jennifer Hudson delivers the ultimate showstopper "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."
5. Brian McKnight - 10
Brian McKnight proves he has matured into one of the most accomplished traditional r&b vocalists around.
6. Drake Bell - It's Only Time
20-year-old Drake Bell is one of the stars of the Nickelodeon TV series Drake & Josh, but he is also a musician. This is his second solo release.
7. Lil' Scrappy - Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live
After sharing the spotlight with Trillville his first time out, Lil' Scrappy finally gets to star on his own full-length album. Collaborations with Lil' Jon and 50 Cent guarantee interest.
8. Various Artists - Music From the O.C. Mix 6: Covering Our Tracks
The 6th album from the hit series The O.C. takes a unique approach. The tracks here are cover versions of songs previously featured on the show by artists that have been featured on previous shows.
9. Project Pat - Crook By Da Book
Memphis-based rapper Project Pat celebrates joining the Three 6 Mafia as an official member with a new solo album.
10. Soundtrack - Charlotte's Web
Most of this album is beautiful instrumental soundtrack music from Danny Elfman, but it also features a new song from Sarah McLachlan and a lullaby sung by 12-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.
