New music: in stores and online, Dec. 21-22
New music: in stores and online
R&B/soul songstress Mary J. Blige (pictured) sticks with 2009's "safe albums only" status quo, nu-metal also-rans Mudvayne make a disc that even they don't seem to care about and Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris can't quite get past "Halle Berry" on his sophomore set—Metromix has full reviews of this week's biggest releases (listed below), as well as quick takes on Eminem's just-in-time-for-Christmas "Relapse" deluxe edition and the soundtrack to the movie musical "Nine."—Keith N. Dusenberry, Special to Metromix
Mary J. Blige, 'Stronger With Each Tear'
Mudvayne, 'Mudvayne'
Hurricane Chris, 'Unleashed'
Young Money, 'We Are Young Money'
Which of this week's releases are on your must-hear list? Tell us in the comments section.
Credit: Markus Klinko and Indrani