New Music August 23

Actress, singer, producer and philanthropist, Barbra Streisand releases What Matters Most, marking the 36th release from the 69-year-old, legendary performer.

From the French music scene comes singer Kim Richardson’s Mes Amours, which contains 11 classic European and Quebecois-flavored tracks. Ranging from the bold to the tender, Richardson is accompanied by a trio of bass, drums and piano, giving a loungey-atmosphere to this latest offering.

Hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z and Kanye West release the highly anticipated Watch The Throne Deluxe Version containing bonus tracks The Joy featuring soul singer Curtis Mayfield and Illest MotherF—-r Alive featuring rapper Kid Cudi.

For the kids, Muppets: The Green Album is a brand new compilation featuring delightfully inventive songs from contemporary artists including OK-GO, Weezer and My Morning Jacket.

Finally, American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist The Game releases The R.E.D. Album comprising 21 new songs. Recording sessions for the album took place during early 2009, but the final product was rescheduled for release more than ten times. Fans of the rapper will only be too happy to see it hit the shelves at last.