Jesse goes US Top 10

His new single may be called "Leavin'", but Jesse McCartney ain't going anywhere. After an impressive Hot 100 debut last week at #14, it climbs Top 10 this week at #10. This is now Jesse's biggest US hit. His previous peaks on the Billboard Hot 100 are as follows:
- "Beautiful Soul" (2004) #15
- "She's No You" (2005) #91
- "Right Where You Want Me" (2006) #33

The video above is an acoustic recording he made of the track.

The new album Departure is released May 20 in the US, May 31 in Australia, June 4 in Japan and June 9 in the UK. Australian and Japanese editions will include his version of Leona's "Bleeding Love" as a bonus track.

Rock remix of Leavin'

This is an awesome unofficial remix of Jesse McCartney's new single "Leavin'". It turns the track into a pop-rock song, much like Jesse's more traditional sound. I'm not sure who created it, they posted it on YouTube, but I can't seem to find the source anymore. The cover art was made by me. Hope you like it!

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Jesse's bleeding love

A one and a half minute clip of Jesse's version of Leona Lewis' monstrous hit "Bleeding Love" (which he co-wrote with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder) has leaked onto the net! While it dosen't live up to Leona's masterpiece (and no other version ever will), Jesse's version sounds pretty damn awesome. The production reminds me of Timbaland's remixed version of OneRepublic's "Apologize".

Lets pray a full HQ mp3 leaks soon!!!

Happy Birthday Jesse!

I'm a couple of days off, but he'll forgive me. Jesse McCartney turned 21 on April 9. Happy Birthday Jesse! You'll soon learn that Jesse is a huge guilty pleasure of mine, not just cause I think he's a total cutie, but cause for someone so young, he seems to have a real passion for his music and a clear vision of his career. Let's hope all goes well for his new album "Departure", out May 20.

Jesse McCartney's reinvention

Think back 5 years, when a cute 16-year old blondie named Jesse McCartney was the crush of every teenage girl (and gay boy). With hits such as "Beautiful Soul" and "She's No You", his fantastic debut record, also titled "Beautiful Soul", went Platinum in both the US and Australia. He toured around the world and in 2006, returned with a harder rock-pop sound on his second album "Right Where You Want Me". Although the record displayed greater artistic maturity and progression, it turned out to be somewhat of a "somophore slump", failing to even reach Gold in the US. Since then, it's all been about "High School Musical" hearthrob Zac Efron, leaving many wondering, what ever happened to Jesse?

Well he'll be 21 later this month, so it's time to prove that he's a real man. Out is the boyish hair and cool casual clothes - in is the short brown do and highly stylish outfits. The sound has changed to - dramatically. New single "Leavin" has certainly created a buzz within the online community - most of which has been positive - and has become a favourite amongst remixers. The music video has caused a bit of stir, with a topless Jesse getting close and personal with a love interest on a bed. The single has so far reached #32 on US Top 40 Mainstream radio. "Leavin'" has been digitally released in Australia and will be released physically on April 21, 2008 (no word on a track listing).

The album, approapriately titled "Departure", is said to sport an 80s urban-electro vibe. I don't think I'm far off in saying that this record will be to Jesse what "Dignity" was to label-mate Hilary Duff. The album arrives in the US on May 20. I assume, it will be out at a similar time for the rest of the world.

Track listing as confirmed by Pop Justice:
1. "Leavin'"
2. "It's Over"
3. "Rock You"
4. "How Do You Sleep"
5. "Into Ya"
6. "Make Up"
7. "My Baby"
8. "Told You So"
9. "Relapse"
10. "Runnin'"
11. "Freaky"
12. "Not Your Enemy"

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