Is it right for Jesse Mccartney to talk about a new album and Ludacris?
ith the release of his third solo album this past May, music sensation Jesse McCartney is on his way to Pittsburgh this August and the MANIAC Girls were lucky enough to get him to talk shop. His new album may be entitled “Departure”, but for him, this is only his arrival. His current single, “Leavin,” has been tearing up the charts for weeks and the music video is proof that he’s shedding the teenage image he’s been carrying around for years. After huge success co-writing “Bleeding Love” with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic for Leona Lewis, Jesse is coming into his own in every possible way. The sounds of his latest album “Departure” shy away from the pop tunes of his past solo albums and showcase the emotions and experiences of a mature adult. The vibe of the album is a product of Jesse’s transition into a more R&B style, which is evident on songs such as “How Do You Sleep?” and “It’s Over.” With Jesse serving as co-writer of several of the songs on the album, listeners get a deeper look i
