Look out everyone! Toshi is back with another English language album, set to blow your mind yet again. The album is recorded, the record is mastered, and the photo shoot has been shot. Obviously, the machine is rolling full speed ahead!

The album release date has been scheduled for Spring 2004. But don't worry. The single will hit air-waves sooner. As previously mentioned, Angie Stone's collaboration will be the first single. A video is scheduled for shooting sometime in January. Keep your eyes and ears ready for it. In the meantime, check out a collage of different pictures Toshi may use for the album cover.

Toshi is putting the finishing touches on his 3rd English language album set for release in early 2004. As mentioned previously, Angie Stone lends her talents to more than few songs on the album. Their friendship extends outside of the studio walls. In fact, Toshi visited with Angie backstage at the recent Madison Square Garden Brian McKnight/Angie Stone concert.

Along with doing all that stuff with Angie, Toshi also collaborated with several other people. The latest completed collaboration, entitled "Living For Today" was co-written with Mercedes of the Jazzfatnastees. Buckwild produced an incredibly bouncy and punchy beat that just begs to be played in the clubs. To complement the track Toshi switches his style from his normally smooth laid-back groove to an aggressive staccato that accentuates the downbeat. It makes for an awesome song ready for radio play.

Needless to say, Toshi is doing everything it takes to make a quality album. This includes traveling to Virginia Beach to work with Serban Ghenea, the mixer behind all the Neptunes' hits who works out of Philly Tracks. Serban mixed down the song produced by Ivan & Carvin-which obviously features Toshi's vocals. Toshi also recorded strings with Larry Gold (who did work on the last English album) in Philadelphia. Larry's most recent solo album, "Don Cello" was released from BBE.

We have a new contest that features Toshi's fragrance "Wild Style". A concert gift bag that includes the a few bottles (pictured) and other Japanese tour items will be the prize in our random drawing. Make sure to sign up on the home page so that we get your entries for the drawing. Please only sign up once for this drawing. Winners will be announced on August 14th.

For those of you who canÃÕ wait until the next album comes out and you need your fix, we present: The Mojo Shot. A six part concoction that includes 3 trax from Toshi and 3 select cuts from the Japan for Sale Vol. 3 compilation. Each track was chosen for its ability to put you in a certain mood just at the right time. Placed in the proper sequence, this powerful mixture is the perfect mood enhancer and should not be handled lightly. For those brave souls who think they can handle the full version, sign up for the contest to win the entire Mojo Shot Compilation designed for college airplay. Enjoy!

Check out Toshi's band leader, Ralph Rolle, as he works in the studio. They are currently working on Toshi's new album. Read the interview with Ralph.

We have a new contest as a result of Toshi's return from his successful concert tour. A concert gift bag that includes a woman's T-shirt (pictured) and other concert gear. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter so that you can get extra entries for the drawing. Winners will be announced on July 11th.

After a month and a half of touring Japan, Toshi and his band (listed below) are headed back to New York. The tour was absolutely incredible! It was filled with performances at arenas and intimate venues where Toshi played his greatest hits along with some new joints and a few covers. Here are some pictures from the tour look out for more tour info. Remember to sign up for the newsletter so that you can enter to win special prizes from Toshi and Sony Music Entertainment.

Toshi has kicked off his 38 show - Japanese concert tour in mid March that runs through the end of May. Pictured left is his rehearsal session in Manhattan. He has taken the New York based musicians including Ralph Rolle (drums, musical director), Carlos Henderson (bass), DJ Steve D, Philip Woo (key), Joi Cardwel (vo), Ty Stephens (vo), Felicia Graham (vo) and Yuri (vo). Two of the talented Japanese musicians had joined the band in Japan including Kaki-Yan (key) and Ichiro Hada (gtr). The band sounds sooooo ËÕight!!

Toshi has been busy recording his forthcoming album for Epic, going back and forth between the East Coast and the West Cost. In late January, Toshi got together with Angie Stone again and recorded a very catchy, sweet duet. And in February, they started recording yet another track!! Pictured on left is the genius, Jonathan "JR" Richmond from Memphis Tennessee, who has been an essential part of these Toshi ¡¦Angie collaborations. The new beat he came up with for their latest song reminds me of a Jamiroqui-ish club vibe, but with a totally home grown, deep southern soul flavor. Toshi's vocal sits right on top of this heart pounding groove, and it will certainly melt you down. Jonathan, you are the greatest!