R&B singer Joe has an unusual pre-concert ritual - he doesn't allow himself to have sex or eat for hours before showtime.

The "I Wanna Know" singer admits he can't concentrate on his performance when he's satisfied and satiated, and so he gets mentally ready for big shows by abstaining from his two vices for hours on end - so he can focus on pleasing his fans.

He says, "You can't really eat food (and there's) no sex for six hours. It really tires you out. If you eat food before a show it really gets you in a relaxing vibe, and I like to have my energy up when I hit the stage."

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R&B singer Joe has accused R. Kelly of pressuring radio DJs not to play his records - in a bid to stifle his growing stardom.

The Stutter singer released six albums with Jive Records over an 11 year period, but left the label earlier this year after the company pushed back the release of his 2007 LP, Ain't Nothin Like Me, several times.

And the Grammy-winning star believes his rival labelmate Kelly was to blame, insisting he would call Jive bosses and radio stations and urge them not to promote the singer too strongly.

Joe says, "R. Kelly was very instrumental in making a lot...

Sean Garrett wants more! Your favorite artist's favorite songwriter-producer--behind #1 hits such as Beyoncé's "Check On It," Fergie's "London Bridge," Nelly's "Grillz," Chris Brown's "Run It!," Ciara's "Goodies," and Usher's "Yeah!"--takes center stage with his debut album, Turbo 919 (Bet I Penned It/Interscope Records).

"I love when people hear a hit and know I wrote and produced it but I love being on stage too," says Garrett. "Performing my songs, what's in my heart, that's been my dream since I was a kid. Creating that excitement in people with music is a remarkable high, and noth...

Avril Lavigne is still queen of the U.S. charts after scoring a second week atop the Billboard 200 album chart. The Canadian pop punk debuted her new album The Best Damn Thing at number one last week, and she has been able to keep a charging Joe of the top of the charts. His sixth album, Ain't Nothing Like Me, crashes into the new chart at number two with 98,000 sales.

Rockers Nine Inch Nails' latest release, Year Zero, slips a spot to number three, as does hits compilation Now 24 at four.

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Jive recording artist and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joe debuts at #1 this week on Billboard's R&B Albums chart with his new album, Ain't Nothin' Like Me.

The album also debuted in the #2 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart selling 98,090 units. The album features collaborations with Nas, Yung Joc and label mate Papoose; with top-notch production by StarGate, Tim & Bob, Sean Garrett, Cool & Dre and others.

Ain't Nothin' Like Me, is the R&B balladeer's sixth album. Joe's single "If I Was Your Man" is currently a Top 5 staple on Billboard's Urban AC chart and is in r...

Jive recording artist Joe will hit the road on a North American tour in support of his forthcoming album Ain't Nothing Like Me Due In Stores April 24. He will be joined by Brian McKnight and Sunshine Anderson. The 22 city tour will kick off on April 27 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA.

Joe's current single "If I Was Your Man" is Top 10 at Urban AC radio in most major markets, including New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. The video is playing on BET and is getting heavy rotation on BETJ.

The album is a collection of great lyrics and Joe's unique vocals over producti...

Brian McKnight will hit the road in April for a U.S. tour supporting his current album Ten, which was released by Warner Bros. Records in December. The tour, which is sponsored by VH1 Soul, begins April 25th in San Diego, California, and features support from multi-platinum R&B crooner Joe and gold-selling R&B songstress Sunshine Anderson.

McKnight will showcase tracks from Ten, the Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and producer's tenth album overall. The album, which is McKnight's debut for Warner Bros. Records, has spawned two Top 5 singles at Urban AC radio, Find Myself In You and ...

If ever there were an official hymnal of love songs, rest assured several of the standards would have derived from Joe's well-referenced music catalog. His skilled yet innate ability to blend smooth, sultry vocals with disciplined musicianship and songwriting has edified hearts the world round with an amazing grace that is both entertaining and divine.

As a bonafide preacher's kid, Joe discovered his gift in the gospel choir where he learned to sing with the motivation to touch the soul. With compositions like "I'm In Love", "All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)" and "I Wanna Know" Joe ...

R&B hunk Joe is making his long-awaited return to the music industry, after taking time out to focus on his business ventures.

Joe released his fifth album And Then in 2003 and has spent the last three years working on his fashion line J Thomas, tequila brand Sojo and buying and selling real estate.

Joe, whose full name is Joe Thomas, is now preparing to return to the charts with his latest album Ain't Nothing Like Me.

He says, "I want to branch out and be more than just someone who comes out and sings.

"So it made sense to take a break. I haven't even been working on an...