New York, NY (November 19, 2015) – Grammy award winning songstress, Monica reveals album cover artwork and track list for her highly anticipated eighth studio album, CODE RED, available for pre-sale on November 20 and in stores on December 18, 2015.  Fans who pre-order CODE RED will receive an instant download of her current single “Just Right For Me” featuring Lil Wayne and the album’s title track, “Code Red.”

"Each time I complete an album it's a milestone that I in no way take lightly. CODE RED embodies my love for true music and an art form that has touched many over the years. As we move closer to its release, this cover speaks volumes as to how I feel. Empowered.  Motivated. Dedicated. I’m fully immersed in this necessary movement for R&B Music. There’s no greater feeling than doing what you love with authenticity. I give you CODE RED."

CODE RED, executive produced by Polow Da Don and Monica, is a jubilant return to form for the iconic star. The lead single, “Just Right for Me,” featuring Lil Wayne is an updated take on a Smokey Robinson and the Miracles classic (Much Better Off), and serves as a perfect introduction to the album and is a bridge between Monica’s love of classic soul music, 90’s R&B and the sound of today. Missy Elliott returns to Monica’s musical journey on the supremely matched title track, “Code Red.” The tempo driven, high energy, effervescent, and lyrically captivating record couldn’t be a more unexpected yet perfect union for these music icons whom are also true friends. Other special guests on the album include Timbaland and Akon.

CODE RED track list:

Code Red feat. Missy Elliott & Laiyah

Just Right For Me feat. Lil Wayne

Love Just Ain’t Enough feat. Timbaland

Call My Name

I Know

All Men Lie feat. Timbaland

Deep

Hustler’s Ambition feat. Akon

Alone In Your Heart

Suga

Ocean Of Tears

Saints & Sinners

I Miss Music

Anchor

In anticipation of the album, Monica hit the road on her 22-city “CODE RED Experience” tour with Rico Love on Nov. 12.

Upcoming tour dates include:

11/19/15           Dallas, TX                      House of Blues Dallas

11/21/15           Orlando, FL                   Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

11/22/15           Memphis, TN                 The New Daisy Theatre

11/23/15           Louisville, KY                 Mercury Ballroom

11/25/15           Myrtle Beach, SC           House of Blues Myrtle Beach

11/27/15           Norfolk, VA                   The Norva Theatre

11/28/15           Raleigh, NC                   The Ritz

11/29/15           Charlotte, NC                The Fillmore Charlotte

12/1/15              Cleveland, OH              House of Blues Cleveland

12/2/15              Chicago, IL                  House of Blues Chicago

12/3/15              Atlanta, GA                  Special Performance (www.Monica.com)

12/4/15              Cincinnati, OH             Bogart's

12/6/15              Detroit, MI                   Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

12/8/15              Philadelphia, PA            The Theatre of Living Arts

12/9/15              Silver Spring, MD         The Fillmore Silver Spring

12/10/15           Baltimore, MD               Baltimore Soundstage

12/13/15           New York City, NY         The Gramercy Theatre

CODE RED pre-order links:

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iCodeRed

Amazon: http://smarturl.it/aCodeRed

Google Play: http://smarturl.it/gCodeRed

For more information and the latest on Monica and CODE RED, visit:

http://codered.monica.com

www.facebook.com/monica

Twitter: @ Monicabrown

Instagram: @ Monicabrown