In April 2009, Leighton Meester signed a recording contract with Universal Republic. The album will be produced by several producers such as RedOne, J.R. Rotem and Kara Dioguardi. Leighton Meester's first single, "Somebody To Love", featuring R&B singer Robin Thicke, was released for airplay on October 13, 2009 and became available for digital download on October 14, 2009.