Rob Thomas has a funny way of showing his desire to be “Lonely No More.” He’s taking a break from longtime band Matchbox Twenty and setting out on his own with the release of his debut solo album, Something to Be.

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Thomas is no stranger to side projects, having worked with Carlos Santana on the song “Smooth” for 1999′s Supernatural, but this is the first full album the singer has released on his own since Matchbox Twenty dropped its first project in 1996.

While Thomas should have no problem making a solo name for himself, Houston-bred rapper Mike Jones is taking huge leaps to make sure you remember his. Jones titled his album Who Is Mike Jones? and has made his phone number public knowledge to ensure listeners will be able to answer that question on their own. The album drops on the heels of the single “Still Tippin’.”