Taiwan pop singer Jay Chou's new album is slated to debut throughout Asia next month.

Chengdu Economic Daily said it will feature the hip-hop style forged by American artists, but agent Alfa Music has been tight-lipped about the album.

Jay Chou's long-time partner Fang Wenshan used to be responsible for all the lyrics, but said he only contributed part of the words to the new release.

The album will arrive hot on the heels of Pop singer David Tao's new release.

Critics predict this will cut into Jay Chou's sales.