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On the heels of some suggestive-photo controversy you might've heard about, Miley Cyrus is set to release her new album, Breakout, on July 22.



Unlike with her previous albums, the teen pop star will be putting out the new music under her own name, not Hannah Montana. The change may signal that she's leaving her squeaky-clean image behind once and for all.

Following the relatively racey Internet pics, more suggestive images surfaced of Cyrus from a recent Vanity Fair shoot, which upset some fans. Madonna and Haley Williams of Paramore came to Cyrus's defense, and the singer herself apologized to her fans. But despite the backlash, Cyrus hasn't shied away from her public profile. She has stuck to her touring schedule and used her public appearances to thank fans for their support. And apparently, the backlash hasn't deterred her from releasing new music.

The first single from the new album, "7 Things," was met with heavy airplay when it hit radio last week. The track was produced by John Fields, and written by Cyrus with collaborators Antonina Armato and Tim James. Between the two of them, they've worked with Cyrus on Hannah Montana material and with the cast of "High School Musical." 

Judging by the lyrics of "7 Things," Cyrus doesn't seem too affected by the controversy around her. She's just trying to get over an ex, who won't offer a "sincere apology."  

-Soikatron