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Terence Blanchard’s Score for Film, “Red Tails” is Available NOW

GRAMMY-WINNING COMPOSER TERENCE BLANCHARD’S SCORE FOR LUCASFILM’S RED TAILS SET FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 7TH


Film is Golden-Globe nominated Composer’s 52nd film score and stars
Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Ne-Yo and more

Los Angeles, CA— The score for Lucasfilm’s RED TAILS by world-renowned film composer and musician Terence Blanchard, is set for CD release February 7th by Sony.  RED TAILS, which opened January 20th to number two at the box office along with widespread critical acclaim, is a high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Audio Fidelity to Release Vinyl ReIssue of Sade’s “Diamond Life” for Valentine’s Day

AUDIO FIDELITY SENDS A VINYL VALENTINE WITH FEBRUARY 14
REISSUE OF SADE’S DIAMOND LIFE

 

Singer’s Multi-Platinum Debut LP Shines Anew in
180-Gram Virgin-Vinyl Edition

 
Marshall Blonstein, president of Audio Fidelity, has announced February 14 as the release date for the audiophile label’s 180-gram virgin-vinyl reissue of Sade’s DIAMOND LIFE album. Originally issued 27 years ago this month, DIAMOND LIFE launched the career of one of the most distinctive and enduring vocalists in contemporary pop. The LP will be issued in a numbered, deluxe gate-fold limited edition that will be available through online and brick-and-mortar retailers alike. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Superstar Beyonce Announces New “End of Time” Remix Contest

Beyonce Announces “End Of Time” Remix Competition


 
Winner Selection to be Included on Upcoming Release

Starts Today Wednesday, February 8


NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, Beyonce is giving music fans from around the world an opportunity to remix “End Of Time,” the #1 UK Urban and Pop Club single from her critically acclaimed album, “4.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Guitarist Chris Standring Releases, “Electric Wonderland” on March 20th, 2012

Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Chris Standring to Release New Album, “Electric Wonderland” on March 20th, 2012


The success of Chris Standring’s groundbreaking 2010 CD Blue Bolero, which topped several year-end lists and produced a No. 1 single, made it a tough act for the guitarist to follow. But Standring has managed quite nicely with Electric Wonderland, his brand new 10-song CD of original songs that fuses elements of Blue Bolero’s orchestral touches with a deft jazz-pop touch that’s been a hallmark of Standring’s stellar career. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Songstress Syleena Johnson Joins RKD Music Management

Syleena Johnson
Acclaimed R&B Artist Joins RKD Music Management

 
A Chicago native, Syleena Johnson is a Grammy -nominated Singer, considered one of the best vocalists of your generation, who has scored major R&B hits and have been invited to collaborate with the likes of Kanye West and R. Kelly.  Yet some folks consider her “underrated”. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Paul Brown | The Funky Joint (Coming March 6th, 2012) | LISTEN!


 
Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist/Producer Paul Brown to Release “The Funky Joint” on March 6th, 2012!
 
Paul Brown’s new album entitled “The Funky Joint,” is scheduled to be released on Woodward Avenue Records. Paul Brown also serves as producer on his new album, which includes appearances by Boney James, Euge Groove, Bob James, Jonathan Fritzen, and “The Producers” tour-mate, Darren Rahn. 

Peermusic Announces Publishing Agreement with Tyrese Gibson

PEERMUSIC ANNOUNCES PUBLISHING AGREEMENT WITH MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING
RECORDING  ARTIST TYRESE GIBSON


 
Agreement Coincides With The Release of Gibson’s Independent Album Open Invitation, His First Studio Album in More Than Five Years


Los Angeles, CA—.  peermusic is pleased to announce they have inked a publishing agreement with recording artist, actor, New York Times Best Selling Author and model Tyrese Gibson.  peermusic will be the exclusive publisher  for Gibson’s latest album, Open Invitation, as well as all music written during this term.  The first single off of Open Invitation, “Stay,” has held the #1 position on the Urban AC charts for thirteen consecutive weeks.  The announcement was made by Sam Kling, peermusic VP A&R. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Vivica Fox to Host the Allstate Gospel Superfest on March 23rd, 2012

The Allstate Gospel Superfest TV production heads to Memphis, TN for next national recording session!


Memphis, TN February 6, 2012 – The Allstate Gospel Superfest will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis.  Allstate returns as the title sponsor of the two-day musical spectacular for the fourth consecutive year. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Drummer Karriem Riggins is Featured on Beatles Legend Paul McCartney’s New Album

DRUMMER AND PRODUCER KARRIEM RIGGINS
FEATURED ON FORMER BEATLES LEGEND PAUL MCCARTNEY’S NEW ALBUM,
KISSES ON THE BOTTOM



   Photo Credit: Jeremy Deputat
          
  RIGGINS TO PERFORM WITH MCCARTNEY
AT UPCOMING GRAMMY® AWARDS


“Karriem Riggins is a brilliant musician.” – Erykah Badu  
 

“One of the greatest musicians that I have ever come across.  Anytime I hear Karriem create music or hear him play, I am reminded of how wonderful music can be.” – Common
 
CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 9 AT 7PM (PST) TO WATCH RIGGINS
PERFORM LIVE WITH MCCARTNEY VIA iTUNES MUSIC

    

Drummer and Producer Karriem Riggins is featured on Paul McCartney’s album Kisses on the Bottom that was released yesterday. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Artist Carl Brister Releases Cover of Mary J. Blige’s Hit, “Love No Limit”

    Carl Brister Releases Uplifting Version of
    Mary J. Blige’s “Love No Limit”



    New Inspirational Album UNDEFEATED Available Online Now

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

West Orange, New Jersey (February 7, 2012): Contemporary Gospel Artist/Songwriter Carl Brister releases his inspirational version of the classic hip hop soul track “Love No Limit” as performed originally by R&B Icon Mary J. Blige. The up-tempo urban gospel remake features new inspirational and uplifting lyrics written by Carl Brister. Carl Brister states, “I believe now more than ever, people really need to hear about God’s love and also have a good time. So I re-wrote the lyrics and made it a party song that feels good.”

Carl Brister’s third solo album UNDEFEATED is an uplifting feel-good contemporary gospel CD that crosses over into various elements of Rhythm & Praise, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Christian Contemporary music. To continue, please click “MORE”!