Sheila E. Returns with New Album, “Icon”

Sheila E. Returns with New Album, “Icon”
First Album Since 2001
Coming Nov. 25th, 2013

Fabled percussionist, brilliantly versatile musician, hitmaker of “The Glamorous Life,” “A Love Bizarre” and more, in-demand session player, member of an extraordinary musical dynasty, Prince collaborator and confidante — no wonder Sheila E’s long-awaited new album is called “Icon.”

Fizzing with all of Sheila E’s sensuous dynamism and excitement, “Icon” is her first full album release since 2001’s “Heaven.” What began under the guidance and inspiration of her father, Pete Escovedo, uncle Alejandro Escovedo and her late and legendary godfather Tito Puente is ready to blossom again, with an album that’s nothing short of a celebration of Sheila’s amazing talents.

The album features the infectious “Leader Of The Band,” which has guest appearances by her father Pete and brothers Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo, and by Prince, with whom she wrote the song. It’s the latest evidence of her long-standing relationship with the enigmatic superstar: Sheila E not only performed on numerous Prince albums including the celebrated “Sign O’ The Times” but was his percussionist and musical director on the famous Lovesexy tour.

“Icon” abundantly demonstrates Sheila’s awesome abilities and underlines why she has been such a presence since her dramatic emergence as a solo star nearly 30 years ago.

The new album is reminiscent of the percussive and vocal brilliance of her early hits such as 1984’s US top ten “The Glamorous Life,” the UK top 20 “The Belle of St. Mark,” “A Love Bizarre” (featuring Prince on backing vocals) and the US R&B top three single “Hold Me.”

“Icon” is bursting with effusive drum solos and remarkable percussion throughout, on tracks like “Butterfly” and “Mona Lisa,” while “Lovely Day” and “I’ll Give You That” remind fans new and old of Sheila’s prowess as both a vocalist and a storyteller. The glamorous life is back — and with her killer heels, red-hot percussion and irresistible songs, Sheila E is the one to take us there.

Icon is released on Stilettoflats Records on November 25th.

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Source: Green Gab PR