In the early 1990s, Stuart Matthewman, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work in Sade, heard a remarkable demo: a ballad that stretched out over nearly seven minutes, making room for daredevil falsetto and a bass line as elegant as a spiral staircase, building to a description of a sexual liaison so ecstatic that it lasts for days and eventually brings police to the door.
“A guy from the record company said, ‘It’s from a new artist, would you meet him?'” Matthewman recalls. “I was like,...
“A guy from the record company said, ‘It’s from a new artist, would you meet him?'” Matthewman recalls. “I was like,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Sony Music has announced a six-lp vinyl set for Sade titled So Far, featuring remastered versions of all of the band’s studio albums to date: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000) and Soldier Of Love (2010).
The vinyl set, which is now available for preorder here, is the first complete collection of Sade’s studio work ever released. Band members Sade, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and Paul Spencer Denman assisted in the albums’ remastering at Abbey Road Studios with engineer Miles Showell and the band’s long-time co-producer Mike Pela.
The vinyl set, which is now available for preorder here, is the first complete collection of Sade’s studio work ever released. Band members Sade, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and Paul Spencer Denman assisted in the albums’ remastering at Abbey Road Studios with engineer Miles Showell and the band’s long-time co-producer Mike Pela.
- 9/2/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Rihanna has once again received a recognition from Brit Awards. On Thursday, January 13, the "Only Girl (In the World)" hitmaker was unraveled to be a nominee for International Female Solo Artist at the U.K.'s annual music awards this year. It is her third time being nominated for the category since 2008.
The 22-year-old Barbadian singer lost the title to Kylie Minogue in 2008, and has to admit defeat to Lady GaGa in 2010. This year, she is facing stiff competition from two previous winners, Kylie and Katy Perry, four-time nominee for the title Alicia Keys, and "Indestructible" singer Robyn.
Out of those five nominees, Katy was the only one collecting more than one nod. She bagged International Album nod for her "Teenage Dream" effort. It puts her in direct competition Eminem, who also vies for International Male Solo Artist, as well as Arcade Fire, Cee-Lo Green and Kings of Leon.
The...
The 22-year-old Barbadian singer lost the title to Kylie Minogue in 2008, and has to admit defeat to Lady GaGa in 2010. This year, she is facing stiff competition from two previous winners, Kylie and Katy Perry, four-time nominee for the title Alicia Keys, and "Indestructible" singer Robyn.
Out of those five nominees, Katy was the only one collecting more than one nod. She bagged International Album nod for her "Teenage Dream" effort. It puts her in direct competition Eminem, who also vies for International Male Solo Artist, as well as Arcade Fire, Cee-Lo Green and Kings of Leon.
The...
- 1/14/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Nominations list of 2011 Brit Awards has just been revealed. U.K. rising star Tinie Tempah leads the battle with multiple nods alongside big international artists like Katy Perry and Eminem. Tempah is up for four categories including British Male Solo Artist and British Album of the Year.
On the heels of his domination are Plan B, The xx and Mumford & Sons who receive three nominations each. Along with Ellie Goulding, Cheryl Cole, Take That, Cee-Lo Green and Arcade Fire, Perry and the Slim Shady follow with double nods.
Perry is vying for International Female Solo Artist with Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna and Robyn. Eminem, meanwhile, is competing against Bruce Springsteen, Cee-Lo, David Guetta and Kanye West for International Male Solo Artist. Additionally, Perry and Eminem are going head to head against each other in International Album.
The nominations were announced by Fearne Cotton at London's Indigo2. Coming to the...
On the heels of his domination are Plan B, The xx and Mumford & Sons who receive three nominations each. Along with Ellie Goulding, Cheryl Cole, Take That, Cee-Lo Green and Arcade Fire, Perry and the Slim Shady follow with double nods.
Perry is vying for International Female Solo Artist with Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna and Robyn. Eminem, meanwhile, is competing against Bruce Springsteen, Cee-Lo, David Guetta and Kanye West for International Male Solo Artist. Additionally, Perry and Eminem are going head to head against each other in International Album.
The nominations were announced by Fearne Cotton at London's Indigo2. Coming to the...
- 1/14/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
View the original post Brit Awards 2011: Cheryl Cole nominated for British female solo artist on Unreality TV
Cheryl Cole has been nominated for the Brit Awards 2011.
The annual UK music awards ceremony honours the best home-grown and international talent and the X Factor judge is up for the British female solo artist award and best British single gong for her hit Parachute.
In other categories Tinie Tempah is up for four awards, while Cee Lo Green will battle it out with Kanye West and Eminem for the international male solo artist prize. Eminem also shows up for the best international album for Recovery.
Newly married American star Katy Perry finds herself going head-to-head with her good friend Rihanna, as both are in the running for best international female solo artist. She will also be hoping for success for Teenage Dream which is up for best international album.
The Brit...
Cheryl Cole has been nominated for the Brit Awards 2011.
The annual UK music awards ceremony honours the best home-grown and international talent and the X Factor judge is up for the British female solo artist award and best British single gong for her hit Parachute.
In other categories Tinie Tempah is up for four awards, while Cee Lo Green will battle it out with Kanye West and Eminem for the international male solo artist prize. Eminem also shows up for the best international album for Recovery.
Newly married American star Katy Perry finds herself going head-to-head with her good friend Rihanna, as both are in the running for best international female solo artist. She will also be hoping for success for Teenage Dream which is up for best international album.
The Brit...
- 1/13/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
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