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Kelly Rowland unleashes new single “Love You More At Christmas Time”

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Kelly Rowland has unleashed her new single online.

“Love You More At Christmas Time” – which appears on the artist’s upcoming movie “Merry Liddle Christmas” – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The track was written by Rowland alongside Angela Beyince (Beyonce, Destiny’s Child), Shane Stevens (Selena Gomez, Little Mix) and Nash Overstreet (Meghan Trainor, Britney Spears).

As mentioned in earlier posts, Rowland is currently working on her upcoming fifth album and follow-up to 2013’s “Talk a Good Game.”

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers contributions from Jeff Gitty, Nasri Atweh, Da Internz, Mick Schultz, J. Que, The Stereotypes, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Darhyl Camper, Prince Charlez, Ray BLK, Nana Rogues, Black Coffee, Raye, Mike Sabath, Sounwave, Eric Hudson, and The Rascals.

Stream the audio clip for “Love You More At Christmas Time” below.

Tags: Angela Beyince, Bianca Atterberry, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Black Coffee, Charles "Prince Charlez" Hinshaw Js., Charles Hinshaw Jr., Colby O'Donis, Da Internz, Darhyl “DJ” Camper, Darhyl Camper, Edgar "Johnny Velvet" Etienne, Edgar Etienne, Eric Hudson, Ernest “Tuo” Clark, Ernest Clark, H-Money, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, Harmony Samuels, Island Records, J. Que, Jeff Gitty, Jeffrey "Jeff Gitty" Gitelman, Jeffrey Gitelman, Johnny Velvet, Kelly Rowland, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Marcos “Kosine” Palacious, Marcos Palacious, Mark “Sounwave” Spears, Mark Spears, Mick Schultz, Mike Sabath, Nana Rogues, Nash Overstreet, Nasri Atweh, Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Patrick “J. Que” Smith, Patrick Smith, Prince Charlez, Rachel “Raye” Keen, Rachel Keen, Ray BLK, Raye, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Shane Stevens, Sounwave, The Rascals, The Stereotypes, UMG, Universal Music Group, Varren Wade

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Categories Singles, Uncategorized

Ray BLK releases new single “In My Bed”

15 Aug

British singer/songwriter Rita Ekwere, known professionally as Ray BLK, has released her new single online.

“In My Bed” – which was co-written by Adrian McLeod and produced by Toddla T – is now available via Apple Music and all other digital streaming outlets.

Ray BLK’s upcoming project under Island Records UK, which follows 2018’s “Empress,” reportedly features further contributions from Fred Ball (Rihanna, Mariah Carey), Jin Jin (Raye, David Guetta), Arrow Benjamin (Beyonce, Alicia Keys) and Priscilla Renea (Madonna, Charlie Puth).

Stream the audio clip for “In My Bed” below.

Tags: Adrian McLeod, Arrow Benjamin, Dean "Arrow Benjamin" McIntosh, Dean McIntosh, Fred Ball, Island Records, Janee "Jin Jin" Bennett, Janee Bennett, Jin Jin, Priscilla Renea, Ray BLK, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Thomas “Toddla T” Bell, Thomas Bell, Todda T, UMG, Universal Music Group

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Categories Singles

Kelly Rowland taps Nasri Atweh, Jeff Gitty for new collaboration

12 Jul

American singer/songwriter Kelendria Trene Rowland, known professionally as Kelly Rowland, has tapped Nasri Atweh and Jeff Gitty for a new collaboration.

Nasri’s songwriting resume boasts works with Justin Bieber (“As Long As You Love Me”), Halsey (“Not Afraid Anymore”), Chris Brown (“Don’t Judge Me”), Bebe Rexha (“I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”), Tinashe (“Flame”), Sabrina Claudio (“Don’t Let Me Down”) and Chloe x Halle (“Happy Without Me”).

Meanwhile, Gitty is responsible for producing Amer Mark’s “What If,” Camila Cabello’s “All These Years,” Nao’s “Drive and Disconnect,” Jacob Banks’ “Photograph,” Kirby Lauryen’s “Vain,” H.E.R.’s “As I Am,” Trey Songz’s “She Lovin’ It,” Kali Uchis’ “Gotta Get Up,” and Tommy Genesis’ “Lucky.”

As mentioned in earlier posts, Rowland is expected to release the follow-up to 2013’s “Talk a Good Game” later this year via Island Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers additional contributions from Da Internz, Mick Schultz, J. Que, The Stereotypes, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Darhyl Camper, Prince Charlez, Ray BLK, Nana Rogues, Black Coffee, Raye, Mike Sabath, Sounwave, Eric Hudson, and The Rascals.

Rowland’s current single “Crown” – which was co-written by Colby O’Donis, Varren Wade, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, and Edgar “Johnny Velvet” Etienne – is now available via all other digital streaming outlets.

Watch the music video for “Crown” below.

Tags: Bianca Atterberry, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Black Coffee, Charles "Prince Charlez" Hinshaw Js., Charles Hinshaw Jr., Colby O'Donis, Da Internz, Darhyl “DJ” Camper, Darhyl Camper, Edgar "Johnny Velvet" Etienne, Edgar Etienne, Eric Hudson, Ernest “Tuo” Clark, Ernest Clark, H-Money, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, Harmony Samuels, Island Records, J. Que, Jeff Gitty, Jeffrey "Jeff Gitty" Gitelman, Jeffrey Gitelman, Johnny Velvet, Kelly Rowland, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Marcos “Kosine” Palacious, Marcos Palacious, Mark “Sounwave” Spears, Mark Spears, Mick Schultz, Mike Sabath, Nana Rogues, Nasri Atweh, Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Patrick “J. Que” Smith, Patrick Smith, Prince Charlez, Rachel “Raye” Keen, Rachel Keen, Ray BLK, Raye, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Sounwave, The Rascals, The Stereotypes, UMG, Universal Music Group, Varren Wade

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Eric Hudson teases new collaboration with Kelly Rowland

17 May

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Eric Hudson has teased a new collaboration with Kelly Rowland.

“Ran into my sis @kellyrowland lastnight .. been knowing her for YEARS … one of the most down to earth and humble people ever! And she’s LEGENDARY! #studiotime #albumtimeclassicscoming !,” the American record producer and songwriter posted to Instagram on Friday (May 18, 2019).

Hudson’s songwriting and production resume boasts works with Mariah Carey (“Infinity”), Omarion (“Entourage”), Whitney Houston (“Worth It”), Trey Songz (“Without a Woman”), Brandy (“Bring it Back”), Justin Timberlake (“Morning Light”), Mary J. Blige (“Why”) and August Alsina (“Benediction”).

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Meanwhile, Rowland’s upcoming fifth studio collection, and follow-up to 2013’s “Talk a Good Game,” is expected to arrive later this year via Island Records.

Stream the audio clip for “Kelly” below.

Tags: Bianca Atterberry, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Black Coffee, Charles "Prince Charlez" Hinshaw Js., Charles Hinshaw Jr., Colby O'Donis, Da Internz, Darhyl “DJ” Camper, Darhyl Camper, Edgar "Johnny Velvet" Etienne, Edgar Etienne, Eric Hudson, Ernest “Tuo” Clark, Ernest Clark, H-Money, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, Harmony Samuels, Island Records, J. Que, Johnny Velvet, Kelly Rowland, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Marcos “Kosine” Palacious, Marcos Palacious, Mark “Sounwave” Spears, Mark Spears, Mick Schultz, Mike Sabath, Nana Rogues, Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Patrick “J. Que” Smith, Patrick Smith, Prince Charlez, Rachel “Raye” Keen, Rachel Keen, Ray BLK, Raye, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Sounwave, The Rascals, The Stereotypes, UMG, Universal Music Group, Varren Wade

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Categories Collaborations

Kelly Rowland enlists Raye, Mike Sabath, Sounwave for new collaboration

26 Apr

American singer, songwriter, and actress Kelly Rowland has enlisted Raye, Mike Sabath, and Sounwave for a new collaboration.

British recording artist Raye (born Rachel Keen) previously co-wrote for John Legend (“A Good Night”), Ellie Goulding (“Sixteen”), Hailee Steinfeld (“Capital Letters”), Rita Ora (“Proud”) and Charli XCX (“After the Afterparty”).

Meanwhile, Soundwave and Mike Sabath have collectively produced cuts for Kali Uchis (“Tyrant”), Liam Payne (“Familiar”), Little Mix (“Wasabi”), The Weeknd (“Pray for Me”), Madison Beer (“Hurts Like Hell”), Kendrick Lamar (“All the Stars”), Bea Miller (“It’s Not U, It’s Me”) and Raleigh Ritchie (“Overdose”).

Her upcoming fifth studio collection, and follow-up to 2013’s “Talk a Good Game,” is expected to arrive later this year via Island Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers additional alliances with Da Internz, Mick Schultz, J. Que, The Stereotypes, Bianca Atterberry, Darhyl Camper, Prince Charlez, Ray BLK, Nana Rogues, Black Coffee, and The Rascals.

Stream the audio clip for “Crown” below.

Tags: Bianca Atterberry, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, Black Coffee, Charles "Prince Charlez" Hinshaw Js., Charles Hinshaw Jr., Colby O'Donis, Da Internz, Darhyl "DJ" Camper, Darhyl Camper, Edgar "Johnny Velvet" Etienne, Edgar Etienne, Ernest “Tuo” Clark, Ernest Clark, H-Money, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, Harmony Samuels, Island Records, J. Que, Johnny Velvet, Kelly Rowland, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Marcos “Kosine” Palacious, Marcos Palacious, Mark “Sounwave” Spears, Mark Spears, Mick Schultz, Mike Sabath, Nana Rogues, Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Patrick “J. Que” Smith, Patrick Smith, Prince Charlez, Rachel “Raye” Keen, Rachel Keen, Ray BLK, Raye, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Sounwave, The Rascals, The Stereotypes, UMG, Universal Music Group, Varren Wade

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Categories Collaborations

Ray BLK shares music video for new single “Paradise”

17 Feb

Ray BLK has shared the music video for her new single online.

The visual clip for “Paradise” was posted to the British singer/songwriter’s Vevo channel on Thursday (February 14, 2018).

The track was co-written and produced by Cass Lowe, whose recent credits include Rudimental’s “Scared of Love,” Jess Glynne’s “Nevermind,” Lily Allen’s “Pushing Up Daisies,” MØ’s “Nostalgia,” Alex Adair’s “I Will,” DNCE’s “TV in the Morning,” and Paloma Faith’s “Kings and Queens.”

Ray BLK’s current project “Empress” – featuring 8 songs including “Run Run,” “Got My Own,” “Girl Like Me,” “Mama,” “Empress,” “Don’t Beg” and “Just a Kid” – is now available via all digital streaming outlets.

For her next project under Island Records UK, BLK (born Rita Ekwere) has worked with Fred Ball (Hailee Steinfeld, Madison Beer), Janee “Jin Jin” Bennett (Raye, David Guetta), Priscilla Renea (Rihanna, Mariah Carey) and Culture x Tones (Harloe, Kara Marni).

Watch the music video for “Paradise” below.

Tags: Cass Lowe, Culture x Tones, Fred Ball, Island Records, Janee "Jin Jin" Bennett, Janee Bennett, Jin Jin, Priscilla Renea, Ray BLK, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, UMG, Universal Music Group

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Ray BLK releases new mini-album “Empress”

27 Oct

British singe/songwriter Rita Ekwere, professionally known as Ray BLK, has released her new mini-album online.

“Empress” – featuring 8 new songs in the shape of “Run Run,” “Paradise,” “Got My Own,” “Girl Like Me,” “Mama,” “Empress,” “Don’t Beg” and “Just a Kid” – is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

On the follow-up to 2016’s “Durt,” BLK has worked with Fraser T. Smith, Emma Davidson-Dillon, Cass Lowe, Jordan Riley, Fred Gibson, Warren “Oak” Felder, Sebastian Kole, Francis “Eg” White, Josh Grant, and Simon Aldred.

Stream “Empress” below.

Tags: Cass Lowe, Coleridge “Sebastian Kole” Tillman, Coleridge Tillman, Eg White, Emma Davidson-Dillon, Francis “Eg” White, Francis White, Fraser T. Smith, Fred Gibson, Island Records, Jordan Riley, Josh Grant, Ray BLK, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Sebastian Kole, Simon Aldred, UMG, Universal Music Group, Warren “Oak” Felder

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Categories EPs

Ray BLK teams with Naughty Boy, Wyclef Jean for new single “All or Nothing”

18 Apr

British singer/songwriter Ray BLK has teamed up with record producer Naughty Boy for his new single “All or Nothing,” which is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The Wyclef Jean-assisted track was co-written Swedish recording artist Seinabo Sey alongside Philip Plested, Kane “KIN” Parfitt and Wesley Muoria-Chavez.

As mentioned in earlier posts, BLK has signed a new deal with Universal Music imprint Island Records UK and will release her next project later this year.

The follow-up to 2016’s “Durt” reportedly boasts further contributions from Fred Ball, Priscilla Renea, Ben Abraham, Dyo, Nile Rodgers, Kamille, Moon Willis, Harloe, Aston Rudi, Kelly Kiara, Cass Lowe, Jin Jin, Rymez, Lil Eddie, Courage, Mr. Hudson, MNEK, Paul Epworth, Chris Loco, and The 23rd.

Stream the audio clip for “All or Nothing” below.

Tags: Aston Rudi, Ben Abraham, Camille "Kamille" Purcell, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Chris Loco, Christopher “Chris Loco” Crowhurst, Christopher Crowhurst, Courage, Dayo "Dyo" Olatunji, Dayo Olatunji, Dyo, Edwin “Lil’ Eddie” Serrano, Edwin Serrano, Fred Ball, HARLOE, Henry "Moon Willis" Durham, Henry Durham, Island Records, Janee "Jin Jin" Bennett, Janee Bennett, Jessica "Harloe" Karpov, Jessica Karpov, Jin Jin, Joseph "Courage" Carson, Joseph Carson, Kamille, Kane "KIN" Parfitt, Kane Parfitt, Kelly Kiara, Lil’ Eddie, MNEK, Moon Willis, Mr. Hudson, Naughty Boy, Nile Rodgers, Paul Epworth, Priscilla Renea, ProderWez, Ray BLK, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Rodney “Rymez” Hwingwiri, Rodney Hwingwiri, Rymez, Seinabo Sey, Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan, Shahid Khan, The 23rd, UMG, Universal Music Group, Uzoechi "MNEK" Emenike, Uzoechi Emenike, Wesley "ProducerWez" Muoria-Chaves, Wesley Muoria-Chaves, Wyclef Jean

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Categories Collaborations, Singles

Ray BLK signs new deal with Island Records

23 Jan

British singer/songwriter Rita Ekwere, professionally known as Ray BLK, has inked a new deal with Island Records UK.

The Universal Music imprint also houses artists including Ariana Grande, Sigrid, JP Cooper, Drake, Mollie King, Bibi Bourelly, Cosima, AlunaGeorge, Hailee Steinfeld, Marlon Roudette, and Jessie Ware, amongst others.

What a way to begin the year…I’m so excited to announce I have signed to @islandrecordsuk. Almost a year after releasing Patience, I took my time to grow and have now signed my dream record deal with my dream label and dream A&R @Darcus, who has shown so much passion and pic.twitter.com/09WgprxBWw

— #DoingMe (@RayBLK_) January 22, 2018

As mentioned in earlier posts, BLK is expected to release her upcoming project and follow-up to 2016’s “Durt” – featuring the Gina Kushka and Tom Havelock-penned / Jimmy Napes-produced “Doing Me” – later this year.

The still-untitled collection reportedly boasts further contributions from Rymez, Kelly Kiara, Lil Eddie, Raye, The 23rd, MNEK, Dayo Olatunji, Courage, Jin Jin, Invisible Men, Kamille, Mr. Hudson, Evan Bogart, Harloe, Parker Ighile, Kane “KIN” Parfitt, Moon Willis, Paul Epworth, and Chris Loco.

Stream the audio clip for “Chill Out” below.

Tags: Camille "Kamille" Purcell, Camille Purcell, Chris Loco, Christopher “Chris Loco” Crowhurst, Christopher Crowhurst, Courage, Dayo "Dyo" Olatunji, Dayo Olatunji, Dyo, Edwin “Lil’ Eddie” Serrano, Edwin Serrano, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Evan Bogart, Gina Kushka, HARLOE, Henry "Moon Willis" Durham, Henry Durham, Invisible Men, James "Jimmy Napes" Napier, James Napier, Janee "Jin Jin" Bennett, Janee Bennett, Jessica "Harloe" Karpov, Jessica Karpov, Jimmy Napes, Jin Jin, Joseph "Courage" Carson, Joseph Carson, Kamille, Kane "KIN" Parfitt, Kane Parfitt, Kelly Kiara, KIN, Lil’ Eddie, MNEK, Moon Willis, Mr. Hudson, Parker Ighile, Paul Epworth, Rachel “Raye” Keen, Rachel Keen, Ray BLK, Raye, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Rodney “Rymez” Hwingwiri, Rodney Hwingwiri, Rymez, The 23rd, Tom Havelock, Uzoechi "MNEK" Emenike, Uzoechi Emenike

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Categories New Record Deals, Record Labels

Tamera Foster hits the studio with Naughty Boy, Fancy Hagood for new collaboration

21 Jan

British singer/songwriter Tamera Foster has teamed up with record producer Naughty Boy and fellow recording artist Fancy Hagood for a new collaboration.

Having previously collaborated with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor on his own single, the Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem-produced “Boys Like You,” Hagood’s songwriting resume boasts additional works with Christina Aguilera (“Change”), Lucy Hale (“You Sound Good to Me”), Goldhouse (“Over”), Niykee Heaton (“Skin Tight”) and Ben Bradford (“Tequila Makes the World Go Round”).

Meanwhile, Naughty Boy is known for his production works with Emeli Sande (“Heaven”), Leona Lewis (“Trouble”), Rihanna (“Half of Me”), Cheryl (“Craziest Things”), Marlon Roudette (“Anti Hero”), Jess Glynne (“Saddest Vanilla”), Mary J. Blige (“Pick Me Up”), Charli XCX (“So Over You”), Tanika (“Runaway”), Alesha Dixon (“Radio”) and Fantasia Barrino (“Side Effects of You”).

Foster, on the other hand, who recently co-wrote “Don’t Want You Back” for Bakermat & Kiesza alongside Janee “Jin Jin” Bennett and Komi Al-Hakam, is expected to release her upcoming debut album later this year via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The still-untitled collection reportedly delivers further contributions from Parker Ighile, Carla Marie Williams, The Electric, Lauren Aquilina, Kuya Productions, Chelcee Grimes, Future Cut, Hayley Warner, Arrow Benjamin, Kamille, Happy Perez, Ray BLK, Talay Riley, Knightstarr, Kane “Kin” Parfitt, and Mac & Phil.

Stream the audio clip for “Should’ve Been Me” below.

Tags: Arrow Benjamin, Bhavik “KNIGHTSTARR” Pattani, Bhavik Pattani, Camille "Kamille" Purcell, Camille Purcell, Carla Marie Williams, Chelcee Grimes, Darren Lewis, Dean “Arrow Benjamin” McIntosh, Dean McIntosh, Edvard Erfjord, Fancy Hagood, Future Cut, Happy Perez, Hayley Warner, Henrik Michelsen, Jake "Fancy" Hagood, Jake Hagood, Kamille, Kane "KIN" Parfitt, Kane Parfitt, KNIGHTSTARR, Kuya Productions, Lauren Aquilina, Mac & Phil, Matthew Holmes, Nathan “Happy” Perez, Nathan Perez, Naughty Boy, Parker Ighile, Philip Leigh, Ray BLK, Rita "Ray BLK" Ekwere, Rita Ekwere, Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan, Shahid Khan, SME, Sony Music Entertainment, Syco Music, Talay Riley, Tamera Foster, The Electric, Tunde Babalola

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