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Beyonce unleashes new album “The Lion King: The Gift”

19 Jul

Beyonce has released her new project online.

“The Lion King: The Gift” – which was inspired by Disney’s new version of the classic film – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Curated and produced by Beyonce, the highly-anticipated collection features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Jessie Reyez, and Blue Ivy Carter.

Among the musicians who contributed to the album are Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Raye, Ari PenSmith, P2J, Stacy Barthe, Diplo, Sounwave, Akil King, Starrah, Biopolar Sunshine, Kaydence, Nija Charles, and Nova Wav.

Stream “The Lion King: The Gift” below.

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Madonna premieres Jonas Akerlund-directed video for new single “God Control”

27 Jun

Madonna has premiered the music video for her new single online.

The visual clip for “God Control” was posted to the American singer, songwriter and record producer’s Vevo channel on Wednesday (June 26, 2019).

It was helmed by Swedish music video director Jonas Akerlund, whose previous credits include Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” Beyonce’s “Hold Up,” Taylor Swift’s “New Romantics,” Kesha’s “Praying,” Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me,” and David Guetta’s “When Love Takes Over.”

Produced by Mirwais Ahmadzaï and Mike Dean, “Gid Control” appears on Madonna’s latest studio collection, “Madame X,” which is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

Having debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart, “Madame X” features further productions and songwriting contributions from Pharrell Williams, Starrah, Jeff Bhasker, Diplo, Jason Evigan, and Billboard.

Watch the music video for “God Control” below.

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Madonna unveils artwork, tracklisting, release date for new album “Madame X”

17 Apr

Madonna has unveiled the artwork, release date, and tracklisting for her upcoming album.

The American singer/songwriter will release her fourteenth studio collection, “Madame X,” on June 14 via Interscope Records.

Lead promotional single “Medellin” – featuring Maluma – is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming platforms.

Among the songwriters and producers backing Madonna on “Madame X” are Mike Dean, Starrah, Jeff Bhasker, Fred Ball, Billboard, Stiven Rojas, Edgar Barrera, Diplo, Jason Evigan, and Mirwais Ahmadzaï.

See the tracklisting for “Madame X” below.

(1) Medellin / (2) Dark Ballet / (3) God Control / (4) Future / (5) Batuka / (6) Killers Who are Partying / (7) Crave / (8) Crazy / (9) Come Alive / (10) Faz Gostoso / (11) Bitch I’m Loca / (12) I Don’t Search I Find / (13) I Rise

 

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Ellie Goulding hits the studio with Steve Mac for new collaboration

22 Nov

Ellie Goulding has teamed up with Steve Mac for a new collaboration.

Born Steven McCutcheon, the British record producer and songwriter’s recent credits include Little Mix’s “Woman Like Me,” Anne-Marie’s “2002,” Jess Glynne’s “Thursday,” Craig David’s “Brand New,” Olly Murs’s “Moves,” Max George’s “Barcelona,” and Celine Dion’s “Ashes.”

Mac has also worked with top songwriters including Wayne Hector, Lindy Robbins, Ammar Malik, Ina Wroldsen, Ed Drewett, Karen Poole, Ross Golan, Amy Wadge, Claude Kelly, Julie Frost, August Rigo, and Chelcee Grimes.

Meanwhile, Goulding is scheduled to release the follow-up to 2015’s “Delirium” later this year via Universal Music Group / Polydor Records.

The still-untitled collection reportedly delivers further contributions from The 23rd, Kamille, Noel Zancanella, Jamie Hartman, MoZella, Justin Tranter, Starsmith, Ilsey Juber, Nate Campany, Jason Evigan, and Gian Stone.

Goulding’s current promotional single “Close to Me” – which was co-written by Savan Kotecha and Peter Svensson and collectively produced by Diplo and Ilya Salmanzadeh – is now available via all digital streaming outlets.

Stream the audio clip for “Close to Me” below.

 

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Diana Gordon releases new promotional single “Kool Aid”

19 May

Diana Gordon has released her new promotional single online.

“Kool Aid” – which was produced by Chris Petersino and Rob McCurdy of Noise Club – is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

The track was also co-written by Asia Whiteacre, who is also responsible for Bebe Rexha’s “Ferrari,” Alina Baraz’s “Floating,” Kate Nash’s “Body Heat,” 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Want You Back,” Louis Tomlinson’s “Want You Back,” Sam Fisher’s “Getting Older,” and Hailee Steinfeld’s “Most Girls.”

In addition to prepping her next project, Gordon has also collaborated with songwriters and producers Mark Ronson, Diplo, Justin Tranter, Devonte Hynes, Emile Hyanie, Andrew Wyatt, Ilsey Juber, and Chris Loco.

Stream the audio clip for “Kool Aid” below.

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Diana Gordon drafts Mark Ronson, Ilsey Juber for new collaboration

30 Apr

American singer/songwriter Diana Gordon has drafted fellow musicians Mark Ronson and Ilsey Juber for a new collaboration.

Ronson’s production resume boasts works with Amy Winehouse (“Rehab”), Lady Gaga (“Perfect Illusion”), Bruno Mars (“Locked Out of Heaven”), Christina Aguilera (“Slow Down”), Estelle (“Magnificent”), Leon Jean Marie (“Bed of Nails”), Adele (“Lay Me Down”) and Lily Allen (“My One”).

Meanwhile, Juber is responsible for co-writing Lykke Li’s “Deep End,” Camila Cabello’s “She Loves Control,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Meaning of Life,” Demi Lovato’s “Only Forever,” Noah Cyrus’ “Almost Famous,” Dua Lipa’s “No Goodbyes,” Tinashe’s “Flame,” and Britney Spears’ “Man on the Moon.”

Gordon’s upcoming project and follow-up to 2015’s “Five Needle” – featuring current promotional single “Woman” – is expected to arrive later this year.

The still-untitled collection reportedly yields additional alliances with Chris Loco (Anne-Marie, Kara Marni), Dev Hynes (Solange, FKA twigs), Justin Tranter (Bebe Rexha, Janelle Monae) and Diplo (Sia, Katy Perry).

Watch the music video for “Stimela” below.

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Diana Gordon reunites with Diplo for new collaboration

27 Apr

Diana Gordon has reunited with Diplo for a new collaboration.

The American singer/songwriter (formerly known as Wynter Gordon) previously co-wrote and provided guest vocals on the track “Keep Cool,” taken from Major Lazer’s sophomore album “Free the Universe.”

Born Thomas Wesley Pentz; Diplo is also known for producing cuts performed by Beyonce (“All Night Long”), Sia (“Elastic Heart”), Britney Spears (“Passenger”), The Weeknd (“Nothing Without You”), Madonna (“Unapologetic Bitch), Chris Brown (“X”) and Justin Bieber (“Where Are U Now?”).

Meanwhile, Gordon’s next project – featuring further contributions from Chris Loco, Dev Hynes and Justin Tranter – is expected to arrive later this year.

Her current promotional single “Woman” – which was co-written by Kevin Cossom and Jaramye Daniels and collectively produced by Illangelo and Noise Club – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

As a songwriter, Gordon’s resume boasts works with Beyonce (“Sorry”), Mary J. Blige (“Gonna Breakthrough”), Jennifer Lopez (“Starting Over”), Ciara (“Livin’ it Up”), David Guetta (“Toyfriend”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Without a Woman”), Somewhere Else (“Uh Huh”) and Chloe x Halle (“The Kids Are Alright”).

Watch the music video for “Woman” below.

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