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Saturday, August 14, 2021
Iconic Band Earth, Wind & Fire To Globally Release New Music With Universal Music Enterprises (UMe)
Band Teams Up With Superstar Producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Singer-Songwriter Lucky Daye For Reimagined Version Of Chart-Topping Hit "Can't Hide Love" "You Want My Love" Out On August 20th
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Group Preps Larger, Career Encompassing Project With Additional Tracks Forthcoming
Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning icons and one of the best-selling artists of all time Earth, Wind & Fire signed a global agreement with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) that will result in the band returning to the studio for a new project with 12-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds as producer and are set to release a reimagined version of their classic hit "Can't Hide Love" titled "You Want My Love" with 4-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Lucky Daye on August 20th. Pre-save the track HERE.
Featuring a topline vocal performance from rising singer-songwriter Lucky Daye and guitars by renowned hitmaker Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, who also produced the song alongside Demonte Posey (Toni Braxton, Tori Kelly, Jesse J), "You Want My Love" fuses the groundbreaking musical sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire with a contemporary star. Lucky offers a modern take on the track and makes it his own, while simultaneously keeping the spirit of the original version that Earth, Wind & Fire fans have recognized for four decades intact.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the chart-topping single, which was originally released on the 'studio side' of Earth, Wind & Fire's double-live album, Gratitude, in 1975. "Can't Hide Love" peaked in the Billboard Top 40 Pop, reached #11 on the R&B Singles charts, and earned the band a GRAMMY®-nomination for Best Arrangement For Voices in 1977.
Speaking of the track, Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey shares, "I am super hyped about this all-star collaboration – Earth, Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds producing. It was an honor to join forces with these two superstars, and I truly believe we've created a winner all the way."
"This project has been fantastic to work on," says Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. "We really wanted to bring a tremendous, iconic song that is unmistakably Earth, Wind & Fire into the contemporary world of Lucky Daye. The goal was to create a reimagined version of this classic song that reflects Lucky's unique voice and musical style, while still honoring the original."
Lucky adds: "When I first got the call, I flipped. Artists like me only dream of moments like this. I'm honored to be a part of the Earth, Wind & Fire legacy. I love these guys, man."
On Saturday, August 21, Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage on the Great Lawn in Central Park for a special performance at "WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert produced by New York City, Clive Davis and Live Nation" to celebrate the city of New York's reopening, alongside an all-star lineup of performers. Joined by Lucky Daye and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, the band is set to perform "You Want My Love" as part of this historic, once-in-a-generation concert, which will air live worldwide exclusively on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español, and unauthenticated on CNNGo beginning at 5pm ET.
Recently, the multi-platinum, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees celebrated their 50th anniversary in entertainment this year. "We are pleased to welcome Earth, Wind & Fire to UMe," says UMe President and CEO Bruce Resnikoff. "UMe's global team are honored to connect this iconic band and their music with lifelong fans, while engaging newcomers to discover and experience their trailblazing sound." "You Want My Love" is the first of many collaborations that fans can expect from the band in the coming months.
Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They've scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They've released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They've won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture was acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire's music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. From the funky and infectious "Let's Groove" to the timeless dance classic "September" to the heartfelt "Reasons," Earth, Wind & Fire's catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever.
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TIM MCGRAW PREMIERES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “7500 OBO” - OUT NOW
** Make sure to stick around for the YouTube Premium-exclusive afterparty for a special interview and performance. **
Photo Credit: Nick Rau
NASHVILLE, TN (August 13, 2021) – Today, three-time Grammy® winner and superstar Tim McGraw released his first music video since 2018 for his single “7500 OBO” from his critically acclaimed album HERE ON EARTH which was released last summer via Big Machine Records – Watch HERE. The premiere is followed by a YouTube Premium-exclusive afterparty starring Tim and the video’s two directors, Alexa and Stephen Kinigopoulos talking about the video. Making her acting debut starring in her first music video is Tim and wife Faith Hill’s daughter Audrey McGraw.
HERE ON EARTH, McGraw’s 16th studio album, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart, marking his 4th straight decade with a #1 album on the Billboard Country Album chart. The album was his 19th worldwide #1 and his 17th U.S. #1, tying him for second most #1 albums in the U.S., just behind George Strait. The album was also re-released in spring with an additional set of songs as the HERE ON EARTH Ultimate Edition to add to the musical tapestry of life presented in the original album.
ABOUT TIM MCGRAW
Tim McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 80 million records worldwide, 44 number one radio singles, 19 number one albums and countless industry awards and accolades. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at number one. His last solo project spawned one of the biggest hit singles of all-time, “Humble and Kind,” whose message continues to impact fans around the world including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. McGraw’s current single with Tyler Hubbard, “Undivided” was the Billboard No. 1 selling Country Single its debut week and was featured in the 2021 Inauguration performance, “Celebrating America” seen across the world.
HERE ON EARTH, McGraw’s 16th studio album, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart, marking his 4th straight decade with a #1 album on the Billboard Country Album chart. The album was his 19th worldwide #1 and his 17th U.S. #1, tying him for second most #1 albums in the U.S., just behind George Strait. The album was also re-released in spring with an additional set of songs as the HERE ON EARTH Ultimate Edition to add to the musical tapestry of life presented in the original album.
ABOUT TIM MCGRAW
Tim McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 80 million records worldwide, 44 number one radio singles, 19 number one albums and countless industry awards and accolades. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at number one. His last solo project spawned one of the biggest hit singles of all-time, “Humble and Kind,” whose message continues to impact fans around the world including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. McGraw’s current single with Tyler Hubbard, “Undivided” was the Billboard No. 1 selling Country Single its debut week and was featured in the 2021 Inauguration performance, “Celebrating America” seen across the world.
Friday, July 30, 2021
Des Rocs Announces Debut Album A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place with Official Video for New Single “MMC” Album available September 24 via 300 Entertainment 20+ Date Headline Tour, DES ROCS ALIVE, to Follow in Iconic Venues and Select Festivals |
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July 30, 2021 - New York, NY: Today, the NYC-native Des Rocs announces his debut album, A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place, with the official video for his explosive new single “MMC”. The album will release on September 24, 2021 via 300 Entertainment (Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Highly Suspect), and kicks off his highly-anticipated debut headline tour DES ROCS ALIVE, which begins at Firefly Music Festival alongside 20+ dates at iconic venues - including the Bowery Ballroom in New York, The Troubadour in Los Angeles and many more. Listen to “MMC” HERE Watch the Official Video for “MMC” via YouTube HERE Pre-order A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place HERE “‘MMC’ is about people who are obsessed with being anything but themselves,” explains Des Rocs. “It's a roller coaster of a record that was written all at once in this kinda chaotic catharsis. My first album is a journey and this first song really represents the odyssey I'm gonna take you on this fall.” Self-recorded, A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place demonstrates that Des Rocs is in a league of his own. The album is bold and intoxicating, drawing on rock and roll, punk, and electronic music to forge a “bedroom arena rock” sound that’s at once deeply intimate and profoundly expansive. Lead single “MMC” swerves from ferocious to playful and back again as it rails against all things fake and manufactured. The official video showcases a pulse-pounding, genre-bending, performance juxtaposed with a character’s brutal exploration of identity. “The ‘MMC’ video is all about losing your soul in the quest for fame and sacrificing who you are for what you think others want from you. I wanted to tell this story and show you what a real show feels like, in case ya forgot.” Kicking off the summer with his DES ROCS ALIVE livestream event, Des immersed fans in an incendiary live performance spectacle with the promise of more to come. His upcoming tour, DES ROCS ALIVE, will hit 20+ iconic venues around the country, ending with a hometown release show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on November 4. Des will also be performing at Firefly Music Festival on September 25 in Dover, DE, featuring Billie Eilish, Tame Impala and Lizzo, and at the sold out Aftershock Festival on October 8 alongside Metallica, Rancid, and more. Find a full list of tour dates below and purchase tickets at DesRocs.com. The album announcement follows the release of three EPs, which have racked up more than 150 million streams, and shows supporting The Rolling Stones, Muse, Grandson, and many more. The title track to Des Rocs’ most recent EP This Is Our Life, has been streamed 6M+ times and hit Top 20 at Active Rock radio and Top 40 at Alternative radio. A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place Tracklist: 1) Tick 2) Why Why Why 3) break break break [the interlude before "Imaginary Friends"] 4) Imaginary Friends 5) MMC 6) Ruby with the Sharpest Lies 7) Don't Hurt Me 8) Hanging by a Thread 9) Born to Lose 10) The Devil Inside 11) Rabbit Hole Tour Dates: September 25 - Dover, DE @ Firefly Music Festival September 28 - Detroit, MI @ El Club September 30 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement October 1 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen October 2 - St. Paul, MI @ Turf Club October 5 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge October 8 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival October 10 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern October 11 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios October 13 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop October 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour October 16 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar October 19 - Austin, TX @ Antone’s October 20 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links October 21 - Houston, TX @ The Secret Group October 23 - Nashville, TN @ The End October 25 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom October 26 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 October 27 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd November 2 - Boston, MA @ The Middle East (upstairs) November 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s November 4 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom Des Rocs:  |
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