Showing posts with label album. Show all posts
Showing posts with label album. Show all posts

Friday, May 11, 2018

CHARLIE PUTH’S MUCH ANTICIPATED ALBUM VOICENOTES ARRIVES TODAY

Press release

SOPHOMORE RELEASE FROM MULTI-GRAMMY® NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER
FEATURES 3X-PLATINUM SINGLE “ATTENTION” AND PLATINUM FOLLOW-UP “HOW LONG”

VOICENOTES AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

DOWNLOAD ALL CHARLIE PUTH PRESS ASSETS HERE

Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has released his highly anticipated album, Voicenotes, via Atlantic Records.  The multi-platinum artist’s sophomore release is available now at all music retailers and streaming services. Download/Stream HERE.

Every track on Voicenotes was produced and written by Charlie himself, and the initial response to the album has been incredible:  The Associated Press calls it, “an astonishing, glistening collection of summer-perfect pop” while Billboard raves that “[Puth] has put his best foot forward with an entire album’s worth of songs both catchy and sincere – turning the potential for a sophomore slump into a sophomore triumph.”

Charlie celebrated the arrival of Voicenotes with a number of release week, national television appearances, performing his current single “Done For Me” on NBC’s “The Voice” and “TODAY.”  Charlie continues his media blitz with a performance of the track on the nationally syndicated “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on May 14.  “Done For Me (feat. Kehlani)” – the third single off of Voicenotes - is currently climbing the top 25 at Top 40 radio and the top 15 at Hot AC.  The album already boasts back-to-back smashes in its now 3x-Platinum certified lead single “Attention” and Platinum certified follow-up “How Long.”  “Attention” marked Charlie’s fifth RIAA-certified platinum selling single, third Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (peaking at #5), second solo #1 on Hot AC radio, and first solo #1 on Top 40 radio.  In addition to his continued commercial success, Charlie’s new music has found critical acclaim with The New York Times calling “Attention” one of the best songs of 2017. “Attention” also proved to be a worldwide smash outside the U.S., receiving a remarkable 47 Platinum certifications as well as a Diamond certification in France.   In addition to hitting #1 on the European airplay chart, the song went #1 on the airplay charts in France, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.   Likewise, “How Long” went Top 5 at both Top 40 and Hot AC radio, and was named one of “The 17 Best Pop Songs of 2017” by Vanity Fair.  Together, the companion videos for “Attention” and “How Long” have logged over 1 billion views on YouTube alone, and can be seen at Charlie’s official YouTube channel – watch HERE.
This summer, Charlie will embark on his biggest North American tour to date.  Produced by Live Nation, the cross-country trek officially gets underway July 11th in Toronto, Ontario at the Budweiser Stage, and travels the continent through the summer (see attached itinerary). Highlights include dates at New York City's world-famous Radio City Music Hall (July 16) and the renowned Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (August 14).  Multiplatinum recording artist Hailee Steinfeld will be his very special guest support on all dates.  For complete tour details and ticket information, please visit www.charlieputh.com/tour or LiveNation.com.

Charlie is nominated for a pair of 2018 Billboard Music Awards – Top Radio Song for his smash “Attention” and Top Radio Songs Artist – with the winners being announced on May 20.  In March, Charlie delivered an electrifying performance at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards that had the entire audience singing every word.  In addition to being nominated for Male Artist of the Year, Charlie was also among the recipients of iHeartRadio’s Titanium Award - which recognizes artists who have reached a threshold of a billion Total Audience Spins – for “Attention.” 
Voicenotes is the follow-up to Charlie’s RIAA Platinum-certified first album Nine Track Mind, which made a remarkable chart debut upon its 2016 release, hitting #5 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums Chart, fueled by the 2x RIAA Platinum-certified top 40 smashes, “One Call Away” and “Marvin Gaye (featuring Meghan Trainor),” as well as the 3x RIAA Platinum-certified “We Don’t Talk Anymore (featuring Selena Gomez).” Overseas, “We Don’t Talk Anymore” went 29x Platinum and received a Diamond certification in France. A worldwide phenomenon, the album reached #1 on iTunes charts in 28 countries around the globe having received 34 Platinum certifications with over 2 million albums sold outside of the U.S.  A worldwide phenomenon, the album reached #1 on iTunes charts in 28 countries around the globe.

Charlie fully exploded onto the music scene as a songwriter, producer and vocalist on Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again,” the emotional tribute to Paul Walker in “FURIOUS 7.” The song has officially entered the history books as one of the decade’s biggest singles, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 for a stunning 12 weeks and has become YouTube’s “second most popular video of all-time” with 2.1 billion-plus views. It won two Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award for “Best Song,” a Hollywood Film Award, 2 Teen Choice Awards, a Golden Globe® Award nomination in the category of “Best Original Song” and three GRAMMY® Award nods, including the prestigious “Song of the Year.”

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Monday, May 22, 2017

VIXX release 4th mini-album ‘Shangri-La’

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VIXX is praised as a “concept idol group” for the edgy ideas presented in all their albums. Their fourth mini-album ‘Shangri-La’, the band’s interpretation of “Oriental fantasy”, was released on May 15th.


The original title in Korean (Do Won Kyung) means "the peach blossom land" –an ethereal utopia isolated from the outside world just like Shangri-La. VIXX presents the image of Shangri-La with their music, visual design, performance and music video, creating a picturesque atmosphere of beauty and mystery.

VIXX’s concept photos have been used as elements in an Oriental painting. In celebration of the band’s 5th anniversary, the album is designed based on the concept of anniversary. The members’ birth flowers and birthstones have been incorporated into the album design to create an Oriental look, taking the whole album to another level. Members can be seen dressed in suits with an Oriental twist, revealing surreal and flamboyant visual effects.

Following ‘Fantasy’ and ‘The Closer’, title track ‘Shangri-La’ is the another collaboration between VIXX and Devine-Channel, a much sought after production team both at home and abroad. In addition, the band reunited with internationally renowned choreographers Keone & Mari, who previously presented a unique and powerful choreography in ‘Fantasy’. This time choreographer Yu Jung Wan was invited to join the team; by incorporating fans into the dance, a strong Oriental atmosphere has been successfully created.

Ready to embody the concept of Oriental fantasy, VIXX worked with their dream team again and created exciting sparks together, making the album a highly anticipated release. Costumes with Oriental elements and poetic Korean lyrics have created a dreamy and mysterious image. In the teaser trailer of their latest music video, a fantastical world view has been revealed, making it even more anticipated.

A combination of title track and other sophisticatedly-arranged songs, the tracklist includes collaborations with many top-selling Korean and international artists. ‘INTO THE VOID’ is a future bass song filled with darkness, a style which only VIXX can perfectly interpret. ‘Black Out’ is an upbeat deep house song accented with heavy bass, highlighting the fashionable side of VIXX. RAVI is involved in the music and lyric writing of ‘1,2,3,4,5’, an R&B song with rich emotion. ‘To Us’ is a synth modern rock song featuring ballad-style lyrics.

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, VIXX revealed an epic return plan including an album release, a concert and an exhibition. The ‘VIXX LIVE FANTASIA DAYDREAM’ concert was held in Jamsil Indoor Stadium from May 12th to the 14th. Another show will be played on June 11th at Busan KBS Hall. As a witness of the band’s major events in the past 5 years, exhibition ‘VIXX 0524’ will kick off at Ara Art Centre on May 24th, the band’s debut anniversary, and end on June 4th.  

Sunday, April 16, 2017

AL GATMAITAN RELEASES SELF-TITLED ALBUM

Press release

Artist Playground proudly announces today the official release of AL GATMAITAN Self-titled 3 tracks - Single CD album  which can be downloaded in iTunes and streamed via Spotify.

The links are as follows:
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Q39mmgTqJ5IHnJ7tPDatO

AL GATMAITAN is a Classical Crossover Artist and a 2-time  Aliw Awardee for Best Male Classical Singer. Award-winning composer JESSE LUCAS (2016 Aliw Awardee for Best Musical Director) composed, arranged and produced the following:
1. Perché Ringrazio La Vita
Poem by Rodolfo Chirico
Music Composed and Arranged by Jesse Lucas

*” Perché Ringrazio La Vita” which means “Why I Thank Life” 
is a song about gratitude. The poem is written by Al’s Italian professor, the late Prof. Chirico.

2. Bituing Marikit
Lyrics by Servando Angeles
Music by Nicanor Abelardo
Arranged by Jesse Lucas
Guitar: Mark Reese Gelbolingo

*A new rendition with an updated arrangement of the popular and well-loved kundiman.
3. Sa Muling Pagsibol
Poem by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera
Music Composed and Arranged by Jesse Lucas

*An inspirational song with the poem written in response to the devastation of the Super-typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban.

RECORDED at the ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND INC.
RECORDING ENGINEER: JAYMEE RANOA
MIXED BY AJI MANALO

PRODUCED BY ARTIST PLAYGROUND, JESSE LUCAS 
and AL GATMAITAN.

Friday, February 24, 2017

JASON DERULO, NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA $IGN DELIVER “SWALLA”

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Born in Florida, he quietly began his career behind the scenes. With a sharp instinct for a smash, he quickly became an in-demand songwriter for the likes of Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Diddy, and more before stepping into the spotlight. Now, he joins the ranks of some of history’s most successful artists, and he turns up the heat yet again with the explosive anthem, “Swalla” [feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign]. Over a sun-soaked island groove, Derulo delivers an unshakable chorus flanked by fiery cameos from Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign. Expect “Swalla” to soundtrack 2017.


JASON DERULO
Singer, songwriter, and dancer Jason Derulo is a multi-faceted, timeless entertainer. To date, the singer, songwriter, and dancer achieved two RIAA platinum albums, Jason Derulo (2010) and Talk Dirty (2014), two gold albums Future History (2011) and Everything Is 4 (2015), and a gold EP Tattoos (2013)—totaling over 12.5 million albums sold globally. A multiplatinum powerhouse with 94 million-plus single equivalent sales worldwide (5.5 billion streams & 58 million downloads), both his introductory breakout “Watcha Say” and “Talk Dirty” [feat. 2 Chainz] reached quadruple-platinum status, while “Want To Want Me” and “Ridin’ Solo” went triple-platinum, and “Trumpets,” “Wiggle” [feat. Snoop Dogg], and “In My Head” earned double-platinum certifications. Platinum singles include “Marry Me,” “The Other Side,” and “It Girl,” while “Get Ugly” and “Don’t Wanna Go Home” went gold. Cumulative streams continue to soar, exceeding 5.5 billion and YouTube views surpass 3 billion. At radio, his music impacted a total audience of 20 billion-plus listeners with a staggering 3.5 million spins. He landed 4 #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 6 Top 5 songs, and 11 Top 10 songs.

Whether it’s hosting the hilarious “Toddlerography” on The Late Late Show with James Cordenor cameoing on Empire or Lethal Weapon, Derulo has become embedded in the fabric of pop culture. He was on the cover of Billboard Magazine in addition to appearing in TimePeople,Men’s FitnessUSA TodayEntertainment WeeklyElleForbes, and LA Times as well as guest appearances on The View and The Meredith Viera Show. He’s received 3 Teen Choice Awards, 2 BMI Pop Awards, and 1 YouTube Music Award. Derulo proudly stands among history’s most successful artists, and he turns up the heat in 2017 with the explosive new anthem, “Swalla” [feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign].