Nat King Cole has inspired generations of musicians and fans with his dignity, his class, his poise – and throughout it all – his voice. In a continued effort to pay tribute to Cole, on March 10th of 2009, EMI/Capitol Records is set to release RE:GENERATIONS, a groundbreaking album that for the first time pairs some of today's most creative and commercial artists with Nat King Cole, offering them an opportunity to tip their hats to Nat by virtually joining him in the studio to record an entirely new record for today's market. These artists/producers have created tracks that transcend time and space by incorporating Nat's vocals with their own musical stylings and personal aesthetics. As musical architecture, this album constructs a bridge between generations, between cultures and races. It is an album that offers these musicians an opportunity to tip their hats to Nat by virtually joining him in the studio to record an entirely new record.
The album is set to feature Stephen & Damian Marley, Amp Fiddler, Cee-Lo, Nas & Salaam Remi, The Roots, TV On The Radio, Brazilian Girls, Bebel Gilberto & Michaelangelo L'Acqua, Just Blaze, Izza Kizza & Souldiggaz, Cut Chemist, Bitter:Sweet, will.i.am, and of course, his daughter Natalie Cole.
Featuring
Stephen & Damian Marley - Calypso Blues Amp Fiddler - Anytime Anyday Anywhere Cee-Lo -Lush Life Nas & Salaam Remi - The Game of Love
The Roots - Walkin' My Baby Back Home TV On The Radio - Nature Boy Brazilian Girls - - El Choclo Bebel Gilberto & Michaelangelo L'Acqua- Brazilian Love Song Just Blaze - Pick Up Izza Kizza & Souldiggaz - Hit That Jive, Jack Cut Chemist - Day In Day Out Bitter:Sweet - More and More of Your Amour will.i.am & Natalie Cole - Straighten Up & Fly Right
To exclusively hear Amp's collaboration, check out http://kingcoleproductions.com/deck/REGEN/Anytime.html
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Duffy - Warwick Avenue -PolydorStephanie Mckay - Tell It Like It Is -Muthas of InventionSam Cooke-A Change Is Gonna Come - RCA VictorNas - Fried Chicken -IDJ/ ColumbiaNas - Sly Fox - IDJ/ColumbiaMarvin Gaye - When Did You Stop Loving Me - TamlaEarth Wind and Fire -This World Today - Warner BrosKirk Franklin And God's Property - Sweet Spirit - GospocentricThe Matthew Herbert Big Band - The Story - K7Amp Fiddler - Lonely - Strut RecordsStephanie Mckay -Jackson Avenue - MuthasAmp Fiddler - If I Don't - Wall of SoundRaphael Sadiq - Keep Marchin - ColumbiaAmp Fiddler - Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly - GenuineAmp Fiddler - Serious - Strut Records
Hot on the heels of Amp's 'Heineken Red Star Music Award' for independent achiever of the year, Amp has also been nominated for best male vocalist of the year at the SoulTracks awards! Voting begins today over on the Soultracks website
SoulTracks readers will choose the winner in each category from the five finalists. Only subscribers to the SoulTracks email newsletters will be eligible to vote. You can sign up for this by filling in the sign up box on the top left corner of each page at www.soultracks.com
In the run up to the release of Amp's forthcoming collaborative album with Jamaican reggae legends Sly and Robbie, here's a behind-the-scenes look at Amp's time in Jamaica during the recording of the album. 'Inspiration Information' will be released this October on Strut Records.
Okay, dude, you've got to let me know when that hit the market, I really like what I heard when I was by to visit and loved it. Can't wait. I got everything else you're on, I need this classic remix too. Luvs ya
lil sis
Lyz
Thats one hell of a line-up. Should be dope.
Sounds like a great album! Can't wait to get it.
Peace,
Palakika