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June 2010What we have been up to!
Welcome to KMA Music!
What an eventful couple of months we have had here at KMA! Many of the artists who have risen to the top of today's music scene have recently walked through KMA's doors. In our monthly newsletter you will read about the hottest artists and producers coming into our studios. You will find out that many songs recorded here have graced the Billboard charts, appeared on TV, in commercials, major motion pictures, and so on. You will also learn more information about our studio, our clients and any events that we will be hosting.
Fantasia
The winner of American Idol season 3, Grammy nominated R&B and soul singer Fantasia was recording at KMA studios while filming her VH1 reality show "Fantasia For Real." Fantasia is about to release her 3rd studio album, which will showcase a more personal side of the singer's life. You can download her new single "Bittersweet" on iTunes now!
Jazmine Sullivan - World Cup and Second Album
South African teacher, activist, and singer Jpre is contributing a revamp of his historical song, "Ke Nako" to the World Cup album. Originally recorded and adopted by none other than Nelson
Mandela as the theme song for his election campaign, the 2010 edition of the song features five-time Grammy nominee Jazmine Sullivan, international superstar Wyclef Jean, and introduces new sensation B. Howard. Proceeds from the album will benefit many African charities, including FIFA's "20 Centers for 2010", whose aim is to achieve positive social change through football by building twenty "Football for Hope" centers for public health, education and football across Africa.
Jazmine Sullivan recorded for "Ke Nako" right here at KMA. During her time here, Jazmine also started recording her sophomore album, which is expected to be released later this month.
Pepsi Refresh
KMA, Viacom, and Pepsi Refresh worked together with young NYC songwriters to bring their talents into the studio! KMA's own in-house engineer Serge Nudel worked together with rapper/producer Wale to help these talented young people make it happen!
Claude Kelly / David Cook / Steve Van Zandt
Claude Kelly the ultimate singer/songwriter, is known for working with Fantasia, David Cook, Kelly Clarkson, Akon, Jordin Sparks, and Miley Cyrus, just to name a few of today's most popular artists. Claude has also worked alongside a worldwide hit maker, producer Max Martin, where they have written songs for Britney Spears. Claude is one of the most versatile and hottest musicians out there. He frequently works out of KMA studios where he writes smash hits. You can follow Claude Kelly on Twitter @claudekelly.
Rock singer/songwriter and winner of American Idol season 7, David Cook began working on his upcoming album at KMA alongside Claude Kelly. He also teamed up with legendary musician, producer and arranger Steve Van Zandt, who is best known for playing with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. Make sure to look out for David Cook's upcoming album! For the latest news and highlights on David Cook you can visit his official website http://www.davidcookofficial.com.
Mary J. Blige ft Jay Sean
Mary J. Blige's song "Each Tear ft. Jay Sean," off the U.K. edition of her 9th studio album Stronger With Each Tear, was recorded right here at KMA. Our very own DJ Swivel was the recording engineer for this song, which reflects upon learning from the past. Stronger With Each Tear debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and at #1 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop albums chart. The message of the song coupled with the video's images of children make for a simple yet powerful video. "We can't change the things that we've done in the past/But fighting won't get us anywhere."
Real Housewives of New York - Recording at KMA
The Real Housewives of New York is one of the most popular TV shows on Bravo. It highlights the most affluent women of NYC. One of the housewives, "LuAnn de Lesspes" better known as "The Countess" recorded "Money Can't Buy You Class" at KMA.
LuAnn has also written an book of etiquette, "Class With The Countess" that goes along with her "style & class" genre. Recording at KMA was fun and refreshing for both LuAnn and the viewers of the show who witnessed it.
Duro - Mixed the Under Armour Commercial
Ken Ifill, better known as "Supa Engineer Chairman of the Boards" DURO, frequently works out of the KMA Music, where he mixes some of the most popular music out there. Duro has mixed music for numerous chart-topping artists including, but not limited to: Jay Sean, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Nas, Mary J Blige, Jennifer Lopez, and Jay-Z. He has gained much recognition as of late for mixing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' smash hit NYC anthem "Empire State Of Mind." Recently, Duro has teamed up with Under Armour sports wear to mix the music for their latest commercial.
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