NSDTCM:LABEL:EMI
ARTIST:NORAH JONES

EMI Music Publishing extends its publishing partnership with Norah Jones

NEW YORK, January 2008 – EMI Music Publishing, the world’s leading music publisher, has announced that it is extending its relationship with Norah Jones, one of the most successful songwriters and recording artists of the decade.

Norah Jones has been signed to EMI Music Publishing since 2002, ahead of the release of the hugely successful debut album Come Away With Me, and has since gone on to release two further multi-million selling albums in Feels Like Home and Not Too Late.

EMI Music Publishing chairman and CEO Roger Faxon commented: “Norah Jones is one of the most talented and accomplished young songwriters and performers in the United States, with a long and illustrious career still ahead of her. Norah’s songs have always resonated with music fans of all ages, and we are very proud to be able to extend our publishing relationship with her.”

SOURCE:EMI MUSIC GROUP

NSDTCM:LABEL:EMI (UK)

EMI U.K. names new A&R topper

Roger Ames will take over EMI's A&R operations in the U.K. and Ireland, replacing Tony Wadsworth, chairman-CEO of EMI Music U.K. and Ireland, who is ankling.

The unit has long been viewed as the backbone of the recorded music company as its U.K. signings have far outperformed U.S. acts.

Wadsworth has been with EMI in a variety of jobs over the past 26 years.

His departure is "part of the ongoing restructuring of EMI Music," according to a statement from the company, which has been undergoing a shakeup since Guy Hands' Terra Firma took over last year.

Ames, who has previously run Warner Music and Polygram, was appointed head of EMI's North American units late last year.

Mike Clasper, a Terra Firma exec, will assume control of all non-A&R operations that previously reported to Wadsworth.

SOURCE:VARIETY.COM NEWSLETTER

NSDTCM: (DJ NEWS ) LABEL: MN2S

MN2S kick off their 2008 release schedule by celebrating their 50th release and presenting the latest collaboration between Halo & Kemal.

Featuring their trademark production standards and a magnificent vocal performance from the legendary Arnold Jarvis, ' Lift Me Up' is set to make waves in early 2008.

Following up from their previous ‘Origins EP' on MN2S , Halo and Kemal deliver another killer deep house cut. Combining a subtle bass line and rolling synth stabs with an emotive vocal, ‘Lift Me Up' is a track with immediate and devastating effect.

Compromising of the perfectly delivered Main Mix, a slightly darker, spacey Dub Mix and the heavy Mainstrumental and Dubstrumental mixes; ‘Lift Me Up' is strong package. Halo , Kemal and Arnold Jarvis , undoubtedly, make some team!!

The man behind the acclaimed City Deep Music , Halo captivates hearts and minds the world over with his distinctive production style.

From his solo success on labels such as Siesta and Bluem Recordings through to collaborations with Hipp-e (H-Foundation) and other US luminaries such as Master D, Onionz, Jay-J and Tony Hewitt,Halo has always been a name synonymous with sublime deep house music.

Halo has had remixes released on labels such as N.R.K, Jellybean Soul, Seasons Limited, Code Red and Swank Recordings, while also recently working with the likes of Marlon D, Dennis Ferrer, Julius Papp and Luis Radio for City Deep Music .

Kemal is a hot new US talent whose productions are currently causing some serious waves. Originally collaborating on a project with Steve Chin and E-Man that was signed to Jellybean Soul , Kemal has produced remixes for Seasons Limited and most recently for Soulfuric Deep .

He has also previously collaborated with Halo on the ‘ Origins EP ' and has had tracks such as the ‘Winter Alleys EP', ‘My Faith' and, most recently, ‘City Street Walkin' ' signed to Purple Music .

Arnold Jarvis is nothing short of a musical legend. Throughout his career he has written, performed and recorded with the likes of Frankie Knuckles, Satoshi Tomiie, Kerri Chandler, MAW, Lem Sprinsteen ( Mood II Swing ) and Tommy Musto.

Arnold(my space) has toured with the likes of Queen Latifah , Kenny Bobien, Barbara Tucker, Ultra Nate, Ce Ce Peniston, Loletta Holloway and Jocelyn Brown. He has had material released on labels such as MAW , King Street , West End Records and FFRR and released two artist albums (‘ The Collection ' (2002) and ‘ Love & Life ‘ (2006)).

He is also the voice behind soulful house classics such as ‘Life Goes On' (MAW) and ‘Special Kind Of Love‘ ( King Street ) and one of the most in-demand vocalists in the industry.

MN2S are proud to start off 2008 with their 50th single release and another super-strong package featuring a fresh blend of emerging and experienced talent. Check out ‘Lift Me Up' right now!!

SOURCE:MN2S

(SOULFURIC DEEP RECORDS) SOURCE :DISCOGS

SOURCE:MAW RECORDS

SOURCE: HALO & KEMAL MYSPACE

SOURCE:KINGSTREET SOUNDS

SOURCE:FRANKIE KNUCKLES OFFICIAL SITE

SOURCE:DISCOGS:Jellybean Recordings Inc.

SOURCE:ARNOLD JARVIS

MYSPACE ARNOLD JARVIS

SOURCE: CITY DEEP MUSIC

MYSPACE:JELLYBEAN SOUL