William Orbit graces third studio album by Adele

Adele has added William Orbit to the list of collaborators for her third LP.

The British producer is known for collaborating with the likes of Robbie Williams, Chris Brown, Charli XCX, Nadine Coyle, Mika, and All Saints.

Some of his notable credits include “Masterpiece” by Madonna [Interscope Records], “Go” by Melanie C [Virgin Records], “Making Out” by No Doubt [Interscope Records] and “Alien” by Britney Spears [RCA Records].

Adele’s last studio album, “21,” was released in 2011 via XL Recordings. That collection debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and delivered hit singles including “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You.”

In 2013, she received an Academy Award as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for her song “Skyfall”, written with hitmaker Paul Epworth for “Skyfall,” the twenty-third James Bond film.

Listen to a new remix of “I’m a Sinner” -written by Madonna along with William Orbit and Jean Baptiste Kouame – below. The Orbit-produced track is lifted from Madonna’s twelfth studio album “MDNA.”

Leona Lewis premieres music video for new single ‘One More Sleep’

Leona Lewis has premiered the music video for her new single online.

“One More Sleep” marks the first promotional single from the British singer/songwriter’s upcoming album, “Christmas, With Love,” out on December 2 via Simco Limited / Syco Music / RCA Records.

The track was written by Leona Lewis along with Richard “Biff” Stannard, Iain “Sparx” James, Bradford Ellis, and Jez Ashurst.

“Christmas, With Love” – which serves as the follow-up to 2012’s “Glassheart” – boasts further productions and songwriting contributions from Ash Howes, Autumn Rowe, Camille Purcell, Lauren Christy, and Jon Levin.

Watch the music video for “One More Sleep” below.

Paloma Faith confirms Pharrell Williams for third album

Paloma Faith has confirmed Pharrell Williams for her upcoming third LP.

Some of the super producer’s biggest hits in 2013 include “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk [Virgin Records], “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke [Interscope Records] and “Get Like Me” by Nelly featuring Nicki Minaj [Republic Records].

He also worked on the next albums by Beyonce [Columbia Records], Kylie Minogue [Parlophone Records], Stacy Barthe [Motown Records], Jennifer Hudson [RCA Records] and Usher [LaFace Records].

Paloma Faith’s last studio album, “Fall to Grace,” was released in 2012 via RCA Records. That collection debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart. It also delivered hit singles including “Picking Up the Pieces” and “Just Be.”

Watch the music video for Pharrell’s hit single “Happy” below.

Sevyn Streeter reveals credits for new EP ‘Call Me Crazy, But…’

Sevyn Streeter has revealed the production credits for her upcoming EP.

The singer/songwriter will release “Call Me Crazy, But…” on December 3 via Warner Music Group / CBE / Atlantic Records.

Lead single “It Won’t Stop” – which features Chris Brown – was produced by Thomas “Diplo” Pentz along with Free School and Picard Brothers.

“Call Me Crazy, But…” boasts further productions from Dernst “D’Mile” Emile (Wynter Gordon, Diggy Simmons), Cameron Wallace (Ciara, Beyonce) and Da Internz: Marcos Palacios & Ernest Clark (Usher, Elle Varner).

On the songwriting front, the “I Like It” star – born Amber Streeter – teamed up with Ursula Yancy, Eric Bellinger, Jean Baptiste Kouame, Michael McHenry, Kevin Randolph, and James “J-Doe” Smith.

Peep the production credits for “Call Me Crazy, But…” below.

“Come on Over”
Produced By: Dernst “D’Mile” Emile.

“It Won’t Stop” (featuring Chris Brown)
Produced By: Diplo, Free School & Picard Brothers.

“Sex on the Ceiling”
Produced By: Da Internz.

“Call Me Crazy”
Produced By: Taylor Parks.

“B.A.N.S.”
Produced By: Da Internz.

“Shattered”
Produced By: Cameron Wallace.

“nEXt”
Produced By: Dernst “D’Mile” Emile.

Lea Michele confirms new single ‘Cannonball’

Lea Michele has confirmed the details for her debut single.

The ‘Glee’ star dubbed “Cannonball” as the lead single from her upcoming debut album “Louder,” scheduled for release in early 2014.

The track was co-written by Sia Furler, whose recent credits include “Perfume” by Britney Spears [RCA Records], “Double Rainbow” by Katy Perry [Capitol Records] and “Breathe” by Jessie J [Republic Records].

Fans of Furler’s songwriting should also keep an eye on the next projects by Beyonce [Columbia Records], Rihanna [Island Records], Mutya Keisha Siobhan [Polydor Records] and Carly Rae Jepsen [Interscope Records].

Meanwhile, the video for “Cannonball” was recently directed by Robert Hales, who is also responsible for “Tears Always Win” by Alicia Keys [RCA Records] and “Here’s To Never Growing Up” by Avril Lavigne [Epic Records].

In addition to Sia, “Louder” will boast further contributions from Bonnie McKee (Cher, Adam Lambert), Ali Tamposi (Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato) and Chris Braide (Jennifer Hudson, Lana Del Rey).

Kat Dahlia releases music video for new single ‘Happy and I Know It’

Kat Dahlia has released the music video for her new single online.

“Happy and I Know It” – produced by J. Dot – marks the first promotional single from the singer/songwriter’s latest mixtape “Seeds.”

The track was co-written by Meleni “Polly A.” Smith, who previously teamed up with the artist on “Gangsta” EP cuts “Money Party” and “Mirror.”

Other notable credits by Polly A. include “Crooked Smile” by J. Cole featuring TLC [Columbia Records], “No Bueno” by Angel Haze [Republic Records] and “Bang Bang Bang” by Selena Gomez [Hollywood Records].

Meanwhile, Dahlia is currently putting the final touches on her upcoming debut album “My Garden,” scheduled for release in February via Sony Music Entertainment / Vested in Culture / Epic Records.

Album contributors include Salaam Remi (Mack Wilds, Jazmine Sullivan), Tricky Stewart (Rihanna, Britney Spears), Aeon “Step” Manahan (Ginny Blackmore, Christina Aguilera) and Timbaland (Beyonce, Justin Timberlake).

Watch the Marlon Santini-directed clip below.

Brit Smith premieres music video for new single ‘Provocative (hiDhi)’

Brit Smith has premiered the music video for her new single.

“Provocative (hiDhi)” – which features will.i.am – marks the first promotional single from the British singer/songwriter’s upcoming as-yet-untitled debut album with Universal Music Group / Interscope Records.

The track was produced by Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley, whose recent credits include Justin Timberlake (“Take Back the Night”), Robin Thicke (“Take It East On Me”) and Cher (“I Don’t Have to Sleep to Dream”).

He also worked on the next albums by Beyonce [Columbia Records], Kylie Minogue [Parlophone Records], Jennifer Hudson [RCA Records], Priyanka Chopra [Interscope Records] and Kat Dahlia [Epic Records].

Brit Smith was a member of pop duo Brit & Alex, commonly known for their 2008 hit single “Let It Go.” When the group disbanded, Brit returned to the music scene in 2010 under the alias Matisse and released breakout single “Better Than Her,” which featured vocals from Senegalese star Akon.

Watch the music video for “Provocative (hiDhi)” below.

Britney Spears unwraps credits for new album ‘Britney Jean’

Britney Spears has unwrapped the official credits for her upcoming album.

The singer/songwriter will release “Britney Jean” on December 3 via Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records.

New single “Perfume” was written by Britney Spears along with Chris Braide and Sia Furler, who are also responsible for “Blank Page” by Christina Aguilera [RCA Records] and “God Made You Beautiful” by Beyonce [Columbia Records].

Other album songwriters include Katy Perry, Danny O’Donoghue, Ruth-Anne Cunningham, Ana Diaz, Rosette Sharma, and Luciana Caporaso.

On the production front, Spears has enlisted will.i.am, Keith Harris, Thomas “Diplo” Pentz, William Orbit, Antony Preston, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, and Henry “Cirkut” Walter.

Peep the songwriting and production credits for “Britney Jean” below.

“Alien”
Written: (Britney Spears / Ana Diaz / Antony Preston / Daniel “HyGrade” Traynor / William Orbit).
Produced By: (William Orbit / Daniel “HyGrade” Traynor).

“Work Bitch”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Otto Jettman / Sebastian Ingrosso / Antony Preston / Ruth-Anne Cunningham / William Adams).
Produced By: (Sebastian Ingrosso / Otto Knows / will.i.am / Antony Preston).

“Perfume”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Sia Furler / Chris Braide).
Produced By: (will.i.am / Keith Harris / Chris Braide).

“It Should Be Easy” (featuring will.i.am)
Written By: (Britney Spears / William Adams / David Guetta / Giorgio Tuinfort / Nicky Romero / Marcus van Wattum).
Produced By: (David Guetta / Giorgio Tuinfort / Nicky Romero / Marcus van Wattum / will.i.am / Antony Preston).

“Tik Tik Boom” (featuring T.I.)
Written By: (Britney Spears / Onique Williams / Andre Lindal / Damien “DJ Ammo” Leroy / Antony Preston / Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. / Joakim Harestad Haukaas).
Produced By: (Antony Preston / Damien “DJ Ammo” Leroy).

“Body Ache”
Written By: (Britney Spears / David Guetta / Luciana Caporaso / Giorgio Tuinfort / Nick Clow / Richard Gonzalez / Antony Preston / Myah Marie Langston / Jose Luna).
Produced By: (will.i.am / David Guetta / Giorgio Tuinfort).

“Til It’s Gone”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Rosette Sharma / Jenson Vaughan).
Produced By: (Antony Preston / Giorgio Tuinfort).

“Passenger”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Katy Perry / Sia Furler / Andrew Swanson / Thomas “Diplo” Pentz).
Produced By: (Thomas “Diplo” Pentz / Antony Preston).

“Chillin’ With You” (featuring Jamie Lynn)
Written By: (Britney Spears / William Adams / Antony Preston / Joshua Lopez).
Produced By (will.i.am / Antony Preston / Freshm3n III).

“Don’t Cry”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Joshua Lopez / Richard Gonzalez / William Adams).
Produced By: (will.i.am / Richard Vission / Chico Bennett / Zach “Reazon” Heiligman / William “DJ Keebz” Kebler / LWAM).

“Brightest Morning Star”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Sia Furler / Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald / Henry “Cirkut” Walter).
Produced By: (Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald / Henry “Cirkut” Walter / Antony Preston / Chris Braide).

“Hold On Tight”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Allan “Kool Kojak” Grigg).
Produced By: (Allan “Kool Kojak” Grigg / Antony Preston / Peter Carlsson).

“Now That I Found You”
Written By: (Britney Spears / Danny O’Donoghue / Giorgio Tuinfort / David Guetta / Frederic Riesterer).
Produced By: (will.i.am / Antony Preston / Giorgio Tuinfort).

Ginette Claudette releases music video for new single ‘Anything for You’

Ginette Claudette has released the music video for her new single online.

“Anything for You” marks the second promotional single from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming mini-album “Tainted Emotions.”

The track was written by Ginette Claudette and Erin Marie Thompson along with August Rigo, whose credits include “Maria” by Justin Bieber [Island Records] and “Tears on Your Pillow” by Cody Simpson [Atlantic Records].

He is also known for collaborating with the likes of Cheryl Cole [Polydor Records], Big Time Rush [Columbia Records], One Direction [Syco Music] and Alexis Jordan [Roc Nation Records].

As a songwriter, Ginette Claudette has penned “Rock Paper Scissors” for Melanie Fiona along with Hasham Hussein and Denarius Motes, who are also responsible for Celine Dion’s new single “Loved Me Back to Life.”

Watch the Lenny Lenzzz-directed clip below.

Sasha Keable debuts ‘Nice Side’ acoustic performance

Sasha Keable has debuted a new performance video.

The British singer/songwriter posted an acoustic rendition of “Nice Side” to her official YouTube page on Tuesday (November 25, 2013).

The track is lifted from the artist’s debut mini-album, “Black Book,” which is available to download for free at http://www.sashakeable.com

Keable is currently working on her upcoming LP with the likes of Justin Parker (Rihanna, Icona Pop) and Blood Orange (Tinashe, Kylie Minogue).

Her collaboration with Disclosure, “Voices,” will be available for download from December 23 via iTunes and all other digital outlets. The track is lifted from the electronic music duo’s debut album, “Settle,” out now via Island Records.

Watch the acoustic performance of “Nice Side” below.