Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Island Records are very proud to announce the release on 10 October 2022 of "GET UP STAND UP!" ,   the Original Cast Recording of the award-winning hit West End musical of the same name which has been wowing audiences and critics alike since opening in October 2021. Featuring original cast members including Arinzé Kene and Gabrielle Brooks, alongside 'The Stand Up Crew' , the fantastic group of musicians who propelled the show, the 20-track album was produced and mixed by Island stalwart Paul 'Groucho' Smykle, with arrangements by Phil Bateman, and features many of Marley's most popular, powerful, enduring and inspiring songs of freedom. The production takes its inspiration from Bob Marley's visionary lyrics to tell the Jamaican legend's extraordinary story through a truly electrifying mix of many of his most memorable songs. The full track-listing is as follows:   1.     Lively Up Yourself  2.     Trenchtown Rock  3.   ...

With the imminent release of her highly anticipated forthcoming album   MATA , groundbreaking, global trailblazer and visionary M.I.A.   has shared 'Beep,'   another mammoth tune from the same mind that brought us ' Paper Planes ,' ' Borders ,' ' Bad Gals ,' most recently ' Popular ,' and so much more, as she teases her forthcoming sixth studio album, expected to drop any day now   Listen to 'Beep'   HERE .   'Beep'   follows 'Popular'   and   'The One,'   and sets the runway for what is set to be one of the most loved and talked about albums of 2022. More details to be revealed very soon.   Undoubtedly, one of the most important and potent multi-medium artists of this millennium,   M.I.A.'s career spans 5 studio albums, international performances, multiple sold-out world tours, GRAMMY® and Academy Award recognition, while continuously pushing the boundaries of digital and ideological possibili...

Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated songwriter and musician  Skip Marley returns with a brand new single titled  'Jane' featuring Nigerian-based Afropop sensation  Ayra Starr. Listen   HERE . An irresistible end-of-summer jam, 'Jane'  was produced by Rykeyz   (who also produced Skip 's #1 single 'Slow Down' with H.E.R., as well as hit songs by Jessie Reyez, Ari Lennox, Demi Lovato, and Rick Ross, among others) . Recorded in Miami, the single comes with an official music video directed by  Mid Jordan, featuring both Marley and Starr. Watch the official music video for  'Jane' Featuring Ayra Starr   HERE . Speaking on his latest single, Marley shares: "' Jane' is really about finding that thing in your life to keep you balanced and free from stress. It was a good common ground for Ayra and I to instantly connect and set the vibe."         Currently,  Skip Marley is on his North American festival tour including...

Groundbreaking, global trailblazer and visionary M.I.A. delivers yet another thought-provoking track, titled 'Popular,' out today, along with an official music video, featuring influencer-bot-in-training M.A.I. Watch   HERE .       'Popular'  follows  ' The One'   which was released in May and comes ahead of her highly anticipated full length studio album ' MATA'  which will see its global release via  Island Records.  This new body of work, recorded in London, Los Angeles, Italy, Bali, Jakarta, and St Vincent, signifies   a compelling new era for the multi-talented artist and activist ,  who remains one of the most captivating and innovative creators of a generation. More details to be revealed soon.     Undoubtedly, one of the most important and potent multi-medium artists of this millennium,  M.I.A.'s  career spans 5 studio albums, international performances, multiple sold-out world tours, GRAMMY® and Aca...

Post Malone releases the official music video for "I Like You (A Happier Song)" with Doja Cat.   Watch the video: HERE Linkfire:   https://PostMalone.lnk.to/ILYVid

After teasing its arrival and stirring up genuine anticipation, GRAMM Y ®  Award-winning artist, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ciara  unveils her eagerly awaited new single and music video "JUMP"  [feat. Coast Contra ]. It officially marks her debut for Republic Records  and Uptown Records  in conjunction with her own  Beauty Marks Entertainment .  Listen to "JUMP"  [feat. Coast Contra ]— HERE .  Watch the music video for "JUMP" [feat. Coast Contra ]— HERE . "JUMP"  sets the pace for Ciara 's next chapter. Bursting out of the gate with a bang, the frenetic production underlines her confident and catchy verses before the unshakable hook promises, "It's a party when I make that thing jump . "  It reups her classic dancefloor-ready R&B with a jolt of uncontainable energy and spirit. Adding to hype, it features a slick verse from viral HipHop group Coast Contra . Signed to Area 51 Music/Virgin M...