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Ray Foxx released his seminal debut single ‘The Trumpeter’ in 2011, which like many underground house hits, began life as an instrumental. When R&B songstress Lovelle added her vocals, it became ‘ La Musica (The Trumpeter) ’ , and went on to get an official release, fast becoming a huge summer dancefloor smash and kickstarting a revival of house music to mainstream ears. Now, Ray Foxx returns with his new single ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ on August 12t h, a joyful and uplifting club track, featuring the luscious vocals of London based singer and Wookie collaborator Rachel K Collier. Already gaining strong radio support across Radio 1, 1Xtra Capital FM and with remixes from Crazibiza, Taiki & Nulight, Rivaz, L Plus and Ray himself ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ looks set to be another summer anthem. Boom Boom (Heartbeat) [feat. Rachel K Collier] - EP - Ray Foxx available on iTunes  Watch Boom Boom Watch Musica (The Trumpeter)

A decade since his incredible live performances at Knebworth, the biggest UK pop concert ever, Robbie Williams releases ‘Live At Knebworth – 10th Anniversary Edition’ on 29th July 2013.  The remixed and remastered DVD commemorates ten years since this monumental three-day live experience, drawing crowds of over 375,000 and a further 3.5 million who watched live on television and online. It will be available in HD and Blu-Ray for the first time and includes two never-seen-before performances. A Deluxe Box Set will also be available with a 60-page book containing a new Robbie Williams interview and commentary by Chris heath and iconic images from the three shows. Live At Knebworth – 10th Anniversary Edition Remixed and Remastered and available in HD on Blu-Ray for the first time.  Includes: • 2 never-seen-before performances • ‘Back for Good’ with Mark Owen • The full show, remixed and remastered in Stereo and 5.1 • The 2003 Documentary ‘Moments of Mass Distraction’ The Deluxe Box

Picking the next single off their critically acclaimed #1 debut album ‘Settle’ was likely a bit of a headache forDisclosure. With a wealth of captivatingly slick cuts to choose from, including collaborations with some of the country’s most unique vocalists, the Lawrence brothers have decided to keep their latest release a truly family affair - ‘F For You’, released August 18th on PMR Records, features Howard Lawrence on vocals, the first time either of the duo has assumed full singing duties on a track. In another first, the accompanying video steps away from the character-led narratives of previous singles like ‘You & Me’ and ‘White Noise’ to bring Disclosure themselves on to our screens. Lending an up-close glimpse at the pair’s exceptional live set-up, ‘F For You’ provides the soundtrack as we witness the kind of performance that has entranced audiences across the planet over the past year or so. Upon release, ‘Settle’ has wasted no time in becoming a global sensation, and ha