Leona Lewis signs to Island Records
Leona Lewis has signed to Island Records, leaving Sony after seven years. Lewis, who won The X Factor in 2006 and has gone on to sell over 20 million records, commented 'To me Island has always been a label where artists can really flourish and are encouraged to express themselves. Island stands for quality music and signing with such a legendary label is really like a dream come true for me. I can't wait to start making music with my new team'.
president of Island Darcus Beese think about it all?
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Leona into the Island family. I’ve watched and admired Miss Lewis from afar, witnessed her grow into one of this country’s most formidable female artists. Witnessed a girl from Hackney making and breaking records, topping the UK and US charts, earning numerous Brit and Grammy nominations, while remaining true to herself and her principles. All the while maintaining a genuine down to earth appeal. Soon as the ink dries, it’s on to the most exciting part of all, getting into the studio and making the record we know Leona has in her.”
Is she still SYCO in the UK and Island in the States (if that's possible?)? Or is she Island worldwide? No article clarifies that. They just keep saying that: 1. She was signed to SYCO/Sony, 2. That she is moving from Sony to Island. If she left Syco I feel that SImon would issue a press release.
