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Music News: Leona Lewis Goes All Out on New Album
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Leona Lewis Goes All Out on New Album
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Leona Lewis has won talent competitions, topped the charts worldwide, and been nominated for three Grammys, and she’s setting out to do it all again.
The winner of Britain’s “X Factor” has been in the studio with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Tedder, and John Shanks (Miley Cyrus, Ashlee Simpson), crafting the follow-up to her platinum debut album Spirit, which spawned the hit singles “Bleeding Love” and “Better in Time.” One of the contributors, Novel, spoke exclusively with Rap-Up.com about the project.
“She knows exactly what she wants,” says the multi-talented producer, who helmed “Whatever It Takes” on Leona’s breakthrough album. “She’s very strong-headed, strong-minded, but the sweetest person. I never had somebody tell me no in the nicest way. When I write something and she may not feel it, she goes [in British accent], ‘I don’t think I’d actually say that.’”
The 24-year-old songstress aims for perfection, but always keeps her cool. “She’s very calm, collected, and has swagger in a very ladylike way,” Novel discloses. “She’s one of those people that’s very particular with what she wants vocally. I don’t care how many times she does a song, if she ain’t feeling something, she’s gonna go back and sing it again. She don’t give a f**k. She’ll call you right before the song’s being mixed like, ‘I think I want to sing it again.’ And it’ll be like, ‘C’mon, you’re killing me!’”
Novel shared details on the two tracks he produced. “[John Shanks and I] did one that was an uptempo and one that was kind of a ballad that I think everybody likes a lot,” reveals the musician, whose new mixtape Suspended Animation can be downloaded here. “It’s a very heartfelt song and just talks about love and heartbreak. It’s a strong record.”
The new album will once again showcase Leona’s powerful vocals that have drawn comparisons to Mariah Carey. “The record that we did was more vocally-driven. She’s really going all out singing-wise on this one. It’s more guitar-driven from what I’ve heard, so more pop/alternative, far from urban. It’s gonna be a crazy album.”
Leona Lewis’ sophomore album is due out this fall.
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Awesome!
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Member Since: 5/21/2009
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If it has anything as epic as her cover of 'Run' I'm on board.
Another 'Better In Time' or 'Take A Bow' would be nice too.
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Member Since: 11/23/2008
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I can't wait for her 2nd album anymore . Please release lead-single now .
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Leona i'll keep waiting
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Its coming together nicely
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Leona to Top the World again!
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Member Since: 8/1/2009
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Spirit was awesome so i hope this album will be at less like Spirit!!!
Can't wait to listen her new songs...
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Damn she is so ugly, I don't like her music but it's heartwarming when ugly people achieve great things.
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This album will be phenom!
'Strangers', 'Brave', 'Perfect Stranger' and the amazing 'I Got U' are all great, can't wait to hear what else she has done
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Ok, maybe she can't more beautiful than your idol, but we still love Leona. She has a sweet soul
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Originally posted by Kworb
Damn she is so ugly, I don't like her music but it's heartwarming when ugly people achieve great things.
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yes, please be nice or take it to SYG
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She's fierce in her own right but she gotta be more fiercer on stage. Ppl are saying she's lacking stage presence but i'm sure she'll step up her game now.
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It’s more guitar-driven from what I’ve heard, so more pop/alternative, far from urban.
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This does not excite me greatly, but new music from Leona is always going to be a good thing, so I can't worry too much.
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Originally posted by Kworb
Damn she is so ugly, I don't like her music but it's heartwarming when ugly people achieve great things.
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That's person in you avie isn't too good-looking either.
Back on topic, I can't wait for this album!
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^^ True that. She has come along way though, her most recent performances at the Capital Summertime Ball in London, were great
Looking majorly forward to her world tour next year as well, it's rumoured to have a Garden Of Eden theme, choreographed by Travis Payne and she has been seeing a hypnotherapist, a famous celebrity one called Paul McKenna to help her with nerves and to step up her game. So her label are really going all out for it
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I wish Leona Lewis moved more on the stage, with that she would become one of the best artists ever!
Cant wait for the album!
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Originally posted by Kworb
Damn she is so ugly, I don't like her music but it's heartwarming when ugly people achieve great things.
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OMFG dead
But she's working with Timbaland AND Ryan Tedder? Should be full of originality.
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