LEONA LEWIS on new album: Seemingly down to earth and disarmingly shy when not exercising her startling voice, Leona has stepped forward as an artist.
“Simon always said to follow my instincts and be true to myself. Clive said exactly the same thing and he also gave me the opportunity to write. I wanted to sing great songs and we have loads that I feel a connection with.
“The album is classic songs with a contemporary edge. There’s a few ballads and there’s some uptempo stuff too. I’ve been experimenting, we used up and coming producers like Fernando who have added some really cool electronic 80s sounds. But it’s important to me that they’re all proper songs.
They’re not just beat driven or following the latest sound.
“For me, songs need to work acoustically. I used to go out and gig acoustically, I like songs that work even when they’re broken down.”
A lot has changed for Leona Lewis since we first fell in love with her, but her life long commitment and passion for music is thriving with her new status.
“This album is from an honest, genuine place,” she enthuses, “I know some people are asking, ‘where has she gone?’ But I wanted everyone who has supported and worked with me to have an album they’re proud of, one that is credible and one with songs that people can connect to.
“I’m working hard to make sure that I’m around for a long time to come. It’s going to surprise people.”
Set for an autumn return, subject to enormous anticipation and scrutiny, Leona Lewis is more than ready to stop the nation in its tracks once again.
http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/artists/leona_lewis/biog/
Fernando
..... OMFG..... He is the producer of Born This Way, Dance In The Dark & Government Hooker , right?
