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Echo is the second studio album by British singer Leona Lewis. It is scheduled for release on 16 November in the UK by Syco Records,[1] followed by 17 November in the US release with J Records[2] and worldwide through Sony Music.[3]

Lewis is working with Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Xenomania and James Fauntleroy amongst others to produce the follow up to her debut album Spirit. It is also reported that a world tour will take place in 2010 in support of the two albums.[4]

Recording and production

Lewis worked with Ryan Tedder, producer of her second single "Bleeding Love", who stated in an interview that he and Lewis spent a week in a recording studio, where they produced two and a half songs.[5] Justin Timberlake has contributed production and vocals to several songs,[6] and produced the song "Don't Let Me Down", written by Timbaland's protegé James Fauntleroy, recorded at Chalice Recording Studios.[7] The song leaked onto the internet, and an investigation was launched by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry working with Lewis's record label and the police to track down the individuals who stole the track.[8][9] Work began with Timbaland in April 2009 in Los Angeles.[10]

Two songs written by Ina Wroldsen and Arnthor Birgisson and produced by Birgisson, "My Hands" and "Heartbeat", have been confirmed for inclusion in the album.[11] Novel and John Shanks have produced two songs, a ballad and an uptempo song.[12] Production and songwriting duo Xenomania are reported to have written five songs for Lewis's second album.[13] Ne-Yo has confirmed that he has written songs for the album,[14] and Will.i.am and Jay-Z are said to be working with Lewis on the album, which will contain ballads, racier tracks and dancefloor anthems.[15] Lewis expressed interest in working with Coldplay/Chris Martin to give the album a rockier edge,[16] and several demos are said to be influenced by Coldplay.[17] It has been reported that Lewis has collaborated with Aqualung,[18] and she has also worked with DJ Infamous,[19] Claude Kelly,[20] Kevin Rudolf,[21] Toby Gad,[22] The Script[23] and Los Da Mystro.[24]

Lewis said of the album: "I titled my album Echo, since an echo describes a big, organic sound. I'm in the midst of the recording process, working with incredible songwriters and producers, and my music has really evolved. It's so exciting to create something new."[1]

Lewis will perform at the VH1 Divas concert airing live on 17 September 2009 amongst other successful female singers such as Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, Adele and Kelly Clarkson. Lewis will premiere the lead single from Echo at the concert.[25]

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Germany[26] 13 November 2009 Sony Music
United Kingdom[27] 16 November 2009 CD Syco Music 88697570012
United States[28] 17 November 2009 CD J Records

References

  1. ^ a b "Ladies and Gents, We Give You 'ECHO', the New Album From Leona Lewis!". LeonaLewisMusic.co.uk. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  2. ^ Gardner, Elysa (24 August 2009). "Leona Lewis is 'Echo'-ing back". USA Today. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  3. ^ Brandle, Lars (22 February 2008). "Leona's Lineup: Another Album, Then Tour". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 24 July 2008.
  4. ^ Kadri, Anisa (18 July 2009). "Leona Lewis plans mega tour". Digital Spy.
  5. ^ "Leona Lewis Working With 'Bleeding Love Writer' On Second Album". Angry Ape. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  6. ^ Levine, Nick (8 June 2009). "Leona Lewis discusses album progress". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  7. ^ "Chalice Studios". Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  8. ^ "Piracy officers probe Leona leak". BBC News Online. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
  9. ^ Otto, Sasjkia (19 August 2009). "Unreleased Leona Lewis tracks leaked online". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  10. ^ "Leona is just Mad for Timba". Daily Mirror. 2 April 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2009.
  11. ^ "Leona Lewis". Nettwerk Music Group. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  12. ^ "Leona Lewis Goes All Out on New Album". Rap-Up. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  13. ^ "Leona to follow Girls Aloud". Daily Star. 10 April 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  14. ^ "Ne-Yo: Leona Lewis has a niche". thisisscunthorpe.co.uk. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2009.
  15. ^ Nissim, Mayer (2 April 2009). "Leona Lewis 'will work with Timbaland'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
  16. ^ "Chris is on Leona's wish list". The Sun. 28 December 2008. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  17. ^ Smart, Gordon (22 June 2009). "Leona's 'play time". The Sun. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  18. ^ "Leona Lewis 'Working With Aqualung'". 30 June 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  19. ^ Concepcion, Mariel (27 January 2009). "Producers Take Lil Wayne To The 'Prom'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  20. ^ Concepcion, Mariel (29 January 2009). "Claude Kelly Hits Big With Clarkson, Spears". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  21. ^ Peters, Mitchell (10 August 2009). "Songwriters encouraged to explore new genres". Reuters. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  22. ^ "Toby Gad News 2009". tobygad.com. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
  23. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (16 August 2008). "The Script to write track for Leona Lewis". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
  24. ^ Walker, Lauren (11 August 2009). "Carlos 'Los DaMystro' McKinney: Deeply Rooted". Singers Room. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
  25. ^ Baca, Ricardo (30 August 2009). "Big names and wannabes set to belt — and battle — over the 'Diva' title". The Denver Post. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
  26. ^ "Das neue Album "Echo" erscheint am 13. November". leona-lewis.de. Sony Music. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  27. ^ "Leona Lewis - Echo". HMV. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  28. ^ "Leona Lewis - Echo". Amazon.com. Retrieved 30 August 2009.