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Post by Envoirment on Jun 21, 2021 12:42:19 GMT -5
Does she now have a recording contract ? Her current situation is a bit up in the air. She's been recording in the studio multiple times and has a number of songs with different producers etc. I believe the original plan was to have Leona on X-factor All Stars and sign a new deal with Sony - with Simon working closely with her to have some sort of a comeback with big promotional TV slots (X-factor/Britain's Got Talent etc) near the end of 2019. However, it got cancelled and so Leona just ended up being a judge on X-factor: The Band. Then the pandemic happened and pretty much put a massive spanner in the works and essentially delayed what plans they had. Based on what I currently know, Leona will be releasing a CWL deluxe edition end of this year with Sony supporting it. Then in 2022 she'll release an album with Sony/Simon supporting her with a decent budget. This would've happened in 2020/2021 if it wasn't for the pandemic I believe. Leona has recorded more than enough material over the last 4-5 years for like 4-5 albums, so she should have enough material to get an album put together for 2022 in decent time. I also believe there may be talks about doing a classical album with Sony - which I think could do very well for her. In terms of who she's worked with in the studio over the years, I know she's been in Nashville quite a few times writing. I don't know the list of names etc, although I do know she has worked with Ryan Tedder/Toby Gab again. If everything were to go to plan, we might get spoiled in the next few years after 5-6 years of nothing. CWL deluxe/normal studio album/possible classical album in 2021/2022.
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Post by toomuchboy on Jun 21, 2021 12:55:50 GMT -5
I'd adore a classical album from her!
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Post by Envoirment on Jun 24, 2021 10:21:54 GMT -5
She did an acoustic perofmrnace of "Bleeding Love"/"Higher Love"/"Better In Time" at a private gig yesterday. She sounds good!
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Post by kmbgs on Jun 24, 2021 13:28:16 GMT -5
Better In Time is an absolute jam
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Post by Envoirment on Aug 26, 2021 20:31:05 GMT -5
Features on Diane Warren's latest album on a song with James Morrison. Nice to hear Leona on a new song. It's nice and she sounds good!
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Post by Envoirment on Oct 27, 2021 15:10:30 GMT -5
Leona will be releasing a deluxe version of her Christmas album called Christmas, With Love Always. It's out November 12th and there will be a limited edition vinyl releasing as well.
Two new tracks we know from the vinyl cover. Likely more on the Digital/CD releases. It looks like the lead single will be coming next week.
Weird to release on a Tuesday, but given it's a Christmas song, it could be a decent way to get some exposure without all the new releases on a Friday.
Finally get some sort of album after 6+ years. :'(
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Post by Envoirment on Oct 30, 2021 11:05:37 GMT -5
A snippet of "Kiss Me It's Christmas" has been posted on Leona's youtube channel:
Looking forward to hearing the whole thing!
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Post by Dreams on Nov 1, 2021 7:42:44 GMT -5
Coming on 11/12! The two new tracks based on the album cover: -"Kiss Me It's Christmas" (feat. Ne-Yo) -"If I Can't Have You"
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 2, 2021 9:47:52 GMT -5
Link to her store to buy the vinyl - can get signed or unsigned. Out November 19th. I hope we'll get some TV performances/promotion!
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Post by back2blk on Nov 2, 2021 9:51:08 GMT -5
I like the revisit to her first cover. Look forward to this.
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Post by Dreams on Nov 2, 2021 11:02:07 GMT -5
So, "If I Can't Have You" is a Bee Gees cover apparently. This is what she's "been pouring her heart and soul into"?!? A re-release to an (already short) Christmas album with one original song and one cover only? She should've recorded a whole new album. I'm grateful for some new music, obviously, but still...
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The album that never ends... I mean 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY' out now!
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Post by schnetzka on Nov 2, 2021 11:35:58 GMT -5
I just want to know what she's been doing these past six years. Even Adele recorded a whole album during that time. I think she should have focused on a whole new album instead of updating an already released Christmas album.
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 2, 2021 16:34:35 GMT -5
She's recorded enough material to create 2-3 new Christmas albums. I was really hoping we would get her recording of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
I believe this repackage/release is more so a quick money grab by Sony. Unfortunately Leona doesn't have much if any say over this album. It's a decent chance to up her profile a bit more/sell some more of the album.
I'm hoping this will lead into a new studio album in 2022.
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Post by Choco on Nov 2, 2021 18:19:49 GMT -5
I think she's definitely having some label/budget issues or she would have dropped more material.
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Post by wwr on Nov 2, 2021 23:24:16 GMT -5
I think it's a mix of mismanagement and an artist who doesn't know (or care) what to do with their career
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Post by back2blk on Nov 3, 2021 10:48:29 GMT -5
Eeew, I didn't even notice that it was just a re-release of her first Xmas album. WTF?
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 4, 2021 17:01:58 GMT -5
I won't get too much into it, but as far as I'm aware Leona hasn't been with a label for a while now. Although she's been offered contracts/deals, she's apparantley been holding off on the hopes of a certain one (it was meant to manifest in 2019 but things happened/got delayed/pandemic).
I will say a lot of the inactivity of the last 5-6 years is Leona and her management's fault. Constantly holding out for something which may not materialise.
She's lost pretty much most, if not all, of her fanbase except for a handful of hardcore fans. Even then we've been disappointed time after time after time the last few years or so.
I'm just happy something is finally happening and that if it goes well enough for a decent profit to be made we'll be getting a new studio album in 2022.
Leona's tour with Gary Barlow starts the end of this month which is another thing to look forward to. I'm hoping the tour prep/tour itself will help with her voice. She's been rehearsing a lot for it recently. It'll be good promo for her Christmas re-release.
Edit: Nvm just saw my post at the top of the page lol. Look to that if you want to know Leona's situation regarding labels etc.
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Post by George on Nov 16, 2021 2:19:18 GMT -5
Music Video:
Also, she signed on to be a judge for an upcoming singing competition series:
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Post by Dreams on Nov 24, 2021 12:46:23 GMT -5
Leona is serving some amazing vocals on "If I Can't Have You" from the re-release of her Christmas album:
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Post by Ty on Dec 8, 2021 15:33:12 GMT -5
I revisited her latest pop album I Am today. What an underrated body of work! While I wasn't particularly a big fan of her during her commercial peak, I feel like that sunny energy in her vocal is missing in the current landscape of female pop music. I've got to revisit some of her other albums later this week (especially Echo, which has my #1 Leona Lewis track "Naked").
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Post by kmbgs on Dec 8, 2021 15:58:56 GMT -5
Justice for My Hands
The fact that I was in college when that got released, woof.
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Post by Envoirment on Mar 20, 2022 9:48:36 GMT -5
Leona is expecting her first child! Congrats to Leona. She really is dropping a baby before an album. Based on reports of how far along she is - the baby will be born in June or July. That gives her time to rest before rehearsals start for her UK Christmas tour later this year!
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Post by Envoirment on Mar 23, 2022 16:44:24 GMT -5
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The album that never ends... I mean 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY' out now!
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Post by schnetzka on Mar 23, 2022 16:53:53 GMT -5
Dropping everything but an album lol. 'I Am' was seven years ago!!!
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Post by Envoirment on Jun 9, 2022 15:33:38 GMT -5
Leona has a collab on a Alexis Ffrench's most recent album.
Her voice sounds really pretty. I need her to do a full on classical album at some point. Take a year or two to train and record for it. Her voice shines brightest in classical/operatic music imo.
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Post by johnm1120 on Aug 3, 2022 12:41:28 GMT -5
Leona's daughter Carmel Allegra was born on July 22nd
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Post by George on May 7, 2023 17:02:36 GMT -5
New interview on the Jennifer Hudson Show:
New soundtrack song:
Also, she had a nice duet with James Morrison last year:
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Post by Envoirment on Dec 29, 2023 20:33:47 GMT -5
"Kiss Me It's Christmas" reaches a new peak of #87 in the UK chart. Nice surprise as it didn't do much of anything last year. Leona has also been made an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year's honour list for her services to music and charity! Such a great honor recognising her.
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Post by wwr on Dec 30, 2023 13:51:42 GMT -5
talk about a dead artist...
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