New York, NY (Top40 Charts) In a first for the music and gaming worlds, Astralwerks and Tyler "Ninja" Blevins have joined forces on a groundbreaking new project, Ninjawerks. Ninja, who is the world's biggest gamer, announced the album earlier today at TwitchCon in San Jose, CA.
Many of today's most acclaimed electronic artists have been tapped to soundtrack Ninja's gaming world. Ninjawerks will be available in digital, CD and vinyl formats. Look for songs and other content to be launched in the weeks ahead, including a wide range of merchandise, Ninjawerks accessories and original artwork.
"I'm stoked about this project, first because I truly love the music, but also because I think this is another big step towards bridging the gap between music artists and gamers," said Ninja. "Our worlds keep getting more and more connected, and this feels like the next step -- hopefully this can become the soundtrack to gaming. It's also amazing to partner with Astralwerks and Capitol
Music Group, because they bring so much credibility to the album. I mean. Come on. Get your ears ready."
Astralwerks General Manager Toby Andrews added, "Partnering with
Ninja and taking our first step into the gaming world simultaneously as a label is an extremely exciting proposition, and we couldn't be happier to be announcing Ninjawerks. Working with
Ninja and his team at Loaded to curate and conceptualize the album and the coming campaign has been remarkable. Through the hard work and dedication of a lot of people, it's great to see this project come to life and expand the possibilities of what we can offer artists."
About Ninja:
As the most popular online gamer in the world, Tyler Blevins - known to millions simply as "Ninja" - has risen to mainstream star status. If the stats aren't convincing enough - the most followed channel on Twitch, 19 million subscribers on YouTube, and 11 million followers on Instagram - then the recent ESPN Magazine cover (the first for any gamer in a mainstream sports magazine) and teaching beloved TV host
Ellen DeGeneres how to play might prove it.
He's a favorite duo partner among sports stars like Juju Smith and Baker Mayfield and DJ's like
Marshmello and Dillon Francis, and entertains thousands on a daily basis through his mix of informative and humorous Fortnite streams. The 27-year-old
Chicago area resident also has raised millions for charity and enjoys spending time with his wife
Jessica and two dogs when not online.
