LOS ANGELES (Global Records Music) -
Sisaundra (Lewis) releases the follow up single to her No 1 Billboard Hot Dance Club Chart hit with 'Circle of Love'. This R&B power-ballad, written by legendary songwriters Phil Galdston and
Gordon Chambers, is set for February 7, 2006 release on Global Records and will be distributed by C.E.D. Entertainment, digitally by Red Distribution (a division of Sony/BMG) and
Bayside (general distribution).
Phil Galdston's work as a songwriter, producer can be heard on over 65 million records worldwide by artists ranging from Brandy to Kathy Mattea, from Aaron Neville to Cher, from Celine Dion (who has recorded 5 of his songs) to Jaci Velasquez. His song, "Save the Best For Last" (one of 7 recorded by Vanessa Williams), simultaneously reached No 1 on Billboard's 3 major charts, received four GRAMMY nominations (including Song and Record of the Year) and was named ASCAP's Song of the Year. His work has appeared on thirteen GRAMMY-nominated recordings. Phil has been honored with three ASCAP Pop Awards, an ASCAP Country Award, two Nashville Songwriters' Association citations, a Cable ACE Award nomination, the Time For Peace Award for achievement in music, and the Grand Prize of The American Song Festival. He was named 1999 Songwriter in Residence at the Berklee College of Music. Phil is an active member of ASCAP and has long been leader of The Recording Academy,
Gordon Chambers is no stranger to the music industry. In fact, he has been writing songs since the age of 7! He is currently signed to L.A. Reid's prestigious Hitco Music publishing company where has written for over 60 recording artists, including household names Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Brandy, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Marc Anthony. He is best known for his 1994 Grammy- winning hit "I Apologize" for Anita Baker and his 1995 No 1 Grammy-nominated smash "If You Love Me" for the trio Brownstone (which was later featured as the theme song of the film "Living Out Loud"). More recently, the eight-time ASCAP winner has written for superstars Yolanda Adams ("Someone Watching Over Me"), Patti Labelle and Ron Isley ("Gotta Go Solo"), as well as penned tunes for superstars Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown ("My Love"), R&B crooner Carl Thomas ("My Valentine"), breakthrough soul singer Angie Stone "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" and pop sensation Beyonce ("After All Is Said And Done"). Over the years, his compositions have been performed at the ESSENCE awards, the American Music Awards and the Goodwill Games-as well as six major motion pictures.
Sisaundra Lewis' 'Shout' (mixed by Norty Cotto, co-written by Sisaundra Lewis (BMI) and Rohan Reid, Rohbass Productions, Inc.) hit No 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club. She also scored an Internet hit with "Let The Music Play" (8 wks at No 1, charted 32 weeks Germany, Sweden & Holland). In addition, Sisaundra co-wrote and performs the tune "Emotional" on Grammy nominated and platinum recording artist, Najee's, new contemporary jazz release titled My Point of View - which debuted at No 1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. She spent 5 years touring with Celine Dion as backing vocalist, vocal director and choreographer and one year with Peabo Bryson as duet partner, backing vocalist. She has recorded with Sting, Janet Jackson, and her voice can also be heard on countless commercials for Sears, Slimfast, Doublemint Gum, Arby's, Ziploc Bags, Coppertone and Dr. Pepper. That's Sisaundra's voice on jingles such as 'A Sprinkle A Day' and 'Come See The Many Sides of Sears'?
'Circle of Love' was produced by Rohan Reid/Rohbass Productions, Inc./BMI and features Rohan Reid (Percussion, Bass & Guitar), Marvin 'Tony' Hemmings(Piano & Strings), Jessie Caraballo (Drums), Alan Armitage & Rohan Reid (Engineers).
For more information, please visit:
www.sisaundra.com
www.globalrecordsmusic.com
Digital available at all download sites.
