New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Kevin Rudolf , the "Here's to Us" singer best known for his 4x Platinum monster hit "Let it Rock" (ft. Lil Wayne) and most recently his number one hit "Little Bit of Everything" which he co-wrote for
Keith Urban , releases his first lyric video which debuts today on Ryanseacrest.com , along with a new version of the song on iTunes.
In "Here's to Us," Rudolf demonstrates a fresh, new indie -folk rock sound. The inspirational song immediately connects with listeners by lending itself to fond memories of graduations, wedding toasts, friends celebrating winning plays, the troops coming home, overcoming diversity and many other triumphant life accomplishment. This song, like its predecessor, is sure to become a feel good anthem that will unite fans across music genres.
Directed by Laban Phedias (Timberlake,
Alicia Keys ,
Sheryl Crow .), the video follows a young couple through a scenic forest as they escape from day to day life to dance under a disco ball and the shooting stars to celebrate life while lyrics play: "So here's to us / and all our broken dreams / that never came to pass / we're still kings and queens."
In support of the official iTunes release of "Here's To Us" on October 22nd ,,
Kevin will be hosting an online chat party. Toasting to all of his fans to celebrate "Here's To Us",
Kevin will be answering questions, partying, and live chatting with all his fans via Usteam on his Facebook, October 23rd at 8PM ET .
Rudolf's songs are known to "cross genres," combining rock and hip-hop. He has commented that, while his roots are in rock music, he is open to other influences. "Let it Rock" has sold over 4 million copies, and hit the top 10 in countries including the United States , UK, Germany , Canada and Australia . The Cash Money artist has written, or co-written every song on each of his albums, as well as written and produced songs for many of the most popular artists of the era. Rudolf worked alongside famed producer Timbaland, on songs by
Justin Timberlake , The Black-Eyed Peas and
Nelly Furtado , among others "Here's to Us" is the first single off of his next album due out in 2014.
Kevin Rudolf is signed to Cash Money Records and distributed by Universal Republic Records. Follow
Kevin Rudolf on Twitter: @ItsKevinRudolf
