Posted October 15, 200915 yr http://www.suganet.info/images/sweet7releaseSUGANET.png The Sugababes are back! As the most commercially and credibly successful girlband Britain has ever produced, by some startling length, and they are ready to flirt. 2009 sees a new chapter in the Sugababes’ incredible history with the exciting introduction of stunning new member Jade Ewen, who joins Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah following the departure of Keisha Buchanan, who left to pursue a solo career. If the ‘babes began the decade with one of its defining singles, the fabulously shape-shifting electropop mash-up Freak Like Me, they intend to leave it in precisely the same way. Where to start with the virile groove of Top 5 smash Get Sexy? The introductory, Vanity 6-ish break-beat? The cheeky Right Said Fred reference? The explosion of a completely unexpected and somehow completely right, full-blown techno meltdown in the chorus? The fact is that the girls have returned to pole-axe dance-floors with an irresistibly cheeky and post-modern pop bounce. Just the way we like them. “It’s what we do,” states Heidi, putting things neatly into a nutshell. Having flown to LA to make the album they found themselves hanging with The Smeezingtons, Flo Rida’s sonic architects to create a sound that was undoubtedly Sugababes. Working with the hottest A&R man in the world right now, phone calls that might seem daunting to three lovely ladies happen in a flash. When producers that have worked with some of their favourite contemporary artists began saying yes, they started reconnecting with their own ambition, understanding the gift that Sugababes have lent pop music in their incredible decade at the forefront of it. Suddenly, Sugababes weren’t a nice three way vocal harmony group. They were hob-nobbing with those that have shaped the sound of Beyonce and Lady Gaga and finding something with them that was distinctly their own. They played some of the material back home to the record label, and a buzz immediately began to be felt about their transatlantic reinvention. The new record is marked by a glistening neon sheen. It sits ahead of the contemporary curve of welterweight R&B with an endless succession of tracks to choose as singles. They say that this is the Sugababes record they are proudest of. A flawless cast-list of collaborators seem to agree. Sessions with Ne-Yo, Red One (“we all argued over who’d get to sing the ‘Red One’ hook that had become so famous through Lady Gaga at the beginning!” says Amelle). Stargate, the Smeezingtons and Beyonce writer Makeba all produced the goods. “A sound just emerged for us,” says Amelle, “that was putting the excitement right back into recording. The girls Twittered the results as they were happening to their loyal fanbase in the UK, lending the whole thing an extra layer of dynamically modern instant returns. “We wanted to make the album as Sugababes as possible and wave the British flag, we‘ve pushed ourselves and stepped it up” says Amelle. The music speaks for itself. From the nagging, hook-laden second single About A Girl to a signature Ne-Yo ballad (“for some reason, he just writes so brilliantly from a female perspective”) No More You, this stuff oozes effortless musicality. The hip-hop referencing Heartbreak had everyone at their new American home, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation records, jumping for joy. If you can feel the confidence bouncing out of the girls in their shiny new form right now, you wouldn’t be wrong. “We’re having fun. We’re so excited to have Jade in the band and embracing the next chapter. This is us. And we want to be Sugababes as badly as ever.” Thanks to our friends at In4Merz! Suganet Edited October 15, 200915 yr by Suganet
October 16, 200915 yr :o :o :o :o WOW!!! the thing is, she didn't. She was sacked. Nice to see the scum that manage the babes in full PR Bull$h!t mode. Would be nice if they could tell the truth for once.
October 16, 200915 yr the thing is, she didn't. She was sacked. Nice to see the scum that manage the babes in full PR Bull$h!t mode. Would be nice if they could tell the truth for once. Thats what i meant, i'm in complete shock of how disgustingly this has all been handled by all parties involved except Quiche. I mean the long heartfelt letter about amelle being sick, and when keisha left, i mean viciously kicked out, all they posted on the site was some small, cold update :( No explanations, no apologies. It was Quiche that had to go to twitter and explain to the fans.
October 16, 200915 yr Thats what i meant, i'm in complete shock of how disgustingly this has all been handled by all parties involved except Quiche. I mean the long heartfelt letter about amelle being sick, and when keisha left, i mean viciously kicked out, all they posted on the site was some small, cold update :( No explanations, no apologies. It was Quiche that had to go to twitter and explain to the fans. i see, now i get you. I totally agree. She's been so badly treated
October 17, 200915 yr I love how they "started the decade" with FLM. Eh, no that was 2002, and actually they started the decade with their 1st single "overload" in 2000? Oh yeh but we've erased that coz A- it wasn't Island and B- no one is left that actually remembers it :angry: and they argued over the red one bit? :lol: i bet. Keisha won the battle, but Amelle won the war on it, it seems... Stupid stuck up PR bull$h!t (ie. just the usual from any in house PR) "Sugababes cure cancer" etc) Rant over! Edited October 17, 200915 yr by spicefunk
October 17, 200915 yr Its so hard to call how the upcoming album will go as everything just seems to be going wrong, get sexy has done well but nothing huge, we have a line up change, and now amelle is sick( which i woul dlik eto add hope she is better soon) this album is gonna be interesting to watch.
October 17, 200915 yr Bad things come in three's Amelle's sick, Keisha's sacked and the Legal issues. Fingers crossed we're ok for the album
October 17, 200915 yr thats a great way of looking at it, and yes they do say it comes in three;s so maybe its all up from here.
