Forward by Louie Vega...
'Luther and I met through good friend Fonzi Thornton in the late 90s, my production partner Kenny Dope Gonzalez and I (Masters At Work) were asked to co-write and produce a track for Luther's upcoming album. When we met it flowed like butter, we all went in and created a dance track called 'Are You Using Me?' and following this recording we co-wrote and produced another song for the Rosie Perez movie '24 Hour Woman', the song was 'When You're A Woman' and singing lead was Lisa Fischer (who is also a friend). Those are two unforgettable moments in my career, it was like class in session watching Luther work his magic. It was truly an honour to work with the Great Luther Vandross, one I will never forget. Today I've worked on songs never released and heard before 'My Body' being one, and I feel fortunate and privileged to be chosen by Fonzi Thornton, Seveda Williams and Vandross Music LLC, I thank you for believing in me, with love, Louie Vega'
On April 13, 2019 Record Day, Vega Records celebrates with the new release 'My Body' performed & recorded by none other than the Legend and King R&B, soul singer Luther Vandross. This is a song that was never released and was recorded back in 1979 by Luther Vandross when he was working on the collossal album 'Never Too Much'. Brought to Louie Vega by artist and renowned background singer to the greats Mr. Fonzi Thornton, Vega was able to work on the immaculate sounds of Vandross. As Vega recalls 'When I put up the tracks in my studio it sounded as if Luther were singing today, it made it so easy to come with the house grooves having such a perfect vocal performance and one of a kind tone. Once I came with the music, I felt I needed to bring in his original background singers, the A-team, which Fonzi organized in a flash. He called upon the genius singers Brenda White King, Lisa Fischer, Cindy Mizelle, Tawatha Agee and of he of course joined the session. We are talking the Dream Team of background singers, altogether in my studio', Vega recalls. 'And what a session it was!'
To add to this impeccable package is a stunning art piece by Artist Richard Wilson on the cover of the vinyl double pack 12'. There are seven versions to choose from ready to work b2b.
LOUIE VEGA SENDS A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LUTHER VANDROSS (which is on April 20, 2019) & THANK YOU TO FONZI THORNTON, SEVEDA WILLIAMS, DAVE GOTLIEB AND VANDROSS MUSIC, LLC FOR MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN.
Out at all digital and streaming outlets on April 19, 2019.
Celebrating and continuing the musical legacy of Luther Vandross
& presenting the audiences with official Luther Vandross Events
FANDROSS.com
Vinyl distributed by Above Board UK
Manufactured by Optimal, Germany
Art by Richard Wilson
Graphic Art & Design by Matt 'Signor' Mayes
Credits:
Writers: Luther Vandross, Louie Vega
Published by Uncle Ronnie's Music Company, Inc. / EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Niconane Music (BMI)
Produced by Louie Vega
Executive Producer: Fonzi Thornton
Background Vocals: Tawatha Agee, Cindy Mizelle, Brenda White-King, Fonzi Thornton, Cissy Houston
Vocal Arrangements: Luther Vandross, Fonzi Thornton
Solo Ad-libs: Tawatha Agee
Recording Date: 2/16/17
Recorded & Mixed at Daddy's Workshop, NJ
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue
Keyboards & Synth Bass (On Synth Bass Mix) : Axel Tosca, Josh Milan
Live Bass on 'Soul House Mix', 'EOL Mix': Gene 'Funky Bass' Perez
License Courtesy of Legacy Records & Vandross Music, LLC
For more info & inquiries contact: contact@vegarecords.net
Celebrating and continuing the musical legacy of Luther Vandross
& presenting the audiences with official Luther Vandross Events
FANDROSS.com
Special thanks to Fonzi Thornton. Dave Gotlieb & Seveda Williams, Vandross Music, LLC
'Luther and I met through good friend Fonzi Thornton in the late 90s, my production partner Kenny Dope Gonzalez and I (Masters At Work) were asked to co-write and produce a track for Luther's upcoming album. When we met it flowed like butter, we all went in and created a dance track called 'Are You Using Me?' and following this recording we co-wrote and produced another song for the Rosie Perez movie '24 Hour Woman', the song was 'When You're A Woman' and singing lead was Lisa Fischer (who is also a friend). Those are two unforgettable moments in my career, it was like class in session watching Luther work his magic. It was truly an honour to work with the Great Luther Vandross, one I will never forget. Today I've worked on songs never released and heard before 'My Body' being one, and I feel fortunate and privileged to be chosen by Fonzi Thornton, Seveda Williams and Vandross Music LLC, I thank you for believing in me, with love, Louie Vega'
On April 13, 2019 Record Day, Vega Records celebrates with the new release 'My Body' performed & recorded by none other than the Legend and King R&B, soul singer Luther Vandross. This is a song that was never released and was recorded back in 1979 by Luther Vandross when he was working on the collossal album 'Never Too Much'. Brought to Louie Vega by artist and renowned background singer to the greats Mr. Fonzi Thornton, Vega was able to work on the immaculate sounds of Vandross. As Vega recalls 'When I put up the tracks in my studio it sounded as if Luther were singing today, it made it so easy to come with the house grooves having such a perfect vocal performance and one of a kind tone. Once I came with the music, I felt I needed to bring in his original background singers, the A-team, which Fonzi organized in a flash. He called upon the genius singers Brenda White King, Lisa Fischer, Cindy Mizelle, Tawatha Agee and of he of course joined the session. We are talking the Dream Team of background singers, altogether in my studio', Vega recalls. 'And what a session it was!'
To add to this impeccable package is a stunning art piece by Artist Richard Wilson on the cover of the vinyl double pack 12'. There are seven versions to choose from ready to work b2b.
LOUIE VEGA SENDS A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LUTHER VANDROSS (which is on April 20, 2019) & THANK YOU TO FONZI THORNTON, SEVEDA WILLIAMS, DAVE GOTLIEB AND VANDROSS MUSIC, LLC FOR MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN.
Out at all digital and streaming outlets on April 19, 2019.
Celebrating and continuing the musical legacy of Luther Vandross
& presenting the audiences with official Luther Vandross Events
FANDROSS.com
Vinyl distributed by Above Board UK
Manufactured by Optimal, Germany
Art by Richard Wilson
Graphic Art & Design by Matt 'Signor' Mayes
Credits:
Writers: Luther Vandross, Louie Vega
Published by Uncle Ronnie's Music Company, Inc. / EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Niconane Music (BMI)
Produced by Louie Vega
Executive Producer: Fonzi Thornton
Background Vocals: Tawatha Agee, Cindy Mizelle, Brenda White-King, Fonzi Thornton, Cissy Houston
Vocal Arrangements: Luther Vandross, Fonzi Thornton
Solo Ad-libs: Tawatha Agee
Recording Date: 2/16/17
Recorded & Mixed at Daddy's Workshop, NJ
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue
Keyboards & Synth Bass (On Synth Bass Mix) : Axel Tosca, Josh Milan
Live Bass on 'Soul House Mix', 'EOL Mix': Gene 'Funky Bass' Perez
License Courtesy of Legacy Records & Vandross Music, LLC
For more info & inquiries contact: contact@vegarecords.net
Celebrating and continuing the musical legacy of Luther Vandross
& presenting the audiences with official Luther Vandross Events
FANDROSS.com
Special thanks to Fonzi Thornton. Dave Gotlieb & Seveda Williams, Vandross Music, LLC
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