SOURCE : ALLKPOP
"Korean singer/producer, Wheesung has recently inked a contract with Universal Music to release an album and is primed to make his American debut.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and record producer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who helped produced Se7en's American album, will also be producing Wheesung's American album. Jerkins have previously produced albums for Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, etc.
This collaboration was made possible through songwriter, Kim Jeong Suk. He had heard that Rodney Jerkins had been looking to collaborate with an Asian singer, and Jeong Suk who is on good terms with Wheesung, recommended the latter to Jerkins.
Jeong Suk said, "When Jerkins heard Wheesung's songs, he decided immediately that he was the one. Regardless of Korea or overseas, many have hopes of working with Wheesung. This collaboration is particularly meaningful since it's the first time, an Asian singer is releasing an album in America with a company like Universal."
Wheesung's management said, "We have currently finished recording for 2 songs and are now pushing for collaborations with top American singers for performances in the near future. It's a pretty difficult task to break into the American music industry and we are approaching this cautiously with maximum preparation."
There's more good news for his Korean fans as Wheesung plans to release his 6th studio album in early October."
one word : I AM SO PROUD OF HIM ( that's more than one word!)
as i have expected earlier ( watched his un-official teaser with his recording in usa ) i have never expected him to ink album contract with Rodney Jerkins. that is a big WOW!!! i was like screaming like hell when i read this news. Suddenly, i felt so proud, as if my own child has succeed something glory.
that was yesterday. PAST TENSE dot. but the anxious feeling continues its peak today!!
SOURCE : ALL KPOP
"As reported earlier by allkpop, Korean artist Wheesung signed a contract with Universal Music and big name producer Rodney Jerkins (Dark Child) to make a US debut. Well today, it was confirmed that Jerkins will be joined by R&B superstar Ne-Yo in composing Wheesung’s US debut album. It was also revealed that Ne-Yo himself will feature in one of Wheesung’s songs. This unnamed song is gaining further attention worldwide as it was originally planned to be in Michael Jackson’s new album. It doesn't get much bigger than that!
An agent from Wheesung’s agency Pop Up Entertainment stated, "Rodney Jerkins’ staff recommended Wheesung to Ne-Yo and AKon. The two artists revealed their interest in working with Wheesung on the new album."
Kim Hyun Suk, who was the one who introduced Wheesung to Jerkins, claimed, "Both AKon and Ne-Yo offered to collaborate with Wheesung. We had a delightful situation to worry about on who to pick out of the two. After a long discussion with Wheesung, we decided to accept Ne-Yo’s offer. I am so proud of Wheesung."
Wheesung also showed his happiness saying, "I am very excited and nervous about working with the best producer in the world and a star like Ne-Yo. It is such an honor that I will be singing a song that was supposed to be Michael Jackson’s album. I will do my very best."
Wheesung’s US debut album will be released on the 8th October. This will be the popular singer’s 6th album."
~~~SCREAMS~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is really getting my nerve. Another BIG news today.
really thanks to Mr Kim Hyun Suk! i think i saw this guy somewhere on the net before.
THIS IS A MUST BUY ALBUM THIS OCTOBER. DAMN!!! I DONT CARE HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTS ME, I MUST PRE-ORDER IT BEFORE IT WENT ON SHELVE. HOPEFULLY THAT THEY WILL INCLUDE A BIG POSTER WITH THE ALBUM SO THAT I CAN STICK ON MY BEDROOM WALL.
and the un-named song supposedly in MJ's upcoming album???? it freaked me a little at first thinking of MJ's crotch-grabbing action in some of his songs......everyone must have high expectations on him.
but netizens said that US market will be a little hard for him as his english is a little bit...... But i believe that music is universal. regardless what language they are singing, we will still love it. Take me for example. I dont know Korean but i loved korean songs ( especially Wheesung's song!!!). Anyhow, i really hope he will do well in US market, as he is really comparable to other US artists. He got the voice, talent, skill and look, and why not?
hopes wheesung doesnt pressure himself too much with netizen's expectations. well, a simple english lesson helps a lot ( or you can read my blog more often.)
OPPA, FIGHTING!
No comments:
Post a Comment