Atlanta GA Gospel.com: Ann Nesby Signs with Tyscot Records

Ann Nesby Signs with Tyscot Records
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Press_Releases on 12/02/2008 00:04:00
 
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Grammy Winning Artist Ann Nesby Signs with Tyscot Records
Steps Out of the Box in New Role as ‘Lula Lee’
Artist Showcases Alter Ego on New Album – ‘The Lula Lee Project’
Atlanta, GA (November 30, 2008) – Ann Nesby is by far a music industry
mainstay, with a career spanning over 20 years in music, theater, and film. With
a bevy of accolades - multiple Grammy and Stellar award nominations; Nesby is
one of music’s elite and the singer that American Idol’s Randy Jackson
called “one of the best singers in the world!” Now comes a special moment in
Tyscot Records’ 30-plus year history, it signs this Grammy-Award winning
urban/Gospel singing veteran as her new CD will hit stores in the spring, 2009.
Nesby’s returned to the studio to craft ‘The Lula Lee Project,’ and her
third full Gospel/Inspirational album within her solo repertoire. Working with 
an array of musical geniuses: Gospel music maverick Tonex (John P. Kee, Tarralyn
Ramsey, Montell Jordan); Herb Middleton (SWV, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige); J.
Isaac (James Grear & Company, Juelz Santana); Debra Killings (TLC); and others.
‘The Lula Lee Project’ marks her third full length Gospel/Inspirational
solo album following her acclaimed 2003 ‘Make Me Better’ and 2006 ‘In the
Spirit’ albums and serves as her sixth solo album since her departure from THE
SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS.
The new album showcases a more personal and edgier “out of the box”
approach to the Christian inspired genre; “I Found a Place,” the album’s
lead single serves up a smooth head nodding bass line as Nesby soulfully croons
about a special and secret place in prayer that we can escape to when the storms
of life come.
Other notable tracks include, “Sad But It’s True,” a funk driven track
that will become an anthem for both men and women as it showcases Nesby’s 
“Lula Lee” persona that bluntly ‘keeps it real,’ addressing the lack of
responsibility both men and women sometime demonstrate in their relationships.
“Higher,” reflects the place that all of us have found ourselves in at some
point in time when things seem wrong and you pray asking God to bring you out of
the circumstance.
Taking a serene approach in rhythm & praise, Nesby’s delivery in the laid
back groove of “When the Praises Go Up” and “Sow Love” demonstrate her
vocal dexterity. ‘The Lula Lee Project’ is a musical montage of situations
everyone faces and is consistent in the theme of God’s love and devotion
toward us all when we believe.
‘The Lula Lee Project’ is slated for March 2009 release via It’s Time
Child Records, LLC and Tyscot Records.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ann Nesby in presenting the Lula Lee
Project,” says Bryant Scott – Tyscot Records President. “We are looking
forward to a lasting relationship. Ann Nesby is one of a kind.”
Ann Nesby as ‘Lula Lee’ returns to music’s center stage with The Lula Lee
Project hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2007 album This Is Love,
which spawned a Grammy nominated single “I Apologize.”
So who exactly is “Lula Lee?”
“Lula Lee is the real Ann Nesby, she is who my family and husband sees on a
daily basis,” says Nesby who adds, “Lula Lee is who I am personally outside
the glitz and glamour associated with my ‘Ann Nesby’ persona.”
‘The Lula Lee Project’ showcases visually and audibly a creative departure
from the Ann Nesby many may recognize from her days as the former lead singer of
two-time Grammy award winning The Sounds of Blackness. Both critics and fans of
Nesby appreciate her seamless ability to transition between Gospel, R&B/Soul,
Jazz, Hip-Hop, Dance, and Pop music without compromising her Christian beliefs.
“‘The Lula Lee Project’ speaks to the issues affecting the state of the
world, our current national recession, to the struggles of everyday life from my
personal perspective. This project is a reminder that God is still in
control,” explains Nesby who admits that the world has changed dramatically
since her 1996 debut.
“I always sing from the heart, and I believe that whatever is sung from the
heart will reach the heart of the listener,” says Nesby.
What others say about Ann Nesby:
"She's a real soul singer..." - Rev. Al Green
"Ann Nesby is the truth! Can somebody tell me how she manages to be so soulful
and gutsy yet so controlled! Real Soul Singing - I just want her to loan me her
vocal cords for a minute" - Faith Evans (R&B/Hip-Hop artist)
"Unmistakable voice, uplifting songs, wonderful woman of God!" - Montell Jordan
(R&B artist)
"Ann Nesby is not only one of my favorite vocalists, she's a talent that
reaches beyond the boundaries of Gospel music. Her unique vocal ability has
inspired many to give their lives to Christ." - VaShawn Mitchell (labelmate)
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