FACT: Warner Bros Records Signs Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Nile Rodgers has enjoyed something of a renaissance over the last few years.
Press Release: Warner Bros. Records Signs Nile Rodgers and CHIC
For Immediate Release
WARNER BROS. RECORDS SIGNS RENOWNED COMPOSER, PRODUCER, GUITARIST NILE RODGERS AND HIS MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING BAND CHIC TO GLOBAL RECORDING CONTRACT
WBR ALSO ENTERS DEAL WITH RODGERS’ AND MICHAEL OSTIN’S
LAND OF THE GOOD GROOVE LABEL
February 2, 2015 — Burbank, CA — Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced today that it has signed a global recording contract with Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger, guitarist Nile Rodgers and his multi-platinum selling band CHIC. In addition, WBR has entered into a deal with Land of The Good Groove, the label formed by Rodgers and veteran music executive Michael Ostin. WBR will handle all distribution and label services for artists signed by Rodgers and Ostin, who will act as the imprint’s creative supervisors.
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Sam Smith welcomes Nile Rodgers to V Festival: 'This is really surreal'
Sam Smith was joined by Nile Rodgers at V Festival in Chelmsford
Smith kicked off his set with 'Nirvana', before surprising fans by welcoming Nile Rodgers on stage for a rendition of 'Together'.
"This is really surreal for me right now to have all these people here," Smith said in response to the size of the crowd, before playing 'Leave Your Lover'.
He then continued with new single 'I'm Not The Only One', 'Restart' and chart-topping hit 'La La La'.
However, it was a performance of 'Lay Me Down', one of Smith's earliest tracks, that received a massive response.
Smith rounded off his set with his number one single 'Money On My Mind' - interpolated with a segment of Cece Peniston's '90s dance anthem 'Finally'- a stripped down rendition of his Disclosure collaboration 'Latch', and his global ballad 'Stay With Me'.
The Killers will headline the Virgin Media stage at V Festival in Chelmsford this evening, while Justin Timberlake will top the bill at Weston Park, Staffordshire.
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http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a590915/sam-smith-welcomes-nile-rodgers-to-v-festival-this-is-really-surreal.html
PREMIERE: NILE RODGERS (MK DISKO DUB)
21 May 2014
As IMS (International Music Summit) in Ibiza is now underway, thousands of the industry's finest will head to the White Isle to talk dance music, but who will soundtrack this epic occasion? Of course it's Nile Rodgers.
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David Bowie's iconic album, "Let's Dance" was released on April 14, 1983. Produced by Nile Rodgers & David Bowie, it had 3 smash singles and some of David's (and Nile's too) best work.
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Nile Rodgers brings CHIC to headline Bestival 2014
Disco genius Nile Rodgers will bring Chic to Bestival this year as Sunday’s headliner.
The pop legends will join Beck, Foals and Outkast at the Isle of Wight festival this September, which for 2014 has gone for a ‘Desert Island Disco’ theme.
Rodgers said: “I’m so excited to be back at Bestival, this time in the prestigious Sunday night headliner slot following legends Stevie Wonder and Elton John. Expect an extra special Desert Island Disco set from myself and Chic! Looking forward to seeing you all in September.”
Pony-tailed festival bossman Rob da Bank added: “Ever since I first booked Chic and Nile for Bestival a few years back they have hands down been the best live band we’ve ever had at Bestival and Camp Bestival. And once people start realising how many hits Nile has written and produced for artists ranging from Madonna and David Bowie through to Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ you realise this is just one huge disco jukebox that is gonna keep firing out the hits all night!”
Other acts on the bill this year include Disclosure, Major Lazer, Caribou and this week’s FACT mixers Wild Beasts.
Bestival takes place from September 4-7 on the Isle of Wight – head to the festival’s website for tickets and more information.
Rodgers has maintained his strong form in recent months, racking up collaborations with Disclosure and Tensnake and delivering a must-watch performance at the Grammys with Pharrell, Stevie Wonder and Daft Punk. [via NME]
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http://www.factmag.com/2014/02/25/nile-rodgers-brings-chic-to-headline-bestival-2014/