SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE
During our August update, we told you that there was some big news coming – and today we are coming in fast with six different developments that are really exciting us!
ONE
Last week we announced that I would be playing my first arena shows in Mexico City over October 7th and 8th – and then on Friday we announced that I would be joining the legendary boy band JLS as the opening act on their upcoming tour of the British Isles. I am so grateful to the guys of JLS for this opportunity to play 18 giant venues seating anywhere between 13000 to 21000 fans. And the kicker is that we end up the tour with two sold-out nights with 20,000 fans at The O2 in London, which for years has been one of the places in which I have dreamed of performing! You can click to tour meme below to more specific information regarding these Mexican & British performances.
TWO
The reviews for VOODOO, my new collaboration with hiphop legend Fat Joe, continue to mount as the song climbs the U.S. music charts. The Clout Magazine called VOODOO “[a] convergence of artistry and aesthetics is nothing short of epic”, while The Source termed the track as “an absolute smash … [and a] song that grabs attention from the very first note.”
Most importantly, the song has made the relatively-rare transition to the Top 40 Pop charts from its elevated position in the teens on the Rhythmic charts, debuting at #32 on the ITunes Pop Chart. And for most of the last four weeks, VOODOO has been one of the most researched tracks worldwide on the Shazam music app, as listeners look to learn more about the single! And below appears a roster of radio stations nationwide where VOODOO is in regular rotation.
THREE
We wanted it to be a surprise -- but it’s now time to reveal that I have been blessed with cover features and in-depth interviews for both FHM and Marie Claire magazines. You can click through the cover artwork below of these October issues (for Marie Claire, the Mexican edition was printed in advance of my Mexico City shows) to see the underlying feature articles.
FOUR
The first volume of Remixes for VOODOO have posted to all digital streaming platforms, which include some extraordinary interpretations of the track. And rest assured that Volume Two of these Remixes will be coming online within the next couple weeks!
FIVE
The Dave Aude remix of my May 2023 release, INDESTRUCTIBLE, continues to climb the British club charts, landing last week at #2 on the Music Week U.K. Commercial Club charts (see the 8:50 mark). Given that I have landed four prior Number Two hits over the last two years, is this the time where we get our first Number One?
SIX
And finally, we will be announcing on Friday the winner of my Springtime 2023 contest to win my Land Rover! (Frankly, a winner had been selected back during May, but we have been unable to locate that unlucky person over the past few months: so after concluding that diligent search, we are selecting a new winner!) Watch my social media on Friday to see if you have won!
I hope that you check out all of the good news above – and we’ll be circulating next month some more news as well as some experiences from my upcoming shows.
I continue to wish you all of the bounty of Life, Love & Liberty: and thank you for your continued support!
