Nat King Cole has inspired generations of musicians and fans with his dignity, his class, his poise – and throughout it all – his voice. In a continued effort to pay tribute to Cole, on March 10th of 2009, EMI/Capitol Records is set to release RE:GENERATIONS, a groundbreaking album that for the first time pairs some of today's most creative and commercial artists with Nat King Cole, offering them an opportunity to tip their hats to Nat by virtually joining him in the studio to record an entirely new record for today's market.
These artists/producers have created tracks that transcend time and space by incorporating Nat's vocals with their own musical stylings and personal aesthetics. As musical architecture, this album constructs a bridge between generations, between cultures and races. It is an album that offers these musicians an opportunity to tip their hats to Nat by virtually joining him in the studio to record an entirely new record.

The album is set to feature Stephen & Damian Marley, Amp Fiddler, Cee-Lo, Nas & Salaam Remi, The Roots, TV On The Radio, Brazilian Girls, Bebel Gilberto & Michaelangelo L'Acqua, Just Blaze, Izza Kizza & Souldiggaz, Cut Chemist, Bitter:Sweet, will.i.am, and of course, his daughter Natalie Cole.

Featuring

Stephen & Damian Marley - Calypso Blues
Amp Fiddler - Anytime Anyday Anywhere
Cee-Lo -Lush Life
Nas & Salaam Remi - The Game of Love

The Roots - Walkin' My Baby Back Home
TV On The Radio - Nature Boy
Brazilian Girls - - El Choclo
Bebel Gilberto & Michaelangelo L'Acqua- Brazilian Love Song
Just Blaze - Pick Up
Izza Kizza & Souldiggaz - Hit That Jive, Jack
Cut Chemist - Day In Day Out
Bitter:Sweet - More and More of Your Amour
will.i.am & Natalie Cole - Straighten Up & Fly Right

To exclusively hear Amp's collaboration, check out http://kingcoleproductions.com/deck/REGEN/Anytime.html

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Duffy - Warwick Avenue -PolydorStephanie Mckay - Tell It Like It Is -Muthas of InventionSam Cooke-A Change Is Gonna Come - RCA VictorNas - Fried Chicken -IDJ/ ColumbiaNas - Sly Fox - IDJ/ColumbiaMarvin Gaye - When Did You Stop Loving Me - TamlaEarth Wind and Fire -This World Today - Warner BrosKirk Franklin And God's Property - Sweet Spirit - GospocentricThe Matthew Herbert Big Band - The Story - K7Amp Fiddler - Lonely - Strut RecordsStephanie Mckay -Jackson Avenue - MuthasAmp Fiddler - If I Don't - Wall of SoundRaphael Sadiq - Keep Marchin - ColumbiaAmp Fiddler - Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly - GenuineAmp Fiddler - Serious - Strut Records

In the run up to the release of Amp's forthcoming collaborative album with Jamaican reggae legends Sly and Robbie, here's a behind-the-scenes look at Amp's time in Jamaica during the recording of the album.
'Inspiration Information' will be released this October on Strut Records.

THIS AUTUMN WILL SEE THE RELEASE OF A COLLABORATIVE ALBUM BETWEEN AMP AND JAMAICAN REGGAE LEGENDS SLY AND ROBBIE
A new series from the Strut label, Inspiration Information brings together current artists and producers with their musical heroes for a mouth-watering one-off collaboration.
"This is monumental for me" says Amp. "I discovered Sly & Robbie through their Compass Point productions with Wally Badarou, all the Grace Jones records, 'Boops' too. I loved the way they experimented with a more ambient direction."
The album was recorded at Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica during Amp's recent trip there, and will be released in October.
The result is a confident, laid back set that brings a whole new twist to Amp's trademark vocal style: Sly builds innovative digital and live rhythms, Robbie underpins the tracks with solid bass foundations and original generation guests "Sticky" Thompson (percussion) and Dalton Browne (guitar) add plenty of colour.
Amp will be over in Europe this Autumn to promote the album, before returning to Detroit to put the finishing touches to his next solo album, set for release in early 2009.
Keep checking Amp's website and myspace page for exclusive previews of tracks from the album in the coming weeks.

WANNA BE A PART OF AMP'S STREET TEAM?
What with this upcoming album release, more touring and a solo release in the pipeline too, things are really stepping up at Amp HQ. We've had a fantastic response to the street team sign ups so far with a steady growing collective of people stretching from Auckland to Oslo and everywhere in between.
If you are interested in being part of this growing band of dedicated fans please drop us an email and let us know. Anything you can do to help spread Amp's profile, from online blog postings and event promo, helping give out stickers and flyers to your friends, holding Amp Fiddler listening parties, will all help to get Amp's music to more ears!! In return for your help we'll shower you with goodies; exclusive MP3s, free promos, signed posters, tickets to shows and more! You'll also get the chance to meet and spend time with Amp and the crew next time he plays in your town.
If this interests you, please drop us an email at info@muthas.co.uk


FOR THE WHOLE RANGE OF AMP FIDDLER MERCHANDISE
including tees, beanie hats, and all his music releases, head to Amp's official store. There are still a few copies left of the super limited edition 'Rare and Unreleased' CD, featuring a host of original tracks and remixes from Amp's catalogue that never saw the light of day. Also available are copies of Amp's first ever release, Mr Fiddler - With Respect.
Click here for the official merchandise store

We have posted a selection of photos from Amp's recent dates in Tanzania and Uganda over on Amp's website. To remind you, this was Amp's first ever visit to East Africa, and he was supported on the live dates by N'Dambi.

Click here to view the photos. We will also be putting up some live footage from the tour in the coming days too, so keep checking back for that.

To stay up to date with all the latest news from the Amp Fiddler camp, make sure you are signed up to Amp's mailing list. You'll then be the first to know about tour dates, new recordings, special offers and street team opportunities. Sign up for the newsletter by clicking here

Amp and the rest of the crew touched down in Tanzania, East Africa, early yesterday morning for the start of this groundbreaking tour.
Tonight, Amp supported by N'dambi will play sets at the world famous 'Miss Universe' contest, before heading on for further dates through Tanzania and Uganda.

We'll be producing an 'Amp Africa special' podcast giving you a visual and audio insight into the tour, so keep checking back for that. Also coming soon is 'Amp TV'; a new feature soon to be added on Amp's website which will have regularly updated audio/visual content from tours / studio sessions etc.

Don't forget to get yourself a copy of Amp's recently released 'Rare and Unreleased' CD, available exclusively through his online store. It's jam packed with tasty nuggets from Amp's catalogue.
We've also got a very a limited number of 12" vinyls of Amp's 'Afro Strut' album available through the online store, as well as Amp t-shirts and beanie hats. Click here for Amp's merchandise store

Thanks for your continued support and keep checking back for updates from Africa

Amp will be taking his sound to Africa later this month, playing a series of live dates in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
Supporting Amp will be soul sensation N'Dambi.
For details check out Amp's website


There are still a few copies left of the recent re-press of Amp's first ever album, produced by Amp and his brother Bubz back in 1990. 'Mr Fiddler - With Respect' is a great introduction to Amp's early sound and a fasincating insight to how his music has evolved since then. This CD is available exclusively through Amp's online store, along with copies of Amp's two other album releases Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly and Afro Strut as well as a Rare and Unreleased compilation CD.





We're still recruiting people to Amp's street team network, so if you are interested in being a part of this, please drop us an email and let us know. Anything from online blog postings and event promo, helping give out stickers and flyers to your friends, holding Amp Fiddler listening parties, will all help to get Amp's music to more ears!! In return for your help we'll shower you with Amp goodies; exclusive MP3s, free promos, signed posters, tickets to shows and more!
If this interests you, please drop us an email at info@ampfiddler.com

We're delighted to announce news of a partnership between Amp and the world leading designer and manufacturer of profesional audio equipment, Behringer.
We have also put a selection of photos from Amp's show at the Behringer sponsored event at Miami Winter Music Conference by clicking here