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HOWARD HEWETT BACK WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM: Twelve year absence to be bridged by romance-heavy LP.
*There must be something in the air over former members of Shalamar. On Tuesday, Jody Watley released her solo album “The Makeover,” ending a three year absence from the music scene. Days later, her Shalamar band mate, Howard Hewett, announced that he will have a new pop/R&B album in stores for the first time since 1994.
Known for such solo hits as "I'm For Real," "Stay" and "Show Me,” Hewett is currently writing and recording the as-yet-untitled album for Groove Records, the Legacy Label division of multi-media entertainment company The Machine Productions.
"We are so happy to complete this deal with Howard. He is a personal favorite of mine and we are privileged to have him on board as the anchor to our legacy catalogue of artists,” says The Machine's Director of Business Development Ralph Johnson, a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
“He is the rightful heir to the throne left empty by the likes of Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye, and this album will be proof positive that Howard is back as an R&B icon," Johnson said in a statement.
In the 12 years since his last R&B studio LP “It's Time,” Hewett has been busing touring the world. In 2003, he released an inspirational album titled “The Journey.” He has also recorded over the years with Babyface and jazz stars George Duke, Brian Culbertson, Joe Sample and The Rippingtons
