There's still time for something to come this year, and I feel like with all the promo opportunities in Q4, it would be a great way of re-estabilising herself with a single before carrying on next year
There's still time for something to come this year, and I feel like with all the promo opportunities in Q4, it would be a great way of re-estabilising herself with a single before carrying on next year
Plus I can't wait anymore!!
True but Leona will be competing with Adele (her album will definitely be released this year, too big of an opportunity to miss), One Direction, Rihanna, Little Mix, Ella Henderson, Labrinth, maybe Emeli Sande and more. Then there's the likes of Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande who will probably fill promotional platforms and radio playlists.
I think February is a safe bet. Leona needs to capitalise on a time period when she can be a priority for playlists and promo platforms.
I agree too about how crowded Q4 will be. I would rather her just continue to work on the album, get a bit of publicity with CWL/perform OMS at events of Christmas shows or whatever and then start fresh in the new year.
I have to admit I'm a little bit obsessed with it at the moment.
I think it would be the best idea to wait until after Q4, she needs to have space to have a new "breakout moment" and this time of year is just too busy to do that, unless Island have a rock solid plan in place.
She could in the mean time just appear on talk shows in the UK and US just to get hype going for the album, discuss her new record deal and talk about her album being almost done.
The problem has been that she hides away from press too much when making albums, and I know that she isn't 100% comfortable with the showbiz world, but she will have to work the scene for a little while if she wants to make sure the media and press are behind her for this release.
I have had in my head if we don't get news in September we probably won't hear anything this year, but there still plenty of time yet in September so heres hoping.
If they aren't releasing anything year I wonder what the purpose of the photoshoot they just did was for.
I have to admit I'm a little bit obsessed with it at the moment.
I think it would be the best idea to wait until after Q4, she needs to have space to have a new "breakout moment" and this time of year is just too busy to do that, unless Island have a rock solid plan in place.
She could in the mean time just appear on talk shows in the UK and US just to get hype going for the album, discuss her new record deal and talk about her album being almost done.
The problem has been that she hides away from press too much when making albums, and I know that she isn't 100% comfortable with the showbiz world, but she will have to work the scene for a little while if she wants to make sure the media and press are behind her for this release.
I think this time around we've been a bit spoilt (in comparison to the other gaps in between albums) since we've had the change of label news, the FIFA performance, Fashion Police, Walking On Sunshine and World Music Awards to name a few. I guess those appearances have made this quiet period more frustrating in comparison.
Everybody in here are thinking in a " UK mode" since we were used until now...but actually if you think in a US mode..she can release a single anytime ..you do not have to premiere 40 days before its release like in uk
Everybody in here are thinking in a " UK mode" since we were used until now...but actually if you think in a US mode..she can release a single anytime ..you do not have to premiere 40 days before its release like in uk
Yeah, that's what I'm saying too. I even think they'll do US first
Everybody in here are thinking in a " UK mode" since we were used until now...but actually if you think in a US mode..she can release a single anytime ..you do not have to premiere 40 days before its release like in uk
The likelihood is that they will do the UK first and then eventually take it to America. If the UK release is first, it will be held back (well it should be held back at least).
Everybody in here are thinking in a " UK mode" since we were used until now...but actually if you think in a US mode..she can release a single anytime ..you do not have to premiere 40 days before its release like in uk
Not really though. The amount of releases in the US will still be a huge factor, particularly for radio adds which is key to success of a single there.
If she premiered it there at a busy time, there is a chance that radio might not pick it up and she will still have to invest time promoting the single in the US to her target market, whatever lane the single heads into.
There's also a danger of the song peaking at the wrong time i.e. January which would be tricky especially from a sales point of view.
The likelihood is that they will do the UK first and then eventually take it to America. If the UK release is first, it will be held back (well it should be held back at least).
She has an US team so they really could focus on US first
She has an US team so they really could focus on US first
There's not a chance she will release in the US first. They are going to release In her strongest market first. The UK. Once they find success in the UK they will spread into Europe then Australasia. & then hopefully the rest is history.
Everybody in here are thinking in a " UK mode" since we were used until now...but actually if you think in a US mode..she can release a single anytime ..you do not have to premiere 40 days before its release like in uk
That is a good point, I do think they will start in the UK first, but you never know. I remember when this was posted, the past in bold did make me think,
- Leona IS recording for a new era. This will take time. Island records have teamed up with Def Jam on her project in the US. There are great plans and the new music is sounding nothing short of amazing.
- She has really not forgotten her fans... She loves us an appreciates our loyalty... On the other hand, great things are now really happening for Leona's career and her fans. They have a plan which my source says will start this year... So we should hear great things very soon!
- Leona is a world super star artist, you know, and she is now managed by a US team. Great things mostly start in the US and usually have US involvement. Syco is UK based but she has now left Syco to peruse a worldwide career with major labels and situations in the US.
- Leona is working hard in studios accross the US.
There was a lot of emphasis in my opinion on the US, especially that line great things mostly start in the US, I really do think they do plan on focusing on America with this album too.
It's really good! I also like his first single chains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8UX2bbCHJw . It's quite a surprise, I didn't expect him to go this direction with his music.
I think they'll focus on US first. I mean why not? US is the key to worldwide success, if the single is on solid spot in chart there.
It's really good! I also like his first single chains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8UX2bbCHJw . It's quite a surprise, I didn't expect him to go this direction with his music.
I know, Chains is good too. Getting JT vibes from his new direction.
There's not a chance she will release in the US first. They are going to release In her strongest market first. The UK. Once they find success in the UK they will spread into Europe then Australasia. & then hopefully the rest is history.
Jessie J just released in the US and that certainly wasn't her strongest market. At the moment she seems to be doing very well.
That is a good point, I do think they will start in the UK first, but you never know. I remember when this was posted, the past in bold did make me think,
There was a lot of emphasis in my opinion on the US, especially that line great things mostly start in the US, I really do think they do plan on focusing on America with this album too.
Oooh good memory. You could be right then. I wouldn't be against a US release first as long as it is handled correctly and a single that is hit material is released first. She needs a track that radio cannot ignore.
I also have a feeling things will start in the US first, just from what's been posted and what I've been told. The whole release in the UK first strategy is out of date now, in my opinion or atleast for Leona. The world has never been as close as it has thanks to the internet.
If they focus on the UK and it flops, then what? Bite the bullet and go for a WW release, obviously a few weeks apart but not 6 months between each territory.
Jessie J just released in the US and that certainly wasn't her strongest market. At the moment she seems to be doing very well.
Yeah, but that was released with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - both of whom have massive hypes at the moment. If it was solo, there would have been no point.
I also have a feeling things will start in the US first, just from what's been posted and what I've been told. The whole release in the UK first strategy is out of date now, in my opinion or atleast for Leona. The world has never been as close as it has thanks to the internet.
If they focus on the UK and it flops, then what? Bite the bullet and go for a WW release, obviously a few weeks apart but not 6 months between each territory.
i think that spirit was about 5 months apart between UK and US, nov 2007 UK and then march/april 2008 in US and that seem to work ok. She was pretty well unknown in the US then
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True but Leona will be competing with Adele (her album will definitely be released this year, too big of an opportunity to miss), One Direction, Rihanna, Little Mix, Ella Henderson, Labrinth, maybe Emeli Sande and more. Then there's the likes of Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande who will probably fill promotional platforms and radio playlists.
I think February is a safe bet. Leona needs to capitalise on a time period when she can be a priority for playlists and promo platforms.
I have to admit I'm a little bit obsessed with it at the moment.
I think it would be the best idea to wait until after Q4, she needs to have space to have a new "breakout moment" and this time of year is just too busy to do that, unless Island have a rock solid plan in place.
She could in the mean time just appear on talk shows in the UK and US just to get hype going for the album, discuss her new record deal and talk about her album being almost done.
The problem has been that she hides away from press too much when making albums, and I know that she isn't 100% comfortable with the showbiz world, but she will have to work the scene for a little while if she wants to make sure the media and press are behind her for this release.
If they aren't releasing anything year I wonder what the purpose of the photoshoot they just did was for.
I think this time around we've been a bit spoilt (in comparison to the other gaps in between albums) since we've had the change of label news, the FIFA performance, Fashion Police, Walking On Sunshine and World Music Awards to name a few. I guess those appearances have made this quiet period more frustrating in comparison.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying too. I even think they'll do US first
The likelihood is that they will do the UK first and then eventually take it to America. If the UK release is first, it will be held back (well it should be held back at least).
Not really though. The amount of releases in the US will still be a huge factor, particularly for radio adds which is key to success of a single there.
If she premiered it there at a busy time, there is a chance that radio might not pick it up and she will still have to invest time promoting the single in the US to her target market, whatever lane the single heads into.
There's also a danger of the song peaking at the wrong time i.e. January which would be tricky especially from a sales point of view.
She has an US team so they really could focus on US first
There's not a chance she will release in the US first. They are going to release In her strongest market first. The UK. Once they find success in the UK they will spread into Europe then Australasia. & then hopefully the rest is history.
That is a good point, I do think they will start in the UK first, but you never know. I remember when this was posted, the past in bold did make me think,
There was a lot of emphasis in my opinion on the US, especially that line great things mostly start in the US, I really do think they do plan on focusing on America with this album too.
That's amazing, had it on non-stop repeat for about 40 minutes now. What a surprise.
It's really good! I also like his first single chains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8UX2bbCHJw . It's quite a surprise, I didn't expect him to go this direction with his music.
I know
I know, Chains is good too. Getting JT vibes from his new direction.
Jessie J just released in the US and that certainly wasn't her strongest market. At the moment she seems to be doing very well.
Isn't Jessie with Island too? You never know it could be their strategy with Leona...
Oooh good memory. You could be right then. I wouldn't be against a US release first as long as it is handled correctly and a single that is hit material is released first. She needs a track that radio cannot ignore.
If they focus on the UK and it flops, then what? Bite the bullet and go for a WW release, obviously a few weeks apart but not 6 months between each territory.
Yeah, but that was released with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - both of whom have massive hypes at the moment. If it was solo, there would have been no point.
i think that spirit was about 5 months apart between UK and US, nov 2007 UK and then march/april 2008 in US and that seem to work ok. She was pretty well unknown in the US then
https://twitter.com/leonalewis/status/511630395981701120
Oh god, I can't wait