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"I couldn’t be more excited to embark on this new chapter with two of the most prolific musical legends of this generation."
Singer, actress, and Broadway star Jennifer Hudson has signed to Epic Records.
After her stellar tribute to Prince at the BET Awards, the singer has signed an exclusive contract with the company and has already set to work on her new album. L.A. Reid and Clive Davis will collaborate as executive producers, marking the first time they’ve worked together since Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard soundtrack.
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There’s excitement all around as Hudson embarks on the next phase of her career.
In a statement, she said, “I couldn’t be more excited to embark on this new chapter with two of the most prolific musical legends of this generation. There is no doubt that this is just the beginning of a very special collaboration and I know that the result will be something unforgettable. I am looking forward to the creative process and sharing new music very soon!”
With Clive Davis and L.A. Reid on her team, we’re sure that Jennifer’s album will be an instant classic.
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