Post by uptowndragon on Jul 8, 2010 8:03:10 GMT 7
Usher & Lee Hom In Concert In Beijing
USHER TO PERFROM WITH LEE HOM IN BEIJING
News Release: Sony Music Malaysia
July 5, 2010, Beijing , China – July 11, 2010 at Wukesong Arena in Beijng, internationally acclaimed music sensation Usher will be joined by Asia’s top R&B star Wang Leehom for their first-ever joint performance. Usher recently embarked on his second Asia tour and it includes his first trip to China . In his constant quest to find new talent and help them grow as well as to make this Beijing concert an even more incredible night for his Chinese fans, Usher wanted to bring in some local talent. Wang Leehom, already a huge star in China and an artist with great potential was a clear choice.
A long time Usher fan, Leehom cites Usher as one of his biggest influences. When asked about the concert, Leehom explained, “I am really excited! It is a great honor to be able to perform with Usher who has had such a powerful role in developing R&B around the world. The audience in Beijing is in for a really special night.”
This will be Usher’s only joint performance during his Asia tour. Leehom, himself a huge star in Asia came to Usher’s attention earlier this year as Usher started gearing up for his Asia tour. As Usher explained, “You know, in looking at the music in Asia , Leehom really stood out. Like me, he started young and I’m impressed by his natural talent, plus he has written some great songs. Also, his commitment to the environment and other good causes really resonated with my own philanthropic work through New Look.”
The Usher and Leehom collaboration is among the only times artists from China and the US have teamed up. “I’m often collaborating with artists from all over the world, and I am looking forward to this concert. This is the first time I’m working with a Chinese musician and I’m hoping this East meets West performance will be the start of something new in R&B.” Usher said. He added, “One thing is for sure though, the Beijing concert is going to be one for the record books, an incredible experience for everyone lucky enough to be there.”
USHER TO PERFROM WITH LEE HOM IN BEIJING
News Release: Sony Music Malaysia
July 5, 2010, Beijing , China – July 11, 2010 at Wukesong Arena in Beijng, internationally acclaimed music sensation Usher will be joined by Asia’s top R&B star Wang Leehom for their first-ever joint performance. Usher recently embarked on his second Asia tour and it includes his first trip to China . In his constant quest to find new talent and help them grow as well as to make this Beijing concert an even more incredible night for his Chinese fans, Usher wanted to bring in some local talent. Wang Leehom, already a huge star in China and an artist with great potential was a clear choice.
A long time Usher fan, Leehom cites Usher as one of his biggest influences. When asked about the concert, Leehom explained, “I am really excited! It is a great honor to be able to perform with Usher who has had such a powerful role in developing R&B around the world. The audience in Beijing is in for a really special night.”
This will be Usher’s only joint performance during his Asia tour. Leehom, himself a huge star in Asia came to Usher’s attention earlier this year as Usher started gearing up for his Asia tour. As Usher explained, “You know, in looking at the music in Asia , Leehom really stood out. Like me, he started young and I’m impressed by his natural talent, plus he has written some great songs. Also, his commitment to the environment and other good causes really resonated with my own philanthropic work through New Look.”
The Usher and Leehom collaboration is among the only times artists from China and the US have teamed up. “I’m often collaborating with artists from all over the world, and I am looking forward to this concert. This is the first time I’m working with a Chinese musician and I’m hoping this East meets West performance will be the start of something new in R&B.” Usher said. He added, “One thing is for sure though, the Beijing concert is going to be one for the record books, an incredible experience for everyone lucky enough to be there.”
