NEW YORK (Universal/Motown Records) - Multi-platinum Motown recording artist,
Brian McKnight raises the bar once again and just in time for Valentine's Day - delivering a new album titled, Gemini. Fans who can't get enough of McKnight's signature falsetto will enjoy the 13-track CD, which hit stores on February 8th.
Gemini, McKnight's 8th studio album has already been taste-tested, so to speak, with two radio smash hit singles - "What We Do Here," and "Every Time You Go Away." Both songs topped the Adult R&B and Urban AC charts, respectively. The seductive ballad "What We Do Here," held the No 1 spot at Adult R&B for five weeks in a row and incredibly, has been honored with a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance.
The sultry follow-up, "Every Time You Go Away," nailed the No 1 most added spot and had some critics comparing the high octane love song to the trademark grooves of McKnight's epic milestone, "Back At One." The new album also provides plenty of opportunities for the writer/producer to flex his versatility, like the soulful arc of "She," which includes guest appearances from Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli and Philly soulster Musiq, and the hyper-smooth "What You Gonna Do," with guest stints from Juvenile and Akon.
With over 16 million records sold in a career that has produced the triple platinum (1999) Back At One, the double platinum (1997) Anytime, and (2003) acclaimed U-Turn, Brian has earned every hard-fought triumph, including the American Music, Blockbuster, NAACP image and Soul Train Awards.
The talented, singer, songwriter, musician and producer has also scored several memorable collaborations along the way with fellow superstars Nelly, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams, Justin Timberlake, Willie Nelson, and others.
Fans can catch McKnight's performance on the Tavis Smiley Show starting on February 4th (check your local listing for time and station), as well as on Live With Regis and Kelly on February 9th. Brian will also be the featured performer on the televised forum - State Of The Black Family - which airs on C-SPAN, (time and date to be announced) and look for the charismatic singer to co-host the Soul Train Awards set to air March 12th. Gemini hits stores on February 8th.
