Boyband Blue working with Ne-Yo
Reformed boyband Blue have confirmed that they are writing new material with Ne-Yo.
The 'Too Close' group, who reunited to headline Capital FM's Summertime Ball last June, revealed that they have been working on new tracks in the US.
"We have been in the studio. We went back in last year," Duncan James told BBC Newsbeat.
"We went over to New York and recorded with Jay-Z's people, wrote with Ne-Yo and the stuff sounds really different to anything we've done before."
Discussing the new material, James added: "It's a lot up tempo, it's a lot dancier. It's fresh.
"And I think that if we do decide to release an album, then we have to step up again and come out with an album that is not what people expect.
"The thing I didn't realise about Ne-Yo is that he is such a super-talented person. He writes impeccably. It's all him. He does it all."
The group, made up of James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan, confirmed that they are still working on their separate projects.
"We've still got individual projects that we're doing and we don't want to rush into it because with Blue it's got to be quality and with quality means time," Webbe said.
Blue rose to fame with debut single 'All Rise' in June 2001 and went on to secure three chart-topping albums.
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by Frederic » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:59 pm
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by mister_sparky » Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:33 am
they were dropped by their record company weren't they and refused a new contract?
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by Shorty » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:52 am
Good god no. I wouldn't listen to it if it sounded like Bubblin to be honestLoverboy wrote:YES bring up another BUBBLIN'
But yay I'm so excited! I hope it comes out soon and doesn't take forever.
One for the money, two for the show, I love you honey, I'm ready ready to go...
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by Crazy4Brit » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:05 am
Glad for them... but i don't think this album will do nice on the charts.
ps. I've been a fan 5-6 years ago 
ps. I've been a fan 5-6 years ago
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by irishguy28 » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:25 am
Source: BBC
Pop superstars Blue will represent the UK in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. For the very first time the UK will send an established, internationally successful music act as our entry, calling for the whole of Britain to back Blue!
The massively successful group, who celebrate their 10 year anniversary this year, will travel to the competition live show in Dusseldorf this May to perform their brand new, self-penned song 'I Can', in front of an estimated 125 million viewers worldwide.
Blue formed in 2000 and have to date sold over 13 million records, won 2 Brit Awards and had 40 No. 1 singles worldwide including huge success across Italy, France and Germany. After a four-year hiatus, the band reformed for a string of summer gigs in 2009, before starting to work on new material in 2010.
In coming weeks, filming will start on a one-hour documentary programme showing Blue's preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest. It will feature them recording 'I Can', travelling to Europe to promote the entry, and receiving advice, help and hints from some of the biggest names in the music business. It will air on BBC One in April.
BBC Head of Entertainment and Events Katie Taylor says "We're enormously pleased to have found an act that not only meets but exceeds all the criteria for a great entry. Blue are the perfect choice and we're so proud to have them representing us at this year's Eurovision Song Contest."
Eurovision Executive Producer Phil Parsons says: "I'm thrilled that Blue will represent the UK this year. We have a highly credible act who have had a string of smash hits in this country and they've also been hugely successful around Europe too. There's a lot of genuine affection for them here and abroad. They're real pop stars who have superb vocal ability, have great on stage presence and can really deliver on the night in Dusseldorf. That's why Britain's backing Blue!"
The band - Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe - is delighted to be representing Britain. Duncan says: "We're celebrating our 10 years together in 2011, so when the BBC approached us it seemed a great way to mark the occasion and also to be part of something which is still a British Institution."
Lee adds: "We're excited to be performing again in the UK and Europe and hope that the fans who supported us before will embrace our new songs".
Simon says: "I've always wanted to represent my country, so this is a truly exciting experience for Blue". Antony adds: "We hope you all love 'I Can' and that it reaches out to a whole new audience in our bid to do Britain proud!"
Pop superstars Blue will represent the UK in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. For the very first time the UK will send an established, internationally successful music act as our entry, calling for the whole of Britain to back Blue!
The massively successful group, who celebrate their 10 year anniversary this year, will travel to the competition live show in Dusseldorf this May to perform their brand new, self-penned song 'I Can', in front of an estimated 125 million viewers worldwide.
Blue formed in 2000 and have to date sold over 13 million records, won 2 Brit Awards and had 40 No. 1 singles worldwide including huge success across Italy, France and Germany. After a four-year hiatus, the band reformed for a string of summer gigs in 2009, before starting to work on new material in 2010.
In coming weeks, filming will start on a one-hour documentary programme showing Blue's preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest. It will feature them recording 'I Can', travelling to Europe to promote the entry, and receiving advice, help and hints from some of the biggest names in the music business. It will air on BBC One in April.
BBC Head of Entertainment and Events Katie Taylor says "We're enormously pleased to have found an act that not only meets but exceeds all the criteria for a great entry. Blue are the perfect choice and we're so proud to have them representing us at this year's Eurovision Song Contest."
Eurovision Executive Producer Phil Parsons says: "I'm thrilled that Blue will represent the UK this year. We have a highly credible act who have had a string of smash hits in this country and they've also been hugely successful around Europe too. There's a lot of genuine affection for them here and abroad. They're real pop stars who have superb vocal ability, have great on stage presence and can really deliver on the night in Dusseldorf. That's why Britain's backing Blue!"
The band - Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe - is delighted to be representing Britain. Duncan says: "We're celebrating our 10 years together in 2011, so when the BBC approached us it seemed a great way to mark the occasion and also to be part of something which is still a British Institution."
Lee adds: "We're excited to be performing again in the UK and Europe and hope that the fans who supported us before will embrace our new songs".
Simon says: "I've always wanted to represent my country, so this is a truly exciting experience for Blue". Antony adds: "We hope you all love 'I Can' and that it reaches out to a whole new audience in our bid to do Britain proud!"
"A look into Angela Merkel’s luggage for today’s EU summit is likely to reveal an extra blouse, a big stick and no carrot."
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by Belgo » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:56 am
Really? Can you give any examples of this?Tom92 wrote:Eurovision is the kiss of death for any kind of credibility
Unless you men that it hurt the credibility of critically acclaimed superstars like Jemini and Scooch...
I think sending Blue is a great decision and I hope it pays off.
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