Some of you may remember the artist spotlight we did on J*DaVeY earlier this year. If not, then you should definitely check out their music.

The very eclectic group who is described as a cross between Prince and the B-52, signed a major album deal this year and they are currently working on their full-length major label debut for ’09.

In related news, J*DaVeY will perform at the new Dakota Music Lounge in Santa Monica (previously the Temple Bar) on New Year’s Eve.

It seems as though after the success of her debut LP in the States, Estelle is eager to get started on her sophomore release. Although she’s had projects in the UK, Shine and her second single, “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West has garnered her huge success over in the U.S.

When asked about the new project, which is tentatively set to release sometime in the second quarter of 2009, Estelle said that she was looking to collaborate with fellow Brit Adele, and also had this to say:

“I’m really excited to start working on my next album. I’m going to go totally left field and surprise a lot of people… I’m going to hit it out the ball park with this one. I’m thinking a mix of Coldplay and Marvin Gaye.”

Interesting! Estelle, who is also a recent Grammy nominee, definitely seems pretty confident with this new album. I’m excited to hear what she comes up with.

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