I’ve long been a fan of Beverley Knight since I discovered her excellent 2nd album Prodgial Sista back in 1998. Since then she’s continued to churn out solid records varying from commercial pop (working with Guy Chambers on her 2004 record ”Affirmation”) to her last release the soul/motown influenced ”Music City Soul” in 2007.

After a two year hiatus Ms Knight, arguably the UK’s finest female vocalist, is back with the first single release from her 6th studio album ”’100%”’.  The track was co- written by Beverley with multi-million selling songwriter Amanda Ghost (Beyonce, Shakira, James Blunt), and produced by hot up-and-coming London based duo The Rural (Gym Class Heroes, Beyonce)

Its a classy, up market slice of pop with Knight’s trademark powerhouse vocals resonating deeply against the infectious hook and slick production values. It deserves to do very well and get the Wonder from Wolverhampton back at the front of the pack where she belongs. Accept no limitations as the Queen of British Music is showing everyone how its done.

Beverley will also be undertaking her first UK tour in 2 years in support of 100% in November, following an exclusive sold out gig at London’s ICA on September 3 to launch the album.

Tour dates are as follows:

Thursday 3rd September –ICA, London SOLD OUT
Tuesday 3rd November – Ipswich Regent
Wednesday 4th November – Cardiff St David’s Hall
Thursday 5th November – Bristol Colston Hall
Friday 6th November – Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Sunday 8th November – Glasgow ABC
Monday 9th November – Preston Guild Hall
Tuesday 10th November – Liverpool Philharmonic
Thursday 12th November – Brighton Dome
Friday 13th November – Southampton Guild Hall
Sunday 15th November – Folkestone Leas Cliff
Monday 16th November – Norwich UEA
Tuesday 17th November – Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Thursday 19th November – Southend Cliff Pavillion
Sunday 22nd November – Sheffield City Hall
Monday 23rd November – Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 24th November – Gateshead Sage
Wednesday 7th April 2010–London Royal Albert Hall

To book call 0871 2200 260 and www.gigsandtours.com

100% is released on Hurricane Records September 14, 2009.

Tags: 100%, affirmation, amanda ghost, beautiful night, beverley knight, guy chambers, music city soul, Pop, prodigal sista

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