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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Sugababes Sign To Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Label

May 1, 2009
Sugababes Sign To Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella LabelJay-Z has signed Sugababes to his label Roc-A-Fella Records, the first British pop act to be associated with the imprint.

The trio are currently working on their seventh album and penned the new deal during a meeting with the legendary rapper in London last month.

Last week, Sugababes revealed via their Twitter account that they would be working with Lady Gaga's producer RedOne.

According to the group's official website they have booked recording sessions in Miami and Los Angeles and are planning to work with producers who have previously collaborated with Beyonce and Rihanna.

Previous signings to Jay-z's label include Kanye West and Jadakiss.

(by Daniel Melia)



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