UB40 IS BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM, “UB45” AND A 21-CITY US TOUR CELEBRATING THEIR 45-YEAR LEGACY…

The last few years have been marked “the age of the comeback “, and 2024 appears to be no different. Pop band UB40 is making their welcomed comeback to the music scene with the upcoming release of UB45!

“UB45” is a 14-song celebration of the past, present, and future of the band. The collection includes new recordings alongside several classic UB40 songs reimagined to celebrate the anniversary of the formation of the group way back in 1978.

The first single from the new album, “Gimme Some Kinda Sign” breathes new life into the 60’s classic originally recorded by Brenton Woods. Combining the band’s insouciant grooves, a breezy melody and trademark effervescence, “Gimme Some Kind a Sign” is a bona fide triumph. Lead vocalist Matt Doylesuggested it to Robin Campbell, unaware that it had been sitting on his wish list since the Labour of Love (1983) album days four decades ago.

“Gimme Some Kinda Sign” is the first single from the band’s upcoming album “UB45”. The album releases globally on Friday April 19th, via the SRG-ILS label imprint. “UB45” is available for pre-orders now; https://fanlink.to/ub45.

(MUSIC VIDEO) "GIMME SOME KINDA SIGN" by UB40

UB45 ALBUM TRACKLISTING::
1. Home
2. Food for Thought
3. King
4. Champion
5. Tyler
6. Trouble
7. Red Red Wine
8. Fool Me Once
9. Cherry Oh Baby
10. Say Nothing
11. Sing Our Own Song
12. Gimme Some Kinda Sign
13. Kingston Town
14. Hope She'll Be Happier

“UB45” is also a featured release on Record Store Day (April 20) in the United States and United Kingdom. This exclusive pressing on bright yellow vinyl also includes a 12-page booklet with exclusives photos and full liner notes from the band.

UB40 is supporting the new album with a massive world-wide tour which includes 21 dates in North America. Maxi Priest, Inner Circle, Third World and Big Mountain to join on select dates. https://ub40.global/tour/

July 2 New York, NY
July 3 Boston, MA
July 5 Ledyard, CT
July 6 Charlestown, WV
July 7 Selbyville, DE
July 10 Bergen, NJ
July 11 Niagra Falls, ON
July 12 Flint, MI
July 13 Davenport, IA
July 19 Park City, UT
July 21 Tacoma, WA
July 25 Saratoga, CA
July 26 Cabazon, CA
July 27 Primm, NV
Aug 2 Santa Ynez, CA
Aug 3 Chandler, AZ
Aug 5 Santa Fe, NM
Aug 8 Clearwater, FL
Aug 9 Pompano, FL
Aug 10 St Augustine, FL
Aug 11 Melbourne, FL

CONNECT WITH UB40:
Website: www.ub40.global.com
Instagram: @UB40Official
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TANYA NOLAN Releases The Visuals To Her Newly Released Steamy and Sensual Single, "HONEY."…

R&B Singer and songwriter Tanya Nolan has followed up with visuals for her steamy and sensual new single, "HONEY", from Billboard Chart-topping singer-songwriter-activist TANYA NOLAN . "HONEY" is available on all streaming and download platforms now, via the ArtsessionZ label imprint.

"HONEY" was written by Tanya Nolanand Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Karl Powell Jr. (KP The Colleagues)and Timothy L. Jordan. "Honey," is a fusion of passion and soul, creating an indelible imprint on the charts. "The song is a blend of raw emotion, sensuality, and an unapologetic celebration of love. Music fan can anticipate a musical journey into passion and desire and a different side of me," shares Tanya. "HONEY" made its exclusive world premiere on ThisIsRnB.com and the release of the single was celebrated with a huge Billboard in Times Square, New York.

Tanya Nolan is no stranger to the Billboard charts, as her most recent single, "LET'S CELEBRATE" reached Top 20 on Billboard, while joining her previous chart-topper single, "PACE YOURSELF" featuring
Grammy nominated R&B superstar, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN. The still fan-favorite song topped the charts at #13. Simultaneously, she went on to release the celebratory single, "CREATE YOUR BEST LIFE," in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Season, which quickly became an anthem. Tanya was also tapped to be part of the iOneDigital "Say It Loud" LGBTQ Campaign.

The LGBTQIA+ activist and openly gay woman of color, continues to give music lovers exactly what they came to get, "good music", as she plans to continue to release new music frequently in anticipation for a bigger body of work. "I've been working at my musical craft most of my life and have put out music before, but this time just feels different. I am in a space where I can follow my dreams freely, control my destiny and tell my own personal truth," she adds. "I hope that my fans will relate to my stories and vibe with me on this journey."

Tanya continues to make a mark in the world and takes her place alongside influential figures such as Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, and Oprah Winfrey on a new poster promoting READ, a project of the American Library Association (ALA). The campaign aims to champion the cause of literacy and highlight the importance of reading, using the influence of cultural icons to inspire individuals to explore the world of books. Tanya Nolan's involvement in the ALA Celebrity Read campaign is a testament to her commitment to fostering a love for literature. Recognizing the transformative power of literature, she believes in the ability of books to uplift, inspire, and broaden horizons. The chosen book for Tanya Nolan's feature on the poster is Maya Angelou's "The Heart of a Woman."

(VIDEO LINK) "HONEY" by TANYA NOLAN

(AUDIO LINK) "HONEY" by TANYA NOLAN

(LYRIC VIDEO) "HONEY" by TANYA NOLAN

Black Owned Entertainment Channel UBCTV Joins FreeCast’s Lineup

NEW YORK CITY, NY— UBCTV, one of the top Black Owned Television Networks worldwide has inked a deal to join Freecast, one of the world’s largest Free Ad Supported Television (FAST) platforms. The UBCTV Network is an urban lifestyle content channel, featuring a wide variety of both curated and original programming, ranging from sports and music programming to entertainment and talk shows. Viewers can find us on Channel #3844 in the Channel Section under TV categories and featured in the BLK section of the Channel Guide as well as on Freecast.com mobile.

The partnership with the platform that has over 700 free streaming channels, and aggregates over half a million on-demand movies and TV episodes from ad-supported, subscription, and pay-per-view sources, will give UBCTV 24 hour programming, where they will air all of the new shows that the platform has added to the network.

UBCTV's current line up will include: UBC Fiscal Fitness, Rucker Park Basketball, UBC Independent Music Videos, Style and Beauty Cafe, Its A Ant Jones World, If These Walls Could Talk, National Sounds Of Gospel TV, City Vines, This Week Africa, Culturally Lit Africa, Grindhard TV, UBC Wellness, Triverity Talk, Body By Alexis, The Final Round, Live From The Next Sound Studio, Global Women's Basketball, and Mr. Jay V Comedy Show.

Tracy West, FreeCast’s Executive Vice President of Digital Content, discussed the channel “We’re excited to welcome UBCTV to our platform. It’s a channel that serves and speaks to urban communities across the country, and provides our users access to another high quality channel for free. Each one of our hundreds of channels helps our service stand as a no-cost alternative to those big cable bundles.”

• Peggy Dodson, UBCTV’s CEO says, “What better platform for UBCTV to roll out its 24-hour channel than Freecast? It’s one of the most innovative companies in the industry and UBCTV fits in well. I am excited about growing and expanding our audience and reach on Freecast.”

Additionally, UBCTV, has unveiled their new Urban Shopping Experience. The Shoppers Showcase program, modeled on the long-running QVC home-shopping show allows, interested brands to self-promote their goods and services to audiences that can make live purchases in real time. It’s a great way for designers, brands, and purveyors of high-quality wares to reach new customers from all over the world!

Cross-promotion will be a prominent feature of the Urban Shopping Experience and Shoppers Showcase. Look for Fashion Week-style shows, virtual and live pop-ups, special events, and other exclusive, original urban content. Peggy Dodson, founder and CEO of UBCTV, says of the new venture, “I am so excited about this! Wow, it has taken a few years to get this in place. With the rollout of UBCTV, it will put Urban Shopping in a great position for immediate growth and that is exciting.” To further support the new platform, UBCTV is partnering with Smart Card Marketing Systems, (OTCQB: SMKG) a Canada-based industry leader in specialized industry e-Commerce, Cloud and Mobility Marketplaces and Applications delivering White-Label and Private-Label solutions to the global PayTech, FinTech and Blockchain markets. Max Barone, Smart Card CEO, enthusiastically welcomed the partnership, saying, “It is exciting to work and collaborate with Peggy and UBCTV Network. She is doing great things and we are happy to be part of her initiatives as she shakes up the scene. It's been quite the transformation for UBCTV and we are happy to be part of the puzzle."

UBCTV continues to march forward as the premier urban entertainment network in today’s marketplace, making major strides that mark the platform as an industry leader. UBCTV reaches over 10 million viewers via Glewed TV, expanding its scope across multiple streaming platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV and now available on the 24 hour platform Freecast. Soon, people around the globe will have access to a wide-ranging experience second to none in the online entertainment world. UBCTV has also rolled out UB Social, a network-related social media platform that brings viewers, content creators, network stars and sponsors. You can also follow all the newest content and happenings at UBCTV here. Check out the Urban Home Shopping Network at their new site here.