Sonya Kitchell Signs With 429 Records

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonya Kitchell, the young singer songwriter who burst onto the musical stage with her highly acclaimed albums "Words Came Back To Me" and "This Storm" is back with an all new collection of songs on "CONVICT OF CONVICTION," her debut recording for 429 Records.  In the winter of 2008, the multi-talented singer retreated to the isolated Massachusetts countryside to write her new songs.  Collaborating with bassist/arranger Garth Stevenson and producer Stewart Lerman, Kitchell recorded the new EP in Hoboken, NJ at the legendary Water Music studios.  It was a welcome respite from the whirlwind activity of promotion and touring the world with the likes of Herbie Hancock in which the singer songwriter garnered countless accolades and fans.  A 2006 review in Marie Claire raved: "With a voice that's equal parts smoke and honey, 16-year-old singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell instantly transports you to her after-hours world of jazz and soul."  The six songs on the EP reflect the continued artistic growth of the young musician resulting in a striking project that succinctly captures a particular mood and sound for the artist.  "CONVICT OF CONVICTION" will be released March 23rd on 429 Records.

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Says Kitchell: "The songs came from a stillness.  This is music I could not have written in New York City.  I am thankful that I had this time in between moving back to New York and getting off the road to contemplate...the songs are a culmination of that silence and the time spent around numerous and masterful musicians."  Joining Kitchell on "CONVICT OF CONVICTION" is her ensemble which includes Sarah Parkington, Yoed Nir, Richie Barshay and Rebecca Cherry.

In addition, a spring tour is in the planning stages with confirmed dates forthcoming.

"CONVICT OF CONVICTION" track listing:

1. Convict of Conviction
2. Lighthouse
3. Mr. Suicidal
4. Sinks Just Like a Stone
5. Snowing
6. Gypsy Eyes

Sonya Kitchell is managed by Jeff Krasno for Velour Music Group.  For more information visit: www.429records.com

429 Records is a unit of the Savoy Label Group (SLG).  SLG is the North American unit of CME (Columbia Music Entertainment), the oldest music company in Japan.  The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a leading independent company consistently outperforming competitors in key music categories as monitored by Billboard Magazine.  SLG is lead by Steve Vining and CME is headed by Chairman Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media which owns interests in and manages an array of media companies.

SOURCE 429 Records