Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
Having parted ways with previous label, Universal Motown, Swizz has revealed that he has signed with newcomers Everest Entertainment to release his second as-yet-untitled solo record via Atlantic/Warner, this fall. The album is said to feature a gaggle of A-list artists including Jay-Z, Drake, Mary J. Blige, Coldplay, John Legend and T.I..
"I couldn't ask to be in a better place right now," the 32-year-old hitmaker said in a statement. "Both Everest and the Atlantic/Warner team have been great and I'm looking forward to sharing this project with true fans of good music."
Swizz's album will be Everest's first music release; the company is best known for producing films, such as upcoming comedy 'Win Win.' Swizz, however, is unfazed by the company's lack of music experience, claiming instead that he feels 2010 will be a huge year in terms of his professional growth.
"2010 I feel is my graduation year and so I want to graduate my brand, my image, my music, my sound, my audience, my reach -- everything, so my album is going to reflect that," he explained. "I traveled to different countries and collected sounds and am bringing it back to the culture. Nobody's really raising the bar. In music, there's things that artists are just getting by with. I feel like we need to bring something more tangible to the table so it's not a bubblegum factory where the fans are chewing up the latest flavor and spitting it out."
Look for Swizz's new album to hit shelves before the end of the year.
Taylor Swift Dominates at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Tim McGraw's 'Superstar Summer Night' Special to Air May 19
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
Carrie Underwood 'Goats' Hunter Hayes With Blown Away Tour Prank
PHOTOS: This Is The Best Response To Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries We've Seen Yet
Blake Shelton Will Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
Who Won 'DWTS'?
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Tim McGraw Stops Atlanta Show to Help Ailing Fan
Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors
J. Cole Performs 'Born Sinner' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Reveals Competitive Spirit Against Kanye West
PHOTO: Dog Guards Deceased Owner's Body After Tornado
Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Inseparable' With 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover
Demi Looks FANTASTIC In A Bikini
PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction
Man Reportedly Beheaded In Brutal Assault In London Neighborhood
PHOTOS: Christie Brinkley Gets Back Into A Swimsuit At 59 Years Old
The World's Most Powerful Women
Mother Dies With Infant During Oklahoma Tornado
15 Incredible Cat Photobombs
Grossed Out Student Finds "Worm" In His McMuffin
CBS Reporter's Grave Allegations
Singer Sues McDonald's, Claims Chicken Sandwich Incident Ruined Her Voice
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma
Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Put Their Romance On Display
PHOTOS: Tornado Devastates Moore, Oklahoma
Justin Bieber BOOED While Accepting Award
WATCH: Mom's Emotional Reunion With Son After Tornado
OUCH: Singer Jumps, Lands On Fan's Neck
PORK BELLY: OJ Can't Get Enough Beans
Guess Who?
