Britain's Craig David and Sway join the line up of international artists featuring on Ali Campbell's new album 'Flying High'.
Scheduled for release in June, 'Flying High' is Ali Campbell's third solo album and his first to be recorded since splitting from UB40. Also featuring on the album are Jamaica's Lady Saw and Shaggy, Germany's Gentleman and South Africa's Danny K & The Soweto Gospel Choir. A collection of original material and some well-chosen covers, the album was recorded in London's Sarm studio and is produced by Ali.
Speaking about recording the song 'Everways' with Craig David, Ali recalls: "It was a joy working with Craig, he is totally professional and has done a great job on the track. He is one of the UK's best R 'n' B talents and a lovely guy."
Similarly Craig enjoyed the experience saying "It was great working with Ali, the man is a legend and a consummate professional. 'Everways' captures everything that we've all come to love about his writing. I look forward to working with him again in the future."
A song written by Ali and Gentleman for the album is 'It's A Crime' on which British rapper Sway collaborates: "Sway is one of Britain's finest. His rap on the track is so good, I was blown away with his lyric and phrasing - he is a big talent" praised Ali.
Coming from a family of UB40 fans Sway was thrilled to be working with Ali: "It was a great honour working with Ali, I'm a big fan of UB40 and so are my parents, my mum couldn't believe it. The fact that someone of that stature would even consider or acknowledge talent from a younger generation to be worthy of appearing on his album is amazing."
'Flying High' is released on June 22nd followed by the single 'Out >From Under' on June 29th