CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AND GENESIS TEAM UP TO PRESENT CAPITOL CUTS 2020
Video Series Captures GRAMMY®-Nominated Band
Black Pumas, Masego And Donna Missal Recording Live To Vinyl At Capitol Studios In Hollywood
Genesis GV80 Will Be The Driving Force Behind The Artists’ Performances
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View Masego’s Capitol Cuts Videos HERE
Today, Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Genesis announced the line-up for 2020’s Capitol Cuts. Black Pumas, Masego, and Donna Missal are featured in the intimate, experiential series of videos, which capture the artists’ one-take performances, recorded direct to vinyl at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The boldly-designed GV80, Genesis’ first-ever SUV, serves as the driving force behind the artists’ Capitol Cuts performances, delivering them to the doors of the legendary studios. Since its completion in 1956, Capitol Studios has welcomed iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Beastie Boys and many others.
Masego – hailed as “one of music’s most promising chameleons” by NPR Music – kicks off the series today with four videos – including a performance of “Silver Tongue Devil,” a track from his acclaimed new EP, Studying Abroad. View all four videos HERE on Masego’s Vevo channel.
Donna Missal will unveil her Capitol Cuts videos on Vevo this Thursday, December 10. Accompanied by her band, she’ll perform six songs from her new album, Lighter, including “Hurt By You,” which NYLON said, “was made for rolling the windows down and speeding on the backroads.” Atwood Magazine praised as Lighter as “messy, raw and utterly genius.”
On Tuesday, December 15, Black Pumas will share their videos from the Capitol Cuts series on Vevo. The band will perform six songs from Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition), which received a GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year and was released via ATO Records. “Colors,” which earned GRAMMY nods for Record of the Year and Best American Roots performance, is among the songs they will record direct to lacquer.
Each artist’s performance will be plated, pressed and available in limited quantities for shipping to fans shortly. To pre-order, visit http://www.capitolcuts.com/. See below for a complete list of songs. Capitol Cuts launched in late 2019.
Capitol Cuts – Masego
1. “Silver Tongue Devil”
2. “Veg Out (Wasting Thyme)”
3. “Just A Little”
4. “Golden Ticket” – Brasstracks ft. Masego and Common (performed by Masego)
Capitol Cuts – Donna Missal
1. “Who Loves You”
2. “Just Like You”
3. “Let You Let Me Down”
4. “Hurt By You”
5. “How Does It Feel”
6. “Best Friend”
Capitol Cuts – Black Pumas
1. “Black Moon Rising”
2. “Colors”
3. “Know You Better”
4. “Fire”
5. “I’m Ready”
6. “Stay Gold”
About Masego:
Masego is a saxophone player, a singer, a rapper, a comedian, a DJ – a singular talent and surprising presence. Lady Lady, his 2018 debut album, put the singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist on the map. In the two years since its release, Masego has toured the world, headlining sold-out tours and starring on festival stages across every continent but Antarctica. “Tadow,” the lead single, has surpassed half a billion streams and been certified Gold by the RIAA. That same song has been used in over two million video creates on TikTok. The album cemented him as a name to watch in the burgeoning generation of like-minded Black musicians, with features and collaborations across marquee projects from the likes of Kehlani, Dreamville, KAYTRANADA and more. His new EP, Studying Abroad (EQT Recordings and Capitol Records), is a concept experience that lyrically chronicles a relationship from sultry start to its explosive finish.
About Donna Missal:
Donna Missal, who has amassed over 35 million global streams in her career to date, released her sophomore album, Lighter, via Harvest Records earlier this year. In a feature that put Donna “In Conversation” with Shania Twain, Interview Magazine said, “Missal’s thunderous vocals, mixed with her poignant lyrics and a country-meets-90s rock attitude, transformed the record into a wildfire of emotional upheaval making way for growth accompanied by a newfound sense of creative empowerment; one that comes from being in full control of her story.” The New Nine noted, “Donna is the badass artist we need right now.” Lighter is the follow-up to her 2019 debut album, This Time, which Donna supported with a sold-out, 20-date U.S. headline tour and numerous festival appearances. Her interpretation of Cigarettes After Sex’s “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby” appears on the Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which was released in early December 2020.
About Black Pumas:
Black Pumas’ self-titled debut album was released on ATO Records in 2019 to acclaim from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR Music, Billboard, and many more. Following its release, the band was nominated for Best New Artist at the GRAMMY Awards and played sold-out tours across the U.S. and Europe. Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition) – a double LP featuring a set of bonus tracks – followed in 2020 and received a GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year. “Colors,” which earned GRAMMY nods for Record of the Year and Best American Roots performance, has been streamed over 116 million times, and the official live video of the track has been viewed over 50 million times on YouTube. Follow-up single “Fire” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming their second track this year to achieve the top spot, following “Colors.” The Guardian observed, “Black Pumas are the answer to the exciting question of what it would sound like if Sam Cooke or Neil Young joined the Wu-Tang Clan.”
About Capitol Music Group:
Capitol Music Group (CMG) is comprised of Capitol Records, Virgin Records, Motown Records, Blue Note Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group, as well as Capitol Studios and the company’s independent distribution and label services arm, Caroline. Capitol Music Group is based in Hollywood, California within the iconic Capitol Tower.
Artists that record for CMG labels include: Erykah Badu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Beck, Bee Gees, Jon Bellion, Rosanne Cash, Christine and the Queens, City Girls, FLETCHER, Neil Diamond, Halsey, Don Henley, Hillsong United, Niall Horan, Tori Kelly, KEM, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Charles Lloyd, tobyMac, Paul McCartney, Migos, NE-YO, NF, Norah Jones, Queen Naija, Katy Perry, Gregory Porter, Maggie Rogers, Calum Scott, Bob Seger, Tiana Major9, Troye Sivan and Chris Tomlin. For the U.S.: Disclosure, Empire Of The Sun, and Sam Smith.
About Genesis Motor America:
Genesis Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California. Genesis is a global luxury automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design and innovation. Genesis offers a range of models including the G70 sport sedan, G80 executive sedan, the flagship G90 sedan, and the GV80 sport utility vehicle.
All Genesis vehicles are covered by an industry-leading warranty that includes a 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty with enhanced roadside assistance and concierge services.
Genesis was ranked the #1 premium brand in the industry for the fourth consecutive year in JD Power’s 2020 Initial Quality Study (IQS), was named #1 overall in the J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the #2 brand in the annual Consumer Reports 2020 Report Card rankings. The Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan has won 21 major awards and accolades. Earlier this year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded all three 2020 Genesis vehicles; G70, G80 and G90 with their highest rating of Top Safety Pick+. Genesis is the only brand in the industry whose entire portfolio is Top Safety Pick+ rated.
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