ALI CAMPBELL

Following the worldwide success of 2007's "Running Free", June sees the release of Ali Campbell's much anticipated third solo album "Flying High", his first to be recorded since splitting from UB40. Ali has one of the UK's most distinctive and recognisable voices and as lead singer with UB40 he has sold over 60 million records, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 24 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement. Recorded in London's legendary Sarm Studios "Flying High" is an exquisitely arranged and produced infectious reggae-pop record, made up of a mixture of original material and interesting covers, thoroughly exploring all genres of reggae music, with a release date that makes it a potential soundtrack to summer. Ali's first single is "Out From Under" and is released on June 29, 2009. The album "Flying High" is released a week earlier on June 22nd. It includes exciting collaborations, superbly written original material and some well chosen, transformed covers – "Flying High" won't disappoint. Ali and his new band, The Dep Band, will be on tour in the UK in June and July – dates include: June 14th in Margate at Winter Gardens; June 19th in Bristol at Colston Hall; June 21st in Glasgow at Clyde Auditorium; June 22 in Newcastle at City Hall; June 24th in Manchester at the Apollo; June 25th in Sheffield at City Hall; June 27th in Birmingham at NIA Academy; June 28th in Liverpool at Empire; June 29th in Nottingham at Royal Centre; July 2nd in London at 02 Shepherds Bush Empire; July 3rd in Ipswich at Regent Theatre; and July 4th in Cambridge at Corn Exchange. For your chance to win a signed CD, go to the competition page.