Reports are circulating that the UK’s top girl group, the Sugababes have signed a US deal with Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella:Sugababes have signed a contract with Jay-Z’s US label Roc-A-Fella, it has emerged.The trio, who finalised the deal at London restaurant Nobu last month, will still be under contract with major label Island Records, as part of their UK deal, but will start working with a new team.The group fly out to Los Angeles today to start work on their seventh album and will be recording with producers behind some of Rihanna and Beyoncé’s most successful singles. {Source}
Kudsos to them for landing a US deal! When honestly thinking of which mainstream UK acts could make an impact Stateside, I’ve always seen the ladies as capable. With their unique image, and obvious talent, I feel as though they will be able to stand-out in the crowded market that is the music industry. That said, it could end up like many UK acts that have tried their hand at US success – aka epic fail. However, let’s hope it’s otherwise.
Tidbit: Peep the ladies take on EnVogue’s ‘Don’t Let Go’ on tour last year by clicking here. Good stuff!
Do you think the Sugababes can make it in the US?
