Thursday, September 07, 2006
Atlantic Records Signs Terrorist Singer
For those who remember the US music scene in the 1970s, the name Cat Stevens will bring back memories, if not for his achingly drippy ballads, but his moves for "peace." Stevens converted to Islam, and now calls himself Yusuf Islam (very original, eh?). He has written some music over the years, but has spent most of his time making anti-Semitic statements and helping raise money for Hamas. For this reason, in 2005 when he traveled to the United States from his home in Britain his plane was stopped, he was turned around, and sent back.
Atlantic Records thinks it is a good time, right about the 5th anniversary of 9/11, to offer this nut a record contract.
Yusuf Islam Joins Atlantic Records; Former Cat Stevens Signs Pact for North America via Ya Records; First Pop Album in 28 Years Due in November
Just our luck, we have gotten a list, not seen anywhere else, of some of the songs on Stevens', er, Islam's, new album:
- Get on the Islamic Train...or Die
- I am Being Followed by a Jewish Israeli Mossad Terrorist
- Wild Islamic World
- Christianity Has Broken
- The First Cut Across Your Throat is the Deepest
- The Hamas Hymnal
For those who remember the US music scene in the 1970s, the name Cat Stevens will bring back memories, if not for his achingly drippy ballads, but his moves for "peace." Stevens converted to Islam, and now calls himself Yusuf Islam (very original, eh?). He has written some music over the years, but has spent most of his time making anti-Semitic statements and helping raise money for Hamas. For this reason, in 2005 when he traveled to the United States from his home in Britain his plane was stopped, he was turned around, and sent back.
Atlantic Records thinks it is a good time, right about the 5th anniversary of 9/11, to offer this nut a record contract.
Yusuf Islam Joins Atlantic Records; Former Cat Stevens Signs Pact for North America via Ya Records; First Pop Album in 28 Years Due in November
Sep 7, 2006 -- Atlantic Records has announced the signing of Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, via a pact for North America with the artist's Ya Records label. Ya/Atlantic will release Yusuf's first album of modern pop songs in 28 years this November, which will also mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Cat Stevens record.
"We are thrilled and honored to welcome Yusuf into the Atlantic family," said Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman. "He is one of the greatest singers and songwriters in history, and one of the personal heroes of my youth. Yusuf's new songs are as moving and timeless as the classics that inspired a generation. His spiritual quest is one of the most extraordinary stories of our time -- a life journey marked by courage, devotion, and transformation. We are all truly fortunate that Yusuf has chosen this moment to return to contemporary music, delivering a deeply heartfelt album that addresses peace, love, and the higher self."
Just our luck, we have gotten a list, not seen anywhere else, of some of the songs on Stevens', er, Islam's, new album:
- Get on the Islamic Train...or Die
- I am Being Followed by a Jewish Israeli Mossad Terrorist
- Wild Islamic World
- Christianity Has Broken
- The First Cut Across Your Throat is the Deepest
- The Hamas Hymnal
