Brian McKnight Holds Tight at #1

Brian McKnight Holds Tight at #1 New Single 'What We Do Here' is #1 Four Weeks in a Row New Album Gemini Hits Stores February 8th NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian McKnight, the multi-talented superstar proves that he can still seduce listeners with his new single, "What We Do Here." The sexy ballad has held onto the #1 spot for four weeks in a row on the Adult R&B chart. The track is off the upcoming album, Gemini. Gemini, Brian's eighth studio album is set for release on February 8, just in time for Valentine's Day. McKnight, born under the astrological sign Gemini delivers what his fans expects of him -- classic love songs for the ladies, but he also shares his duality of his personality. "All my life as a Gemini, people say, I am so hard to read. On this album I am not running away from that. I am embracing all my complexities. It's OK to be a chameleon and adapt." The balladeer also offers more risque and upbeat songs such as "What You Gonna Do" with guest appearances by Juvenile and Akon, and "She" with Talib Kweli and Musiq. As a singer, songwriter, musician and producer who has sold over 16 million records world-wide, McKnight has received many awards and accolades (American Music, Blockbuster, NAACP Image and Soul Train awards) and nominations (Emmy, Grammy) for his previous work and albums, the platinum certified Brian McKnight (1991), gold selling I Remember You (1995), double- platinum selling Anytime (1997), Bethlehem (1998), triple-platinum certified Back At One (1999), and gold selling Superhero (2001) and U-Turn (2003). Source: Universal Records CONTACT: Wendy Washington, +1-212-373-0702, wendy.washington@umusic.com, or Shirronda Sweet, +1-212-841-8622, shirronda.sweet@umusic.com, both of Universal/Motown Records Web site: http://www.universalrecords.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment