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Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox has officially announced the signing of acclaimed R&B group Day26 to his creative content company, Illustrate New Ideas. The strategic partnership reunites Cox with the vocal group nearly two decades after he helped architect the sound of their chart-topping early projects.<\/p>\n
Cox played an integral role in Day26\u2019s early musical development, heavily contributing to both their 2008 self-titled debut and their 2009 sophomore album, Forever in a Day. The newly announced partnership aims to build upon that established foundation while pushing the group\u2019s sound into a modern era.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDay26 and I have a history that goes back to the beginning of their career, so this partnership is a full circle moment,\u201d Cox shared in a statement. \u201cI have always believed in their talent, their chemistry and what they represent for R&B groups. We now have an opportunity to build on the foundation we created together while introducing a new chapter that reflects who they are today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The members of Day26 echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the creative shorthand they share with the legendary producer:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBryan has been part of the Day26 story since our first album, and the music we created together remains an important part of our legacy. There is a level of trust, respect and creative understanding that already exists between us. We are excited to reunite with him, join Illustrate New Ideas and create a body of work that honors our sound while showing the growth we have experienced as artists and as men.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
During their initial run, Cox wrote and produced several standout tracks for the group, including:<\/p>\n
\u201cSince You\u2019ve Been Gone\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre We in This Together\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t Fight the Feeling\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExclusive (No Excuses)\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo Good\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cStadium Music\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBabymaker\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNeed That\u201d (feat. Jermaine Dupri)<\/p>\n
As part of the new deal, Day26\u2019s highly anticipated forthcoming studio album will be released through Jive Records. Additional details surrounding the album\u2019s official title, its lead single, and the group\u2019s upcoming release schedule are expected to be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
Day26 joins a growing roster of talent at Illustrate New Ideas. The label currently houses Houston-based R&B singer and songwriter Jack Freeman, who partnered with Cox on his third studio album, NINA. The album\u2019s third single, \u201cMVP,\u201d recently debuted at No. 29 on Billboard\u2019s Adult R&B Airplay chart, and Freeman is actively preparing to release the first single from his next musical chapter.<\/p>\n
The signing announcement arrives during a remarkably busy season for Cox. He recently extended his longstanding, 27-year partnership with SESAC. Throughout his tenure with the performing rights organization, Cox has been named SESAC Songwriter of the Year six times and was honored with the SESAC Icon Award in 2022 for his sustained creative excellence.<\/p>\n
Continuing his run as one of the industry\u2019s most in-demand producers, Cox is currently in the recording studio crafting new music with a heavyweight roster of artists, including Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Usher, Benny The Butcher, Jagged Edge, Keyshia Cole, and Day26.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n