Grammy Nominees - Universal Mastering Studios NY

Congratulations to all of the artists nominated for the 

53rd Annual Grammy Awards!

Universal Mastering Studios NY is proud to have mastered the following projects:

    Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream 

    [Sony/SYCO Music/Columbia Records]

    -nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album

    Slayer - World Painted Blood (Track from: World Painted Blood) 

    [Columbia Records/American Records]

    -nominated for Best Metal Performance

    Kanye West - Power 

   [Def Jam Recordings/Roc-A-Fella]

    -nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance

    Marvin Sapp - Here I Am 

  [Verity]

    -nominated for Best Traditional Gospel Album

     * mastered by Vlado Meller  /  assisted by Mark Santangelo *

Universal Mastering NYC 2010

UMS Tops The Charts of November 2010

Albums mastered at Universal Mastering - NY has taken over the Billboard Charts.

Including one of the highest selling albums, Susan Boyle's  "The Gift" which is the "No. 1 album in the United States and the U.K. simultaneously for the second time in a year - a feat not achieved for more than 40 years."

Check out the latest news...

Susan Boyle

The Gift

Release Date:11/09

From: "Britain's Got Talent"

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004126987
"Boyle's "Gift" leads a total of six debuts in the top 10 as the music industry continues to gear up for the holiday shopping season. While last week's No. 1, Taylor Swift's "Speak Now," slips to No. 2 (212,000; down 34%)..."

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004127867
"Industry prognosticators suggest that the Christmas-flavored "Gift" could sell upwards of 300,000 copies by week's end on Nov. 21. Considering it opened atop the list this week with 318,000, that would be a minuscule second-week decline. Normally, albums that post big opening weeks tend to drop significantly in week number two."

Jackie Evancho

O Holy Night

Release Date: 11/16 

From: America's Got Talent

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http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004127867
"Looking to come in at No. 2 is "America's Got Talent" runner-up Jackie Evancho with her debut EP "O Holy Night." The modestly priced four-track set might sell in the range of 250,000 to 280,000. Rihanna's fifth studio album, "Loud," is on track to give the diva her fifth top 10, as it's aiming for a start around 180,000 copies."

Kid Cudi

Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager 

Release Date: 11/09

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004126987
"Kid Cudi enters at No. 3 with "Man on the Moon II" (169,000). That easily beats the premiere (and best week) of his debut set, last year's "Man on the Moon," which started at No. 4 with 104,000."

Kanye West

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Release Date: 11/22 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/arts/music/21kanye.html?_r=1&ref=arts
On Monday Mr. West, who is 33, will release his fifth album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam), and it’s terrific — of course it’s terrific — a startlingly maximalist take on East Coast rap traditionalism.

Bon Jovi  

Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Collection
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004127891
Bon Jovi's "Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Collection" (Mercury/Universal) withstands debuts by James Blunt, Susan Boyle and Depeche Mode to retain the leadership of Billboard's European Albums chart...

Metallica Masters @ UMS-NY

If you haven’t heard already, in the last 2 months Metallica has released numerous live albums + DVDs of concerts from around the world. All were mastered by Vlado Meller, with the help of his assistant Mark Santangelo, at Universal Mastering – New York.  After countless hours in the studio, Vlado and Mark were able to produce a sound that will bring the listener right there in the crowd of the show.

Please check out the below releases along with some video and interview sound clips.

 

Six Feet Down Under EP

Released: September 20, 2010

Metallica/Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax: The Big 4 - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria (DVD/CD)

Released: October 15, 2010

Six Feet Down Under (Part II)

Released: November 12, 2010

8 track EP - 2010 Australia & New Zealand Live Performances 

Metallica – Live At Grimey’s

Will be released: November 26, 2010

Official Metallica.com video footage of METALLICA's "secret" June 12, 2008 performance at The Basement (Grimey's) in Nashville, Tennessee in front of an estimated 175 people.

Fan Can 6 DVD (Live in Copenhagen)
This was given out exclusively to MetClub members. Metallica was nice enough to hook the studio up with one, which included a DVD (audio mastered at UMS-NY) and a T-Shirt. 

KID ROCKS Universal Mastering NY

Kid Rock's highly anticipated new album, mastered by Vlado Meller, "Born Free" comes out this Tuesday, November 16. This album was produced by, the one and only, Rick Rubin. 

Check out Kid Rock's new video below and be sure to listen to the album when it is released. 

Seth Foster Masters New Hit With Ron Browz

Ron Browz returns to UMS-NY to master his new single "Drink Till I'm Gone" featuring EtherBoy All Stars. Ron has worked with Seth in the past on other hit singles, such as "Jumping (Out the Window)" and "Arab Money." 

Click here to Check out Ron Browz website to listen or for more info on EtherBoy Music

UMS-NY Takes Over European Charts...AGAIN!

Bon Jovi's "Greatest Hits" album, mastered by Kevin Reeves, has debuted at No. 1 on the European charts. This is the second time, within the last couple of months, that one of Kevin's albums has hit No. 1 (first being Phil Collins - "Going Back").

Click here to read more from Billboard.com

Stay tuned for more updates for more chart toppers mastered at UMS-NY

Vlado Masters His 6th Kermit Ruffins Album

 

If you haven't already done so, make sure to pick up the new album "Happy Talk" from jazz great Kermit Ruffins!  Yet another outstanding release from the New Orleans trumpet master.

"Happy Talk" is the 6th album that Vlado has mastered for Kermit, producer Tracey Freeman, and the good folks at Basin Street Records (one of THE best jazz labels around).

For any Jazz fanatic, this is definitely a must buy.

CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW THE ALBUM

Bon Jovi Brings Their Hits To Be Mastered By Kevin Reeves

Bon Jovi releases their hits compilation TODAY. Kevin remastered Jovi's chart-topping singles from "Living On A Prayer" and "It's My Life" to four brand new songs; including their new single "What Do You Got." Their greatest hits will be released as a single/double disc set and will also be available on vinyl.

Check out the new video for "What Do You Got"

Michael Jackson & UMS-NY

Vlado Meller has been given the privilege to master this year's most anticipated album at UMS-NY. On Thursday, Nov 4th, Sony announced that they will be releasing the album entitled "Michael" which will be comprised of all NEW music by Michael Jackson. Vlado has been working hard mastering the album and so far it seems like every song will be an instant hit.

Keep checking in for more updates...

In the mean time, check out the new song "Breaking News" streaming on Michael Jackson's website. 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG BREAKING NEWS

Kid Cudi Returns to Universal Mastering - New York

Vlado Meller, with the help of his assistant Mark Santangelo, mastered Kid Cudi's sophomore album "Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" which drops tomorrow, Nov 9. Vlado and Mark spent many hours perfecting Cudi's album with the help of Cudi's right hand man/producer, Plain Pat. This album is everything that Cudi's fans have been waiting for and should top the charts. 

Check him out performing "Maniac" from the new album on Jimmy Fallon below...Enjoy!

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Vlado Has Major Part in Slayer's Latest Vinyl Conflict

Over the summer, Rick Rubin [Sony/Columbia/American Records] asked Vlado to work on one of this year’s most anticipated Slayer collections, which will be a must-have for all Slayer fans. After thirty years, Slayer has decided to re-master all of their albums from the original tape reels and put them together in one limited edition vinyl box set. Vlado and his assistant, Mark Santangelo, put countless hours working on all albums and have no doubt that Slayer fans will hear the difference.  Sony Legacy's Adam Farber said "These albums sounds spectacular - they sound like you’ve never heard them before." 

[ To read more about this collection CLICK HERE ]

Phil Collins Latest Album - Mastered by Kevin Reeves - HITS #1

Latest from Billboard.com...

Phil Collins latest album -Going Back-, mastered by Kevin Reeves at Universal Mastering Studios-New York, has hit No. 1 in the UK. It's been about 12 years since Phil has been at the top but this album has brought him right back.

CLICK HERE to read more from Billboard on this and other artist topping the charts.

(including the latest Linkin Park album mastered by Vlado Meller at UMS-NY)

Ellen Fitton Remasters the Complete Solo Hits from Tammi Terrell

 

Ellen Fitton got a chance to be part of a great Tammi Terrell 2 CD set called  

Come On And See Me: The Complete Solo Collection

Ellen got to master from the original tapes to help complete the set of 50 songs from Tammi Terrell's earliest career to the hits before her untimely death at age 24. 

To help commemorate Tammi Terrell's 65th Birthday, Hip-O Select will be putting out this limited edition set in October 2010 

(Click Here For More Information). 

TV One is also celebrating by releasing a new documentary reflecting Tammi's success and hardships. Check out some of the documentary below. 

Vlado Meller Masters #1 Album On 6 Billboard Charts

Vlado mastered the latest album from the band Linkin Park called 
"A Thousand Suns" 

This album has already had a major impact on the charts by being #1 in SIX different catagories.

These include the #1 position on Billboard's

Top 200
Rock Albums
Digital Albums
Alternative Albums
Hard Rock Albums
Canadian Albums

This album looks like it wont be going anywhere for awhile.

It was a great opportunity and privilege for UMS to have this mastered at our studio by Vlado and we hope for the album to continue with success.

You can CLICK HERE to keep up to date on Linkin Park's position on the charts.

Vlado Meller Masters - Susan Boyle's "The Gift"

The highly anticipated holiday album from Susan Boyle will be out in stores and on iTunes this November. Vlado also mastered Susan's debut album, "I Dreamed A Dream," that sold over 3 million copies.

CLICK HERE - to read more from Billboard on "The Gift"

Ellen Fitton Masters - Anine Bing & Kill Your Darlings - New Album

Over the summer, Ellen got to work on the latest music from Anine Bing's band, Kill Your Darlings. Ellen had the privilege to master the single and then later the entire album. The self-titled album is now available on iTunes.

Vlado With Ric Ocasek

Vlado with Ric Ocasek

Singer, songwriter, producer, and musician Ric Ocasek was in today to master the BRAND NEW album by The Cars. Real exciting day for the studio and we hope to see him again soon. 

Ellen Fitton Masters - Upcoming Louis Armstrong: Hits Album

Ellen Fitton has recently finished mastering the new Louis Armstrong 2Disc set called:

"Hello Louis: The Hit Years 1963-1969" 

This limited edition is scheduled to come out the beginning of October. 

Vlado Meller's Recently Released Projects:

Check out SOME of the recently released albums & singles that have been mastered by Vlado Meller!

ALBUMS

Marvin Sapp:  Here I Am

The Dead Weather:  Sea of Cowards

Clay Aiken:  Tried & True

Mr. Hudson:  Straight No Chaser

Stereo Skyline:  Stuck on Repeat

Hey Monday:  Beneath It All

Jersey Shore soundtrack

SINGLES

Kid Cudi - "Erase Me"

Asher Roth - "GRIND"

John Legend & The Roots - "Wake Up Everybody"

Kat DeLuna - "Push Push"

Alexandra Burke - "Start Without You"

Midi Mafia  - "Last Call"

Kevin Reeves Masters - Phil Collins: Going Back - NEW Album

New Phil Collins album, mastered by Kevin Reeves, coming out this month!

Phil Collins recreated all of his childhood favorite Motown hits. Kevin had the pleasure of working with Phil and the mixing engineer, Yvan Bing, at our studio in New York. 

Here’s a photo from the session. 

Kanye's Come Back

Vlado Meller, has recently been mastering upcoming tracks for Kanye West. Latest track to hit the charts is Kanye's single "Power" that has become an overnight hit. 

Be sure to check it out!

Seth Foster Masters - Shontelle: No Gravity NEW Album

Universal Mastering's award winning engineer, Seth Foster, recently finished mastering the new album from Universal Motown/SRC's aritst, Shontelle, coming out this month called "No Gravity." He has also mastered Shontelle's hit single "Impossible" that has risen on the charts. Make sure you look out for her new album scheduled to come out September 21. 

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