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SR VP & General Manager of Light Records, James Robinson announced a marketing and distribution agreement with JAMES FORTUNE & FIYA, to bring his new label, FIYA World Music to Light Records and eOne Distribution.   The three year deal, which was inked this week, includes the future recordings of James Fortune & FIYA as well as a number of other artists FIYA World Music is recording Under the terms of the agreement, Light Records will handle marketing and promotion while eOne will handle distribution. Fortune & FIYA introduced themselves to the world with their debut CD YOU SURVIVED in 2005.   They amassed recognition in 2009, with the award winning song, “I Trust You,” from their sophomore release THE TRANSFORMATION. “I am so grateful to Black Smoke Music and Kerry Douglas for all they’ve done for me … the platform they gave me was unbelievable and I will always be thankful to them,” said Fortune.   “For my family and me, I’ve decided it was time to...

Soon after it's acquisition by Entertainment One, Light Records,  Sr. VP/General Manager ,  James Robinson  locked in several new signings over the last few months adding to the already powerhouse roster of artists and poising the label for a huge year of great Gospel releases in 2011.   First in early August, Robinson inked a deal with Gospel's ultimate showman and choir director, Ricky Dillard. It has been three years since Dillard and New G's last CD,  7 th EPISODE LIVE IN TORONTO,  and Dillard just wrapped up a live recording in Detroit.  The live recording, dubbed the RED PARTY was an awesome worship event highlighted with Dillard's signature excitement and choir dynamism.  Light Records added  Dorinda Clark-Cole , the soaring soprano from the legendary Clark Sisters family and phenom newcomer  Jessica Reedy  in early Fall to the roster.  Clark-Cole immediately went to work in the studio in preparation for her 20...