The album was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The album debuted in the top 20 in the UK and at number five on the US Billboard 200. After her own headline tour of the United States, Mai appeared as a supporting act on dates of Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour from 4 October leading up to the release of the album. The follow-up single, "Trip", released in August 2018, has reached number 11. "Boo'd Up" was originally included on Mai's 2017 EP Ready and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 2018. It is executive-produced by DJ Mustard, and features guest appearances from Chris Brown, John Legend, and H.E.R. It includes the singles " Boo'd Up" and " Trip". “The added bonus is that this is a film that I’ll be able to enjoy with my family and kids.Ella Mai is the self-titled debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Ella Mai, released on 12 October 2018 through 10 Summers and Interscope Records.
As the first family animated feature film to be steeped in sneaker culture, – I am honored to draw from my expertise as a producer and artist, and my love of sneakers, to create moments that really connect,” added Mustard. “I really see the music in this film as a crucial part of the storytelling.
“Our film will illuminate and pay homage to the forever growing and popular sneaker culture that continues to inspire and be inspired by musicians, athletes and artists alike,” said Fishburne, “and I’m thrilled by the cast and crew who have decided to join us on the journey.” CAA Media Finance is repping domestic rights. The film is represented by GFM Animation (International). Assemblage ( Arctic Dogs) will handle the animation. Pre-production, design and storyboard work is underway with House of Cool ( Ferdinand). Sope Dirisu Attached To Star In Revenge Thriller ‘Uncle’ WestEnd Boards Sales – AFM 10 Summers Co-Founder and President Meko Yohannes, and Robyn Klein and Jeremy Ross, producers of the Oscar-winning animated short, If Anything Happens I Love You, will serve as executive producers, with legendary sneaker personality Bobbito Garcia serving as cultural advisor.
Helen Sugland and Fishburne of Cinema Gypsy will produce with Len Hartman and Gil Cloyd of Lengi Studios. Rob Edwards will write the script and direct, in his feature debut.
Paul will play himself, hosting a Met Gala-like event for avid sneakerheads seen in the film. The feature from Lengi Studios and Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy Productions centers on a pair of misplaced sneakers that end up lost in New York City and must find a way to get back to their “sole mates.” With the help of a charming oxford (Mai), an elegant stiletto (Gray), and a gifted young athlete (Lee), they must band together to thwart the evil Collector (Fishburne) and the mysterious Forger (Ricch). EXCLUSIVE: Grammy winners Roddy Ricch (“The Box”), Ella Mai (“Boo’d Up”) and Macy Gray (“I Try”) have signed on to star in the animated feature, Sneaks, with five-time nominee Swae Lee (“Sunflower”) and NBA superstar Chris Paul also joining the cast.Īs previously announced, Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne will also lend his voice and produce, with multi-platinum and Grammy-winning producer and artist Mustard serving as the film’s executive music producer.