Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Bryan-Michael Cox has signed R&B group Day26, the group formed in August 2007 by Sean “Diddy” Combs on the MTV reality show “Making the Band 4.”
The partnership reunites Cox with the group nearly two decades after helping shape the sound of their chart topping debut and sophomore albums.
Cox played an integral role in Day26’s early musical development, writing and producing several songs from the group’s 2008 self-titled debut album, including “Since You’ve Been Gone,” “Are We in This Together,” “Don’t Fight the Feeling” and “Exclusive (No Excuses).”
“Day26 and I have a history that goes back to the beginning of their career, so this partnership is a full circle moment,” says Bryan-Michael Cox. “I 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.”
“Bryan has been part of the Day26 story since our first album, and the music we created together remains an important part of our legacy,” says Day 26. “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.”
Day26’s forthcoming album will be released through Jive Records. Additional details surrounding the album, its first single and the group’s upcoming release schedule are forthcoming.
Day26 joins Houston based R&B singer and songwriter Jack Freeman, who partnered with Cox on his third studio album, NINA. Its third single, “MVP,” debuted at No. 29 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Freeman is now preparing to release the first single from the next chapter of the NINA universe.
Throughout his career, Cox has also collaborated with artists that include Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Jagged Edge.
