Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter NELLY FURTADO
drops SIXTH-STUDIO album THE RIDE out NOW
Acclaimed singer/songwriter NELLY FURTADO has released her new album, THE RIDE. THE RIDE is Furtado’s sixth studio album and first independent English album (Grammy Award Winning album MI PLAN was released independently in 2009.
ABOUT NELLY FURTADO
A Canadian-born singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, who is of Portuguese descent, Furtado has enjoyed a vibrant and successful career as a multi-language superstar. By embracing different cultures and genres, she has helped define musical diversity for a new generation ever since unleashing her debut, 2000’s double-platinum WHOA, NELLY!, which spawned 2 top 10 hit singles ‘I’m Like a Bird’ and ‘Turn Off the Light’ and won Furtado her first Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released her sophomore album, FOLKLORE, which was preceded by the lead single ‘Powerless (Say What You Want).’ After collaborating with hit-making producer Timbaland, Furtado experienced a surge in her global success with the release of LOOSE (2006), which included four #1 singles—‘Promiscuous,’ ‘Maneater,’ ‘Say It Right,’ and ‘All Good Things (Must Come to an End).’ In 2009, Furtado unveiled her first Spanish language album, MI PLAN, which earned Latin Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. Her 5th studio album, THE SPIRIT INDESTRUCTIBLE was released in 2012.
In total, Furtado has sold more than 16 million albums and 18 million singles worldwide, and has racked up many international honors, including a Grammy Award, a BRIT Award, a Latin Grammy Award, World Music Award, a Billboard Music Awards, a MTV EMA award, 3 Much Music Video Awards, a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and 10 Juno awards. Among her environmental and humanitarian philanthropic work, Furtado continues to remain very close to Free the Children. Having global accolades and a music career that is nothing short of legendary, Nelly Furtado has indeed been on quite a ride.
“…clear-eyed anthems filtered through a bold pop aesthetic, but updated for 2017.”
–The FADER
“She [Furtado] tears into every song with indomitable energy, and usually has production to match.”
–Pitchfork
“Her [Furtado] best album yet!”
–Cosmopolitan Magazine
“Rolling Stone calls Furtado’s “Pipe Dreams” ‘Dreamy’ and ‘Tender” –Rolling Stone
“a laid-back, groove-filled comeback”
—Newsday
