Diana King to record album of covers for Warner Japan

Diana King is back in the arms of a major label. She is reportedly working on an album of covers for the Japanese arm of Warner Music. 'The album is being done exclusively for the Asian market. It should be released around summer', King told this column recently.

Among the covers that will be included on the album is James Blunt's global smash You're Beautiful.

King says her fans can expect some new music right after the completion of the album for Warner. 'I will be working on some new material once I have completed this project, so the fans can listen out for that', said King.

King was formerly signed to Sony Music's Work Group imprint in the 1990's. She released the albums Tougher Than Love and Think Like a Girl. In 2000 she signed with Madonna's Maverick label and released the album Respect in 2002.

King scored a string of hits on the US Billboard Dance, pop, R&B and European charts. They include remakes of Ain't Nobody, Stir it Up and Say a Little Prayer, Treat Her Like a Lady, Summer Breezin, Love Triangle, L-L-Lies and the gold selling Shy Guy, which camped out in the number one spot on several charts across Europe.