尔後，Rex的发展只能以「持续茁壮」来形容，他偕同GRP/Verve Music Group的制作人 Bud Harner，再次担纲制作向已逝的Luther Vandross致敬专辑《Forever, For Always, For Luther》，重新诠释了一些热门且受到大家喜爱的歌曲，由smooth jazz名家Dave Koz、Kirk Whalum、Mindi Abair、Boney James、Lalah Hathaway和Rick Braun等共襄此 举。（译注：2006年继续出版的《Forever, For Always, For Luther Volume 2》，也是 Bud Harner与Rex Rideout的音乐产物）不仅只纪念Luther，这系列专辑也有一个有意义 的起源：捐赠部分收入给美国糖尿病协会。这些成员都被集合在纽约，以Rex为音乐导 演，负责替这个活动募款，特别的是这个活动是以Patti LeBelle（译注：Luther的多年 挚友）为主要号召。该音乐会门票最终售罄，这以爱为名的专辑和Rex本人双双获得葛莱美 奖的提名，甚至由Lalah Hathaway和Richard Elliot所演唱的单曲也在排行榜上留下足 迹。 　（Still going strong is a project close to Rex's heart, Forever, For Always, For Luther. Together with Bud Harner of GRP/Verve Music Group, Rex produced an entire tribute album to Luther Vandross covering hits and favorites interpreted by some of THE names in smooth jazz including Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Boney James, Lalah Hathaway, Rick Braun and more. While celebrating Luther, the collection also supports a worthy cause by having a portion of the proceeds donated to the American Diabetes Association. In fact, the whole cast would gather in New York where Rex would be musical director to raise money for the organization with special headliner, Patti LaBelle! The concert was a sell out. This labor of love tribute album and Rex went on to receive a Grammy Nomination and top the charts with singles from Lalah Hathaway and Richard Elliot. ） 　 　Rex最近的作品其中之一是Boney James的新专辑《Pure》，里头包含了〈Think About Me〉和单曲〈Better With Time （featuring Bilal）〉（该曲从成人榜受到瞩目，并得 到许多广播电台的热力放送）。 　（One of Rex's latest collaborations is for the new Boney James album, Pure!, including "Think About Me" and the single "Better With Time" featuring soul singer, Bilal (which rose up the Urban AC charts and receive much radio airplay). ） 　 　此外，如前所述，Rex藉着写曲和制作电视电台广告歌曲让自己忙得不可开交，其中包 括Bill Cosby的新制作动画《Fatherhood》（译注：为「Nick At Nite」电视影集系列， Will Smith饰演该常春剧男主角Nick）。紧接着完成Will Downing的圣诞专辑制作之後 （译注：《Christmas, Love and You》〔2004〕），Rex期待着来年更多教人兴奋的企 划，其中有2005年K-Swiss新的活动、藉「美国偶像第三季」获得一纸唱片合约的歌手 LaToya London未来即将发行的首张专辑（译注：《Love and Life》〔2005〕）等等。 　（Additionally, Rex kept more irons in the fire by writing and producing music for TV and radio commercials, including spots for the new Bill Cosby produced animated show Fatherhood on Nick At Nite. After writing and producing on a Christmas album for Will Downing, Rex looks forward to many exciting projects in the coming year, including the new 2005 K-Swiss campaign, songs for the debut album of American Idol Season 3 finalist, LaToya London, and much more to come. ） 　 　最後，与Rex始终合作的灵魂歌手Ledisi，在Verve/Universal唱片发行的专辑正在筹备 中（译注：《Lost & Found》〔2007〕），他也制作了许多歌曲给Paul Taylor在Peak唱 片即将发行的专辑（译注：《Ladies' Choice》〔2007〕）。 　（Rex has been working with soul artist, Ledisi, over the past year for her album coming out on Verve/Universal. He's also producing several songs for the next Paul Taylor album on Peak.） 　 　後记：日前Rex Rideout成立了他的label「4847唱片」，并继续致力於R&B音乐的制作。 更多的资讯请参考http://www.myspace.com/rexrideoutsongs。 --

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