Paul Oakenfold launches artist career with Madonna's Maverick DJ superstar Paul Oakenfold has signed a North American deal with the Maverick Recording Co., the label founded by Madonna.Oakenfold's first release for the company will be his debut album as a solo artist, scheduled for early next year. Says Madonna: "Paul's instinct and talent are undeniable. I couldn't be happier having him join the Maverick family. He's a perfect fit". The new deal further cements Oakenfold's working relationship with Madonna - he also remixed her recent single, What It Feels Like For A Girl. Mushroom Records will release Oakenfold's as-yet-untitled album throughout the rest of the world. Oakenfold's emergence as an artist follows a year of enormous success, particularly in America where he was responsible for the soundtrack to John Travolta's number one box-office movie, Swordfish, as well as a remix of the theme to director Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes. Oakenfold was also the headline DJ on Moby's Area:One festival tour of North America. Guy Oseary, co-partner and CEO of Maverick, says: "We're excited to be working with Paul. As a DJ, he's the best at what he does and we're anxious to help him reach the widest audience possible as an electronic artist. "We don't have a lot of electronic records, just the biggest ones. We don't sign five DJs, just the biggest one - and that's Paul Oakenfold." -- ※ Origin: 交大机械工厂 ◆ From: 140.92.62.99 --