爾後，Rex的發展只能以「持續茁壯」來形容，他偕同GRP/Verve Music Group的製作人 Bud Harner，再次擔綱製作向已逝的Luther Vandross致敬專輯《Forever, For Always, For Luther》，重新詮釋了一些熱門且受到大家喜愛的歌曲，由smooth jazz名家Dave Koz、Kirk Whalum、Mindi Abair、Boney James、Lalah Hathaway和Rick Braun等共襄此 舉。（譯注：2006年繼續出版的《Forever, For Always, For Luther Volume 2》，也是 Bud Harner與Rex Rideout的音樂產物）不僅只紀念Luther，這系列專輯也有一個有意義 的起源：捐贈部分收入給美國糖尿病協會。這些成員都被集合在紐約，以Rex為音樂導 演，負責替這個活動募款，特別的是這個活動是以Patti LeBelle（譯注：Luther的多年 摯友）為主要號召。該音樂會門票最終售罄，這以愛為名的專輯和Rex本人雙雙獲得葛萊美 獎的提名，甚至由Lalah Hathaway和Richard Elliot所演唱的單曲也在排行榜上留下足 跡。 　（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的新專輯《Pure》，裡頭包含了〈Think About Me〉和單曲〈Better With Time （featuring Bilal）〉（該曲從成人榜受到矚目，並得 到許多廣播電台的熱力放送）。 　（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藉著寫曲和製作電視電台廣告歌曲讓自己忙得不可開交，其中包 括Bill Cosby的新製作動畫《Fatherhood》（譯注：為「Nick At Nite」電視影集系列， Will Smith飾演該常春劇男主角Nick）。緊接著完成Will Downing的聖誕專輯製作之後 （譯注：《Christmas, Love and You》〔2004〕），Rex期待著來年更多教人興奮的企 劃，其中有2005年K-Swiss新的活動、藉「美國偶像第三季」獲得一紙唱片合約的歌手 LaToya London未來即將發行的首張專輯（譯注：《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，與Rex始終合作的靈魂歌手Ledisi，在Verve/Universal唱片發行的專輯正在籌備 中（譯注：《Lost & Found》〔2007〕），他也製作了許多歌曲給Paul Taylor在Peak唱 片即將發行的專輯（譯注：《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.） 　 　後記：日前Rex Rideout成立了他的label「4847唱片」，並繼續致力於R&B音樂的製作。 更多的資訊請參考http://www.myspace.com/rexrideoutsongs。 --

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