Life Of Amy Jade Winehouse

According to a newspaper report, Universal Music pressed her regarding new material in 2008. According to that same report Winehouse as of 2 September had not been near a recording studio. It was noted that she had touring obligations during the summer and also that if an album was quickly recorded, it would be at least a year before an album could be released. In late October, Winehouse's spokesperson was quoted as saying that Winehouse has not been given a deadline to complete her third album, for which she is learning to play drums. Winehouse was asked to participate in the forthcoming tribute album for Quincy Jones, Q Soul Bossa Nostra. but in May 2009 Mark Ronson was quoted in a British tabloid as saying Winehouse was dropped from the project because the track she was to contribute to the album was not finished and Winehouse was "not around".
During her 2009 stay in St. Lucia Winehouse worked on new music with producer Salaam Remi. It has been confirmed by Island that a new album is due in 2010, Island co-president Darcus Beese said, "I've heard a couple of song demos that have absolutely floored me". Winehouse and Mark Ronson collaborated on a song that will be on the upcoming Quincy Jones tribute album entitled Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Winehouse and drummer Questlove of the Roots have agreed to form a group. Winehouse's problems obtaining a visa have delayed the still unnamed group from working together. Producer Salaam Remi has already created some material with Winehouse as part of the project. In July 2010 Winehouse was quoted as saying her next album will be released no later the January 2011 saying “It’s going to be very much the same as my second album, where there’s a lot of jukebox stuff and songs that are… just jukebox, really.” Mark Ronson said he has not started to record the album.