I made a vow that I would never write another artist bio. The money is macaroni and cheese money. The artists always complain: "I didn't say that" or "Who wrote this garbage about me" or “Could you pass me that red pen?” As author, you sign your name to your writing and then watch as the record companies "mistakenly" leave the name off. Bottom line, it's not dignified work. So I took my vow. Never again. And I didn't write one for over a year. And then, last week, Carey Ott's Lucid Dream CD came across my desk. This is the bio I’m writing because I have to.
Singers, songwriters, and producers, Untitled are setting a new standard for R&B music with their catchy tunes and sex appeal. What makes Untitled unique is that their music appeals to many genres and their lyrics focus on different circumstances. Each member of the group has come from different backgrounds of music, which makes this group the new Pop R&B sensation.
From Chicago to the East Coast, West Coast to the South of France, Jerry DeVivo's career as a professional musician has spanned nearly two decades.
Raised on the sounds of Jazz, Blues, Motown, and classic Soul by his Mother and Father who loved music with a passion that combined created his. Very rooted in these sounds
The Anti-Diva: Though still not regarded as a music mecca, Indianapolis is spawning more and more acts that combine artistic boldness with commercial viability. Take Mab Lab, the well-regarded trip-hop-jazz-funk combo that ended its five-year, five-album run last fall. Or Blueprintmusic, an acoustic quintet now working on its third collection of progressive folk. Or the Undefeatable Beats, a sprawling music and dance collective that constructs hip-hop and soul jams on a bed of traditional African drum patterns.
CITY PAGES - BEST R&B GROUP: Winner: The New Congress As genres are getting harder and harder to peg, we're left with the question: What are the signs of a great R&B group? Take a cue from the New Congress, who combine mixing and scratching with great bass lines, solid guitar work, and a super-tight percussion section in their blend of jazzy, homegrown R&B, and you've got your answer. They tend to cross over into rock and hip hop from time to time, always showcasing the soulful vocal style of frontman Aaron Cosgrove, in their regular Thursday night gig at Bunker's.
