Could Pop Singer Jose Hendrix be the Next “International” Michael Jackson?
A collaboration CD created between
an American songwriter, Kelly Myers and a Congolese pop singer-producer
has gained the interest of a Grammy award winning engineer. Listeners
have drawn comparisons of Jose’s sweet tenor vocals and energetic style
to that of Michael Jackson.
Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)–
The anticipated, soon to be released CD, called Embrace the Earth was
borne from a virtual music connection between an American songwriter,
Kelly Myers and African pop singer, Jose Hendrix, less than one year
ago.
Jose’s progressive musical abilities allow the creation of
songs with Latin guitars and African Rumba for a blended mix of cool
grooves and rhythmic vocals highlighted on the North American debut CD,
Embrace the Earth. The work is a culmination of creativity and a
determination to craft a musical relationship from across the world,
virtually. “Jose and I decided to make a human connection and we were
both dedicated to the best outcome for the music. We’ve worked very hard
for this. Using the Internet, we both got to do what we loved: make
music. Nothing contrived,” Kelly Myers said. “The widespread interest
and acceptance of our work has really surprised me.”
Songs
created in the United States by Myers were sent to Jose in DRC. Jose
recorded the songs using local Congolese talent. The result is unusual
and inventive. Jose’s layered use of vocals to sketch out the song gives
the music a serious depth coupled with energetic and lively Latin and
African influences. Congolese music is currently one of the most popular
in Africa and can be heard all over Kenya and South Africa.
“The
outcome of this N. American – African collaboration is unlike anything I
have ever heard, which is what I wanted when Jose and I decided to
embark on this project together,” Myers says. “We wanted to do something
different but still be likable and universally appealing. Some songs
have lines in Spanish and in French.” Every song from Embrace the Earth,
all 14 songs, have been peer-voted to Broadjam’s Latin-Rock Top 10
Chart.
With Jose having vocals in a tenor range like the late
Michael Jackson and music that has a bit of a Santana flavor, it’s no
wonder a Grammy award winning engineer has taken interest. Corporate
sponsors are also seeing value in having their name associated with Jose
Hendrix and are beginning to make offers. In addition to being lucky
enough to be working with the best of the best in the business, Jose
Hendrix and Kelly Myers have landed a movie and soundtrack publishing
deal. To schedule an interview with Jose Hendrix and Kelly Myers or to
book Jose Hendrix please contact [email protected].
Jose
Hendrix’s North American debut tour will begin in Kansas City in April.
The debut CD will be available on iTunes in April. To listen to the
music go to www.broadjam.com/josehendrix
