Artist description TWELVE Top-10 hits @mp3.com in various genres (including THREE #1's)! JAy.SOuL proudly presents great music from different collaborations as well as solo work: ((((COREY)))): #3 Soul hit. Corey is a fantastic soul singer/songwriter who has been paying her dues for years and won the Dutch GrandPrize2002. A full album is scheduled for release this year; ((((NINEFIFTY)))): Two #1 hits! Featured on MP3.com's Front Page! Top Notch NuSoul with Miss Dee, a talented singer/songwriter from Rotterdam. She played major Dutch venues & festivals w/ previous souljazz band Rice and works with various other artists incl. Belgian MC Krewcial; ((((MR.WINDMILL)))): 2 Top-5 hits! Organic Jazzy Beatscapes - FunkyBreaks, NuJazz, D'n'B, Soulful House etc. by Jay.Soul & the elusive Mr. Windmill; (((SOLE PROFIT))): A internet collabo with a truly amazing upcoming MC from Fresno, Cali by the name of Sole Profit (pka Soul Prophet); and ((((The iLLCUZZINFAM)))): 2 Top-5 hits. Intelligent funky hip-hop by JAy.SOuL and various featured guests. Combining the strengths of both 'real' instruments and (digital) electronica, JAy.SOuL serves up a diverse, hip-hop influenced sound that is warm, smooth, melodic yet always ffffunky... (SCROLL DOWN FOR REVIEWS)

Music Style XtraFunkyBeats. SoulfulVocals. WarmJazzySounds. From NuSoul to FunkyBreaks to Quality Hip-Hop.

Musical Influences D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Jay Dee, Erykah Badu, Roni Size, The Roots, Common, Mos Def, TribeCalledQuest, Premier, HiTek & Talib, Lauryn, Outkast, De La Soul, Dre, Pete Rock, Jazzanova, New Sector, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Bob Marley

Similar Artists Jill Scott, Erykah, D'Angelo, Hi Tek, Mos Def, Bilal, Jay Dee, The Roots, Common, Lauryn, Roni Size, Jazzanova, India.Arie, Angie Stone, Roots Manuva, Outkast, Talib, Soulquarians

Artist History Groove Architect JAy.SOuL has been actively producing and writing music since 1997 and is now - in collaboration with various artists such as Corey (WinnerDutchGrandPrize2002), Sole Profit, Miss Dee (NineFifty), Nyjolene and Mr. Windmill - steadily earning his stripes in the Dutch music scene and internationally as well. Most recently he finished composing the musical score for a multi-media children's theatreplay "Jalaani & The Lock" (www.urbanmyth.nl). Also, he has composed music for a number of TV-commercials (including Grolsch, Veronica CrimeCafe, SwissRail SBB, E-Plus, Philips). In 2002, he signed a deal with NYC-based indie publisher/record label LoveCat Music (www.lovecatmusic.com) that has already resulted in the use of a NineFifty song in the major Hollywood film "How To Lose A Guy" (2003). He remixed Michael Franti & Spearhead's single "Sometimes" (Labels/Virgin, 2001) – Number 1 Altern. Hip-Hop hit at MP3.com, produced "Eloquent Features" for rapper Gumshoe of Dutch top Hip-Hop act The Proov (This Is What You Want, Vol.3, CMC/Soul Relation, 2002), made the "illcuzzin" remix of The Proov's single "Feel The Heat" (CMC/Soul Relation, 2000), and collaborated with Holland's bestknown hip-hop DJ Edzon (Fat Beats Amsterdam, KinkFM, Paradiso, etc.) on his B-Boy Connections mixtapes; Currently working on the debut album of singer Corey, recording with new talent Nyjolene, collaborating with Cali-connect Sole Profit, working on a Mr. Windmill album as well as solo material and composing music for commercials.

Group Members JAy.SOuL: all music/instruments/production/arrangements/mixing except where noted and lyrics/raps/add.vocals // Miss Dee: all of the vocals and part of the lyrics on the NineFifty songs // Mr. Windmill: programming/added fonkiness where noted // Corey: lyrics/vocals on all Corey songs // Sole Profit: all vocals and lyrics on SoleProfit/SoulProphet songs // Gumshoe: lyrics/raps on "Eloquent Features" // Rebekka Thenu: vocals on IllCuzzinFam tracks // DJ Smokum (illcuzz#2): TableTurning where noted // Freamon: lyrics/vocals where noted// and other special guests/friends

Instruments Beats, Vocals, Sampler, Keyz, Bass, Guitarz, Turntables, Car Keys, Finger Snaps, Nose Whistles, Church Bells, SprayCans, etc. :-)

Albums Jay.Soul Presents: "SittingOnMyFunk" (LovecatMusic,NYC,2002)

Press Reviews W H A T O T H E R S H A D T O S A Y A B O U T U S : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (((PRESS))) - - - - - - "I wouldn't be surprised if the fight over NineFifty by the major Dutch record companies will already have been settled by the time this magazine hits the store" (Review Demo of the Month, FRET magazine - Dutch Nat'l Pop Institute, 2001) +++++ "..and oh what a thrill it was to screen this talented duo (NineFifty)! The songs Tears 2001, and Night&Day are just a couple of the 'MUST HEAR' sounds on their CD Mango Juice. 'Heads Up' on this group...it's signing time!" (Review ESoundzReporter.com, 2001) +++++ "Listen to this superfunky duo (NineFifty) and their irresistible blend of contemporary soul and funk which can easily stand the comparison with renowned artists such as D'Angelo and The Brand New Heavies." (Translation from feature article in nl.MP3.com's newsletter, april 2002). ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (((LISTENERS/DJ'S/ETC))) - - - - - - "We only want the best music and we consider you to be most excellent" (Rod Underhill, Co-Founder MP3.com, Founder 1sound.com) +++++ "Oh my gosh... I am sooooo into it, yo. So into it." (Jianda Johnson, GenreManager MP3.com) +++++ "This is absolutely beautiful music y'all have made. Keep on doing what yall are doin! Just ordered another copy of that tasty Mango Juice and also copped that Jay.Soul CD - keep it pourin'!!!!" (AuhtorNYSE, Cali) +++++ "Bangin'! Nice, complete production & decent songwriting...i really like it." (DJ RichMedina, Philly) +++++ "The beatz is off the meter!! Your style is niiice!!!" (Metaph6, Maryland) +++++ "Damn, great material!!!!!" (Seedpoppa, NYC) +++++ "Your music is of an exceptionally high quality" (MaimProds, UK) +++++ "Your music is dope!! Tell Jay.Soul the beats are hot!" (Baba Israel, NYC) +++++ "I'm in mad love with Tears! I'm going to make sure I point folks in your direction." (Tonya-Marie Evans, Philly) +++++ "I peeped ur music and i really like it." (Say productions, Argentina) +++++ "I'm really feelin your music!" (Evin/Neverborne, USA) +++++ "The essence of True Soul, w/ a New Millenium twist. NineFifty is right up there w Amel Larrieux & Jill Scott. (AS Producers/True Artists..True Music Station, USA). +++++ "Everyone here says that the production is very good" (HiddenBeachRecords - California) +++++ "I just checked out your page. PURE FUNK!!!!!!! Hella tight brah!" (Tonee, Canada) +++++ "The Phattest New Soul out of the Netherlands. Congrats on hitting #1. I just purchased your cd. It's great. " (PMT/Mother's Favorite Child, NYC) +++++ "..and finally i've actualy found someone who knows what they are doing...keep it up. Can't get enough of the stuff!! (Bass City, UK) +++++ "Glad to hear this coming outta Holland!" (Brainpower, Amsterdam) +++++ "Some REALLY good neo-soul stuff. I think the vocalist is better than Jill Scott, and the tracks better produced than the Roots (good sh#@)! " (Shane/Noncompliant Records, San Diego) +++++ "Your music is great! Very talented! I totally dig your sound and style!" (Bushtacca, Holland) +++++ "Best music, best vocals - i congratulate u with your music - i really like it.." (Supergroove Records, Germany) +++++ "I was listening to your music... really great!!!!" (Bal, LosAngeles) +++++ "Great.. you are awesome (..) anyway, excellent job" (Bill, WorldDanceCollection, USA) +++++ "I got a chance to listen to your beats and i'm really feelin' em'" (Nickel Entmt., Detroit) +++++ "if u don't already have a record deal, please contact us" (Volume11, Berlin) +++++ "I'm feeling it, u got some nice beats and rhymes" (8th Wonder, Florida) +++++ "Great! Great! Great music! Night Day Aiming... is very cool!!" (Manix, Germany) +++++ "SLAMMIN'!!!!!!!!! I added it to MY Mp3 so I can groove to it from there. You are just too fierce!" (Elana Hayden, New Jersey) +++++ "It really sounds great!" (Kellee, Paris) +++++ "I love 'Tears'. Honestly i've listened to it quite a bit and the production and the words are just so fab." (Amanda B) +++++ "Interesting music!" (Oleo, Sweden) +++++ "You got some HOT tracks, i really like your variety" (LiquidGurus, Washington, DC) +++++ "Love to collab with your beats" (PureHartDemos, Vancouver)" +++++ "Hey, good work on 'Zillion Nights'! NICE! I like the vibe, nice sound selections as well! (Nathan Profitt, USA) +++++ "It is about time I find an artist on my level, our music goes side by side! I love your tracks (John, Kinki Empire, USA) +++++ "NineFifty, luv yo sounds - thank u both" (HollywoodJoe, USA) +++++ "I checked out your song "I just want to be" & liked it a lot. Very nice work. Smooth sound you have there & some great trumpet work. Love the layered vocals" (Colin Kenaugh, USA) +++++ "Wow! This is great stuff. Very smooth, very classy funk, much like Jill Scott, The Roots, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill.This is the stuff you can't fake your way through...once again, fantastic production..." (Casey Moo, Minneapolis) +++++ "You guys are awesome! (..) i'm so impressed. there are way too many acts tryin to do what u do but doing it wrong...much respect! (Rachael Golem - Montreal) +++++ "Great stuff indeed, really enjoyed those beats+vocals.. keepup ! peaceloverespect "(Marc/tokyodawn.org)

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Location Amsterdam, NH - Netherlands

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