Artist description Lawrence Watson and his band "Workforce 2000" cover the wide gamut of African American Musical expression. He is at ease with contemporary pop, jazz and rhythm and soul music. Watson is a song stylist and he does all the music with equal ease and heartfelt emotion. He has studied all the masters and he is committed to performing music that entertains and empowers the listener. "If a song cannot take you Higher, then it's not good enough to sing."mn eidalt vo roce pwEat

Music Style R&B/Urban/Gospel

Musical Influences Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Paul Robeson, Diana Ross

Similar Artists A single male counterpart to "The Sounds of Blackness"

Artist History Workforce 2000 is a multiracial- multiethnic band committed to using Black musical expression to empower people of color and those with privelege to demand social justice and equality for all who respect the life sacrifices many have made to make America live up to the promises of The Constitution. The band under the direction of lead vocalist Lawrence Watson has been in existence for fifteen years performing throughout the New England area and traveling internationally performing the classic songs loved around the world.

Albums The Journey, Reparations

Press Reviews Anyone who has sat around the Hatch Shell or lounged in the Westin Hotel's jazz bar and heard Larry Watson blow away an audience with his baritone voice will appreciate Watson's new debut CD, "The Journey." After many years of making a name for himself performing on his own Boston turf in various venues, Watson has finally come out with a much anticipated CD. Appropriately titled "The Journey," he takes listeners all over the musical map on a joyous ride that touches on beautifully executed ballads (like the plaintive "September Love Song" about love and loss) to pulsating dance tunes (like "For the Rest of My Life," which has an infectious house music beat) and gospel songs ("God Answers Prayers"). The songwriting, much of it done by Watson and co-writers, is fresh and meaningful. There is some excellent saxophone work by Larry Terry and Michael Steward. And the backup vocals are so good they threaten to take center stage. "The Journey" is a trip well worth taking. .

Location Boston, MA - USA

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