Artist description Contempary R&B/Soul in the mode of Maxwell, R. Kelly, Joe, Kenny Lattimore and Eric Benet. Very strong and heart-felt lyrical content which will strike a cord with those looking for something much more fulfilling musically.

Music Style R&B/Soul

Musical Influences Babyface, Maxwell, R. Kelly, Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, BoyzIIMen,

Similar Artists Babyface, R. Kelly, Kenny Latimore, Joe, Eric Benet

Artist History Born Eddie Nathaniel James, Jr. on July 12, 1973, Eshay, is a true testament to the new re-birth of R&B/Soul. Growing up in the seventies, eighties and now well into the nineties, Eshay, is a product of his era. Borrowing from various musical influences from each decade, Eshay, pronounced (ee-shay), is a singer, writer, composer and producer with a rare talent for capturing the true essence of human being, in his mostly heartfelt songs. Eshay, first started singing in a little church just on the outskirts of Gainesville, Florida. In 1993, he was discovered in a mall singing in the food court with three other young men, all who would later form a group called the Tru-G'z, by an off duty police officer who was shopping with his family. This alliance took Eshay, out of the country to Toronto, Canada where the Tru-G'z recorded their first cd, titled From the Heart. From there it was onto the national Canadian Record Charts, where they spent over 32 weeks, with the likes of Janet Jackson, Spice Girls, R. Kelly, Puff Daddy, BoyzIIMen, Backstreet and many of today's contemporary chart-topping acts. From the Governors mansion and state capitol of Florida were they performed at the request of the Governor several times, to the clubs of Vancouver and Montreal, Canada, to the many stops in between Miami and Toronto, Eshay has had ample opportunity to perfect his skills. Eshay has opened up for Johua Kadison, A Few Good Men, Subway, Glen Jones, For Real, Tony Terri, Method Man, Shaggy, SWV, 98°, and many, many others, including headlining shows at the Canadian National Expo and other various venues. In 1995, Eshay, along with the members of the Tru-G'z made University of Florida history by becoming the first R&B group to perform at Gator Growl, an annual event that has a yearly attendance of about 70,000. Eshay, has many favorite artist, but Babyface, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye and BoyzIIMen are tops on his list. Eshay eats, sleeps, breathes and drinks music and everything about music. This is evident in his favorite pastime, which is writing music. Not only does he see this as the career that he was put here on earth to do, but this is what he is, music. Eshay believes the best advice that he ever received was simply, to stay focus, and if he is able to do that then his goal of one day writing and producing hit after hit like Babyface will be possible.As a matter of fact, throw in a little Sammy Davis Jr. along with a little LL Cool J and mix them with Babyface and you will have that person that Eshay feels best describes him.

Press Reviews An exceptional cd by anyones standards. This one will surely be around your house for years to come. Eshay demonstrates an uncanny knack of bringing the listener into his world through song and emotionalism which the listener will have no doubt believing that he is singing from experience. Eshay takes a chance on this one and he and his listeners win big. No samples, no gimmicks, music done the old fashion way with strong and meaningful lyrics and A+ production and composition. I believe I have finally heard someone special... Doug Banks, Doug Banks Radio Show Bo knows music, and this is sweet music to my ears... Bo Diddley, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer I really like entire album. This is an album that you can listen to on random and just let the whole album play out. All of the songs are very pretty and Eshay sings everything from his heart-like he is singing right to the listener... Kelly Kish, Promotion Coordinator WB51 This cd is wonderful. Eshay has an outstanding voice. Anyone will stop and listen to a voice like his. Eshay makes an old woman feel young again. The younger generation will surely enjoy and appreciate the music that Eshay will be providing now and in the future. Martha Brown, 3rd. Grade Elementary Teacher You just know he's feeling it, in and out and deeply in the heart. The lyrics came through and I felt every word. Reneka Brown, Model Everthing is just right, this album moves me. Rudine Styles, Nurse The album is great, expect this young man to go alot of places... Brion O'Brion, Radio Personality

Location Gainesville, Florida - USA

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