Music Style Soul

Musical Influences Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye

Albums Live at Jimmy's Uptown, Harlem, NYC

Press Reviews “There's a good chance John Stephens is going to blow up real soon. The musical prodigy who came to Philly at 16…is nothing but a breath of fresh air. He's a diverse package—with classical piano and gospel voice training, his sound is a refreshing mix of classic soul and original R&B. He's worked with Lauryn Hill and Pras, and has his own album out… So don't miss your chance to see him perform for only five bucks. Next thing you know, he'll be touring the world…” - Off the Hook, Philadelphia Weekly “John combines the rhythm and texture of modern urban beats with the style of music greats like Marvin Gaye and Little Stevie Wonder… John’s CD is one of the freshest underground albums available. Most young artists try to mimic and duplicate the mainstream and often lose their flare in the process. John's originality and creativity…solidify his stake in the game… The rebirth of Soul continues thanks to young artists like John Stephens.” - R. Thompson, CD ETA (www.cdeta.com) “’Opening Act’ is a term that definitely won't stick to John Stephens for long… A young man with the sophisticated voice of the ages, John and his hard-hitting band introduced us to a fresh sound, an originality scarce in an industry over-populated with look- and sound-alikes… I know great music when I hear it and feel it, and this guy is on his way to being one of the pioneers in the much needed millennium music revolution…” - Danee Riggs, Freelance Writer, Philadelphia “What am I playing right now? John Stephens. This UPenn grad/Lauryn Hill collaborator was ripped straight outta the church pew and is making the music industry stand up and take notice with his innovative brand of funk/soul.” - Monica Peters (aka Mama Wit Da Drama), DJ, WKDU-FM. Quoted in the Philadelphia Weekly ”There are some voices that make you say AMEN, whether you're seated in the sanctuary or not. Some sounds just take you there, making you praise the unseen forces that anoint and preserve us all. Such is the gift of John Stephens—his music, his message and his presence… Remember you heard it here first—because you WILL be hearing more about John Stephens in the very near future.” - Stef Renee, Inkspot Online (creators-child.com) “…The dude’s talented, all right? John is a musician, composer and songwriter with a little bit of Stevie Wonder-kind magic at work… Check this cat out on the way up…” - Brian Howard, Philadelphia City Paper

Location New York, New York - USA

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