Artist description This album was a true labor of love, recorded by a group of musicians who are not only artists, but good friends. Although the grooves will make your heads bob,and your feet tap, the lyrics are not throw away mindless pap, or esoteric psycho-babble,but thought provoking themes that groove. The music deals with todays basic truths, love lost, love found, self destruction. Some of the songs have a humorous side, some just good fun. The best thing I can say about this Album is that it is fresh, in a "NouveauRetroPop", kind of way. What exactly is "NouveauRetroPop"? That's the way we describe our music. Imagine if you will some of the great soul bands of the 70's and 80's, recorded with state of the art equipment, with the drummer triggering outrageous samples, killer effects, a bad ass guitarist,who is equally comfortable with funk, pop, or rock, a bassist who has recorded and played with some of the greatest names in music, throw in a little "Pain", Shampén that is, and you've got "NouveauRetroPop".

Musical Influences The great soul bands of the 70's and 80's, vintage Rock Bands, Hip hop, Jazz

Similar Artists EWf, Tribe, The Time, Eagles

Artist History The Chill is a "Rhythm Section" made up of some of the best musicians in the world.Formed in Japan and led by Earl J. Foster Jr. of the Shampén Group International Inc. The name "Chill" denotes the fact that the group is way cool, and versed in all styles of music. Every member of The Chill is a recording artist in his own right, and joined me in a collaboration of good music.

Group Members Earl J. Foster Jr.,Keyboardist and the leader of the group Shampén & The Chill, known to his friends as Shampén, pronounced( Champagne ) started his music career at the age of 5 years old singing in his mother's church choir. Earl, who is a Taurus, was born in Houston, Texas. But was raised in Los Angeles, California where he attended high school, UCLA and the Eubanks Conservatory of Music and Art. First professional experience was with a singing group out of Boston, called The Fabulous Lords. While performing with The Lords he was discovered by an agent who contracted him to play with such groups as, The O'Jay's, The Moments, The Delphonics. After considerable experience in session work and song writing he finally ventured out on his own recording career.For the past twelve years, Earl Foster has been living and working in Japan, where he formedThe Group. Jardine Powell, known to everyone as simply JaJa, is one of the finest bassist's in the world. A Native New Yorker, he studied bass at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, and the Manus School of Music in New York. He's Performed with names like, James Brown ,Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina & Tribe. Zaindre Yarborough out of Buffalo New York, is one of the hottest guitarists in Japan, if not the world. He's Performed with all of the major Japanese recording artists,as well as many of the top American artists, like Babyface, Paul Jackson Jr. Zaindre combines a style perfect for a group like Shampén and the Chill. A dynamic rhythmic feel, coupled with a strong rock and blues feel, equals pure dynamite!

Instruments Keyboards, Guitar, Bass & Drums

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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