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Joshua McCain is a Neo-Soul/Jazz musician from Jackson, Mississippi where he grew up a musician in his church. He started playing piano and organ at the age of ten. He and his brother taught themselves how to play organ, piano drums, bass guitar, and a variety of other instruments. In 1996 they created the Soul 7 Band and began playing around the Jackson, MS metro area, providing entertainment for local clubs, weddings, corporate events, and political functions. He and his brother Bobby Felder Jr, who is also a producer, has worked with such local artist as Martel, a Hip Hop/Spoken Word artists ,and R&B/Neo-Soul artist Malcolm Shepherd, who guest appears on "Simply Music", the first record released by Joshua McCain. The two producers have also worked with artist across the world including Brazil and London. After graduating from Jackson State University, Joshua decided to focus his efforts on producing and running his record label Soul 7 Music Group, a record label that showcased the talent of local artist. Joshua ran the label and he and his brother searched for artist to be on the new record label but continued to work, produce, and write for several other artist. Failing to find an artist of their own, Joshua McCain decided to become an artist himself and thus began the makings of his debut album "Simply Music" " I never wanted to be an artist just a producer and run my record label, but I'm glad I chose to do so" says Joshua in an interview at an Atlanta radio station. His debut album "Simply Music" is a Jazzy/Neo-Soul work of art with smooth piano solos. It's vibe is Boney James meets Teddy Pendergrass with Musiq Soulchild. The album was influenced by a variety of artist in genres ranging from R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Some of the major influences were Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Prince, The Roots, Jill Scott, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock. His debut album "Simply Music" was produced and written by Joshua and his brother Bobby, who vocally appears and produced two tracks on the album. The album blends jazzy piano solos, hip hop driven beats, and smooth soft vocals. It is sure to please the mind as well as the ears. Joshua has just finished his second album "Perfect Timing", which is set to be released in 2009. He is also producing gospel greats The Mighty Kings of Harmony's next album. Be on the lookout for this promising new producer and artist. |
