Joshua McCain is a Soul/Jazz musician from Jackson, Mississippi where he grew up a musician in his church. He started playing organ at the age of ten teaching himself how to play piano by ear, while his brother learned the drums. However they both learned to play organ, piano, drums and a selection 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. In 2000 Joshua started Soul 7 Music Group, a record label that showcased the talent of local artist. He and his brother who is also a producer, 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. After graduating from Jackson State University, decided to focus his efforts on producing and running his label. However by not having an artist of his own at the the time he was inspired to become an artist himself and began working on his debut album "Simply Music". This record by is a Jazzy/Neo-Soul record with smooth piano solos.The record's vibe is Boney James meets Teddy Pendergrass with Musiq Soulchild.This album was influenced by a variey 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 which was released in Late 2007,was produced and written by Joshua and his brother Bobby which produced two tracks on the album. This 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. It will take you to a relaxing place and leave you there. Joshua just completed studio work on his next album "Perfect Timing", in which he produced by himself. "I wanted to give my fans all of me on this album" he says in an interview for a local magazine. He is also currently touring the southeast. Send your tour request emails to soul7musicgroup@yahoo.com......please tell your friends and family also who may like Neo-Soul or Jazz Music.....Thanks sooo much... To purchase go to CDBABY.COM/CD/JOSHUAMCCAIN To get a tour schedule or to keep up with the latest news send your emails to SOUL7MUSICGROUP@YAHOO.COM
