Born in North Philadelphia, Jeff Bradshaw is known as a soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator, so it was only right that this trombone virtuoso found a home at Hidden Beach Recordings. Coming up in and out of the Philadelphia Soul Movement, he had performed along some of the music industry’s greats – Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire and Pattie LaBelle, to name a few. In 2004, he released his solo debut Bone Deep, which earned him critical acclaim throughout the industry and among his fans. His signature smooth sound secured his consistent spot on the festival circuit as solo act and as a guest to artists such as Jill Scott, the Roots, and Mary J. Blige. His sophomore album, Bone Appetit, was a 2-disc release that featured a host of guest performers, including his Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrosius, and his Hidden Beach label mates – Kindred the Family Soul....
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Born in North Philadelphia, Jeff Bradshaw is known as a soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator, so it was only right that this trombone virtuoso found a home at Hidden Beach Recordings. Coming up in and out of the Philadelphia Soul Movement, he had performed along some of the music industry’s greats – Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire and Pattie LaBelle, to name a few. In 2004, he released his solo debut Bone Deep, which earned him critical acclaim throughout the industry and among his fans. His signature smooth sound secured his consistent spot on the festival circuit as solo act and as a guest to artists such as Jill Scott, the Roots, and Mary J. Blige. His sophomore album, Bone Appetit, was a 2-disc release that featured a host of guest performers, including his Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrosius, and his Hidden Beach label mates – Kindred the Family Soul.
“Music is the universal language of love, to get the messages across. It would affect our lives. Think about the music our parents had: They were listening to Sam Cooke, Junior Walker & the AllStars—it put people in a great place. You had Smokey singing, “ooh baby baby,” and Marvin singing “what’s going on.” That music empowered us. They talked about love, social injustice. We have a responsibility as artists to record music that talks about our experiences. I’m honored with that responsibility—my message is all about love.” - Jeff Bradshaw
Jeff Bradshaw for being awarded with the “Living Legend Award” from the African American Museum Music Society.
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, R&B singer and songwriter Glenn Lewis has strong musical roots. His father, Glenn Ricketts, was the lead singer of Crack ov Dawn -- a band signed to Columbia in the mid-'70s -- and the catalyst for Lewis' love of Stevie Wonder, as he frequently played the Motown artist's records around the house. With his mother also a musician, he'd accompany his parents to recording studios. He didn't really consider music his calling until his teen years, when he began writing songs. On a whim, Lewis entered a talent show at his high school and won the audience over by performing Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You."
After graduating from high school, Lewis began recording demos with musician friend Alex Greggswhile holding down day jobs. After work, he would go to clubs to check out other performers. Eventually, he became a respected performer on the Toronto club scene. A demo helped him get a deal to issue his first single, "The Thing to Do," a 1998 Beat Factory/BMG release that earned a Juno Award in the category of Best R&B Recording. His second single, "Bout Your Love," garnered another Juno nomination.
Lewis then signed to Epic, where he teamed with songwriting and production duo Dre & Vidal. They assisted Lewis with World Outside My Window, released in March 2002. As "Don't You Forget It" began climbing the charts, Lewisexperienced an unexpected pleasure. After hearing the single, Stevie Wonder invited the young vocalist to his Los Angeles radio station. Finishing up an on-air interview, Lewis met the Motown legend, who told him he loved the song and began singing it right then and there. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, and Lewis picked up another Juno Award. After that, his career hit a series of snags. Although his duet with Amel Larrieux on a cover of the Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway classic "Where Is the Love," featured on Stanley Clarke's 1, 2, To the Bass, was nominated for a 2004 Grammy (in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals), he recorded two albums that were shelved. Lewis was finally able to make a full return in October 2013, when he released Moment of Truth, his second proper album, for the Ruffhouse label.
N’Dambi, meaning most beautiful is the Dallas native singer's voice, style, and incredible storytelling ability through music. Influenced by country and gospel music and later by soul, funk and jazz music she began her professional career as a background singer with Erykah Badu. While working with Erykah, she released three critically acclaimed independent albums (Little Lost Girls Blues, Tunin’ Up & CoSignin’ and A Weird Kinda Wonderful) impressing audiences world-wide with solo performances in Japan, Kenya, Uganda, France, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, the UK, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Indonesia, Singapore, USA and more. N’Dambi also appears on projects with hip-hop artist Lecrae; pop star Ariana Grande; Jazz trumpet player Nicholas Payton, Dallas jazz band Snarky Puppy and many more.
As a result of N’Dambi’s successful career as an independent artist she was signed to the reactivated legendary Stax Records releasing Pink Elephant in late 2009. On her 2011 Grammy-nominated album Pink Elephant, N’Dambi’s purposeful songwriting offers the listener detailed lyrical snapshots largely created from observations, rather than her own life. N’Dambi’s soulful vocal instrument rekindles our relationship with soul music flawlessly with insightful lyrics and tight arrangements that resound the energies of past soul sisters like Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Mahalia Jackson and Chaka Khan.
Earning a college degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern Methodist University N'Dambi incorporated her influence, skillful writing, and piano background to travel and create her own musical lane. Blessed with a deep contralto, she ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental addition to the R&B/Soul movement of our times and our future.
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