ACE WATKINS was born into a very large family were music and singing played a big part in everyday life. The music of artist like The Isley Brothers, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke and too many gospel artist to name, fueled the creative fire for this Chicago native soul. Singing soon became Ace's paintbrush, and songwriting was the tool to communicate his life's experiences. His teacher, songwriter Lena McLin was instrumental in fine tuning Aces peculiar voice and sharpening his songwriting skills.
In 1998 Ace Watkins became a member of the Chicago-based nationally acclaimed group Public Announcement. With the platinum plus single Body Bumping, Public Announcement stormed the charts. Then in 2000 the group joined RCA Records releasing their sophomore album with hits like Mamacita, John Doe, and A Man Aint Supposed To Cry. Worldwide performances as well as television appearances on BETs 106th & Park, MTV, Soul Train, and Apollo put this group into the big leagues.
Now Ace Watkins, no longer with Public Announcement and with the first solo album from Public Announcement since R. Kelly, is poised to make noise in any arena he steps into; music theater, or film.
ACE WATKINS "SO LOVED"
PERFORMANCE STATS
HAS PERFORMED WITH
Maxwell
Ginuwine
Mary Mary
Jagged Edge
Brian Mcknight
Mystical
Silk
Jay-Z
Nivea
Eric Benet
Boyz II Men
Chante Moore
Frankie Beverly & Maze
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Dru Hill
Johnny Gill
Dave Hollister
Actor Clifton Powell
Chrisette Michelle
MOVIES/FILM
Barbershop
Hoodlum
Losing Isaiah
Primal Fear
Love Jones
TELEVISION
Soul Train
Jenny Jones
MTV
Oh Drama
E.R.
BET’s 106th & Park
THEATER
Will a Real Man Please Stand Up
Sing Sista Sing
The Devil in the Choir
I Am Free
AWARDS
2006 Hemery Cognac Award for Best Male Vocalist
26th Annual Chicago Music Awards
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Come join me my castmates @ THE OFFICIAL DIDDY'S MAKING HIS BAND PREMIERE WATCH PARTY July 27, 2009 7PM AT KNOCK-OUTS SPORT BAR & GRILL 4800 W 211th St MATTESON IL
I'm the New Miss July for Large In Charge come check Me out Contact me to print/commerial model your produces or host your next event at joechamp216@gmail.com
Video taping Stage play “Who's Covering You”? and Stage play "Ain't I A Woman? Looking for actors for both plays.
Auditions will be May 12, 2009 @6pm and May 14, 2009 @6pm. Truth & Deliverance 3 S. Laramie Ave Chicago, IL 60644 -Send head shot and Bio
Who's Covering You, is an inspirational play that deals with a young girl gone astray after the death of her father. She is giving a revelation and sent to hell. Will she find out who's covering her or is it to late?
Ain't I A Woman- Is a stage play that deals with three women, their relationships and their own version of a woman. This dramatic comedy is full of the four L's that can make and break a relationship, laugh, love, lust and lies
Ace Watkins - The New Voice Of Soul ... :) Jus comin' thru 2 show some luv while I can. Been CRAZY busy on da music tip lately. Stay n touch... and no matter what... Keep doin ya thang aight? Happy holidays to you and yours. :)
Hello Ace i'v been really busy, not liking Las Vegas much, but the money is great. Will be in the Chi in March we have to hang out. Hey when you going put my girl on some of your music, you know she loves your music and so do I. See you in March.
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Love you.
