Stevie Wonder, Heatwave, EWF, Kool and the Gang, Luther Vandross, Sun, GAP Band, Lakeside, Cameo, Con Funk Shun, LTD, Jeffery Osborne, Howard Hewitt, Rick James, the whole funk band era..
This is Irving Washington III, former lead singer of the R&B group "PORTRAIT". I do check my page daily, so feel free to Holla anytime. I am a Rhode Island native by way of California. I’ve been in the music industry professionally for over 25 years having written and produced for artist such as Portrait,Quincy Jones,Tracie Spencer, Charlie Wilson,New Kids, Howard Hewitt, The Whispers, and Suave to name a few. I’ve worked on different movie soundtracks as well, Addams Family Values, The Crush, Players Club, Phat Beach, Jasons Lyric, Meteor Man. Television appearances include The Arsenio Hall Show, Soul Train, Soul Train Music Awards, Family Matters, MTV, MTV Awards,BET,BET Awards, VH1, AMA Awards. I have Gold and Platinum credits to my name, as well as having been nominated for 2 1997 Grammy Awards. So as you see, music is my passion and networking is key. Check out some of the PORTRAIT songs below I’m sure it’ll bring back some memories. Like I said before, if you have anything you want to share, feel free to holla at me. Collaboration’s are always the way to go.
Album Reviews:
-The Real Deal in R&B, Pop and all music!!!!!!!!!!!
My days as a US Army Specialist in Munich Germany were made pleasant with the sounds of portrait in the background of every date I ever went on. The music that they send around the world is what Black, R&B, soul music is all about: Love, beauty and the ability of a Black man to express himself without the disrespect for women that is displayed in Rap music. These Brotha’s should return to the Music scene. "Here we go again" are words that I hope to here from these Guys soon.
Submitted by joceeco in "Newark, CA, USA"
-Love these guys
I love their mix of jazz, soul, and pop music too. I believe they played their own instruments. I wish I could have seen them live. I am trying to find more cds but only find the greatest hits one. Plus they are cute. Today’s groups need to be versatile like them. Great musicians/writers rarely get the real credit they deserve.
Submitted by leav4g in Tidewater area, Virginia
-A must have.....
If you like truly smooth R&B you must pick up this CD. What ever happened to this group? If you like groups like Mint Condition you’ll love Potrait. Their first CD "All That Matters" I guess is no longer in print, what a shame.
Submitted by Marcusj_j in Aurora IL
-Portrait....the best
It’s a shame these very talented brothers didn’t stick around as long as they should have. In an era where most arstic are out to prove their strength and talents in their voices only, lead singers Irving Washington and Philip Johnson uses modest and simplictic singing complimented by the mellow beats (composed mostly by Micheal Salsbury) that is truly artistic and innovative.
Submitted by clayg80 in Little Rock, AR
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