Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soulchild, Smokey Robinson, Van Hunt, Robin Thicke, Usher, Tyrese, Tank, Jaheim, R.Kelly, Jade, SWV, Lorenzo, Prince, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, J.Holiday, Gerald Levert, Bobby Brown, New Edition, George Michael, UNV, Sting, D'Angelo,Tony Tony Tone, Raheem DeVaughn, Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Chrisette Michelle, Will Downing, Kem, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Al B Sure!, Guy, Aaron Hall, T-Pain, The Dream, Maxwell, Lloyd, Calvin Richardson, Bilial, Christopher Williams, Teddy Pendergrass, Barry White, Al Green, Rashann Patterson, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, JS, Marques Houston, Bobby Valentino, Hi-Five, H-Town, Omarion, Deftone Records, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Labelle, Anita Baker, Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Cherish, Akon, Ray Lavender, all soul singers, all new jack swing cats, all powerful singers, even gospel singers period!
Sounds Like
Nobody but myself, some people say Ne-Yo, others say Usher or Keith Sweat, but I don't want to sound like any, although they are very talented singers ya dig!
Ira M.Watkins was born on the eastside of Pittsburgh PA on Feb 3rd, 1984. "Music has been in my blood since I was around 7 years old." Back in the times Ira's grandfather was in the army, he played a lot of jazz instruments such as: the trumpet, saxophone, drums, and trombone. The main reason he played those instruments was to teach kids how they can be something and acheive in life, this sample helped keep them out of trouble.
His grandfather was influenced by great jazz musicians such as Louis Armstong and Count Bassie. "At an early age I listened to a lot of new jack swing cats like Al B Sure, Keith Sweat, Michael Jackson and the late great Luther Vandross! These stars influenced me to sing as well as write songs. I have done numerous plays form high school to stage from Youngstown Oh and back home to Pittsburgh. I got a chance to meet Rufus Blaq who's an in house producer for Marques Houston and his label TUG Entertainment." As of right now Ira is working on his first R&B album titled "Soulful Hip Hop" which will be out by the summer time, so be prepared 09 is his year with this R&B Music! "I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all my blessings, all my family, Mom and Dad, Brothers and Sister, Xeno and Carma and Black Inc. for making all this possible let's make history". Shout Outs: S-Class, Stevie B, Hakim Rasheed, Vinnie Vocals, Owey, Intell, Hollywood, Evyl Eye, Mona The Songstress, Fiya, J'aira Pryor, Dell Sanders (Cousin), Speedy, Brotha Ash, Lee 'Pretty Feets' Davis, Shadow Lounge, Throwback (Youngstown OH), Marcus Reid, TRB, Artistree, Treez, DJ Deez, J-Wiz, Merrament Ent, Bully Ent, Big Jus, and all the PGH artists doing their thang! Peace, Luv, and Blessings!
Ira Soul (Pittsburgh Soul Sensation)
Shout Outs: S-Class, Stevie B, Hakim Rasheed, Vinnie Vocals, Owey, Intell, Hollywood, Evyl Eye, Mona The Songstress, Fiya, J'aira Pryor, Dell Sanders (Cousin), Speedy, Brotha Ash, Lee 'Pretty Feets' Davis, Shadow Lounge, Throwback (Youngstown,OH), Marcus Reid, TRB, Artistree, Treez, DJ Deez, J-Wiz, Merrament Ent, Bully Ent, Big Jus, and all the PGH artists doing their thang!
Peace, Luv, and Blessings!
Ira Soul (Pittsburgh SoulSensation)
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Cop the Killa Beast EP!! OUT NOW! The Killa Beast EP is packed with 17 jams which includes such hits as "Take It Slow", "Glorious", & "DoYu". Enjoy bonus tracks from hip hop group MadeMen (Bizz
Alleged Miami kingpin Rick Ross made a rare appearance on the gospel-inspired show "Lift Every Voice."
In a move that sure to have the Bawses' fans scratching their head, during his interview Ross says that he "forgives 50 Cent" and says that he has no "ill or hatred in his heart against anyone." Could this possibly include his estranged ex-girlfriend Tia Kemp?
HAPPY BORN DAY: A special Happy Birthday shout out goes to legendary diva Patti LaBelle who celebrates her 65th birthday today.
SEE YOU IN 366 DAYS: T.I. is officially federal inmate #59458019. TIP reportedly missed his 12 PM deadline showing up at the Arkansas facility roughly 29 minutes late in a black van with tinted windows. There's been no word if T.I.'s late arrival will affect his plea deal with Federal prosecutors.
HOW YA LIVIN': Yesterday's UCLA Reggae Festival was even more packed than Sunday's Jazz Fest - Assassin got the dancehall thing poppin' with his hit "Idiot", followed by a series of freestyles. But there was no doubt that the day belonged to dancehall king Mavado. Performing hits like "Squeeze Breast," "So Special" and "Nu Bleach," Mavado showed Los Angeles how the Rude Bwoi dem stay in Kingston, Jamaica.
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OMG !! BALLS lol Truth be told.. Im super freakin geeked to see u on the 20th! Im performing too. Ahh my friend text me last night and told me u were on the show too. and i got real excited. n i was gunna text u . then realized i lost ur number 2 phones ago.. Pfft. Much love ira :-)