BRAND NEW J-FUNK VIDEO!
Special thanks goes to Tony Baptiste at ICOROS PRODUCTIONS for filming the J-FUNK show back in September 2008. Check out the "short" below:
If you would like to view the exteneded show/interview, please register for free at www.icoros.com - check it out!!
J-FUNK's album title track "Breakthru" has been selected to feature on the compilation album "SOUL UNSIGNED VOLUME 2", a brilliant compilation release featuring the best soul artists in the world! Check out www.soulunsigned.com for more info or click the album cover below to purchase!
GET READY ISMAEL RECORDS PRESENTS
JUSTIN STEPHENSON AKA J-FUNK
NEW CD RELEASE FOR 2009
Music produced by
Mike "da madd hatter" Crowell
And Bradley Nagel
Promotion and marketing
T.C. Thompkins
Collaborations
by Ruth M. Ware
A NEW era, a NEW revelation: J-FUNK has signed with USA Indie label Ismael Records - the *BRAND NEW* album is set for release in mid 2009!! Check out Ismael Records...
J-FUNK'S DEBUT ALBUM "BREAKTHRU" AVAILABLE NOW ON CDBABY
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CHECK OUT J-FUNK ON RADIO IN LONDON, NEW YORK, STOCKHOLM, TENERIFE & NEW ZEALAND
Influences
Oh my gosh, the list is endless...but above all: THE LORD GOD HEAVENLY FATHER ABOVE & MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE & FAMILY...
J-FUNK: Heat - LIVE at THE WATERSHED, LONDON, UK. 15/02/08
J-FUNK - Close - LIVE at THE WATERSHED, LONDON, UK. 15/02/08
Sounds Like
Me!!! R&B/SOUL - strong, confident tenor sound - soulful, deep & accurate. FUNK - lay it on tha 1!! Energetic, funky & extremely rhythmic. JAZZ - the voice is an instrument - musicality is a gift, but it is also the pathway to using your ears & your soul.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, to an English father & South African mother, Justin Stephenson was raised under the influence of a very musical family & began singing and playing piano at the age of 2. Since achieving a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music in 2001 (majoring in Jazz Vocal) in Brisbane, Justin has taken his talents to Sydney and Melbourne, notably the Australia Day celebrations at Hyde Park in Sydney in 2001, and at the Melbourne Jazz Festival in 2004. Both of these performances were in collaboration with his two aunts - Trude and Anastasia Aspeling who are accomplished vocalists in Sydney & Melbourne respectively. Justin has also performed with the likes of soul/funk singer/bassist Doug Williams, & master Melbourne jazz pianist Bob Sedergreen, as well as Bob's son, Stephen, also a jazz pianist. Justin has an endless number of vocal & musical influences, including the many talented musicians he has been closely associated with over the years. These influences shine through in his brilliant vocal and band arrangements. Justin is also an accomplished composer & arranger - his greatest achievement being the collation of a Soul/Funk show, arranged for an 18-piece band (rhythm, horn & string sections) with a 20-piece choir (SATB). Justin not only arranged & scored the entire show, but also fronted the band, vocally & musically. Justin has also been able to use his vocal, composition & arranging talent for the Lords' work, having been brought up a NEW APOSTOLIC christian, arranging for the churches' choirs & orchestras in Australia & the UK. Since relocating to London UK in 2006, J-FUNK has created & recorded many tracks, compiling his debut album. J-FUNK creations embrace the "Funkasoul" genre, blending catchy melodies, slick vocal & instrumental harmony, funky rhythms & jazz orientated chords. J-FUNK’s debut album “Breakthru” is available now independently on CD or mp3 (and every other download form!!)
2008 brought much success for J-FUNK, with many gigs around London featuring the awesome live band. The biggest 2008 achievement undoubtably was the success of signing a record contract with Ismael Records - an upcoming Independent label based in the USA. J-FUNK is currently writing & recording his new album due for release mid 2009... realeditorbest profile tools
Hello mate, hope you're well. Just dropping by to let you know we played "Hold on" on the show this week.
Playlist (2009-035) Skalp – Funkin for jamaica Thomas G & Swade – You’re the one Peo Ft Mirjam – Must be love Candycream – Give love a chance Donnie Williams – What you gonna do Astral 22 – From me to you Soul Snatchers – Soul to Soul Deep M.O. – It’s not over Lenora Jaye – Times are hard Vimel – Girl lets slide Vanitra – I still love you J-Funk – Hold on Traedonya – Another lie
Dropping by to sprinkle some love on your page. I love your version of Higher Ground, sounds very good! Looking forward to release of your new album. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for the add. Stop by and check out the latest issue of Rapsoulution, all issues are free for download. If you know someone who should be featured in Rapsoulution, contact us. Peace and blessings.
Dropping by to sprinkle a lil love on your page. I must say that your page looks very nice. I really love the background picture. And the new pictures are very nice. You look very suave! I check out the review with Soulschoonz, they did a good job with the interview. More is to come I'm sure of that. It's a pleasure working with you. Let's do this for the year 2009! Wishing you a musical weekend!
December 2008 Playlist NEW CHOONZ 1. Brahim - What I Like About You 2. Sunburst Band - Moving With The Shakers (Joey Negro Extended Mix) 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Girls 4. Cool Million ft. CJ Anthony - Give Me My Love (Astral22 Sat Remix) 5. Romina Johnson - Hold On To You 6. Beggar & Co Feat The Jazz Funk Collective - I'm So Happy 7. Beggar & Co Feat The Jazz Funk Collective - London Town 8. Soulpersona - Can't Hide feat. Darien 9. Gregory Mirac G Washington - I Thank You 10. Infinite - If You Think That You Love Me 11. Femi - I Want You
FLASHBACK 12. Ace - Baby Girl 13. Nigel Martinez - She's Gone (remix) 14. Allure - No Question (remix) 15. T-Empo - Saturday Night Sunday Morning (remix) 16. Surface - Stop Holding Back 17. Con Funk Shun - Secrets 18. Donna Allen - Perfect Timing
NEW CHOONZ 19. J -Funk Believe It 20. June Rochelle - Debt Free 21. Nicki Richards - Bring The Love 22. Towanna - Still l Rise 23. Jon B - Paradise In U 24. Isaac Tin Man Smith - I'am Into You 25. Sam Bostic - One More Try 26. David Mensah - My Day 27. Little Anthony & The Imperials - Love You Can't Handle 28. Larry London Project - Lady 29. LaBelle - Tears For The World 30. Light Of The World More Of Myself CD Round Trip + Bonus Tracks 31. Light Of The World - Time To listen, please check out the monthly sched
Dropping by to wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day. Give thanks to God for all that he has provided for all of us.
A TIME FOR GIVING THANKS A time for families to get together And enjoy the company of each other A time for giving thanks to God Not only for the food but for families To gather together and give thanks To the most highest of highest Thank you for giving us families Thank you for our daily bread.
November 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1. Chester Gregory - On+On 2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight – (Bentleys remix featuring Chubb Rock) 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Choose Your Destiny 4. Paul Mac Innes & T.B.O.I - You Make My Sunshine 5. Tracey Cruz - A Better Day 6. Sly & Robbie - Blackhouse 7. Razzberry - Closer 8. Willie Collins - All Things 9. Kindred The Family Soul - Hey 10. Alisa Ohri - Just Stay
Flashback 11. Four Tops - Love Music 12. Gladys Knight - When You're Far Away 13. Chi-Lites - Running Around 14. Solo - Nights Like This 15. Chantay Savage - Betcha Never Find 16. Gwen Guthrie - Save Your Love For Me 17. Magic Lady - Give It Up 18. Stacey Orrico - Take Me Away 19. Rockie Robbins - Time To Think 20. Eric Roberson - The Moon 21. Light Of The World/Beggar & Co ft The Funk Jazz Collective - I Am So Happy New & Upfront 22. Little Anthony & The Imperials - I Aint Fallin 23. Nicky Prince - Tired Shoes 24. Jason Anthoney Wright - Reset To Zero 25. Kloud 9 - Cant Hold This Love 26. Maysa - Never Really Ever 27. Terry Dexter - No Place to Go 28. LJ Jaxon - We Are Souls 29. Keni Myles - Last Night To listen, please check out the monthly schedule on http://www. soulchoon
Donald Sheffey – Sweet Heart remix (CD – Let’s be lovers) Urban Retropolitan Movement – A drive (CD – Urban Retropolitan Movement) Bennson – Can’t get enough (CD – Let the love) Yamama Nym – Good love (CD - Soularevolution) Karl The Voice – Looking for light (Demo) Kloud 9 – Dance awhile (CD – Yearning to love, US Koch) Dominique Guerini – Improvisata (Demo) Bahama Soul Club – Dejame marchar (CD – Rhythm is what makes jazz jazz) Ty Causey – Hot tonight (CD – Body language) Sam Bostic – Zodiac sign (CD – Soul supreme) J- Funk – Breakthru (CD – Breakthru) Aretta Hill – My life (CD – Now or never) Airborne Jazz – Winds of change (CD – Winds of change)
