There are artists who’ve got something, and there are artists who’ve got it, and upon hearing his voice for the first time, it’s obvious that Kevin Michael is firmly in the latter category. With an irresistible blend of soul, funk, r&b and pop, he invokes greats from the past while bringing something totally new to the game - he honors the roots of r&b while imagining it anew.
Growing up, Kevin heard the music within, and he began recording as a teen. “At 16, I wrote my first song,” he recalls. “I woke up in the studio one night and something literally clicked in my head! I really heard it, so I said, ‘I better write this down.’ For Kevin, music was the only option worth considering. He recounts, “I had the offer of a full scholarship to Hofstra, but I never seriously thought about it. I feel real strongly about doing what it is you want to do.”
Kevin Michael’s YaDig? EP, available only on Itunes, is an introduction to Kevin’s unique sound and style in advance of his album release on October 2, 2007. “We All Want The Same Thing” is included in two ways: the hip-hop inflected version featuring Lupe Fiasco, and the stripped-down acoustic style featuring guitarist and beatboxer Akil Dasan, who also also appears on the acoustic versions of “Vicki Secrets” and “It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me” featured on the EP.
“We All Want The Same Thing,” the EP’s opener, is both a statement of purpose and roots for the artist who lived in worlds both black and white (“All my gangster friends/and all my skater friends/We all want the same thing/DJ’s in the clubs/Jesus freaks and thugs/We all want the same things”).
“Vicki Secrets” showcases Kevin’s falsetto, and proves him as a singer with considerable sex appeal who knows how to communicate to the ladies. And then there’s Kevin’s ode to Michael Jackson, “Stone Cold Killa,” which weaves a Latin percussive feel with snappy pop phrasing and layered vocal harmonies to conjure up a world of good times, beautiful women and smiles on the dance floor.
“It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me” shows both the range of Kevin’s songwriting abilities and the depth of his pride in who he is (“All you gotta do is look at me/Three generations of my family you see/People treat you different/When you’re in between/He was black and she was white/You know that most people thought that it wasn’t right/I can still remember what she used to say/It don’t make any difference to me”). The song combines an irresistible pop feel with poignant lyrics, and what emerges is a trans-racial modern day anthem. The album version of the song was produced by and featuring Wyclef Jean, bringing a Caribbean flavor to the mix.
“I don’t know where I begin and the music stops,” Kevin professes. With a stunning debut ready to be unleashed upon an unsuspecting music public, this young man brimming with soul and confidence is ready to take his vision on the road and to the next level.
Kevin on Spinner.com's The DL: Who Is Kevin Michael?
"It Don't Make Any Difference To Me" (One Love) feat. Wyclef Jean
"It Don't Make Any Difference To Me" (Acoustic feat. Akil Dasan)
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Hey Ma Sweet Babee {KEVIN MICHAEL} :) I Just Wanted To Drop Some Holiday Love Today Because Yanno Its About To Get Real Crazy With Tha Holiday Rush N We Will All Be So Busy Spending Time With Family N Friends Just Always Know That I Never Have NE Intentions Of Ever Forgetting About YOU...YOU Are For Ever In Ma Thoughts N Prayers! :)
I Hope Your Higher Power Gives YOU Tha Strength YOU Need To Keep Your Head Up N Stay Positive N Focused On All Your Dreams N Goals N Life...Remember Build That Foundation First! Dont Let NEbody Take Your Dreams N Goals Away Ever! N Or Tell YOU That YOU Cant Accomplish What YOU Set Out To Do In Life :) May YOU Enjoy Tha Holidays N I Wish YOU A Very Prosperous New Year! This Is Your Year In Twenty Ten N I Just Know YOU Will Be Gettin It In :)
This Is My Wish For YOU: Comfort On Difficult Days, Smiles When Sadness Intrudes, Rainbows To Follow Tha Clouds, Laughter To Kiss Your Lips, Sunsets To Warm Your Heart, Hugs When Spirits Sag, Beauty For Your Eyes To See, Friendship To Brighten Your Being, Faith So That YOU Can Believe, Confidence For When YOU Doubt, Courage To Know Yourself, Patience To Know Tha Truth, LOVE To Complete Your Life! **Warm-Cali-Kisses-N-Beautiful-Holiday-Wishes**
Love From Me~~~1 YOU STAND IN YOUR OWN LIGHT...MAKE IT SHINE BABEE! :) Just Know If YOU Ever Need Me...I Am Here For YOU! ~~Brown Honey Dip~~
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hey there, thanks so much for the add! please take a listen to some
of my music, i uploaded a new clip of my song "obsessin".. would love
to get your opinion! leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
thanks again =) hope you have a great week!
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This December 10th Thursday
"Live Performance By MULLAGE" @ Mecca Thursday'S @ Sevilla's in Long Beach!
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HEY Kevin Michael I WANT YOU TO PREVIEW MY TELL ALL BOOK I WROTE ABOUT MY LIFE ON THE ROAD WITH CELEBRITYS LIKE JAY Z, LIL WAYNE, JUELZ , GANGS AND DRUGS THIS IS A MUST READ
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What Chu Doin This Thursday 3rd? CHECK THIS BANGIN CLUB EVENT PARTY BELOW.
"GET AT ME WITH NAMES & YOUR NAME & SAY MY NAME RYTHEM OR PRINT THIS FLYER WITH MY NAME RYTHEM ON THE END CORNERS FOR SURE LEGIT ENTRY TO BE ON MY GUESTLIST & SHOW AT THE DOOR BEFORE ENTRY "
This December 3rd Thursday
"Special Birthday Bashess" @ Mecca Thursday'S @ Sevilla's in Long Beach!
>>GET AT ME TO BE ON THE GUESTLIST & AFTER SAY MY NAME RYTHEM AT THE DOOR & PRINT MY FLYER WITH MY NAME RYTHEM ON THE END CORNERS<< (310-991-4785)
Or reply to this message if you down (Need Names)
Tell Your Friends And Ill Put Them On The Guestlist too
(CRACKIN) (Im DJ'n And I Can Hook It Up With Offers when printing my flyer with my name on it and saying my name RYTHEM so get at me)
18+ to dip / 21+ to sip
Doors open @ 9:30 $5 Before 10:30 if on guestlist only $15 after till 11.00 $20 after all night or pay full to walk right in. 21+ Vip Line for Little or No wait!
Reply for: Guestlist / Bottle Service Special's / Birthday Bookings
It will be a Packed House! PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!!!
>>MUST PRINT FLYER BELOW AND SHOW OR SAY MY NAME "RYTHEM" AT THE DOOR FOR HOOKUP IF ON GUESTLIST OR WANT TO BE ON RYTHEM'S GUESTLIST<<
>>MUST PRINT FLYER AND SHOW OR SAY MY NAME "RYTHEM" AT THE DOOR FOR HOOKUP IF ON GUESTLIST OR WANT TO BE ON RYTHEM'S GUESTLIST ON & SHOW AT THE DOOR BEFORE ENTRY<<