Producers,
Co-Writers, Musicians, Vocalists:
Cleveland Allen (aka Donald C. Wood), Shannon Davis, Kelvin Absolute Johnson,
Oscar Bautista, Sonia SooSo Apolinario, H. Dale Lion Heart Mason, Victoria
Byerson, Zhana, Myke Shyndigg Heni, Laura Williams, Gloria Ryan, Susan Giles,
Jeff "Uzi-D" Anderson, Francine Cruz, Robert Dante
Visual
and Creative Team:
Daniel Murray, Gary King, JP Vasquez, Daniel Sergile, Dorothy Shi, Claude Salmon, Dennis
Bailey and Neil Craig Hall
Influences
Al Green, Luther Vandross,
Daryl Coley, Steve Perry, Chaka Khan, Rachelle Ferelle, Will Downing, Stevie
Wonder, Donny Hathaway
There are select
recording artists who can transcend cultural boundaries through music.
The debut release
from Michael Ashanti entitled 'All Of Me' highlights such a diverse yet
cohesive songwriting and vocal styling that effortlessly blends fusions of
soul, jazz, pop, acoustic, funk, dancehall, reggaeton, and even a little
classical. At first glance, one may wonder how any recording artist can
confidently merge seemingly opposing styles into one project. Yet, a deeper
glimpse into the life and musical history of this recording artist, producer
and arranger will reveal the sources of those abilities.
Born in
New York to parents of Jamaican descent, Michael's sensibilities
towards an international mindset were established from the moment he took his
first breath. Aside from his upbringing, the greatest factor to shape
Michael's diversity as an artist began when his father enlisted in the
military. From the age of 7 until his graduation from high school, Michael was
relocating every 1 to 3 years throughout the United States,
Central America, Hawaii, and Europe. While facing the challenge of frequent
change and adaptation, Michael never missed a beat as he continued to channel
his love for music with every change.
Michael drew upon
all of his influences and experiences to bring about the final completion of 'All
Of Me'. Michael became increasingly dedicated to the completion of this
project after the recent passing of his mother and grandfather. Releasing the
debut project through his independent label imprint of Ambassador Music Group,
Michael confides, "the vision I have for my label is to unite present and
emerging cultures through the fusion of diverse musical styles that represent
those cultures". 'All Of Me' already achieves this by showcasing music
that is easily accessible to seemingly opposing demographics.
By giving all of
himself and truly showing up in the unique way in which he was destined to
show up, Michael Ashanti deserves the unconditional attention of the listener
as well as any success that follows.
Thankful this week for having you as a friend! Thankful this week for having met you! Thankful this week for having shared music, my passion, my dreams with you! Friends For Life! Luv~Carmen
Hey Michael: I thought I saw you out on the Plaza of the Today Show... it was a while ago...but, I could of sworn it was you! Anyway, I guess I was missing you and thought I was seeing visions of Michael Ashanti! Ha-ha! Hey, keep in touch, OK? Luv-luv, *Carmen*
Michael-Hope you are having a great day-thought I'd drop by-the tunes sound killer-while have to get together with Philip and Christoper North & rock again sometime! Chris W.
Hello Michael! how are you? thanks for requesting and finding us. I've just listened to you and you have a beautiful voice. I liked your style :) We hope you like our songs as well. Check it out! Have a nice day tomorrow and take care, Cheers from Barcelona!
