J Ross-Parrelli brings a delicacy of spoken word and passionate vocals.
Whether the ladies be running the place or 6 man band- ADACA Soul- collaberating with Long Beach's finest Mighty JuneBugg of Collective I, DJ JFX of Overground Recording, Throwback Records June22, Jamaica's Groove Galore, and San Diego's one and only DJ Sweet Beets,
ADACA Soul consist of
Dread I- composes, plays keys, bass, guitar and drums.
General Bailey- keepin the hard hittin rhythms
Kelsey- on the six string bass
Raulo- on the percussion tip
and Nat Love- of saxaphone.
Influences
Spearhead, Erykah Badu, Billy Holiday, Arrested Development, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Isreal Vibrations, Ella Fritzgerald, Groundation, Sarah Vahn, Tribe Called Quest John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Judy Mowatt, I-Threes, Alicia Keys, Sade, Les Nubians, Dead Presidents, Mos Def, The Roots, Jill Scott, Marvin gaye, Al Green, Steel Pulse, Vegitation, Jah Fellowship, Heart, Life and Soul, Dingees, Chapter 11, Fully Equiped, Crucial and all local bands that are trying to do there thang
Sounds Like
Debut album coming out August 15th...
Album release @ Rhythm Lounge Long Beach, Ca
With the freshest infusion of jazz, reggae, old school Hiphop and Motown soul, J Ross Parrelli brings back the rare originality and attitude that defines great musicians. Her uncanny ability to intermix song, rap and poetry within the same verse over Funk, Reggae, Soul and Hiphop tracks and around social, political and life issues has garnered the support of loyal fans along her tour routes from the West Coast of the United States to the West Coast of Africa. Performing alongside her female DJ, Mighty JuneBugg, and unique and versatile, band ADACA SOUL, J Ross-Parrelli sets a stage for an audience of any, genre, age and culture.
Parrelli creates earthly music; feel good music; music that brings a fresh break to a busy day. Parrelli is a cool and refreshing breeze in a stale music industry; her faith in music will uplift any audience.
It has been said that Parrelli’s voice vibrates the sweet hymns of Aretha Franklin, the rich melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and the graceful sophisticated flows of Lauryn Hill. Parrelli has the soul and power of a gospel singer and sultry mood-setting effect of a great depression jazz singer. A socially conscious songstress, she has a very distinct music personality, one that stands out amongst female emcees and singers. In an era when socially conscious, inspiring and message-based music is largely absent, Parrelli gladly embraces leadership as she takes the stage delivering soulful messages of self-determination, strength and pride.
A musical luminary in her own right, Parrelli regularly shares the stage with legends/friends such as KRS-ONE, Pharcyde, Luciano, Jurassic 5 and Supernatural (the world renowned freestyle champion); and was invited to participate in the ‘Self-Destruction Part 2” collaboration, spearheaded by legendary Hip-Hop icon KRS-ONE and the Stop the Violence Movement”.
In 2006-2007 Parrelli was booked for an amazing and life-changing two month tour of Africa’s west coast reaching an audience of more then 40,000 people. Parrelli’s tour schedule continues to swell as she has been found headlining and performing at various festivals such as The Mt Shasta Renegade Festival, North West World Reggae Festival, Sierra Nevada, Lafayette Music and Cultural Festival, Caesar’s Casino of Lake Tahoe and Nigeria’s Calabar World Music Festival. As a college-educated artist, J Ross was a standout teammate with the Cal State Long Beach Poetry Slam Team from 2004-2005, and was awarded the Best Political Poem in the nation with her piece, “J Ross-Parrelli for President”.
Parrelli’s solo debut, Soooul Full Mixed Jams is scheduled for release in July 2008. With her U.S. tour, currently being mapped out, Parrelli is now working on her highly anticipated sophomore and major label album which is as yet untitled but, produced by Jamaica’s finest, Native Xamaycan. Collaborating with artist such as Speech of Arrested Development, Pharcyde, Akil of Jurassic 5, Sizzla and the undisputed world famous freestyle king, Supernatural, Parrelli’s sophomore project will be released in early 2009.
With multiple projects on deck and demands for live performances and feature collaborations, J Ross-Parrelli pursues her goals and works to leave a lasting impression upon the eyes, ears and souls of people across the globe…
jamie!!!! hows it going in rrrrrussia girl? hope you are having a blessed and fun time. i know you are putting it down haha. i love you jamie can't wait to see you and hear all about it. jah love. music is the key!
Whats new? I would like to find out if you are working on anything interesting. I have been trying to get into Music for Video Games. I have 6 tunes that I made for a demo and am looking around
Besides that I have 1 animation coming that will be in theme with the website I'll be launching. I'm still trying to connect with Artists to help me with the look of the myspace. Which has a nice little blog feel.
I'll have a CD of 'Composer For Media'. My work will be very much in the vein of 'Artist Production' and 'Media Writing'.
Hey! If you know anyone, or you yourself want to Collaborate! really need Singers and Lyricists! Drop me a message/comment if you know someone! I'm asking for people's emails and phone numbers to get in touch
thanks for posting that video. gave me some smiles and sobs before bed. That's my baby, mi amor, mi corazon, mi alma. i dont know how to go on.. but time keeps moving around me and i guess that's what it will feel like for a while. So glad we are together. Besos.
well im writin right now i gotta some shit i wanna get down but ur on tour soo i figure ill use all summer to write and then get it all down at once u know... well ive been writing like everyday just to keep it up soo just let me know when ur gunna be back... have fun in hawaii and in russia
hey girl i justt wanted to say that i love you and thank you so much for loving and always taking care of my brother the way you did. i'm looking forward to seeing you. Jah love and blessings
i could not do this without you. He put us together because he knew we would need each other to get through this. Your stories and memories keep him alive for i ver and his light and goodness keep us blessed until we meet him again on the sunny banks of the river of pure golden light, safe behind the gates of ZION, where he waits and guides us. This morning he told me, "Baila mija!," tell the people to dance all night for me and watch the sunrise on the ocean and hold each other, for you must be strong, because the times ahead are hard and I had to sacrifice to guide you. I am always with you." Than he smiled and went to comfort his Mother and Father and Sisters and Brothers. He is my soul and my salvation and I thank you for holding me up right now, I don't know how I would do this otherwise. I love you baby girl. Blessed Love. Give Thanks.
Dread I my bredren- we will miss you soooo much!! Thank you for your gift that you shared with so many people- you will never be forgotten and will always live through the music... Here is my idication to an amazing person:
Dear Dready- Oh dear Dready Why did Jah have to come take you already? There's so much to explain now my heart feels heavy, and this is the only way for me to tell you I said we used to rock steady, You're always so friendly, With good advice to lend me or encouragement to send me. See I'll never forget the time that we spent When we would just laugh and get lit Play guitar and bullshit. Now I sit and reminisce Think about the things we missed, And all I can do is wish that it didn't end like this. Then you could meet Jossalin and help teach her too sing, But still I've got to give thanks and praise for everything. See you'll always be a king And this just can't be denied, So I spread your legacy And take your advice. Yes I'll always have hope and a positive vibe- With you by my side cause the music is alive!
Love you Dready- REST IN POWER rasta! You will be in my thoughts and my heart life and soul for eternity!!!! 1Love and many blessings to the King Dread I and the Canales family! -Intalect1 aka: Jarret Ross
thanx 4 the add beautiful.. great soul-ful, spiritual music... "ring my bells"... love how u flippped that one..i use 2 get lost in that song... have u ever thought of doin "loving u"?.. i bet u would blaze it.. stay blessed beautiful..
Spearhead, Erykah Badu, Billy Holiday, Arrested Development, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Isreal Vibrations, Ella Fritzgerald, Groundation, Sarah Vahn, Tribe Called Quest John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Judy Mowatt, I-Threes, Alicia Keys, Sade, Les Nubians, Dead Presidents, Mos Def, The Roots, Jill Scott, Marvin gaye, Al Green, Steel Pulse, Vegitation, Jah Fellowship, Heart, Life and Soul, Dingees, Chapter 11, Fully Equiped, Crucial and all local bands that are trying to do there thang
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