Me
and some other amazingly talented producers and musicians...
Influences
Vocally - Karen Clark Sheard, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald, John Legend, Faith Evans, Lauryn Hill, Rashaan Patterson, Donnie, Musiq Soulchild, Marvin Winans, Cee-lo Green, ...
Production - PAJAM, Kanye West, Thomas Newman, Jon Brion, Donald Lawrence, Stevie Wonder, Will.I.Am, Pryde Production, Krunchi Production, Quincy Jones, Carvin Haggins, Ivan Barrias, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, 20syl, Brian Michael Cox, Chucky Thompson, Cedric Caldwell, James Hall, Mevil Crispell, Kirk Franklin, Ricky Minor, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, James Poyser, Kenneth Crouch, Keith Crouch, Darren Henson, 88 keys, ...
Inspired by - Donnie, Kim Burrell, Common, Keb' Mo, Alison Krauss, Ammie Mann, Amel Larrieux, Shanice, Kenny Lattimore, Vertical Horizon, Mavis Staples, Kathleen Battle, Oscar Peterson, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Schumman, Mendehlson, Chopin, Chick Corea, Sigur Ros, The Robot Ate Me, Bjork, Blind Boys of Alabama, James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, Ashford and Simpson, Carly Simon, Sting, Zap Mama, Sly Stone, Bill Withers, ...
Sounds Like
John Legend singing like D'angelo, to a song composed by Stevie Wonder written by Dr. Laura and a black preacher.
Mother taught me not to talk to strangers, so when sending a friend invite, be personable and introduce yourself... Since most people don't read this, I'll keep it brief.
As a child Narykcin was addicted to microphones, keyboards, and anything that could make sound. Like most black kids, I cut my teeth in the church.
Eight years of my life was spent as a classical double bassist. Throughout high school and middle school I played trombone, bassoon, cello, viola, and the triangle.
In college I started singing. I traveled and recorded for 4 years with Franklin & Marshall's Poor Richards.
In 2005 I decided to try my hand at production. My goal, simple, make music to inspire and uplift people; encouraging them to LIVE.
There's no question that Narykcin's musical footprint is laced with the rich textures of gospel music, jazz, and R&B, but it also bring something fresh to the table. Like a child explaining where babies come from, Narykcin brings a type of innocence to his production that manifests itself in his creative sound-bed. The dreamy synths, which he builds; the neo-classical piano riffs, which he composes; the gospo-jazz chord progressions, which he plays; and his soulful voice (sometimes) make for a real treat. While you never know what his next track is going to sound like, you should expect that it's going to be original, musical, and relevant.
FINALLY, NEW MUSIC! "The Art Of Broken Glass" (EP), click myspace.com/mrjmedeiros and take a listen! Available on itunes or directly from my site. New Mr.J songs to add to your profile! WORD!
You can also follow on twitter.com/mrjmedeiros for free music.
In celebration of Earth Day I walked along 76 and gathered up all the dead deer bodies that were in the nearby woods, then drug them up to the side of the road. There were several near accidents from people driving by staring at my good deeds. What did you do to help mother earth?
If you don't call to hang out soon I'm gonna find another best friend. I'm sorry it had to come to this, but it has. I've got like 2 dozen people that have asked me to be their best friends.......fyi.
March 7th. There is a big hip hop show in Philly. Dumhi, Writtenhouse, Tanya Morgan, and a bunch other acts. It's 8$ to get in. Let me know if you wanna go.
heyyyy. game night tonight? Are you still reading apps? I'd like to swing by and pick up those sax parts if you got a minute. Maybe you could let me hear them first. Starting to miss a brother...
hes getting so big nick, its crazy..hes about to be my new big black boy...remember BBN? i didnt know kiesha had family here...well maybe i did, but forgot..where specifically---IM SO EXCITED. i will tell my husband, that will be awesome!
I was just telling kisha yall need to come to maryland and meet my family...i also told her that i wanted you to hear the band that plays at the church we have decided to be a part of....it has been a long time..how are you? miss ya. love.
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