Just me, but there are so many people who helped along the way, and many more that continue to help me to this day.
Influences
Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Isley Brothers, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind, & Fire, The Gap Band, Gil Scott Heron, George Benson, Prince, Charlie Wilson, Freddie Jackson, Johnny Gill, Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert, Christopher Williams, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Mint Condition, Old School R. Kelly, Aaron Hall, Kenny Lattimore, Jodeci, DeVante Swing, Al B. Sure, Dru Hill, Eric Benet, Frank McComb, Donell Jones, Alicia Keys, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Goapele, Amel Larrieux, Glenn Lewis, Raphael Saadiq, Carl Thomas, Javier, Donnie, Stephen Simmons, Raheem DeVaughn, Van Hunt, Musiq Soulchild, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell, D'Angelo.
Sounds Like
People say I sound like John Legend, with a pinch of Anthony Hamilton, and a dash of Donny Hathaway.
American Idol!
"Motherless Child" at Indiana University. Thanks Desma!
"I Will Love You More"
National Anthem at Warriors game
Thank you Lisa Fleming. You're the best:
Paul "PK" Kim is the Asian American R&B/Pop, Singer/Songwriter who began his rise to fame on the 6th season of American Idol. Known for his smoky, yet powerful voice, he quickly became a fan favorite, and earned the praise of the three judges. Advancing to the top 12, Paul became the first Asian American male to place as a finalist.
PK spent 3 years with EMI Asia as an artist, and was also a writer and vocal producer for several top artists throughout the region while spending time in Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. He is a featured artist on EMI's "John Lennon Tribute" album which was released in 2005. His rendition of "Give Peace a Chance" was one of the singles, and the music video was in heavy rotation internationally on networks such as MTV and Channel V.
He got his start in music in a gospel choir which competed in several ACSI showcases throughout the country. Paul's music is deeply rooted in the soul movement of the 70's and cites Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder as his first influences. As his musical tastes broadened, he was also influenced by the likes of Prince and Michael Jackson.
He is currently working with some of the hottest producers and artists around the world as a writer. He's been described as having an impeccable ability to step out the box and create timeless music. His love for the "old mixed in with the new" allows him to pen songs which have been hailed as: A breath of fresh air, modern yet classic, pop injected with substance, universal, and deeply poetic and meaningful.
When describing his writing style he states, "I like to create music that has substance to it. My goal is to pen something you'll want to hear over and over, without getting tired of it. That's why I tend to shy away from the gimmicks associated with bubblegum pop. When you really sit down and create a beautiful melody in addition to heartfelt lyrics, you will have an undeniable classic that you can hear on the radio a decade later, and want to turn up, and which immediately triggers nostalgia." - Bio written by Melissa Chandler
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Paul! My brother, how are you?!? Dude, I'm so sorry I haven't hit you up sooner. My wife is the one that usually updates this myspace for me. I've been meaning to get back you. It's been waay to long man! Yes lots has happened to me since our Idol days. Hit me up on the phone man when it's good for you. I'm always up late every night here on the east coast so no worries. I hope all is well over there. Take care buddy.
-Nick
ps, I saw the interview we did together for idol.com again the other day. yeah...we were awesome. lol brought back lots of memories. Miss you bro.
I've been really good! I'm going to school in San Francisco and just working and all that fun stuff..keepin myself pretty damn busy! I know really I havn't seen you in over ten years! I'm surprised you even remember me or recognize me? I can still see a little glimpse of the 15 year old paul in you.. Where you at these days? Still in the bay?
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