WILL DOWNING DEBUTS AT 22 ON BILLBOARD'S TOP 200 ALBUM CHART WITH CLASSIQUE.
Legendary singer Will Downing debuted at 22 on Billboard's Top 200 with his 14th Classique (Peak Records). The album also debuted at 3 on the R&B charts just following Eminem and Black Eyed Peas. Classique sold 20,026 units in its first week of release and marks his highest chart debut on Billboard's top 200.
The stellar debut is a triumphant encore presentation following the challenges Downing faced creating his Peak debut, After Tonight (recorded while battling the muscle disorder Polymyositis). Back in top form, Downing's sensitive touch is felt throughout the project - singing, writing, arranging and producing, the latter mostly in collaboration with his dear friend and much-in-demand ace Rex Rideout.
Classique is quintessential Will Downing from start to finish,a quiet but emphatic statement on the strength and confidence this Brooklyn native has garnered as he celebrates his 20th anniversary as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, a career in which the man and his artistry have been recognized for excellence from NARAS to the NAACP.
Will Downing is currently on tour promoting Classique.
Blessings will i have every CD that you have made. This new cd is beautiful i love something special. You sang this song so smooth and sweet. You go brotha with love and many blessings. Have a bless day makeba peace.
Very good sound. We really appreciate the good material that you are putting out at this time in your life. Thanks for your amazing existence. Take care
The Symphony of Life~A new day begins to function in harmony Smoothly guiding the melody of events that reaches its crescendo! Leaving a palette of effervescent colors as residue. Have a Lovely rest of the week! XX~
A new day begins with the rising of the sun, As its bright rays shine forth In vibrant bursts of light And illuminate over the world.
As the world begins to wake, Everything begins to function in harmony, With a steady rhythm and even pitch Smoothly guiding the melody of events That makes a symphony of life.
As the day progresses, This symphony takes on new dimensions and tones, And is thereby infused with new meaning.
At some point the tune reaches its crescendo, Playing loudly and vivaciously for all to take part In the melodious song.
The day ends with the setting of the sun, As it sinks in to the horizon, Leaving a palette of effervescent colors as residue.
All the while the melody begins to die down, Sinking its tone to a quiet stillness which Ultimately leads way to the song of the very next day.
Peace and Blessings to my Troy Ave neighbor.. We lived in the same apartment building.. Love you Will.... Good to see you feeling so much better. *God Bless* Maria
