Group: Keingz Ransom (Pronounced Kings Ransom)
Location: Dallas, Texas Genre: R&B Release Date: TBD
There is something to be said about the R&B quartet, Keingz Ransom "KR", especially when their harmonious sound adds meaning to their profound moniker. Their distinct harmony, vocal ability, and "throwback R&B" verbalizations, recalls the era of musical muses: Silk, H-Town, Jodeci, Boyz II Men and Jagged Edge.
Keingz Ransom comprised of : Rodney "Tinman" Miller, ; Cedric "Fontaine" Hughes, ; Kewaithian "Kew" Freeman, ; and Broderick "Brick" Smith, came together in 2001 in Dallas, Texas. Rodney and Broderick came up with the group's name. "It's indicative of the value of our music," says Rodney. The essence of soulful groove beats captures the raw emotions of love, lust, broken hearts and hope. Their vocal skills are showcased when they sing a cappella, highlighting their sultry-rich range.
Keingz Ransom has a strong marketing opportunity in Urban Music. Urban music, typically defined as R&B, Hip-Hop and Rap, has grown acceptance in mainstream American pop culture in the past two decades. The genre has grown from less than 16% market share of music sold in the industry in 1990’s to over 25% percent in the early part of this century.
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