Biography
NexXzit’s music is born from an era when musicians recorded and performed "live". Described by fans as being positive, creative and fresh, NexXzit’s music displays heartfelt and meaningful lyrics along with some of the hottest new music out this year. Club owner Zachoor of Seeds of Light said; "NexXzit has brought back the realism of yesterday’s music incorporated with a style for today’s audience. Margo "The Melody"-Gedown "The Groove" and Rio "The Funk".
Instrumentation
Margo sings lead and background vocals, produces, composes, plays keyboards, is an accomplished lyricist, songwriter and vocal arranger. Rio plays drums, percussions, keyboards, produces, composes and arranges. Ge’down plays lead, rhythm and bass guitars, keyboards, produces, engineers, composes, programs, arranges and sings lead and background vocals.
Musicians are Adrian “Egg” Norton (courtesy of Phaze II) on bass guitar, Arvell “Cloudy” McCloud (courtesy of Soundproof Studio), Anthony “Tom-Tom” Talley, Norris "Marky" Owens and Shawn Broadnax on keyboards and Ron “Rockin-Ron” Butler on percussions.
Rappers on D.C. Girlz are Jett Black (courtesy of Shayvon Studios) and Jazlyn “Jazper” Gauntt. Background vocals on D.C. Girlz are by Paula Clinton.
“No U Turn” is NexXzit’s self produced second release; it reflects the diversity of each group member, creating a mix of music that combines many genres.
1. Familiarality is a song that has a Neo-Soul flow reminiscent of today’s contemporary artists.
2. For You showcases Margo’s gutsy vocals on a smooth - R&B Ballad.
3. Greedy displays NexXzit’s soulful - Ole’ School side.
4. No U Turn conveys NexXzit’s social awareness with an important lyrical message.
5. Say What You Mean is a Progressive mixture of influences from Rock, Jazz and Fusion.
6. Don’t Be Like That Just Rocks!
7. The Way I See You has a jazzy R&B flavor with sweet soulful accents.
8. D.C. Girlz is Margo’s tribute to her hometown sistas featuring Jett Black and Jazper.
9. Feel the Beat takes it to the HOUSE with a high energy party beat.
10. Cry is an Alternative anthem, combining complex Arabian melodies on a Progressive track.
11. My Miracle is an instrumental that features Ge’downs’ guitar artistry; Rio’s drumming proficiency, Adrian “Egg” Norton’s meticulous bass technique and Norris “Marky” Owens’s stylish piano, making a Smooth Jazz classic.
12. Stairway is NexXzit’s interpretation of a Led Zeppelin masterpiece.
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