Album Notes

3rd Sun Productions is “Lighting The Way.” We are a team whose desire and passion is to bring hope to community based organizations and those in need by way of donations from music sales. A portion of the proceeds from (debut CD) "The Journey" will go to the "William B. Smith Transplant Fund" and "The Know Your Worth Foundation, Inc". The "William B. Smith Transplant Fund" has been created to assist William “Bill” Smith with the medical expenses associated with having his kidney and pancreas replaced. Donations are also being accepted for his fund through Wachovia Bank. The "Know Your Worth Foundation" is committed to developing young girls into respectable women with a high sense of self worth. You can contact them via the web at www.kywonline.org. It’s amazing how a small donation can change lives….

3rd Sun was put together by Rob Young and Steve Dixon. They have been playing music together since they were teenagers in Rahway, NJ. Their friendship and strong desire for music has led them to perform and record with several artists in the NJ/NYC/Atlanta areas including Gurufish, Ascension and Encore. On THE JOURNEY they have enlisted the help of two very talented keyboardists’ Emmanuel Burgess and Demetre Simmons. This is the first of many releases for 3rd Sun and features guest appearances from some of the finest musicians and vocalists around. Sit back and take a listen…..

1. I Gotta Get Away (Featuring Nahjai Soul)
2. Emotional Swing (Featuring Deniz Felder, Rob Young & Steve Dixon)
3. Thursday’s Rain (Featuring Deniz Felder)
4. You’re Getting Closer (Featuring Rev. Victor Tate)
5. My Heart Has Moved On (Featuring Reggie Calhoun)
6. Not Coming Home (Featuring Noni Keyton & Mike Waddell)
7. Chakra Seven (Featuring Chops Horns - Darryl Dixon, Dave Watson & Freddie Hendrix)
8. Something Special (Featuring Nahjai Soul)
9. Morning After (Featuring Deniz Felder)
10. Got It Now (Featuring Noni Keyton)
11. Sapphire Stone (Featuring Rob Young)
12. Hello Ole Friend (Featuring Peter Graham)

All songs mastered by: Dale "Rambro" Ramsey for Ramtrax Entertainment
All songs engineered and mixed by: Fred Jacobson & Rob Young
All songs are produced by: Rob Young & Steve Dixon for 3rd Sun Productions
Executive Producer: Rob Young & Steve Dixon

Musicians:
Emanuel Burgess: Keyboards
Reggie Calhoun: Guitar
Darryl Dixon: Alto Sax
Steve Dixon: Drums
Deniz Felder: Tenor Sax
Peter Graham: Guitar
Natasha “Nahjai Soul” Johnson: Vocals
Noni Keyton: Vocals
Demetre Simmons: Keyboards
Rev. Victor Tate: Inspirational Word
Mike Waddell: Guitar
Dave Watson: Tenor Sax, Flute
Rob Young: Bass, Keyboards, Guitar & Programming


Special Thanks:
We would like to thank our families and friends, we know that without their support, understanding and encouragement this project would never have been possible. Thanks to Ana Santiago, Jonathan Bonds, Chops Horns (Darryl Dixon, Dave Watson & Freddie Hendrix), Dale Ramsey, Debbie Duffy, Demetre Simmons, Deniz Felder, Emanuel Burgess, Eric McCaine, Karmyn Brooks, Mike Waddell, Natasha (Nahjai Soul) Johnson, Noni Keyton, Peter Graham, Rev. Victor Tate, First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church family, Rev. Wallace Hartsfield, Fred Jacobson, Tim Shider, Adam Nitti, Tracy Rookard, Earl Fleming, Silverfox Percussion, Attack Heads, Soultone Cymbals, Roscoe Basses. An extra special thanks to All the musicians, artists and friends that we’ve met along the way and inspired us to become the best we can be. Your efforts and words of wisdom have not gone unnoticed. Remember to play each gig like it’s your last and it’s music so you gotta have fun. – Rob & Steve. www.3rdsunproductions.com