12 fabulous original adult contemporary R&B songs that will stick in your minds for years to come…Donald Sheffey’s voice is unlike any other on today’s R&B music scene! It’s strong, baritone with a hint of tenor with a refreshing, original sound. This man knows how to deliver a heartfelt ballad, then turn around and knock you out with a banging dance or mid-tempo tune that will blow you on the dance floor. This new and long awaited CD is Donald’s fifth CD, and his is rich, deep, soulful,
penetrating and full of passion. Between You And I is an intoxicating, textured, memorable collection of Donald’s favorite originals that were crafted and recorded by Donald and writing partners Ernest McCullough, and Jason Persico along
with some of today’s most talented writers and producers. These songs reflect the heart and soul of Donald and are a definite must have that fulfills themes of love, laughter, good times, and discovery wrapped in infectious beats and melodies delivered with passion. Some of Donald’s favorite artists are, Will Downing, Luther Vandross, George Benson, Babyface, Usher, Jeffrey Osborne, Michael Jackson, John Legend, Keith Sweat, Stevie Wonder, Maxwell, Robin Thicke, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Al Green, James Ingram, Howard Hewett, & Marvin Gaye.
“Some of us have forgotten that R&B music is to sooth the soul, not to abuse the mind and heart. It’s not hip-hop and it’s not rapp, but we seem to have lumped it in to those categories and that’s all wrong. R& B is for adults and mature minded individuals who don’t allow their adolescent emotions and behavior to hijack their brain, which is why Donald and his team take what they do and stand for so seriously. Quality material without the smoke and mirrors…”
5 years ago Donald opened the doors to Weezie Productions on the Upper East Side of New York City - yes…just like the Jefferson’s
Donald has been writing & singing for thousands of people for many years around New York City and around the world. Has recorded 4 successful studio CD’s with this one ‘Between You And I’ being Donald’s 5th to commemorate Weezie Productions 5yr anniversary.
It’s a tough job running a small independent production company with a staff of 8 people where practically everything is done in-house from the concept, writing, and recording to the manufacturing, shipping and marketing.
Donald’s Weezie Productions has worked on several full length CD’s, single, and compilation dance projects and has produced and recorded several voice-over commercials for television and radio advertisers. They really do it all.
A tough job but the “doing it yourself if you want it done right” attitude everyone has at Weezie is important and Donald is giving everyone another option for good R&B music and production services.
After a success performance singing the title song for the off Broadway Show ‘The Mammy Project’ (written, performed & directed by Michelle Matlock), ‘Old Aunt Jemima Blues’, Donald along with Randy Wilson arranged a captivating song that fit her production perfectly. The show ran successfully for more than 4 years.
Recently Donald had the pleasure to perform at the Gran Piatto D’Oro in Harlem for a special Valentines Day dinner show where there was standing room only. The show was one of the best they’ve ever had. Donald was then invited back the following month to open for Sony recording artist Alyson Williams, where he brought the house to its feet while warming up the audience before she took the stage.
He also had the pleasure of being one of the performers on the Soulchoonz LIVE tour at SIP Lounge with other well known independent recording artist. Another great event where some of todays top independent recording artists from all over performed and were interviewed on a live broadcast that was streamed all over the world.
Donald was also a featured recording artist on the compilation CD for the Miami Winter Music Conference held in Miami Florida.
Donald and Weezie Productions keeps many irons in the fire and their true love for R&B soul music will always come first, BUT! There is another side to Donald; he also has a lasting love affair for dance-club-jazzy house music being a DJ for many years prior to forming Weezie.
While between CD’s and other production obligations Donald and his team have been affiliated with a dance music site called Traxsource.com, and for many years has been putting out dance singles for clubs all over the world.
Donald has worked with some of the worlds best producers and DJ’s from all over like Francesco Taratini & Fabio Tosti of TnT Inc., Martin Mamzer aka DJ Aphreme, Promonova, Fabrizio Marra, and the one and only DJ LeRoi from Switzerland.
Seeing it comes with the territory let’s not forget the numerous wedding performances, private parties to keep the power on.
Donald is pushing himself and his team little by little to the top. Continuing to be a bunch of normal, simple down to earth people that are very serious and passionate about every project they’re involved in,
Donald loves to smile and laugh, but is very in tuned and serious as to how Weezie Productions will operate now and in the future. So keep your ears open for more to come from Weezie Productions
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