Album Notes

Born Ederson Beauvois on January 23, 1986 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Ederson spent his younger years surrounded by the large and creative Beauvois clan. Early musical influences ranged from classic French soul music, beloved by his mother, to the modern rhythms of traditional Haitian music he heard from his brother John, a professional pianist.

When he was 10, his parents moved the family to the US, and he spent some years in Florida. He later moved to Massachusetts where he attended high school in the city of Somerville, and still resides nearby. Living in the US, he was exposed to R&B legends Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, and Baby Face among other R&B greats.

Ederson spent much of his high school years working alone, writing and singing. He was later discovered by his brother Marc, also a songwriter, who immediately recognized Ederson’s natural talent and star power. Managing his carreer was the next logical step, and they began working to develop Ederson’s youthful voice into the sophisticated and consistently wide vocal range he now controls. Their first collaborative CD was “Out of the Darkness”, in 2005, with Ederson producing all nine tracks as well as co-writing three of the songs. Most recently, he co-wrote “Flying High” and “On Fire” and “Cadillac Pimpin”, his newest singles. All three songs will be part of a new album to be released in 2009.

Ederson’s unique sounds have been variously described as Jazz, Soul, or a modern R&B, but none of these fully captures his elusive and captivating music. His diverse background and influences can most clearly be seen in his sophisticated approach to producing beats and melodies. His smooth combinations of pulse-racing bass and sultry vocals evoke hot nights and steamy encounters.