Album Notes

III Artyst (3 är'tist), I. Creators of artistic works. II. Performers of their work.
III. Three very gifted artiste that carry three distinctive flavors to form a very inventive group.


Taking the opportunity to define the aura of this talented trio, III Artyst has a sound that is filled with elusive harmonic arrangements, intense vocals, and emotionally honest lyrics. What separates III Artyst from other R&B groups; the ability to be indefinable. They have a sound that ranges from old school R&B to hip-hop to contemporary jazz, with such greats as Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole, Michael Jackson, Prince, Jodeci R. Kelly and silk as their idols.

Native Houstonian "Lo" and Shreveport, Louisiana native "Keishunn were members in the same church choir. They later met "Taurus" and formed the group III Artyst, formally known as Ammaretto. Dino, lead singer of the multi-platinum selling group H-Town was the founder of this gifted trio. Knowledge and experience fueled with their nurtured gift for singing and performing are some of the necessary elements utilized to mold III Artyst into a soon to be household name.

With the release of their debut album, "Tha Whole Nyne", III Artyst exemplify vocal talent mixed with a cutting edge finesse for seduction and passion in each of their songs which includes Come See Me, the sultry first single off the album produced by Sinclair "Big Sin" Ridley, Vydeo, an alluring mid-tempo that creates an atmosphere that woos passion, as well as Weddying Day, an acappella dedication of love.

"Tha Whole Nyne" is a blazing showcase of their vocal talent and writing ability. III Artyst wrote and arranged 13 of the 15 songs on the album, and worked with some of Houston's top producers and up coming artists. "Tha Whole Nyne" takes you through the motions and allows you to feel the intensity of it's content as it relates to the emotions of love, lust, and lies. "This album is about the good, the bad, and the ugly in relationships, it's an expression of everyday feelings", says Taurus, the groups lead singer.

Being no strangers to the entertainment industry, III Artyst, entice their audience with their dynamic stage presence and inventive choreography. "These guys have perfectly blended good ole fashion heart felt music with...Tomorrows insight! Tha Whole Nyne' is filled with timeless music... the way music is suppose to be made, explains Brian Dorsey of Dirty Work Music Group. The III Artyst sound consist of Lo's smooth sensuous tone, Keishunn's raw eccentric pitch, and Taurus' illuminating yet controlled vocal range which come together to provide a tasteful yet stimulating sensation.

Since the recent release of "Tha Whole Nyne", III Artyst have gained rave revues from buyers and critics alike. The album can be heard on launch.com as well as some other international and local stations. They have opened up for National Recording artist such as Bilal and K-Ci & Jo Jo.
Sit back, relax and experience "Tha Whole Nyne".