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Alternative R&B meets Neo-Soul. A mix of classic R&B sounds, a hint of jazz influences with interesting beats and harmonic vocals.
Genre:
Urban/R&B: Neo-Soul
Release Date:
2005
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Ingar Brown
© Copyright-Ian I. Brown
(837101029605)
Record Label: Ingar Brown
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Born and raised in Harlem, NY, I grew up listening to old 45's of Sam Cooke, James Brown, The Temptations, The Four Tops and Jackie Wilson. As a teenager, the soulful sounds of 135th St. and Lenox Ave. gave my feet a beat to tap to, my mind a few things to think about and a drive that touched my soul. Prince, Al Green, Rick James, George Clinton and Luther Vandross were my music teachers and from them I learned the true definition of musical expression.
As a self-taught musician, I found myself wanting to play any instrument I could get my hands on...please don't ask me to play the saxophone though...:-)
As I got older, I did the norm, went to college (Boston College), graduated. Then went to school again for myself...(Berklee College of Music), graduated! Before long, I began to become the musician that has long been inside of me.
Today, I sing with a band called Busta Groove (www.busta-groove.com) and have finally finished my first solo project, Words and Beats. The music and the words represent my life as it has been so far. I hope you enjoy it, listen to the words, feel the beat, then...repeat!
Stay beautiful.
IB
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Contempory vocals backed by classic R&B sound...
author: Alan Tamayo
Words and Beats is a very listenable CD either in the car or in the backgound while working. An eclectic collection of steady, funky jams reminiscent of the Isley Brothers, D'Angelo, Keith Sweatt and dare I say Terence Trent D'Arby. If anything, the influences seem pretty apparent. Looking forward to hearing more from Mr. Brown.
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Knew it all along
author: Dee
Knew Ian for a long time and it's about time the world knew his talent as well. Smooth, jazzy, and electric just like Ian. Congrats love it's wonderful.
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A little mix of everything
author: Jason B.
A great mix of R&B, Jazz, Funk and good old fashion slow jams. I really like it!!
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Rising Star - No Kidding
author: Jeff McMahon
As keyborad player for the Dancehall Doctors, Tim McGraw's, band - I first discovered Ingar when we were on the road last year. He and his band - Busta Groove played at half time of a Sacramento Kings Basketball Game and we all agreed that this guy was destined for greatness. His ability to blend a smooth rythum with a funky beat are halmarks of musical tallent and I look forward to seeing this kid go places. Rock On Ingar - Jeff
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