JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS: Like A Friend

Jean-Pierre Simons

Like A Friend

© 2000 Jean-Pierre Simons (656613758526)

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A sweet blend of the triangular African, Latin and European flavor with a sprinkle of the American spirit. It is Makossa-Funk, it is Afro-Pop

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BIOGRAPHY

JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS is an international Artist from Cameroon by way of Paris, France. His music experiences began early in his life, performing at annual school and community feasts. Jean-Pierre formed a band at age fifteen and used all of his free time endeavoring in music composition and song writing.In 1974, he joined a semi-professional orchestra playing feasts and marriages. He was later selected as lead vocalist in the Junior college band , the ” Lycée Polyvalent’s Band”. Jean-Pierre also performed regularly at weekly jam sessions sponsored by the French Cultural Center in Douala. He was voted “ Best New Artist” for four consecutive weeks. This became the catalyst for his professional career.

Jean-Pierre’s big break came in 1977 when he was contracted to perform as lead vocalist at “CLUB LA JUNGLE”, a renowned Cameroon area hot spot. Jean-Pierre was a “ LA JUNGLE” regular for four years. In 1981 he went to Europe and was admitted to “ L’ECOLE NORMALE DE MUSIQUE ALFRED CORTOT”, a prestigious Parisian Conservatory, on Boulevard Malesherbes. He studied Harmony, Solfeggio and later endeavored in Arranging.

In 1985, Jean-Pierre produced and released a Single “ BROKEN-HEART” and “ A HEART IN LOVE “, through his own label “Victory Productions” (later renamed “Sighe’s Victory Productions). Both songs were hits in several African countries. Most notably,” BROKEN-HEART “ remained No 1 on Africa Number One (a prestigious international radio station in Africa, based in Gabon) for several weeks.

What brought Jean-Pierre to America after seven years in France? “The
USA is the real place for music. As a musician, I was drawn to the creative
climate that encourages producing and publishing original musical work”

ABOUT THE MUSIC:

Jean-Pierre’s music combines African melodies and rhythms from Cameroon (such as Makossa, Lali and others), with European & American styles of music arrangement. ” Music cannot be confined to the narrow space of one’s own country or people. It is a universal gift of God to mankind.”

In 2002, Jean-Pierre released another Single with two tracks :”Like A Friend” and “Aime-Moi”, designed to herald a full album (just completed and soon to be released…stay tuned).
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BIOGRAPHIE
Jean-Pierre est né à Douala, au Cameroun. La musique exerce sur lui une attirance nette, et dès l’age de 13 ans, il compose déjà ses premières chansons.
En 1974, il est engagé comme chanteur dans un groupe semi-professionnel, “The Black Singers”, poursuivant parallèlement ses études comme tous les adolescents de son âge. Son parcours scolaire l’amène au Lycée Polyvalent de Bonabéri , où, grandissant académiquement et musicalement, il devient le chanteur du groupe musical, représentant le Lycée dans plusieurs manifestations. C’est ainsi d’ailleurs qu’il est remarqué par un guitariste professionnel réputé. Celui-ci joue plus tard un rôle pivot dans la vie du jeune chanteur et lui donne l’opportunité de s’embarquer dans la voie du musicien professionnel.

Jean-Pierre participe à plusieurs concours pour le “Meilleur Artiste Auteur-Compositeur”, organisé par le Centre Culturel Fran

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  • Very Well done, Flash is quite interesting, love the heart resolve
    author: Tony III

    Just browsing the other day I touched on this site and another. I was initially interested in the Flash presentation but the song was delightful. My 16 month old son brought me back to the computer room to play it again for him. The visual presentation with the music enhances it so much better than the stock top 40 crap we have continually stuffed down our faces/ears in America. Keep up the great work both musically and visually. Tony III

  • Des échos
    author: nass D

    J’éteint ma chaîne, je range le CD, et je sort dehors. J’entend alors les échos de « aime-moi », ses harmonies me suivent partout . Une très jolie chanson!

  • Ensorcellement !
    author: Evelyne

    Cet artiste qui m'était totalement inconnu et que j'ai découvert sur Amazon.com m'a littéralement transporté grâce à son titre "aime-moi". J'avoue secrètement que j'ai cru un moment qu'il me le disais dans l'oreille !!

  • author: anne-marie

    Un poète qui a du "beat" dans le corps... et quelle qualité musicale! Qu'arrive le temps où on entendra ses chansons dans notre radio au Québec!

  • Tender Rapture! Simons music takes you there...
    author: JC

    "Voulez vous ... ce soir"! La musique de JP Simons vous inspirera d'autres syllabes... to say it tenderly...

  • WOW!
    author: George D

    This CD is the one to play again and again with no dimunition of pleasure or of discovery.

  • Upbeat... puts a smile on everyone's face
    author: Mita

    I love the combination of the instruments. I can listen to the music over and over again......

  • Riveting...well-composed!!
    author: Jules Mbe

    "Aime-Moi" is riveting!!!

  • I am generally appreciative of Jean-Pierre Simons's music because of the blend o
    author: Richard Gwananji

    FANTASTIC!!!

  • author: shuJing

    i smiled the first time the opening bars of "Aime-Moi" graced my apartment. it's palpably warm-- mangoes, cinnamon, nutmeg-- and at the same time ethereal, like fairies rising from a mist. the vocals SOAR, carry the listener with them. "like a friend" brings you back down to earth, in celebration of connectedness, loving-kindness.

  • Loved the song Amei- Moi
    author: Bud Ayers

    I enjoyed listening to Amei-Moi. Being a ballroom dancer the Latin Rythm caught my attention. Hearing it in French gave it a slightly different flavor from the Spanish version.

  • i love Aime-moi. It is really
    author: penelopechaconas@earthlink.net

    i love Aime-moi. It is really beautiful and quite separate from Quiereme. So romantic > > and the arrangement is wonderful with the African touch and your creative lyrics. Your singing is very soft and sweet and > > also uplifting and dreamy to create the mood of the song. That one is my favorite but Like a Friend is a nice piece, too.

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