Album Notes

J-Harris aka Joseph H. Fleming has found a way through his music, with sound and words, to look into your heart and speak to your soul, to have a conversation with you in a place inside of you that you may not even know exists. Pay attention to his words, while you’re enjoying his music and you’ll find that place.

He has categorized his music as MCM which stands for Music with a Conscious Message. “…I’m conscious of what I put out there; I feel it’s really important in today’s world to do so. Music is now the weapon of the future, and my purpose is to be a blessing to others, not a hindrance.”

J-Harris is an entrepreneur/singer/songwriter/producer/ consultant/manager from New York City. His mission is to inspire and bring hope and self-empowerment to all that hear his music. His dream is to reach as many people with his message, as possible, in hopes of making a positive difference in the world.

Since the release of his debut multi-single CD, Footprints, J-Harris has received nothing but praise from his growing and dedicated fan base. His sophomore CD, Footprints…I’m Here was released at the MCM Movement Concert, on Oct. 7, 2006 at Aaron Davis Hall/Harlem Stage, NYC.

J-Harris is committed to making music that inspires and has a conscious message. “Every song I write has a message in it, whether it’s about love, hope, self-empowerment or how to get through the struggle…the message is there…” J-Harris has a militant beat to his music because he believes in stepping towards a better place. One may easily define his music as a cross between Stevie Wonder meets Michael Jackson or Lauryn Hill meets Donnel Jones. His breath taking and dynamic live show and his beautiful and melodic voice, have a mellow and spiritual quality that sets him apart from all others.

In the fall of 2004, J-Harris started a new independent company based out of New York City known as Maschil Entertainment, Inc. “Maschil” was one of David’s musicians referred to in Psalms as one who wrote songs with “words of wisdom.” Maschil Entertainment, Inc. is an independent label, consulting firm and management company that specializes in promoting music and artists with a conscious and positive message. His most recent project is up and coming Artist/Producer David Homyk.

While serving as CEO & President of Maschil, J-Harris pursued and recently received a Masters Degree in Music Business from New York University. He is now using his multi-talents at SONY/BMG Music Entertainment/Zomba Label Group as a Marketing Specialist/Product Manager. He continues his writing/producing/performing, and managing and consulting for different artists and labels.

J-Harris is an alumnus of the University of Virginia, where he earned a B.S. in Sociology, concentrating in Marketing and Music. For three of his years at UVA, J-Harris was VP Programming Director and top on-air DJ for Charlottesville’s 92.7 KISS-FM. J-Harris is a graduate of Teaneck High School in New Jersey. He is a devoted member of Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey. In his spare time he loves to run, workout, eat, and, of course, write music.

Visit his websites: www.j-harris.com, www.maschilentertainmentinc.com, and www.mcmmovement.com
Check out his new songs & updates at www.myspace.com/jharrismcm