Album Notes

A singer/songwriter since the age of 16, Patrick presents a sound that is unreserved, each note filled with gripping passion. At a young age, local talent show opportunities near Patrick’s hometown of Eden, NC began to create a platform for him to perform at larger venues on the east coast. After much encouragement from radio personalities to put out an album, Patrick released “Complex Simplicities of Love” in 2002 under his co-founded independent record label, True2Life Entertainment. After selling out the entire stock in a matter of months, Patrick began working on his full-length album. The author of numerous songs, Patrick writes his own material while working in tandem with True2Life Entertainment’s in-house production team and associated producers to create music for other artists. Patrick’s debut album captures his early roots in gospel and classical music, while showcasing his pop and hip-hop cultural influences.

Quotes
• “We don’t do a good job at promoting local artists, but we’re gonna push this one because this is good music!” --AC Stowe, 97.1
•He’s about the best thing that I’ve heard in a long time; the ladies always request his music at my parties. That Maximum Overdrive is hot! When can you get me the full album?”
--DJ Get Money



Airplay
• Local College Radio - (NC A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Winston Salem State University) – sporadic spins
• Commercial Radio - begins regionally on September 1, 2004 (Greensboro, Virginia Beach, and XM Radio)

Print/TV/Radio Interviews
• Conducting numerous radio interviews in Regional NC Markets (Greensboro, Charlotte) to promote event appearances
• Local TV interviews on public access, college broadcasts, and late night TV to promote event appearances
• Televised CD promotion event

Sales/Product
• 750 maxi-singles (Complex Simplicities of Love) sold at performances
• 900 mix tapes featuring Just Patrick (Greensboro, NC, Virginia Beach, VA)

Publicity
• Street-level marketing Campaign • Poster Campaign • Charity Events
• Performances •Internet

Film/TV Credits
• Songwriter Credits, Missing Yesterday, 99-00

GIGS (**indicates multiple show dates or performances)
• Open act for Case, DL Hugley, Bernie Mac, Samore
• Coca-Cola Jam Fest **
• Busta Brown Television Talk Show
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greek Fashion Show
• Greensboro Downtown Summer Festival**
• Fun Fourth**
• National Cheerleading Competition**
• North Carolina Central University Spotlight Showcase
• 102 Jamz Community Summer Festivals**