Album Notes

THE BEGINNING
Kishane was born in Brooklyn NY and raised by parents who were full of musical energy which in turn was passed down to him. The vibe in the family home was always centered on entertainment. At a very young age, Kishane was exposed to various genre's of music and theatre. Soon he began performing in musicals such as “The Pirates of Penzance” and “Oliver”, often times securing lead roles. When he was 14 he wrote and produced his first dance single "We Gonna Get Funky".

THE NEXT PHASE
Eventually, Kishane left Brooklyn at age 17 and went to Howard University. Immediately he was drawn into the enormous musical and acting culture. He soon began working with local Hip-Hop producers, and doing shows at local clubs like the Ritz Night Club. In 1993, he received the great opportunity to open for the likes of Mary J. Blige, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Teddy Riley, and SHAI at Howard University’s Homecoming. In his last year at Howard University, Kishane while also pursuing his acting career, was awarded the opportunity to star in the hit NBC TV show Homicide - Life On the Streets as a drug lieutenant. In 2004 Kishane put his musical skills to the test and released his debut album entitled “The Beginning” (www.cdbaby.com/shanemusic).

THE NOW
Presently, Kishane continues to have a strong passion for entertainment. He is currently placing a strong focus on his voice over and music production work. His voice over sound has been described as “Captivating, Smooth and Charismatic”. In regards to Kishane’s music, his sound has been described as Infectious, heart thumping and music that constantly grabs you. He concentrates in multiple areas such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Electronic, and Down-tempo eclectic funk. He will be releasing his next Album titled "Another Level” mid 2009. Early reports are that the album is definitely hot! A strong mix of electronic funk, soul and good vibrations! Stay tuned.