ONYX1 FEATURING TERRENCE FORSYTHE: Right Now

Onyx1 featuring Terrence Forsythe

Right Now

© 2007 Onyx1 featuring Terrence Forsythe (837101320412)

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Terrence Forsythe provides strong emotional and soulful delivery of songs in classic R&B adult, Easy Listening, Pop, and smooth Jazz formats with smooth harmonies providing melodic dynamics.

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In 2003, Ubquity Records in association with Luv N'Haight Records released a compilation entitled Bay Area Funk, covering the fertile music period 1967-1976 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Artist such as Sugar Pie Desanto, Eugene Blacknell & The New Breed, Marvin Holmes & The Uptights, Johnny Talbot & De Thangs and Onyx were represented.

The liner notes describe the vocal group, Onyx, as "a tight harmony group, similar in sound and message to the Temptations". Indeed, two of the original members of Onyx (Wendell and A.J. Basey) founded the Natural Four with John January and Alfred 'Pumpkin' Bowden. A Third original member of Onyx, Malvin Scott sang with the pre-Zodiac Maurice Williams group, The Kids, with a national hit "Are You My Girlfriend".

The maiden voyage of Onyx was launched with the creation of their own record label Nia showcasing the release of the single "Break it Loose". Despite the success of their initial effort, Onyx decided not to pursue "the business" full time and the group disbanded.

When the founding members learned "Break it Loose" was having success in Europe thirty years later and was slated for inclusion in the Bay Area Funk compilation, the Basey brothers and Malvin realized that their dream was still very much alive.

They recruited Terry Forsythe, a versatile performer whose resume reveals not only a solid work ethic, but also is indicative of the major players he has worked with; Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal, and Richard Street formerly of the Temptations. Mr. Forsythe's four octave vocal range ignites the product you are about to listen to; ONYX1featuring TERRENCE FORSYTHE, RIGHT NOW.

Pre release test marketing of this product indicates that it fits well into the Urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz formats. Folks dig it regardless of where it has been previewed. You will too. Not now, but RIGHT NOW!

Tee Watts
Music Director, Lake County Community Radio
KMOB 100.3 FM

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  • onyx1 featuring terrence forsythe
    author: ray ray

    this is one of the best r&b cd out. these guy really take it back to the old school. i love the the differents harmonies and the addition of some jazzy feeling the band is outstanding.love the fact that real musician are used and not studio beats.

  • author: Meself Anthony Bush

    this is an awesome cd from the vocals to the lyrics to the music it is definetly radio ready from yours truly meself

  • author: cool union lady

    THIS CD IS ALSOME LOVE TRACK SONG BUT I DO GOOD MUSIC TO STEP TO WISH I KNEW YOUR TOUR DATES SO I COULD FRY IN TO SEE YOU PREFORM KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

  • Great Music! Keeping the Soulful Jazz and Smooth Listening Sound Alive
    author: The Best Of Tynes

    Great Music! Great History behind the Music! Couldn't pick a favorite song...they were all favorites. "Right Now" "It's time for Love."

  • Every track is a winner.
    author: Paul Phillips www.soulfulgrooves.com

    Every track is a winner for me and it is great to see these guys back on the scene. A combination of great memorable songs and a quality contemporary production which is a rare combination these days. What's more these guys really can SING. Paul Phillips www.soulfulgrooves.com

  • Great music strong CD that moves naturally and skillfully
    author: Michael Jackson aka "Ina 'national Mike"

    Cool, funky, emotional, romantic, strong lyrics, Good lead vocals, a sax that is warm & tasty, polished and professional, skillful musicianship and singing. It's adult stuff, having most appeal for the grown and sexy over 35 crowd. My significant others in Spain, Europe, and around the globe dig this one. This is a talented group. This CD is an Obvious Standout. What is next...I will fly in from Pairee to seen them. Guess we are fans.

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