KING OF B-BOY SOUL

NEW SINGLES

Soul Singer “DEMO” was dubbed by a Long Beach DJ who gave notice to DEMO’s singing talent and versatility in playing a variety of instruments.  He said he was like a walking demo, and the name has stuck ever since.

Born into a musical family, this legacy passed down from his grandfather, an extraordinary guitarist and pioneer in New Orleans music, to his father, a bass guitarist and recording artist.

DEMO’s early influences are anchored in some of the greatest names of the past, including gospel singer, Fred Hammond, Bob Marley, and James Ingraham.  DEMO has been writing music since the age of 12, influenced by the music of the 80’s and 90’s and his formative years growing up in Long Beach, CA.

During his early years, he was part of a group called EastSide.  The harmony of these four young black men caught the attention of people in Michael Jackson’s camp, and soon EastSide was being groomed for developmental deals and performing opportunities.  Sadly, over the next two years, the group dismantled, with each member going his own way.  Several years later he decided to embark on a solo career.

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DEMO released his first CD, Hot Chocolate Wax, in 2003.  The 14 tracks on this CD showcase his range of music, from up tempo groove to sensual ballad, and his ability to write lyrics that convey a portrait of life’s dilemmas, transgressions, and the importance of love and faith.  The highly acclaimed “City of Lost Angels” gained the attention of Carlos Santana, who felt compelled to personally call DEMO and compliment him on the message and the music.

DEMO’s career then shifted toward the film industry, first working with Adam Sandler, recording a song for his movie, “50 First Dates”, and then recording for Adam’s comedy album, “Shhh…Don’t Tell”.  Working for Viacom, DEMO recorded music sound banks to be used as backdrops for TV shows.

His tracks and music can be heard on the MTV reality programs “Parental Control”, “Engaged and Under-aged”, “Hell Bait” and “Pimp My Ride”, as well as CBS’s CSI.   “You don’t know the game”, track 2 from “Hot Chocolate Wax”, was used as the title cut for the movie “Ahead of the Game”, and “City of Lost Angels”, track 6 from “Hot Chocolate Wax” has been used by Maverick Entertainment.

In 2004, DEMO went back into the recording studio, and forged a partnership with music producer, Teddy Harmon, that would materialize in the 2005 release of DEMO’s second CD, “Soul Power”.  Once again, the raw honesty and emotion of his rich vocals combined with his socially conscious driven lyrics work together to convey a deeply personal view of love, life, and society.

DEMO’s sound has been evolving and has matured to a unique, individualized style that defies categorization.  He writes and records music that weaves a rich tapestry of the diversity of a number of genres.  He calls his sound BeBoy Soul, a fusion of R&B, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues, Rock, Urban Adult Contemporary, Reggae, and Gospel.  DEMO’s distinctive sound and delivery has universal cross-over appeal.  His music unites the ages…..from the 20 something’s to the 60 something’s.  People gravitate to the beat….to the hook…..to what the artist has to say.  BeBoy Soul…..the voice of the next generation of music.