The singer and songwriter known as LJ
Bey has released his latest EP, “Black Rose.” The album is
composed of six original tracks for an approximate total listening
time of 23 minutes, making for a satisfying and comprehensive
introduction to this performer from Benicia, CA. It has been proudly
published on the Elite House LLC independent music label without
financial support from the multinational, corporate music industry.
Smooth, stylish, and strikingly classy, “Black Rose” is a
romance-filled record any fan of pop, hip hop, R 'n' B or soul can
get into.
LJ Bey cites as main artistic
influences such popular legends as Beyoncé, the Beatles, Michael
Jackson, Chris Brown, Usher, John Mayer, Maroon 5, and James Brown.
His signature sound, however, is all his own. Rooted mainly in a
masculine, yet tenderhearted vocal style that never gets gaudy nor
bland, Bey's voice is consistently crystalline and stunning. His
self-penned lyrics, too, are a major part of his music.
Asked to discuss the major themes of
his “Black Rose” EP, Bey writes in succinct English just five
words, each on their own respective line:
“Love / Justice / Freedom / Peace /
Truth.”
Bey's official artist's bio describes
him as a dichotomy. These two halves stem from his having been bred
in Benicia before having moved to West Oakland at an early age.
“The two dynamics were intriguing to
him,” it reads. “Both the urban life and suburban life educated
him and enlightened him to both sides. He used this influence in his
music at early ages, swooning his crew's way into a spot in the USA
World Showcase as a mere high-school freshman.”
LJ Bey has since collaborated and
worked with such artists and organizations as E40, who is perhaps
best-known for songs like “Tell Me When to Go” and “Function,”
Drew Money, producer of Nikki Minaj's “Right Through Me,” BET
106, Park 'Blaze the Stage,' Tha Outfit, San Quinn, Iamsu, Rayven
Justice, and still more.
Bey has been variously described as an
MC, guitarist, pianist, vocalist and composer, as well as a
songwriter, vocal coach, director and philanthropist.
“Black Rose” by LJ Bey is available
online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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