MENAGE RECORDS

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Member Since: 04/02/2007
Band Website: menagerecordsinc.com
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Influences:Steven Drakes is a talented singer, song-writer and producer whose music is influenced my many different genres. It’s for this reason he decided his music does not fit into any of today’s conventional genres. Therefore, he has started a new one. Rock ‘n Soul. When you listen to his sound, I think you’ll agree.Steven Drakes, DRAKES, as he’s known, was born in N.E. Washington, D.C. April 19, 1980, where his father, an aspiring artist himself, enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of five. He can remember even at that early age, that these lessons were what he looked forward to most. He would continue experimenting with music though his early childhood and teenage years, writing over one hundred songs for many different genres, including R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, Alternative, Blues and Classical. As his thirst for musical creativity grew, he began producing, and found it easy to put together great tracks that complimented his versatile style and sound.In 1998, DRAKES enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served his country for 5 years, while maintaining and improving his craft. Upon departing the military, he embarked on a mission to get his music out to the masses. Along the way, he partnered with Carl Rushing, owner of Gemstar Pro Studios. Since then, he’s been able to produce, harmonize, write and sing hooks for many artists. Now he feels it’s his time to put together his own project and let the public hear exactly what Rock ‘n Soul is all about.Here are just a few quotes from some of the people who’ve had the pleasure of working with him:“Steve does great session work. He masters harmonies effortlessly and quickly on multiple songs in a single session. He is extremely creative and can assist with lyric writing. Working with Steve is a great investment in your CD project” -Wendy McIntyre“Seconds after hearing my songs for the first time, Steve sang these beautiful, complex harmonies that transformed my songs from “girl with a guitar” to beautiful music. I recommend him to any artist working within any style” -Hannah Spiro“Steve is a rare talent, good spirit and has helped countless vocal artists since I’ve known him” -Carl Rushing .----------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------------------------------Young Rick Star - Straight up Rap at it's best, Young Rick Star is a natural. Listening to his finished products will make you think he spends all day in the studio. When, in fact, he takes no time at all. Producers give little or no direction to Young Rick Star because he is such a natural. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------Jay Reid - This brotha here will one day be known as the club hit maker. His records are made to rock crowds. He also produces most of his own beats. So when he's in the studio puttin it down, he knows exactly how to make his lyrics fit his beats. One listen and you'll be hooked
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Record Label: Menage Records Inc
Type of Label: Indie