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About Me

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ty Harrell was singing since his childhood but began his musical career in 1998 performing at the Au Pan Café with Jazz artist Pucci Amanda Jhones. After receiving Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Business Management from Johnson & Wales University and SUNY Old Westbury he performed more frequently. To broaden his horizons he then joined the New York Metro Mass Choir, a multi-faith, inter-racial ensemble, where he's entertained audiences at Town Hall, The Winter Garden, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, with the choir hes sung behind some of the best in the business including dance diva Martha Wash, and singer songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. As a solo artist he's sung his self penned ballads at countless venues such as The Elbow Room, Soul Café, Club Groove, Downtime, Tammany Hall and The Bitter End and most recently Ashford & Simpsons Sugar Bar. On top of that he has successfully hosted Sound Off a music showcase with founder Glenn Mann and backed up various independent artists. He has also appeared on both Good Morning America & NBC Today Show. He later went into acting, starring in a short film "Everything is Everything" written & directed by Glenn Mann and had a small roll in the off broadway comedy "No class". His varied experience singing R&B, Gospel and Jazz accounts for his seemingly effortless transitions from tender ballads to light pop to dance grooves. Harrell's voice has been described as warm, soulful, yet velvety smooth. His down to earth demeanor and witty sense of humor make him an audience favorite. Ty is currently working on material for his new album.src="http://apps.rockyou.com/images/tail_view.gif"
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Member Since: 24/05/2005
Band Website: Don't have one yet but when I get one you'll know!
Band Members: Me, myself and I.

Influences: My influences are Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Patti Labelle, Rashaan Patterson, other artist I love are Mary J. Blige, Kelly Price, The Roots, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Alchemist, Common, and many many more!!!
Sounds Like: I sound like a throw back, soul crooner!!! LOL
Record Label: Unsigned records (LOL)

My Blog

I sang at John Legend's concert.

 I had the pleasure to sing at John Legend's concert at Radio City Music Hall, on 02/05/09. The sold out concert was good from start to fininsh and John was very down to earth and cool.  It was truly ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:20:00 GMT

OBAMA WON!!!!

 Never in a million years would I have thought I'd live to see the day that a black man would be elected President of the United  States. This is is truly a historical moment, I am happy,&nb...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:10:00 GMT

Everyday Im hustling!!!!

What's up my good people? This has been quite the summer, I have been on my grind, holding down a 9 to 5 (with unpaid overtime) and still on my grind to superstar status. lol  Yes your boy has be...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:38:00 GMT

Sugar Bar Performance 07/26/08

  I had to come here and tell y'all about the great weekend I just had, as you may (or may not) know, I was one of the featured performers at the Living Legend Concert Series at Ashford and Simps...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:25:00 GMT

Keep the faith!!!!

  As we all know, life can take us through some tough times, nothing seems like it's going right, your finances are a mess, your boss is a jerk , your love life is in the toilet, and you just fee...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Positivity!!!

  It's so easy to dwell on the negative, bitching and moaning about things that are not going in your favor, be it your job, your relationship, your finances etc.  But what does that really ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:05:00 GMT

My birthday Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   I just want to say I had a damn good time at 40/40 last night for my big Birthday. It was good news all around starting from the very begining of the day. Went to work and was blessed to ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:46:00 GMT

FEARLESS!!!!!!!!!!

      If there is something in your life that you've always wanted to do but somehow you let fear get in the way? You let all these negative thoughts get in your hea...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Taking it to the next level

   As the  year comes to a close I am about to embark on some things that may change my life. I am looking forward to this and nervous at the same time, but I say to myself there is not...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:43:00 GMT

Michael Richard's Racist Rant

      As you all may know beloved actor Michael Richards (Kramer), from the hit 90s sitcom Seinfeld, is all over the news for his racist rants towards two black...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:50:00 GMT