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Franklin IV live 5/22

About Me

He’s not just another son of a preacher man nor a church boy that found soul; he’s real, progressive and yet traditional in spirit while contemporary in action. Franklin IV, New Orleans, is bringing his own eccentric flavor to the R&B-Soul music scene. With a vocal style that shadows the mellowness of Maxwell, the urgency of John Legend and the fearlessness of Prince, Franklin adds that edge of curiosity to the pot creating an undeniably tasty roux that the folks of the Crescent City know as gumbo.Franklin IV began singing as early as five in his father’s church next to the piano while his grandmother played “Swing Low.” By eleven he was directing the children’s choir and writing his first songs but it wasn’t until high school that singing and songwriting became his most important priority. After graduating from Dillard University with a bachelor’s degree in classical music, he completed his master’s degree in speech communication/public relations from Minnesota State University.Houston, TX is where he made his new home post Hurricane Katrina working as a full-time publicist for local Houston talent and businesses. Franklin's talent resume includes singing as a featured vocalist and background vocalist for Mary Griffin, Liz Vaughn, Gary Mayes and Nu Era, Gina Brown along with appearing on Dean James' 2009 smooth jazz album. While performing in the Houston area and throughout New Orleans, Franklin has had the opportunity to share the stage with other artists such as Grammy award winner Gordon Chambers, Israel of Israel and New Breed, Irvin Mayfield, Terisa Griffin, Kaia "Cookie" Hicks, Stephen Richard, Earl Collins, Jonte' Short, Kim Che're, Joy Angele, Yessanessa, long-time high school friends Jarell B. and Karen Green. Franklin IV is bringing a sense of spontaneity, charisma and intellectualism to audiences locally and abroad. “I’m a regular guy that’s trying to do my thing well; I’m not with all that extra stuff, good music and good times make a good person…” Franklin IV mentioned in an interview with a New Orleans based publication. His wit and talent promises to be well received in coming years; as he loves to sing… feel good music. You can find Franklin performing regularly in New Orleans at the Chocolate Bar "New Orleans' Premier Nightclub."

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/11/2007
Band Members:

Influences: Rev. Frank A. Davis, III, Granny, Nat King Cole, Carl Thomas, John Legend, Musiq, Bilal, Kim Burrell, Karen Clark, No Doubt, Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Eric Benet, Beyonce Knowles, Alanis Morrisette, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, MAXWELL, Mary Griffin, Ray Charles, Prince, Lauryn Hill, Erica Badu, Jill Scott, Paul Robenson, William Warfield, Maroon 5, Brownstone

Sounds Like: Carl Thomas, John Legend, Bilal, Maxwell, Eric Benet, Nat King Cole, Prince, Will Downing... my daddy! It's complicated it really depends upon the mood and the song. Come to a show and judge for your yourself!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Retire with the New Hire

Good evening America,The time has finally come.  I've been toying with this for some years now but it's arrived.  That is to say; after tomorrow (Tues. Jan. 20, 2009) we must retire the Nigga... Any o...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:46:00 GMT

New Music: Carol R. Sue

Hey everybody!!!!! It's 2009... can you imagine that?  Where has time gone?  I'm so glad that we've all arrived here.  I've got some great feelings about this year.  New life, new ...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:59:00 GMT

WE WON @ The Chocolate Bar!!!!

Thanks to each of you!!!! I am really excited about the win at the Chocolate Bar in New Orleans!  I can't stop the momentum that you all have started.  We are going to go out and sing everyw...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:21:00 GMT

Franklin IV needs your vote at www.chocolatebar.ning.com

Hey folks!   Thanks for support at the Chocolate Bar Sat. Night!  I had so much fun.  I hope you did.  Let's make it a great one though.  Please vote for me at www.chocolateba...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Bridal party music and cake

White wine still lingers on my lips.  My soft but strong full lips.  I taste them and like what I feel.  I want you to feel them as well but you can't.  I am a jealous god and I do...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:46:00 GMT

Touching my private parts

I hav no bizness feelin like I'm trapped... Do u understan who I b? I'm the free-er, the lover, the be -er and yet I'm feelin like the enslaver, the hater,  the never be-er 2 my ownself @ this ve...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Ray’s SHOW June 28

OK... FAMILY!!!!!!! Ya'll were out on Sat nite in full effect! Man, I appreciate it!  Thanks for making it a pleasure to perform everytime we do!  I love ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! &n...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:33:00 GMT

It would be nice - AKA (...)

... to taste the sweet before the wine is bitter... if you were watching me more than I think of u... to not wake up tomorrow and find the same problems of today... sometimes to get some rest before m...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Will sing for food!!!

Something has got 2 give; besides me.  I need something great to happen in my lyfe, really... u can help.  U no who u r.  Help me, I'm dyin here.  The tears are becoming dry and th...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Unlocking my own fate and closing yours

You drain my energy and replace it with doubt.  So, finally I must complete the task at hand.  It's been years in the making and now I'm ready to end the song, the never ending song.I have a...
Posted by on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:38:00 GMT