Music:
Member Since: 23/10/2007
Band Website: www.solrealrecords.com
Band Members: As a youth growing up in Mount Vernon, New York, Jeff Redd
Had a clear vision for his passion of music and performing.
"As a young man, all I had at times were the dreams and
Visions of performing for others to make them feel special."
Jeff began his musical journey with a local Mt. Vernon, New York group,
The Sophisticated Gents.
After the group opened for artists James "D-Train" Williams,
Glenn Jones and others who performed within the New York
Boarders, Jeff decided to establish himself as a solo artist.
Performing standards in various supper clubs every night within the
Tri-State area (New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia), Jeff
Would meet ANDRE HARRELL, the President of UPTOWN RECORDS,
who signed him to a recording deal.
"At the time Andre Harrell signed me to a recording deal,
I was working at General Motors in Tarrytown, New York.
Once signed, I received a cassette tape from a co-worker by the name of
Lil Jimmy. The demo tape was recorded at a local shopping mall which
Contained the voice of a young lady singing Anita Bakers, "Caught Up in the Rapture."
This young lady is now the - Queen of Hip-Hop Soul...MARY J. BLIGE.
After a discussion with Andre Harrell, I signed Mary J. Blige to Uptown Records.
After I signed Mary to Uptown Records, I then had her travel with me
Wherever I would perform, as a background vocalist so that she could Learn the performance aspects of the business."
In 1990, Uptown Records released Jeff Redd’s debut album_A Quiet Storm.
Which contained the top ten smash singles, "I Found Lovin’ " and "Love High."
Jeff was simultaneously featured on the soundtrack for Strictly Business
With the certified gold single, "You Called and Told Me." which after 17 years is still a top re-current single on WBLS and WRKS-FM in New York. Having a rapidly
Successful recording journey propelled Jeff to consider the other side of the
Music industry so he decided to go on the executive side. "After accomplishing my goals within the recording performance area of the
Industry, I wanted to grow as an executive so I used my success to walk into
MCA Records and proposed that I had what it took to produce and write
For artists on their label." These artists would include SWV, BOBBY BROWN,
REGINA BELLE, ALLURE, FIELD MOB and K-CI & JOJO. With successful
Projects under his belt, Jeff Redd would take on the corporate aspects
Of the music industry. MCA Records would offer Jeff Redd the UP of
A&R position, where he would be nominated for several Grammys,
American Music Awards and Billboard Awards for his distinguished
Work for the soundtracks: How Stella Got Her Groove Back,
The Hurricane and Eve’s Bayou.
Currently, Jeff Redd has established his owned independent record label,
Sol Real Records, LLC, which has released three new artist in 2007: Blaq Rose
Featuring Who’z Who (four gentlemen hailing from Youngstown, OH);
Forever (male vocalist hailing from Macon, GA) and Akili (male vocalist
Hailing from Oakland, CA)
With the success Jeff Redd has experience within the music industry,
His vision for his childhood passion has come full circle_to make people feel special. With his new single, "Get Into It" which has been added to WBLS and WRKS-FM, Jeff Redd has created another classic song that will be played for years to come.
For further information to book Jeff Redd for engagements, please contact George Harrell @ (718) 825 3341
Or via email: [email protected]
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Record Label: Sol Real Records, LLC
Type of Label: Indie