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Ira Soul

About Me

Ira M.Watkins was born on the eastside of Pittsburgh PA on Feb 3rd, 1984. "Music has been in my blood since I was around 7 years old." Back in the times Ira's grandfather was in the army, he played a lot of jazz instruments such as: the trumpet, saxophone, drums, and trombone. The main reason he played those instruments was to teach kids how they can be something and acheive in life, this sample helped keep them out of trouble. His grandfather was influenced by great jazz musicians such as Louis Armstong and Count Bassie. "At an early age I listened to a lot of new jack swing cats like Al B Sure, Keith Sweat, Michael Jackson and the late great Luther Vandross! These stars influenced me to sing as well as write songs. I have done numerous plays form high school to stage from Youngstown Oh and back home to Pittsburgh. I got a chance to meet Rufus Blaq who's an in house producer for Marques Houston and his label TUG Entertainment." As of right now Ira is working on his first R&B album titled "Soulful Hip Hop" which will be out by the summer time, so be prepared 09 is his year with this R&B Music! "I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all my blessings, all my family, Mom and Dad, Brothers and Sister, Xeno and Carma and Black Inc. for making all this possible let's make history". Shout Outs: S-Class, Stevie B, Hakim Rasheed, Vinnie Vocals, Owey, Intell, Hollywood, Evyl Eye, Mona The Songstress, Fiya, J'aira Pryor, Dell Sanders (Cousin), Speedy, Brotha Ash, Lee 'Pretty Feets' Davis, Shadow Lounge, Throwback (Youngstown OH), Marcus Reid, TRB, Artistree, Treez, DJ Deez, J-Wiz, Merrament Ent, Bully Ent, Big Jus, and all the PGH artists doing their thang! Peace, Luv, and Blessings! Ira Soul (Pittsburgh Soul Sensation)Shout Outs: S-Class, Stevie B, Hakim Rasheed, Vinnie Vocals, Owey, Intell, Hollywood, Evyl Eye, Mona The Songstress, Fiya, J'aira Pryor, Dell Sanders (Cousin), Speedy, Brotha Ash, Lee 'Pretty Feets' Davis, Shadow Lounge, Throwback (Youngstown,OH), Marcus Reid, TRB, Artistree, Treez, DJ Deez, J-Wiz, Merrament Ent, Bully Ent, Big Jus, and all the PGH artists doing their thang!Peace, Luv, and Blessings!Ira Soul (Pittsburgh SoulSensation)
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Member Since: 05/12/2005
Band Website: blackincproductions.net
Band Members: Black Inc: Ira Soul, Xeno & Carma
Influences: Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soulchild, Smokey Robinson, Van Hunt, Robin Thicke, Usher, Tyrese, Tank, Jaheim, R.Kelly, Jade, SWV, Lorenzo, Prince, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, J.Holiday, Gerald Levert, Bobby Brown, New Edition, George Michael, UNV, Sting, D'Angelo,Tony Tony Tone, Raheem DeVaughn, Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Chrisette Michelle, Will Downing, Kem, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Al B Sure!, Guy, Aaron Hall, T-Pain, The Dream, Maxwell, Lloyd, Calvin Richardson, Bilial, Christopher Williams, Teddy Pendergrass, Barry White, Al Green, Rashann Patterson, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, JS, Marques Houston, Bobby Valentino, Hi-Five, H-Town, Omarion, Deftone Records, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Labelle, Anita Baker, Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Cherish, Akon, Ray Lavender, all soul singers, all new jack swing cats, all powerful singers, even gospel singers period!
Sounds Like: Nobody but myself, some people say Ne-Yo, others say Usher or Keith Sweat, but I don't want to sound like any, although they are very talented singers ya dig!
Record Label: Black Inc
Type of Label: Indie

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myspace.com/irawatkins

Hello to all myspace friends, It's ya boi Ira Soul feel free to check out the page and music album is coming soon titled Soulful Hip Hop check out my Black Inc Fam and the mixtape titled On Tha Rize R...
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