About Me
Natural is an extraordinary musical talent. His impressive resume includes producing, writing, arranging, designing live shows, tours and television performances, and/or performing on stage with industry icons like: Usher, Dr. Dre, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Ludacris, P. Diddy, Robin Thicke, Mario, Ciara, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Trey Songz, Lil Jon, Chaka Khan, Israel & New Breed, and so many more..
Raised in Texas, Natural started his musical journey at an early age. By the age of 11, he was already playing multiple instruments, writing arrangements, and producing tracks with ease. While in high school, he was offered not one, but two scholarships to the highly esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, where musical legends Quincy Jones, Pat Metheny, Brandford Marsailis and even newcomer John Mayer studied and molded their skills. It was there that he was discovered by gospel/jazz legend, Kim Burrell, who hired him to tour with her. She then featured him on the song, "Prodigal Son," from her critically acclaimed album, "Everlasting Life." From there, he progressed to doing session work as a guitarist for some of the most popular gospel records of the past decade including Israel & New Breed's "Real," "Live From Another Level," and "Live In South Africa;" Darwin Hobbs "Worshipper;" Percy Bady's "The Percy Bady Experience", and many more..
As Natural continued performing with highly respected artists in the world of Gospel music, the attention he received expanded beyond one genre of music. In 2000, Natural was hired to perform and record with R&B superstar, Usher Raymond. He went on to play on the award winning, multi-platinum album, "8701." Usher then hired Natural to perform live on the supporting world wide tour. He was prominently featured on the tremendously successful, "Evolution: 8701 Live" DVD with many standout performances throughout the show. In 2005, Natural was nominated for a Grammy as a producer for Usher's legendary album, "Confessions." He was then featured on the hit Showtime special, "One Night, One Star: Usher Live in Puerto Rico" and the critically acclaimed, "Truth Tour" DVD. Later that year, he went on to co-produce and arrange Usher's Grammy nominated tribute to the late Luther Vandross, "Superstar." Also, on May 16, 2005, The Texas House of Representatives passed Bill: HR 1093, honoring Natural's career and musical achievements. It was obvious that the young musician was becoming a musical force to be reckoned with.
Now, Natural has joined creative forces with the chart-topping production team, The Avila Brothers. The Avila Brothers are the hit-making duo behind such artists as: Usher, Beyonce, Gwen Stephani, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Mya, Jessica Simpson, Bilal, Chaka Khan, and many more. That is just the tip of their star filled resume. In addition to being an amazing production team, they are partners in Jam & Lewis' legendary Flyte Tyme Productions. With Natural bringing his own special flavor to this already awesome coalition, they are sure to begin reshaping musical culture one hit at a time.
He continues to focus on his writing, producing, performing, and live show design. Natural is committed to creating unforgettable and timeless music of all styles and genres for all generations.
Well into the start of an amazing career, with so many outstanding accomplishments already behind him, Natural is nowhere near his peak. This is just the beginning of what is sure to be a long lived, well loved musical journey that will leave it's footprints on the heart of the world for generations to come.
He is a champion of soul. He is a champion of music. He's a Natural.
U've Heard Him With:
Usher, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Kanye West, P. Diddy, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, The Avila Brothers, Big Jim Wright, Robin Thicke, Mario, Ciara, Israel & New Breed, Lil' Wayne, Coko, Kelly Rowland, Fat Joe, Christina Millian, Kim Burrell, J Lack, David Foster, Lil' Jon, Musiq, Joe, Wyclef Jean, Carl Thomas, Jaleel Shaw, Darwin Hobbs, Daddy Yankee, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Percy Bady, Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Butler, Marvin Winans, Rico Love, Trey Songz, Akon, Crayzie Bone, Youthful Praise, Timothy Wright, Chamillionaire, Elephant Man, SWV, and many, many more...
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Live with Usher and James Brown at the 2005 Grammy Awards...
