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FEMI SHIRI

THE MOVEMENT HAS BEGUN!!!!!!

About Me


Entering the music scene with soulful beats and beautiful vocals like a latter-day Billie Holliday, singer/songwriter Femi Shiri is rebirthing the movement of soul music. Having been described as “one woman band,” this Linden, New Jersey native developed a passion for singing at a very young age.
After spending many nights in the studio honing her writing skills, Femi decided to venture out as a solo artist and bring you what she likes to call “simply soulful feel good music.” She’s worked with many notable producers including Jersey City native Shea Taylor, who has produced such hits as "When You’re Mad" by Ne-Yo and "Beautiful" by Ruben Studdard.
Aside from writing, you can catch Femi’s vocal performance at such hotspots as SOB’s Sol Village in New York City or singing background for several independent R&B artists. She’s also currently working on her first solo album. Her first single “Personal” produced by Shea Taylor and written by hers truly, is a smooth midtempo with vocals reminding you of 90’s group Zhané. What comes through most when you listen to Femi is what a fine songwriter she is. Her tunes are memorable and her lyrics thematically cover topics of love and relationships.
Another beautiful melody “Open Up Your Heart” is getting regular spins on www.4dasoul.com and holds the 3 spot on their “Top Ten” countdown. Jazz Syndicate Radio, planetsoul.com, and warriorfm.uk are regularly spinning Femi’s hits as well.
When asked what she would like listeners to take away from her music, Femi says, “I want to create honest soul music that’s soothing to your ears and makes you feel good.”
Any producers can reach me at [email protected] NAME femishiri- aim and yahoo

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/5/2004
Band Members: !!I'm a one woman band for now. The only setback to this is when I have a hot melody stuck in my head I don't have 2 other people to give the parts to so I can hear how the harmony sounds. Back in the day I used what they call a replacement mic, its a small microphone I'm guessing for presentations, and I would plug it into the headphones jack on my stereo. I'd record one note then put that tape in the playback deck and put a new blank in the dubbin deck. I'd playback the note I already recorded and harmonize with it. Boom 2 part harmony just like that. THEN I would put that tape into the playback deck and a new blank into the dubbing so I can harmonize and have 3 part harmony. THANK GOD FOR PROTOOLS.lol U know how many cassette tapes I went through? Actually I still have them, but if I let you hear it i'd have to kill you.lol I always got the question "Who's that singin with you?" it was my lil secret....well not anymore. Now all I have to say is "Next Track" and do what I do. I love working in the studio. I know a lil something in protools too.
Influences: Some people that I keep in my cd rotation are Eric Roberson, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Minnie Riperton, Michael Jackson, United Soul, Jill Scott, Atlantic Star, Evelyn "Champagne" King just to name a few. I am most influenced by people who have a passion for what they do and you can tell that they are truelly singing from their soul. To be honest it can be a stranger stepping up at an open mic doing their thing that makes me want to go into the studio. I feed off of the energy I get from people who share the same love for music as I do.
ERIC ROBERSON AND ME SINGING BACKUP AT SOL VILLAGE JULY 07WALKIN CONTRADICTION FEATURING FEMI SHIRILUXLAND "HOME ALONE" WITH FEMI ON THE TRACK.......
Sounds Like: You tell me......
Type of Label: None

My Blog

VOTE TO HELP ME OPEN FOR COMMON

HEY EVERYONE, SO I'M SURE YOU GUYS HAVE SEEN BY NOW THAT THERE IS A NEW VIDEO ON MY PAGE.  THERE'S THIS CONTEST GOING ON BY LINCOLN.  THEY CREATED A SITE CALLED LINCOLNLOUNGE.COM AND ARTISTS...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:34:00 PST

RECAP....CAFE ARABICA

I want to thank all my ERF fam and DML Studios Fam for coming out and supporting me.  I really appreciate each and every one of you.  RJ.......Mr lover of good music, thank u for showing up ...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:42:00 PST

FEMI'S ASCAP EXPERIENCE

Many of you know that I attended this year's ASCAP "I create music" expo in Hollywood ,CA 4-19 thru the 21st.  It was an expo for everything music.  There were panels on Songwriting, product...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:20:00 PST

GOOD NEWS FROM FEMI!!

..> HEY ERRYBODY!!! I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS GOOD NEWS WITH YOU ALL. AS MOST OF YOU KNOW I'M GOING TO THE ASCAP EXPO NEXT WEEK. N E WAY THEY HAD AN OPPORTUNITY WHERE YOU CAN SUBMIT UP TO 3 SONGS ...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:11:00 PST

ASCAP MEMBER!!!!

Hey Guys I just got my ASCAP card in the mail.  YEAH!!! Its about time.  This has been on my checklist for a long time so it feels good to finally be able to check it off as things accomplis...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:59:00 PST

FEMI'S WISH LIST

Aside from the good health and prosperity here's my wish list.  I figure maybe if I write it down somewhere It would assist in bringing it into reality.  So I decided to share it with you al...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 09:52:00 PST

This is a rough journey

So its 8 14 am and I've been in the studio since 11pm but didnt start until like 2am (U know how it is people stoppin by don't want to leave etc etc).  I already knew my voice was too tired to do...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 05:35:00 PST

VOTE FOR ME!!!!!!

Hey guys, My song is #7 on www.4dasoul.com.  Make sure you keep voting for me to keep me in the top 10 countdown. Special Shout outs to 4dasoul for your support. I can't thank you enough.  I...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:21:00 PST

What's your side hustle?

My side hustle is background singing. When I was doing the girl group thing a few years back though I was writing the songs, my favorite thing was the harmony.  I was the vocal arranger in the gr...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:18:00 PST

I need YOU!! Producers

Hey!! I know I got a lot of producers and songwriters are in my friends list and there's A BUNCH of you that I have yet to discover here on myspace. I'm currently working on my own solo project as wel...
Posted by FEMI SHIRI on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:16:00 PST