In 2000, TYAD Records (now TYAD Music Group - TMG) caught the attention of the music industry and consumers in the United States and Europe with its release of "Da Southern Zone" by JH to some of the top record pools, clubs, and radio mix shows in the United States and Europe. Without any major promotional campaigns, the dance/urban single instantly hit the top of the major music charts.
JH is currently in the studio preparing new singles of "I Got What U Want" and "I'll Do What U Like" for early summer releases in the States, and Europe through The Beat Records/TMG.
JH says: "When I approach a song, whether it is a dance cut, pop, or urban, my jazz background and influences jump in right away. Most people will ask me what kind of song is it when they hear it because usually it is very different from straight ahead dance, pop, or urban. And being a jazz-fusion drummer since the mid 70's, I also approach the drum tracks as if I am playing a kit. I tend to use a lot of percussion, and odd-poly-rhythms mainly because that is how my mind thinks when playing the drums. So listening to my drum patterns, most would hear that they are far more developed than a usual programmed drum track. Even my drum-rolls are done at the original tempo. I have worn out notes on my keyboard-control 'cause I'm playing that snare roll like I would if I was playing a kit. I am so use to doing rolls at that speed, its very easy for me, and harder to do it any other way. I taught myself how to play keys, bass, and all the other instruments you hear in my music. I always have piano or guitar solos in all of me songs too. And they also reflect my jazz background and influences.".
DJ FEEDBACK:
**I loved JH's CD single of Da Southern Zone. Very "today"- way "hip". Kind of like a new millennium "P-Funk"! Thanks!
M
DJ/Musician
Chicago, IL
P.S. Can't wait for him to "sit in"!
**Good afternoon, Michael. I finally received your CD and vinyl by JH. Very good! I really liked this project. All of the mixes are hot. Thanks for this opportunity. We look forward to working with you. Have a great week.
DJ RM
Charlotte, NC
**South Sex Mix and Club Mix...Oooh, Funky, deep and sensual! We like! Ouch! This one is definitely hot! Thanks.
DJ WB
Minneapolis, MN
**South Sex Mix - Send a video please! Thanks.
DJ CN
Chicago, IL
**South Sex Mix, Club Mix and South Base Mix.
DJ JS
Houston, TX
**Club Mix...Oooh, Funky!!! Listened to it 3 times.... it really grows on you!
DJ DAB
Austin, TX
**South Sex Mix and Club Mix...Great decision to include a club mix along with the down tempo mixes. Nice piano in the Jazzie Zone Mix. Great variety to choose from. I love labels that think of DJs and give them a choice. KUDOS to you. The more I play this record, the more I like it. The South Sex Mix really works with its Barry White like vocals. Thanks.
DJ CR
Seneca, WI
**South Sex Mix, Club Mix and South Base Mix...A great Hi NRG House Mix in the South Sex Mix. It moves along great. Its the mix I played last Friday night to a packed dance floor. They really got into it! Thanks.
DJ ML
Champaign, IL
**South Base Mix, Jazzie Zone Mix and Club Mix...Very Good. Thanks.
DJ JET
Chicago, IL
**South Base Mix...Very interesting sound.
DJ MB
Appleton/Oshkosh,WI
**South Base Mix...Lots of deep bass!
DJ MK
Traverse City, MI
**South Base Mix...Spooky vocals by JH and a good groove on the track.
DJ TS
St. Louis, MO
**South Base Mix...Hot little beat keeps the people bumping. Thanks.
DJ JR
Louisville, KY
**South Sex Mix...Good alternative track - phunky precision.
DJ RY
Louisville, KY
Here are some Myspace.com sites affiliated with JH:
Whatever Music - Pop
N-fluence Records - Urban
205Muzic - Urban
Hey U! Records - Country
Karnal Records - Rock/Alternative
So..ar Records - Latin
Steppin' Records - Jazz/Smooth Jazz/Nu-Jazz
The Beat Records - Dance/House/Trace
UpsideDown Records - Comedy
Thrive Productions - Production Company
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