His remarkable vocal instrument weaves a tapestry of musical colors and textures. It is incomparable and distinctive. If one were to survey the last decade of quality soul music, and attempt to measure the impact it has had on the current musical landscape, it would be impossible not to consider the role played by Daniel Joshua.
Daniel Joshua, born and raised in San Jose, California, is an upcoming soulstar who has developed a sound uniquely his own, by fusing together the essence of Soul, Jazz, Gospel and Hip Hop music, all while making his mark in the classical world. At a young age he began to strengthen himself with various music genres but he never thought about making music a profession until his High School years. “I have always loved music but I didn’t fall in love with singing until I sang my first solo in front of people.†From then on, Daniel Joshua began to sharpen his talent. He quickly realized that many great vocalists were also gifted songwriters. As he found his voice he began to study influential artists such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, and Brian McKnight.
In 2001, Daniel Joshua began to heighten his ability in the studio as well as increase his fan base in his College community by performing in Gospel Choirs, talent shows, benefit events, and open mics. Utilizing his many different musical styles, he also was a Classical guest soloist for Chamber Choirs and the Santa Barbara Symphony. This enabled him to not only receive credit in the R&B facet, but the classical world as well.
In 2005 Daniel Joshua relocated to New York City to further his musical aspirations in addition to pursuing his graduate degree at The Manhattan School of Music for Classical voice. In his first month in the “Big Appleâ€, he met Producer/songwriter Gary “Jus Music†Gentles, founder of Singersroom.com; creating a collaborative partnership that is very essential to his success. Since moving to the East coast, he has performed in such venues as BB Kings, Apollo Theater, The Canal Room, The Remote Lounge, Lehman College, Crash Mansion and Café Wha? He was also a finalist in the 2006 Amateur Night at the Apollo competition.
A true musician Daniel Joshua has been steadily building his music catalog, performing with Grammy nominated Jazz artist Najee as well as opening for E-40, Grammy award winning songwriter Johnta Austin and Def Jam’s Chrisette Michele. He has also worked with the likes of Grammy and Emmy nominated composer Lee Holdridge and composer Benjamin Wright who provided string orchestration for Outkast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below and Justin Timberlake’s Justified.
