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MS J Ross-Parrelli

Even when the branches tangle the roots hold us

About Me

J Ross-Parrelli brings the freshest of jazz, reggae, old school hip-hop and Motown soul. Expanding minds to believe in dreams and remember what it is to be Human. Parrelli creates earthly music; make you feel good music; music that brings a fresh break to a busy day. Collaborating with artist such as KRS-One, Pharcyde, Arrested Development, Supernatural and Sizzla, Parrelli sets the stage for any audience.It has been said that Parrelli’s voice resonates the sweet sounds of Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill and Ten Thousand Maniacs, Natalie Merchant. Parrelli’s voice has the soul of a gospel singer and the power and sultry of a great depression jazz singer. Her music has infused Latin grooves, soul, hip-hop, reggae, funk and jazz with uplifting lyrics and hard hitting rhythms. J Ross-Parrelli is a socially conscientious songstress. In an era of badly needed role models, Ross-Parrelli delivers a message of self-determination, strength and pride.She has brought in an audience of all genres, all ages and all cultures.Thus far J Ross has been able to share the stage with legends such as KRS-ONE, Pharcyde, Luciano, Jurassic 5 and Heart, Life and Soul; and has opened for numerous reggae and hip-hop legends. Arriving from a two month tour of Africa, Parrelli has reached an audience of more then 40,000 people. Headlining and performing at various festivals such as Mt Shasta Renegade Festival, North West World Reggae Festival, Sierra Nevada, Lafayette Music and Cultural Festival, Caesar’s Casino of Lake Tahoe and recently Nigeria’s Calabar World Music Festival. J Ross has also participated in the Cal State Long Beach Poetry Slam Team from 2004-2006, and has been awarded the Best Political Poem in the nation with “J Ross-Parrelli for President”.Encompassing the community, by being apart of the J Ross-Parrelli Foundation, J Ross has donated time, money and energy to help piece together the beginning of a non-profit organization that helps to bring music and arts back in to the public system. Working with programs such as NOW (National Organization of Woman), ARC, the Long Beach Community Center for Youth and Young Adults, local libraries and Elementary Schools, J Ross-Parrelli hopes to further build a strong community of young artists. Eventually she plans to open an elementary school based on “a higher education for the lower-income student.”

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/16/2005
Band Website: youtube.com/msparrelli
Band Members: J Ross-Parrelli brings the freshest of spoken word and vocals. Composer and producer she also plays keys, the melodica, flute and percussion.Whether the ladies be running the place or ADACA Soul Parrelli is working with everyone from DJ JUne Bugg of Collective I, DJ JFX of Overground Recording and San Diegos one and only DJ Sweet Beets, ADACA Soul consist of Dread I composes, plays keys, bass, guitar and drums. General Bailey keepin the hard hittin rhythms Kelsey on the six string bass Raulo on the percussion tip and Nat Love of the saxy saxaphone. Stay prepared for special guest....
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Influences: Spearhead, Erykah Badu, Billy Holiday, Arrested Development, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Isreal Vibrations, Ella Fritzgerald, Groundation, Sarah Vahn, Tribe Called Quest John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Judy Mowatt, I-Threes, Alicia Keys, Sade, Les Nubians, Dead Presidents, Mos Def, The Roots, Jill Scott, Marvin gaye, Al Green, Steel Pulse, Vegitation, Jah Fellowship, Heart, Life and Soul, Dingees, Chapter 11, Fully Equiped, Crucial and all local bands that are trying to do there thang
Sounds Like: OneLove!!!!
Record Label: URY
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

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http://imtalkathon.com/archive/2008/06/16/i-m-park... AMERICAN RED CROSS!!! BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of AMERICA!!!! NATIONAL AIDS FUND!!! THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES!!! NINEMILLION.O...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:39:00 PST

Reggae Festival Guide- Shouts out the Parrelli album

..tr> News Flash New CD's in the Mix On Tour Ital Statistics Reggae Artists on the Rise In Jah's Name We Pray About Us ..table> ..tr> SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSI...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:20:00 PST

Northwest Tour- Portland and Eugene

My people in the Northwest, oh did we have a time. For Randall, My-G, pale Soul, Russ Liquid, Lili D Mone, Empress LIndsay, Standing Owl, Ras Danny of KBoo, Josh Martinez and all the folks that helped...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:42:00 PST

Hyphy in Hawaii

It's too much to say that I never knew, but my goddess Hawaii is unexplainably pure bliss. In the mist of stress chaos, promotion of shows, being amongst 7 people in one hotel room, sound checks, ra...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Thu, 08 May 2008 02:16:00 PST

Stop the Violence Movement

KRS-One Preps New Stop The Violence Track Last week in LA, KRS connected with over 50 MC's to record the new anthem for his relaunch of the Stop The Violence Movement. Over a three day per...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:38:00 PST

KRS-ONE, SUPERNAT, AKIL, J ROSS-PARRELLI and ADACA SOUL

The stage was rocking, heat, you could see fire like wild Califronia style. What started as a hip-hop evening presented by the Long BEach One Love Community turned out to be a night of freestylin fren...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:31:00 PST

project Live Presents: Parrelli and ADACA at the Temple Bar

So organically refreshed for 2008 ADACA Soul new and improved came out this night to show their talents. Crowd was overstimulated from the ecclectic music Parrelli and ADACA brought to the stage. High...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:25:00 PST

Jurassic 5s, Akil the MC and J Ross-Parrelli in da islands

Long Beach's freshest, J Ross-Parrelli, and Jurassic 5's extraordinaire Akil MC,  Presented by Los Angeles Unified Skills District (LAUSD): J Ross-Parrelli and Akil MC of Jurassic 5 Ma...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:47:00 PST

Casa Vino 2007- Collective I stylee

For yeall that don't Know- Downbeat Lounge be killing it with the freshest of soul, grooves and making that loving making music.... This night was all about Long Beach's very own Collective I- includi...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:34:00 PST

Mai Tai Rumble

Are you ready to RUMMMMMBLE?Yo the Mai Tai rumble was off the hook. We were fortunate enough to have Dread I on Keys, Seven Bailey on drums, Kelsey on bass, Will and Joel on percussion and Beeken Beek...
Posted by MS J Ross-Parrelli on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:17:00 PST