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Known to many as "The Next Era in Blue-Eyed Soul," Scotti Mann takes Pop/R&B to the next level by combining influences like Sting and Steely Dan with Stevie Wonder and Prince. He began singing and playing drums at age 3. At age 15 he taught himself keyboards and was hired by his father, Cooky, for his band, The Hits. He then began writing original songs.His father then introduced him to Bennie Sims, a local and international music guru who hired Scotti for his band, the Groovemasters, an international group of master musicians. The group consisted of Bennie, producer and music director for the Three Degrees, Cliff Starkey, from Emeril Live, Curt Harmon from Pieces of a Dream, and Grammy winner David Cullen.After 2 years, he joined east coast powerhouse band Johnny O and the Classic Dogs of Love. The cover legend honed Scotti's soul skills as well as stage presence. It was during this period that Scotti was also performing re-mix vocals for Sybersound (Dance Mixes) cds.Within 3 years Scotti caught the attention of Boyz 2 Men who hired him to help a young group signed to their label known as The Outsiders. Deciding strike out on his own and expand his musical landscape, Scotti moved to New York and signed with Stray Dog Music while working with artists such as Foxy Brown, Celine Dion, Brand New Heavies, Mya, and others.Heavily rooted in R&B, Scotti music ranges from soulful melodies with a message to poetic love songs, to grooves so funky you can't sit still.Now, after many years of experience, reuniting with producer Bennie Sims, and an impressive catalog of songs, the time has come for Scotti Mann to take the spotlight!
