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Topic: James Poyser


  
  MySpace.com - JPoyser - 102 - Male - PHILADELPHIA, US - www.myspace.com/jpoyser
Hey James Thanx for pouring into my life as a little brotha that use to play the bass at ya dad's church when I was younger it helped me to grow as a musician today!
James, my boys and i in Trenton were laughing the other day.
We were saying that you could be playing the hottest song, playing the funkest chords and manage to keep the straightest face.
www.myspace.com /jpoyser   (795 words)

  
  Leela James : A Change Is Gonna Come - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
All four inspirations released new material during the early 2000s, and James is the latest in an extended line of artists, stretching from American Idol to any anonymous keyboard lounge on the East Coast, claiming to rescue real music.
James has the stature of a woman who should possess a squeaky voice, but she sings with demonstrative grit.
Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Chucky Thompson, James Poyser, and even James Mtume are in on the action, giving James the kind of apt support she could've only imagined prior to recording the album.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,3197684,00.html   (406 words)

  
 VIBE.com: Leela James Campaigns for Less Nakedness, More Substance in Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
James has had plenty of time to learn how important her credo is, having been signed to RuffNation, a label that folded, then being switched to that label’s distributor, Warner Brothers.
James is joined throughout the album by a bevy of heavy-hitters she hand-picked herself.
In fact, it was Gordon who gave James the best piece of advice she got in the studio: let yourself go and learn to have a little patience.
www.vibe.com /news/news_headlines/2005/06/leela_james_campaigns   (770 words)

  
 Neo-soul lives on
Her voice trembles with soul as she reaches into the depths of her petite frame to project her sumptuous voice into a world that is often out of touch with the texture of reality.
Studio production is a major aspect of James' album, but her self-described "back porch soul" provides a refreshing change from the overly produced music commonly heard on the airwaves.
As one of the Neo-Soul singers of this generation, James is going against the glossy grain of the mainstream by relying on the natural rawness of her voice to give listeners a sense of nostalgic tenderness.
afgen.com /leela_james.html   (521 words)

  
 Leela James "A Change Is Gonna Come" CD (Warner)
Los Angeles songbird Leela James captures the spirit of honest country blues on A Change Is Gonna Come, her debut album whose title pays homage to the Sam Cooke tune that encouraged rampant social change in the 1960s.
James is heavily influenced by Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin yet her collaborator list for the record is a who's who of the right now sound - Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Wyclef Jean, James Poyser and Chucky Thompson all helped assemble the deep sounds.
Leela James is a star on the horizon and make no bones about it, she's the real deal.
www.giantstepstore.net /lejaachisgoc.html   (170 words)

  
 hannibal.net - George Poyser 10/04/04   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Poyser was born April 12, 1931, in rural Louisiana to Perry William and Fay Ann Riley Poyser.
Also surviving are two sons, Russell Poyser of Las Vegas, Nev., and Steve Poyser of Louisiana; two daughters, Cindy Osborne and Sharon Kakouris, both of Louisiana; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Poyser of Louisiana; and one sister, Mary T. Charlet of Louisiana.
Poyser was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
www.hannibal.net /palm_pilot/stories/100404/obi_1004040027.shtml   (149 words)

  
 Underground Soul - James Poyser
We interrupted James whilst the red light was on in the studio…cause we had to speak to him.
James: I was born in Sheffield yet left to move to the US when I was 9.
James: It depends there are times when you have the track idea together or they may come up with a lyric or melody.
www.underground-soul.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=223&Itemid=35   (1584 words)

  
 Leela James - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
L.A.'s James is a diminutive young woman with two outsize qualities: a huge afro and a huger soul voice.
Allow Lady James to hip the world to her soul and funk inspirations and they'll discover that her back porch soul diet was served up in church pews and family functions.
Enlisting the talent of renowned chairmans-of-the-soundboard such as Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Wyclef Jean, James Poyser, and Chucky Thompson, James served as co-writer for the project.
music.download.com /leelajames/3600-8550_32-100822214.html   (695 words)

  
 Just Soul - Albums
Leela James is a very powerful songstress who has definitely made a name for herself with this debut.
Her live performances bring energy and passion, her lyrics represent creativity and inspiration and over all is a talent to most certainly to not be missed.
James lays her vocals down impressively on tracks like ‘Music’, ‘Soul Food’, ‘When You Love Somebody’, ‘Don’t Speak’ and others.
www.justsoul.net /albums/albums15.htm   (1316 words)

  
 :: MVRemix Interviews - Leela James ::
Talking to Leela James after hearing her music and you'll be shocked.
Leela James: That's the title of the album, and it came about based on the fact that it personified everything that had gone on prior to getting a record deal.
Leela James: I understand, but at the end of the day this music business is about business too.
www.mvremix.com /urban/interviews/leelajames.shtml   (1134 words)

  
 A Change Is Gonna Come - Leela James - Song Listings
More importantly, she doesn't see her inspirations merely as artists to mimic; she sees how they learned from the past and applied it to the present.
There's plenty of thematic range, whether there are blue lights in the basement, tears on the pillow, sweat on the dancefloor, or sun showers on the porch.
Leela James comes with a warm, feel good jam that everyone can relate to.
www.mp3.com /albums/20007252/summary.html   (745 words)

  
 GIANT STEP™ | Artist - Leela James
One listen to her nostalgic debut, A Change Is Gonna Come (named after Sam Cooke's 1964 hit), and it's evident that James is a pupil and conduit of classic soul.
Judging by Lady James’ fervor and indelible talent, the industry has been blessed with another dignitary–one who not only evokes soul, but understands and abides by it.
Los Angeles songbird Leela James captures the spirit of honest country blues on 'A Change Is...
www.giantstep.net /artists/629/bio   (592 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/James Poyser
James Poyser is an African-American songwriter, record producer, and keyboardist from Philadelphia, known for his hip-hop and R&B productions.
He has often worked with Erykah Badu, Common, The Roots, and has also worked for artists such as Mariah Carey and Beverley Knight.
James Poyser is a member of the Soulquarians.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/James_Poyser   (127 words)

  
 James Poyser
They’ve all reported for work — either in writing lab sessions or for production purposes — at 413 N. Seventh St. Along with The Roots’; rehearsal rooms, the address is home to James Poyser (whose birthday they celebrated at Eden Roc last Thursday) and his Axis Music studio.
(Poyser’s West Indian parents were from Sheffield; his dad is pastor of the Testament Church of God near 58th and Baltimore, where James accompanies to this day.) Poyser may be responsible for the fleshy, acoustic "neo-soul" tag — a sound he’s lending to locals like Jill Scott and Jersey’s Malik Pendelton.
I caught up to Poyser — laying keyboards for RandB artist Will Downing as well as working on tracks for Hootie’s Darius Rucker.
www.citypaper.net /articles/020300/feat.20q.shtml   (740 words)

  
 Like Water for Chocolate (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The album also marked the coming together of the Soulquarians; a collective composed by ?uestlove (of The Roots), the late Jay Dee (formerly of Slum Village), keyboardist James Poyser, bassist Pino Palladino among numerous other collaborators.
Lonnie Lynn, James Yancey, James Poyser, Bilal Oliver
Lonnie Lynn, James Yancey, James Poyser, Dante Smith
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Like_Water_for_Chocolate_(album)   (949 words)

  
 Leela James With Full Band Tickets - Cheap Leela James With Full Band Concert Shows Tickets At Onlineseats
Leela James is s small woman but she is a complete and immensely skilled artist.
But fate was a little cruel with her, RuffNation Records was taken over the larger Warner label and her album and recording fell between the crack of the two labels for almost four years.
Brown's Partner Denied Access to Home - James Brown's lawyer said Tuesday that the late singer and his partner were not legally married and that she was locked out of his South Carolina home for estate legal reasons.
www.onlineseats.com /leela-james-with-full-band-tickets/index.asp   (740 words)

  
 PULSEGRAFIX...version 2.0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Warner Brothers is the label and Leela James is that artist.
With a voice that defies comparison to artist past and present Lady James is the future.
She has a voice that is as bold as her mane yet as controlled as a some of soul music’s masters.
www.pulsegrafix.com /music/lee.html   (754 words)

  
 Kenny Lattimore
He accepts her for who she is no matter what her faults may be.
Written by Kenny Lattimore, Vidal Davis, Kipper Jones & James Poyser
Produced by: Kenny Lattimore for Kenbo MusicWorks, Kipper Jones for Young Legends, James Poyser for Poyser Songs & Vidal Davis for A Touch Of Jazz
www.sonymusic.com /artists/KennyLattimore/music/tracks/tr_05.html   (206 words)

  
 Tower Records - A Change Is Gonna Come - Leela James   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Producers: Kanye West; Wyclef Jean; Raphael Saadiq; James Poyser; Chucky Thompson; Mtume; Avila Brothers; Leela James; Jerry Duplessis.
Within the opening minutes of Leela James's debut, A CHANGE IS GONNA COME, the full-voiced performer name-checks both Chaka Khan and Marvin Gaye.
Evoking these revered soul artists is quite appropriate, since James deftly incorporates elements of these singers' styles into her own bold, funk-inflected R&B music.
www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=3235111   (425 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "James Poyser": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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In 2000 she returned with her highly anticipated second studio album, Mama Gun, which was co-produced by Badu, James Poyser, Bdal and Jay Dee and contained the hit single, "Bag Lady." -John Bush 0 Baduizm / Feb 11, 1997 /...
the year In 2000 she returned with her highly anticipated second studio album, Mama's Gun, which was coproduced by Badu, James Poyser, Bilal, and Jay Dee and contained the hit single, "Bag Lady" -John Bush Baduizm / Feb. 11, 1997 / Kedar...
www.amazon.com /phrase/James-Poyser   (597 words)

  
 Arts & Spirituality Center :: Doc Gibbs
Doc's love of hand drums and percussion instruments began in the early seventies, when he left the Pennsylvania Academy of Fines Art to pursue his real dream - a career as a master percussionist.
Early in his career, Doc immediately caught the attention of the music industry's top artists, to include George Benson, Nancy Wilson, Bob James, Al Jarreau and Anita Baker, to name a few.
He is one of the most sought after percussionists in the music industry today.
www.artsandspirituality.org /about/artists/doc   (218 words)

  
 A Touch of Jazz: Jazzy Jeffs Production House
While enlisting some very talented producers from the area such as James Poyser, and Vikter Duplaix.
Produced by Jeff Townes and James Poyser for A Touch of Jazz Inc.
Produced by J. Townes and James Poyser for A Touch of Jazz Inc.
www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com /atouchofjazz/a-touch-of-jazz.htm   (2037 words)

  
 CD Baby: SY SMITH: The Syberspace Social   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ali Shaheed Muhammad, James Poyser, just to name a few, clock in on the production with well arranged compositions and clever writing.
The powerful and socially charged "Running (Jah Child)" sets a mellow but tactful tone along with the Gil Scot Heron-esque "Turnstyles." Overall, there are a slew of dance-friendly grooves to keep the overall party element strong on this release.
Big ups to Nicolay, James Poyser and Ali Shaheed Muhammed for coming correct with the beats.
cdbaby.com /cd/sysmith   (2242 words)

  
 CREDITS: Common - Electric Circus - Boxden Slum
Co-Produced by Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson and James Poyser
Handclaps by James Poyser and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson
Produced by Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, James Poyser, Dilla, Pino Palladino and Jeff Lee Johnson
slumz.boxden.com /showthread.php?t=204369   (303 words)

  
 Tower Records - Gold Coast * - Rhian Benson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Producers include: James Poyser, Bob Power, Rhian Benson, China Danforth, Jeffrey Weber.
All songs on Gold Coast were written by Rhian and composed by her on guitar and keyboards.
In addition, Rhian co-produced the album along with GRAMMY Award-winning producers James Poyser (Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Jill Scott) and Bob Power (D'Angelo, Tribe Called Quest, Me' Shell Ndegocello).
www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=2894017   (293 words)

  
 AllHipHop.com : Alternatives
Erykah Badu’s debut album, Baduizm, marked the beginning of a unique blend of old school soul with Hip-Hop sensibility that would dominate and influence the way soul was done from that point forward.
Within in the industry Poyser is known and revered, but among fans his name still hides in the tiny print of liner notes.
Preferring the anonymity of his studio to the shine of a video shot, Allhiphop.com Alternatives puts Poyser and his talents on blast.
www.allhiphop.com /alternatives/?ID=74   (1256 words)

  
 CMT.com : Leela James : Biography
Like almost all other vocalists tagged neo-soul, Leela James' primary inspirations date no later than the late '70s (
Her debut album involved assistance from a range of noted studio rats from the fields of rap and R&B, including Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, James Poyser, Chucky Thompson, and Wyclef Jean.
The album, titled A Change Is Gonna Come (a definite reference to Sam Cooke), was released in late June of 2005.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/james_leela/bio.jhtml   (130 words)

  
 Universal Music Publishing Group - The World's Leading Music Publisher
No Doubt, Ashanti, Raphael Saadiq and James Poyser Among The Winners
At the 45th annual Grammy Awards held Sunday, February 23, UMPG artists and writers received 17 Grammy Awards, including one for Rondor Music.
Pictured (L to R): Raphael Saadiq; and James Poyser
www.umusicpub.com /news_readmore.aspx?ID=924   (102 words)

  
 A Change Is Gonna Come by Leela James
A Change Is Gonna Come by Leela James
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 James Poyser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 DVB Radio | MythTV | Users
On Monday 10 January 2005 15:46, James Poyser wrote:
> On Monday 10 January 2005 15:46, James Poyser wrote:
> > On Monday 10 January 2005 15:46, James Poyser wrote:
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 James Poyser | Music Artist, Videos, Photos, News, Ringtones, Album and Movie Info | VH1.com
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