J-FUNK track BREAKTHRU featured on SOUL UNSIGNED VOLUME 2
You might remember from last year when J-FUNK received some radio airplay on DJ Phil Driver’s “Soul Unsigned” show in Sweden, Teneriffe, New York and London. Soul Unsigned also runs its own record label, and they have just released their 2nd “Soul Unsigned” compilation album, featuring a number of great artists. J-FUNK’s track “Breakthru” has been selected to feature on this fantastic compilation of excellent songs. The album is available for purchase from CD Baby – http://cdbaby.com/cd/soulunsigned4
J-FUNK signs with Ismael Records – 2 January 2009
Big thank you for 2008 – 31 December 2008
Well 2008 was quite a year. First and foremost, I’d like to sincerely and gratefully thank you all for your support in 2008 – albums were sold, new fans jumped on board. But I think the most pleasing aspect was being able to perform live for you, with my fantastic band – whom I’d also like to thank sincerely.
We had great shows at The Watershed, Babalou, The Old Explorer (Sunshine Party!), The Pigalle Club & The Bullet Bar. We certainly came a long way from solo gigs in 2007, to a 9 piece live band in 2008!! There will be more live shows in the 2nd half of 2009 – looking forward to seeing you all then!! Once again – THANK YOU. Peace & blessings to you all.
J-FUNK receives another great review!!
Hi everyone…I am pleased to present another fantastic review of J-FUNK’s debut album, “Breakthru”. Writers from the independent radio site, Soulchoonz, have given a fantastic rundown of the album. J-FUNK is also being featured on their internet radio show for the month of December. Go to http://soulchoonzreviews.blogspot.com/search?q=Breakthru to have a read!!
Thanks for your support
J-FUNK
J-FUNK ON SOULCHOONZ RADIO FOR DECEMBER! LISTEN LIVE ON THE WEB…
Once again, J-FUNK will be featured on radio: “Soulchoonz Radio” playlist for the month of December! Click http://soulchoonz.blogspot.com/ to go to the Soulchoonz website & find out exactly when J-FUNK is on…
The Soulchoonz Show – Monthly Schedule:
Solar Radio – www.solarradio.com & Sky Digital channel 0129
First Saturday – 2-4pm Uk time / 9-11am EST / 8-10am CST
Every Sunday – 9-11pm EST / 8-10pm CST
Every Monday – 2am-4am GMT
WorldVibeRadio – www.worldviberadio.net
Every Monday and Wednesday 7-9pm UK time / 2-4pm EST / 1-3pm CST
RhythmAndSoulRadio – www.rhythmandsoulradio.com
Second Sunday of the month – 8-10pm UK time / 3-5pm EST /2-4pm CST
Rhythmflow Radio 2.0 – www.rhythmflowradio.net View upto date Schedule on www.soulchoonz.com
Jammin 99.5 FM – www.jammin995radio.com View upto date Schedule on www.soulchoonz.com
Preston FM –www.preston.fm – Fortnightly Fridays – 9pm-11pm UK time /4-6pm EST/3-5pm CST
J-FUNKs latest review…
“Sophisticated soul…do yourself a favour, if you don’t do anything else today, purchase this album…” J-FUNK’s debut album “Breakthru” was given a very nice review by a top class soul DJ in London. Check out the review & website at http://www.soulheavenmusicuk.co.uk/newsandreviews.htm
Listen LIVE to this EXCELLENT soul/R&B/funk radio show at www.starpointradio.com
The show airs live from 21:00-23:00 GMT every Thursday evening.
J-FUNK will be featured again on this show in the coming weeks!
Don’t forget to keep up to date on all our websites!
Enjoy
J-FUNK wins Ismael Records Online talent search!!
The future is here: J-FUNK was chosen from hundreds of talented submissions as the winner of the Ismael Records online talent search. A brand new J-FUNK album will be released in 2009 through Ismael Records in the USA. Work is underway! J-FUNK’s new upcoming CD VIA ISMAEL RECORDS will be marketed and promoted by their new president of marketing and promotions who has marketed and promoted the ALBUMS OF MICHAEL JACKSONS’ THRILLER, BAD and OFF THE WALL, TYRESE, ALICIA KEYS, SANTANA, CULTURE CLUB, SADE, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, LUTHER VANDROSS.
Please check out the following press releases:
J-FUNK press release on prlog.org
J-FUNK press release on free-press-release.com
J-FUNK press release on ukmusic.com
J-FUNK press release on pressbox.co.uk
J-FUNK press release on nationalprwire.com
Or check out www.myspace.com/ceotyroneismael
J-FUNK’s SUNSHINE PARTY!
ITS SUMMER TIME…
and yes, this means time to party! To get into the summer spirit we present to you our SUNSHINE PARTY – please wear something yellow for summer!! J-FUNK will present some funky summer music with his hot live band – there are also giveaways on the night!! ITS A PARTY! Invite your friends – we want to party with you! MUSIC, PARTY, SUMMER, DRINKING – what more do you want?? See you there!
£5 entry.
Also featuring will be the divine music, voice & soul of Miz AJ, Alyson Joyce – check her out at www.myspace.com/mizaj.
www.j-funk.biz
J-FUNK: who?
Born in Melbourne, Australia, to an English father & South African mother, Justin Stephenson was raised under the influence of a very musical family & began singing and playing piano at the age of 2.
Since achieving a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music in 2001 (majoring in Jazz Vocal) in Brisbane, Justin has taken his talents to Sydney and Melbourne, notably the Australia Day celebrations at Hyde Park in Sydney in 2001, and at the Melbourne Jazz Festival in 2004. Both of these performances were in collaboration with his two aunts – Trude and Anastasia Aspeling who are accomplished vocalists in Sydney & Melbourne respectively.
Justin has also performed with the likes of soul/funk singer/bassist Doug Williams, & master Melbourne jazz pianist Bob Sedergreen, as well as Bob’s son, Stephen, also a jazz pianist. Justin has an endless number of vocal & musical influences, including the many talented musicians he has been closely associated with over the years. These influences shine through in his brilliant vocal and band arrangements.
Justin is also an accomplished composer & arranger – his greatest achievement being the collation of a Soul/Funk show, arranged for an 18-piece band (rhythm, horn & string sections) with a 20-piece choir (SATB). Justin not only arranged & scored the entire show, but also fronted the band, vocally & musically.
Justin has also been able to use his vocal, composition & arranging talent for the Lords’ work, having been brought up a NEW APOSTOLIC christian, arranging for the churches’ choirs & orchestras in Australia & the UK.
Since relocating to London UK in 2006, J-FUNK has created & recorded many tracks, compiling his debut album. J-FUNK creations embrace the “Funkasoul” genre, blending catchy melodies, slick vocal & instrumental harmony, funky rhythms & jazz orientated chords. J-FUNK’s debut album “Breakthru” is available now independently on CD or mp3 (and every other download form!!)
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J-FUNK – Breakthru: The debut album
J-FUNK: Breakthru
The debut album!
Taste the essence of FUNKASOUL by checking out the music: The “demo” release of J-FUNKs debut album was both sudden & drawn out. Some of the recordings are in fact nearly 10 years old. However, at least half of the album was created in the latter of 2006 & early 2007, recorded & mixed in the bedroom of J-FUNKs (very small) 1 bedroom apartment in North London.
The “funkasoul” blend of funky beats, catchy melodies & slick harmonies creates a tasteful mix of developing songs destined for greatness. Additional mastering by J-FUNK & Jean-Michel Sutcliffe.
Some would say that J-FUNK was a little over ambitious in releasing an album (let alone his debut!) short of its “production peak”; others would say that this release was well over due – the recordings on this album span nearly 10 years in the making. But how many artists in this world have had humble beginnings? The answer is many of course.
Production aside, take a listen to the songs themselves: the contrasts between shallow and deep lyrics, funky and chilled out beats. And of course, the vocals: the soul, the feeling, the tone, the delivery. Timing is everything – the majority of these songs (barring “Close” – taking you back to the old Suae days of the late 90s) were recorded and mixed, instruments included, entirely by J-FUNK, with every note, sound, hit and solo created with precise spontaneity and feel.
This tasteful album ranges from the R&B/commercial sounds of “Close” and “‘Cause Suddenly”, to the funky chilled R&B vibes of “For Our Nite” and “Give It 2 Ya”, to the cozy jazz sounds of “Believe It” and “Hold You”.
Listen for yourselves: enjoy the vocals, enjoy the music, enjoy the songs, but most of all, enjoy yourselves while listening to this masterpiece.
Buy J-FUNK’s CD from CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jfunkbreakthru
Buy J-FUNK’s CD from CD Unsigned: http://www.cdunsigned.com/cd.php?products_id=377
Download J-FUNK’s album from i-tunes: http://www.songcastmusic.com/albums.php?zoom_query=1920
