DaPaul
Debut Album ‘Soulful Spirit’
Press Release
DaPaul is a songwriter, a storyteller, a listener, and a conscious life observer and introspective musical visionary. He writes with a contemporary lyrical content that reaches all listeners. He is in touch not only with his own feelings, but the feelings of others in the world around him. In each song DaPaul writes, he captures a magic that resonates with each listener in a way that is entertaining and moving.
DaPaul’s roots hail back to a Christian in London where he found and nurtured his love for the piano and singing. His musical influences range from gospel, soul, jazz, and blues to pop. As a professional session musician and backing vocalist he has worked with: Eternal, Louise, MN8, Cleopatra, Alexander O’Neal, Jhelisa Anderson, Rhonda Thomas, Kloud 9, Des’ree, and Gabrielle. He has also appeared on various TV promos: Jools Holland, GMTV, National Lottery Live, VH1, TOTP, Montreaux Jazz Festival, and The World Music Awards.
‘My Gift’ – Single Release & Official Music Video
‘My Gift’ is a grateful tribute to the good that lifts our spirits higher and further. It is the first single from his debut album ‘Soulful Spirit’, released in December 2012, and is just a taste of this well-anticipated album, to be released in May 2013.
YouTube hits for ‘My Gift’ – Official Music Video
As a session musician and backing vocalist for highly-acclaimed stars such as Alexander O’Neal, Des’ree, Jhelisa Anderson and Gabrielle amongst others, DaPaul has covered a diverse range – from Gospel, Soul, Blues and Jazz to Pop – carefully honing his craft over the years.
DaPaul’s album ‘Soulful Spirit’ was launched on 30th April 2013 in association with Jazzmo’thology, MAP Studio Cafe with sponsorship from The Windrush Foundation. Since the release ‘Soulful Spirit’ reviews have been excellent by: http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/
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Peter Young @ Jazz FM chose ‘She’s So Entertaining’ as Track Of The Week’ in July 2013 and the album is currently no.10 in the UK Soul Chart www.uksoulchart.com
(week of 10th Nov 2013).
The album has been very well received by media & DJ’s throughout the country and is receiving good airplay on Jazz FM, Solar Radio, TSOL, JFSR, Starpoint Radio, Unique FM & Stomp Radio.
For reviews see media page @ www.dapaulmusic.co.uk or http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/
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https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/soulful-spirit/id637686085?uo=4
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