At some point in time," Malaco recording artist Stan Mosley recalls, "I have either opened for or performed in the same venue as just about every major soul or blues act in the business." Malaco Records President, Tommy Couch Sr. says, "Stan is a cross between Bobby Womack and Jay Blackfoot, with a little touch of Al Green thrown in."

Stan's first flight toward fame came in 1974, when he moved from his native Chicago to East St. Louis, Illinois, and joined the soul group The Sharpees. A year later, his band became Shirley Brown's own and Stan sometimes sang backup for the hitmaking soul diva. In 1976, Stan returned to Chicago and worked the city's vast nightclub circuit, which turned out to be a "pretty good" life, Stan recalled. His acclaim grew and, for two years running, he captured the important Chicago Music Award (in 1982 and 1983) for Best Male R & B Vocalist.

By 1986, however, the thrill was gone. "I became disenchanted with the business…and joined a music ministry known as 'The Company' in Chicago," Stan said. By 1992, he was composing and returned to East St. Louis to team up with Gus Thorton to write several songs, which were released on Stan's own Stand Up label. "They're very good songs, but unfortunately I had no distribution," he said.

Then, in the mid-1990s, he signed with a new label "that I thought was a record company, but it actually was a record store. The results were pretty negative." In 1995 and 1996, he was performing on tour as the opening act for Cicero Blake, while also serving as Blake's driver and valet. Interestingly, that is the same way blues giant Bobby "Blue" Bland came up, working for lifelong friend and blues king B.B. King. At the same time, Stan continued songwriting.

In 1997, fate took him to Malaco Records. Composer William Payton, who had co-penned Tyrone Davis' 1997 hit single Freak on Malaco, introduced him to Tommy Couch Sr. for a fifteen minute meeting. Tommy agreed to hear Stan's demo tape "and fifteen minutes ended up being hours-and Mr. Couch signed me to his label!" Stan recalled.

The year 2004 saw a resurgence of sorts for Stan. He became the CEO on a project with “Double Duo Records” and obtained a worldwide distribution deal. His current project “Steppin Out” is being co-produced by former lead singer of Public Announcement “Ace” and Super-Producer “Earl Powell” of Entone Recording.

The year 2005 looks to be very promising for Veteran Soul Singer Stan Mosley, Currently on a World Wide Tour as the opening act for The Legendary Soul Group “The Chi-Lites”. Stan will be celebrating 35 Years of performing.

 

Mel is currently in the studio finishing his much anticipated album.  This foot stomping follow-up to 'Nite Out' consists of fresh, new music with titles such as 'Half Pint Night Tonight', 'Girl, How Do You Do It?', and 'If I Let You Wake Me Up..(Will You Rock To Sleep?).'  Look for it by May 2005!!

 

thanks for holding on Sincerely,Sir Charles Jones

 

 Blues and Soul. No two words can more emphasize the style and substance portrayed on a Kenne' Wayne song.  These two words are all that are needed to describe the emotion that he brings to his music.  Since the age of 12, Kenne' Wayne has been sharing this emotion with the rest of the world.  He began singing in the backyard one day with friends and has become one of the premier Blues and Southern Soul artist of the day.

               

 

Born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama, Omar Cunningham developed a love for music early in his childhood. His first opportunity to sing came in church, a performance he still has to this day.  As a young kid, Omar spent much of his youth surrounded by music. His mother dated a bass player for a band in Tuskegee, Alabama; a band that went on to become the Commodores. His grandmother ran a boarding house that played host to the likes of Fats Domino in his touring heyday. Others, such as blues great Jerry "Boogie" McCain, would even record in the basement of the boarding house.
 
Omar’s desires to take his talents to the world started taking shape shortly after. He lived across the street from a club that featured many local bands. Although he was too young to get in the club, he would sit outside and listen to each night’s performance.