Band Bio: Jonathan King brings over twenty years of experience in the live and recorded music industry. Performing in clubs and theaters from Orange County CA. to Tokyo Japan, Jonathan King has performed over 2,300 individual concerts, parties, and shows over the past twenty years. Starting at the age of five with the classical study of piano, Jonathan recognized early that his love for music would also signify his his calling to serve the public by fueling parties all over with his special brand of energetic music.
Influenced by the high energy funk artists of his youth, Jonathan formed his first band at the age of fourteen.While learning from the top producers in the industry, such as the legendary producer Leon Sylvers, (of " The Sylvers" and Shalimar" fame) and the Dust Brothers, (producers of "Tone Loc" , "The Beastie Boys", "Young MC" and "Beck"), Jonathan developed an ear for what makes people dance.
Jonathan spent the early nineties writing and recording with the original vocal trio "King Size", while polishing his skills in the southern california clubs singing and playing "Old school funk". This period proved to be a key element in his growth as an artist. During that pivotal period Jonathan was also fortunate to be called upon by one of the top production teams in the industry (The Dust Brothers) to add his specific and unique sound to one of their most successful projects; (Beck "Where it's At").
In the summer of 2004, Jonathan began a collaboration with LA area house producer David Hopper, immediately striking a common vision as musical artists. Working together on various projects such as "Brothers of Soul" , "Soul Provider" and various house music projects lad to the inevitable formation of the production duo presented to you now as metro local. Bringing all his years of production in the hip-hop and R&B dance fields to combine with the talents of David Hopper in the styles of House, Club, and Breaks, Jonathan provides half of the chemistry it takes to create new, innovative sounds that continue to be true to the street, intelligent, and original.
Tracks that express colors, moods, energies, and time periods accurately, as well as the current sound and approach that makes projects stand out. An expressive keyboardist, Jonathan brings melodic expression to the forefront, even when it's in the background. Jonathan's voice could be described as a deep baritone, especially well suited for moody soulful songs as well as the highest energy dance music. (think James Brown) With his constantly evolving writing style, Jonathan continues to come up with original approaches to the subject and messages included in his songs. In his solo project as well as his involvement with the act Soul Provider, Jonathan is finding new ways to express the emotion and philosophy behind what makes music so powerful.
While still performing in clubs and writing and producing hip hop and house, Jonathan is available to produce individual projects as well as remixes. Contact Jonathan at: jonking2pound@msn.com
Goals for the immediate future include a full length album release on Jonathan King. A Soul Funk and High Energy Dance album that brings crowds back to the roots of the original Jonathan King sound. The four piece Funk band. Those of you who remember the days of the late night pure funk energy poured onto crowds in packed Southern California clubs by the all star funk units lead by Jonathan King in the past will have an idea what you're in for. Keep looking here for more info.
Freestyle Funk Music is also releasing exclusive club mixes of new house and electro house, produced by Jonathan King.
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