Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton, Denise Williams, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and the Jacksons (except for Latoya), Quincy Jones, Leon Ware, Prince, The Time (the original line-up!), The Family, Alexander O'neal...(and any other Flytetime Production from that era!), Rick James, Teena Marie, Stevie Wonder, Rufus and Chaka Khan, EWF (Earth, Wind, and Fire), Curtis Mayfield, Issac Hayes, P-Funk, Sade, Carleen Anderson, Jhelisa, Vikter Duplaix, Jamiroquai (circa' 1993-97), D'Influence, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, J-Dilla and Slum Village, Stan Getz, Bebel Gilberto, Bob Marley, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Donald Byrd, Steely Dan, Duran Duran, Rakim, Patrice Rushen, "Onaje Allan Gumbs" (the behind-the-scenes genius!), The Police, Ralph Tresvant and NE, Donny Hathaway, George Michael, Terrence Trent D'Arby, Madlib, Lewis Taylor, Omar, Meshell Ndegeocello, Q-Tip and ATCQ, Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, The Isley Brothers, and sooooo many more!
Sounds Like
An infusion of vintage 70's and 80's soul in the vein of Stevie wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Sade..... 90's Acid Jazz/British Soul (D-Influence, Omar, Jhelisa, vintage Jamiroquai, and Carleen Anderson..... 21st century nu-soul (D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Lewis Taylor over J-Dilla styled drums)
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois comes an avid student of soul music raised on a healthy diet of funk, jazz, black rock, hip-hop, house, and of course rhythm & blues. JROD INDIGO is a genuine soul singer/songwriter/producer who has his goals set on giving the mundane and predictable trends of modern day R&B a much needed facelift. There are no boundaries set for this particular artist and his latest recording (Infectious) proves to be just the case. Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and Marvin Gaye all comes to mind when bearing witness to the soulful sounds of JROD INDIGO. JROD moved to Atlanta, Georgia by the age of 9 and during the 15 years of his youth spent in the south, he completely immersed himself in the arts. He also attended school in Atlanta, GA with such luminaries as the Goodie Mob, 1/3 of the production trio "Organized Noize" (Outkast producers on their first offerings), Chilli (TLC) and the one and only Mr. Jonathan Smtih - better known to the world as 'Lil Jon; as well as the BME crew (Rob, Vince, and Searcy). With all of the transitions that black music was going through during that time throughout the 80's and the early 90's, JROD made it a point to keep his ear nourished with organic sounds that artists such as Prince, Sade, Terrence Trent D'Arby, Tony, Tone, Toni, Fishbone, A Tribe Called Quest, Jamiroquai, Meshell Ndegeocello, and a host of others who sonically refused to play the conformity game of commercial rap and overly produced r&b that relies solely on technology moreso than real musicianship and intricate songwriting. The other half of the 90's saw JROD heading out west to Seattle for a brief stint absorbing the sounds of classic rock and underground hip-hop. A move in the spring of '99 to the Bay Area saw JROD sharpening his writing skills and gradually blending in with the long dormant funk and soul scene with the hopes of resurrecting it. The basis of JROD INDIGO's sound starts with live drums, bass, guitar, and keyboards (fender rhodes, piano, organ, and vintage synths). JROD has shared the stage with the likes of Amel Larrieux, Martin Luther, The Perceptionists, The Coup, Dead Prez, cousin/lifelong best friend "CHALI2NA" and hopes to continue building with his fellow peers in creating a much needed movement within the industry. With nu-school soul artists such as D'Angelo, Bilal, Van Hunt, Erykah Badu, and Nikka Costa kicking the musical floodgates wide open, JROD is clearly on a mission to keep those doors open with his brand of organic soul music.
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JROD INDIGO->A STORY-I find myself upon a jagged and rocky PATH in a seemingly barren LAND-My feet are NAKED and I am holding a SACRED infant in my arms, we are wrapped in ONE cloth-From behind a rock a creature neither female nor male, but some kind of ANGEL appears-The creature speaks-"You-mortal woman, what are you doing in this land, you do not belong here?-How did the child come into your HANDS, you did not bare that being?"-I reply-"There are many SECRETS kept even from the Angels-I have long ago stopped asking how I came to be here-It is that I am-This baby is in my care and my arms the child will not leave until our destination reached-You creature should bless my travels and thank THE MOST HIGH you were not chosen-I have known much BLOOD-Now clear the trail-I must MOVE ON-To be continued... SMOKE SIGNALS, Tsunami
THE FIRST OF THE BIRDS HAVE TAKEN FLIGHT - THREE FEATHERS HAVE FALLEN TO THE GROUND - IN WAVES ARE THE THINGS TO COME - THIS BATTLE IS LIKE THE FIGHT TO AWAKEN FROM A NIGHTMARE; OUR STRUGGLE IS TO OPEN OUR EYES - FILL OUR WOUNDS WITH HONEY - CALM THE CHILDREN, EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT - STAY STRONG AND GOD BE WITH YOU - MUCH RESPECT JROD INDIGO
Hey what's up JROD? Haven't talked in a while, have been very buzy. Got a little left-coast action. We played in Las Vegas and Houston,TX. Just wanted to say that Indigo Music is the shit!!!! And as they say in England...It's a peak-time floor filler mate. God Bless and Much LOVE from Tha Soundz Syndicate Brother.
G R E A T SOUND, Man !! I love !! it’s Dangerous !! :) Thank you for have answered to my invitation Welcome to my « FriendshipSpace » it’s a Honor to have you among my Friends. Have a Magical Week God Bless You Stay in touch
That Boondocks episode on your friend's page- THAT'S SO REAL! WOW... I hated BET ever since they took Jazz Central off the air for "Uncut". I never watched anything else on that network. It's like a mind control machine.
Jerrod!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello my man! Thank you so much for your message. Its been too long man.... I would love to talk to you. Is everything ok in your world? I hope so. I dig the sounds. You have taken another direction with your creativity it seems. I am sending you much love from Brussels tonight as I am rocking a show with my crew. keep Rising brother J. I miss our conversations. You got me on James Mason and sweet power your embrace has been on heavy rotation for years. I only have love to give to someone who spreads positive vibration like you have. Many blessings. Amel Eiland
