Sean Jones Talks In Essence, R & B, & New Music

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Mar 8, 2017
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(WWETV TORONTO) The debut of new Toronto host Nisa Hott of Hott TV includes an interview with R & B singer Sean Jones who was formerly apart of the Juno Award winning group In Essence. In this interview he discusses his inspiration from old school R & B artists such as New Edition and how he plans to incorporate that vintage style with his interpretation for fans of this current era. In his bio on www.seanjones.tv he details it more: We are turning the corner into something new.” That is the bold declaration of intent from acclaimed Toronto r ‘n b singer/songwriter Sean Jones, and it affirms his determination to bring a fresh and contemporary vibe to the classic soul sound that has inspired him in the past. Sean first made a mark in the Juno Award-winning vocal r ‘n b group In Essence. That showcased his serious skill as an expressive singer, and since commencing his solo career he has been diligently honing his songwriting chops. He has been collaborating with some of the best songwriters, producers and musicians in Canada, and the new material they’ve been coming up with has Sean majorly pumped. “I feel so good about the modern direction we’re taking,” he enthuses. “We’re making it fun, energetic and danceable. The way we record is still organic, but we’re adding production touches that make it contemporary.” Jones’ new songs are stylistically diverse, and he refuses to be constrained by genre barriers. This reflects musical inspirations that span many decades, he explains. “I love the classic soul of Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway and Al Green, but I’m a child of the ‘80s as well. As a kid, I grew up listening to rock, r n b, and reggae. I loved the way Prince kicked down boundaries, and I love that about Bruno Mars now too.” Sean is co-writing all the material for his next album, with the exception of a ballad called “Unconditional.” He notes that “Michael Shand is the musical director for Johnny Reid and a member of my band. He writes with his fiancée Mika Graham, and we’ve written 40 songs together. I’ve also just written a song with [soul diva] Divine Brown and her writing partner and I’m really excited about that one. It’s built around acoustic guitar and voice and is powerful and sexy.”