MP3 Russell Thompkins, Jr. - A Matter Of Style

A collection of new songs from the smooth and soothing, soulfully melodic voice of the Original lead singer of "The Stylistics". Russell Thompkins, Jr. has a voice considered by many to be the finest and most unique of all tenors in all of R&B Music. This

12 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: R&B Pop Crossover, URBAN/R&B: Soul



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For over 30 years Russell Thompkins, Jr. has been the Original Lead Singer of The Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to International fame and recognition, recording such hits as:
"You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Betcha By Golly Wow", "People Make The World Go Round", "Hurry Up This Way Again", "You Are Everything" and "Stone In Love With You".

Russell's distinctive falsetto was the driving force and the backbone of the Original Stylistics and it earned them:
(7) Gold albums,(8) Platinum albums,(1) Double platinum album,(4) Platinum singles,(5) Gold singles, (2) Double gold singles. RUSSELL SANG LEAD ON EVERY HIT RECORD OF THE STYLISTICS!

Along with a Grammy nomination in 1974 for "You make Me Feel Brand New," and a plaque on the Walk of Fame in 1994, in center city Philadelphia, including various awards and trophies from around the world. In May of 2004, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

This CD shows why Russell is considered to be one of the members of the modern day "Holy Grail of R&B Tenors" along with Eddie Kendricks, Smokey Robinson and Wilbert Hart.

Currently, Russell distinctive falsetto can be heard on new music by Little Brother, Jay-Z and Rapper Ludacris. Fans worldwide will enjoy the voice of Russell Thompkins, Jr., this cd will both amaze and please his fans, young and old, with the kind of music they have come to know and love, because it is "A Matter Of Style"!