KASHIOUSâs incredible voice grows from its deep earthy roots of clay and soars to the heavens with an amazing tonal span that clearly defines the term âsoaring tenor.â Thatâs Soul.

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URBAN/R&B: Soul, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz



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KASHIOUS: Roots in Clay, Voice in Heaven.

If ever asked to define âWhat makes Soul so uniqueâ¦so infectiousâ¦so appealing?,â thereâs only one answer. Itâs the voice. That smoothâ¦powerfulâ¦pureâ¦sexy VOICE.

It defines the indefinable essence of the genre like no other. And if you want to cite a prime example of âthat voice,â you need go no further than KASHIOUS.

KASHIOUSâs incredible voice grows from its deep earthy roots of clay and soars to the heavens with an amazing tonal span that clearly defines the term âsoaring tenor.â Thatâs Soul.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., KASHIOUS found his start in a truly gifted musical family. His mother, brother and sister, all gifted vocalists, shared their love of music both in the home and at church. And like many of the R&B greats before him, saw that deep-seated love and attraction to all thing musical blossom with his exposure to the true grit and soul baring performances of artists like B.B. King, Ernie Isley, Marvin Gaye and Aaron Neville. Itâs art from the heart that transfixed him and influenced his style.

As a child, KASHIOUS would listen to their music over and over while strumming his guitar until he had the chords down perfectly. He had to know the same joy and depth of feeling on a personal level that he experienced when listening to these greats. He approached each performance from every angle, which meant he taught himself those performances note for noteâ¦not only on guitar, but on the drums, the bass and the keyboard, too.

But itâs that voice that sets him apartâ¦that raises him to the rarely achieved level of expression best exemplified by his mentoring artists works.

Singer, songwriter and musician, itâs KASHIOUSâs voice that can bring the unprepared listener to his or her knees; it is that powerful, that extraordinary and that very, very rare. Itâs that rare voice that cuts from the earthy heart of his existence to reach legendary heights of expression. Yes, heâs been compared to greats like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye, but the quality and beauty of his voice belong to him, and him alone.
In his first R & B single, âLovâz Eternal,â he speaks with compassion and pain, of enduring that âdark placeâ more than necessary. His vocal harmonies only add to its impact. Other songs such as âBad Luckâ and âThe Way I Amâ range in genres blending funk, jazz, and soul.

Itâs been no easy journey. With the encouragement of his family, KASHIOUS left Colorado where heâd spent some fifteen years of his life, and made the move to San Diego in 2005. All in pursuit of his lifeâs dream.

In October of 2006, producer Rusty Gordon discovered this amazing talent, and believed that this was a talent that had to be heard. Under Gordonâs direction, KASHIOUSâs dynamic vocal range and songwriting abilities are showcased on his debut CD, âKashious.â

Heâs currently in the studio working on his next CD, with a target release of August 2007, and preparing to tour in fall 2007.

You have begun your journey into KASHIOUSâs music...For any lover of heartfelt musical expression, itâs a journey well worth embarking upon!