The Prince of Soul

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



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Frankie DeCarlos, aka âTHE PRINCE OF SOULââ¦

Thereâs something special about Frankie DeCarlosâ essence- a peculiar soul, a sublime talent way beyond the title of singer/ songwriter. Itâs the natural charisma that sets Frankie DeCarlos apart, and his instinctive, heartfelt approach that immediately makes his future in the music industry very promising. Frankie DeCarlos has talent, great songs, and great stage presence, but most importantly, he has the gift of exciting peopleâs souls. With the soul of musical versatility, he adds a new chapter to his life and recording career with the project entitled Human Man.

True to his adroit musicianship- he plays piano, organ, drums, guitar, and trumpet. He performed nearly all the parts on the Human Man sessions, following in the footsteps of his musical icons, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder, who became famous for their classic songwriting as well as their musicianship. Frankie DeCarlosâ style is compatible with many genres of music, and he appeals to a wide variety of audiences, offering up what one German critic called âa sexy and exciting musician.â Just give this kid a piano and a mic and itâs on and poppinâ! Although, Frankie DeCarlosâ music is of a soulful genre, his crossover appeal spans age and culture- his audiences love him.

Looking to the innovators of soul music, Frankie DeCarlos channels Soul Legends on his debut solo disc, Human Man. DeCarlosâ music is a retro hybrid of soul & r&b. He lights a spark by merging the worlds of yesterday and todayâs sound with respect and class, creating God-fearing elements of traditional gospel, essential r&b, and immaculate jazz. In the style of his hero, Marvin Gaye, Frankie DeCarlosâ music brings his deeply held spiritual & sexual beliefs to the forefront to explore the realities of everyday life & love. Some critics consider Frankie DeCarlos a mysterious modern day soul music trendsetter.

Graced with confidence, poise, and a certain bashful-boyish charm, DeCarlos recalls the making of Human Man. âI did a lot of soul searching when creating this album. I wrote many of the songs at the age of 24. Itâs always fun working on a project when you love what you do- I had fun making the album.â Frankie DeCarlos eagerly looked to the forefathers of soul for motivation throughout the venture. âI have pictures of Ray and Sam, Al Green, & the Isley Brothersâ¦all of them on my studio wall- when I write and get stuck, depending on the song, Iâll look up to one of their pictures and find inspiration.â

In fact, Frankie DeCarlos says that his sole intention in recording Human Man was simply âto free my mind and make some good cool music.â Studying classicly âanointedâ songwriters like Bob Marley and Kenneth âBabyfaceâ Edmonds, he searched for the basic ingredients of recording timeless tracks. The Human, Man era was similar to a spiritual awaking. âEvery since I saw my life flash before my eyes in a car accident, I understand life and my purpose more. At any event, I just want to inspire the world and let people know that life is still worthwhile- you know, we must find love, we must find God,â he says.

Human, Man presents Frankie DeCarlos as a musically mature and innovative young man. The Human Man set includes artistic and self-expressive tunes such as the smooth and sensual falsettos of âMajik,â the loving pledges of âHere 2 Stay,â âCanât Get Enough,â and the hot Michael Jackson influenced âStay With Meâ. Other highlights on the CD include the very personal and ear catching, âJesus Donât Hate,â âI Would Still Choose You,â âLets Mess Around,â and the soulful title track, âHuman, Man,â featuring the hot Atlanta based hip-hop new comer Poppy âthe Chefâ. âI wanted to pay homage to the history of the black man in general on âHuman, Manâ; it was inspired by âthe god father of soulâ, James Brown.â