Sligh + Band in Grand Rapids, MI

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I'm a Funk, R&B and Hip Hop songwriter/producer (writing is a big strength of mine. I constantly get melodies in my head and am able to transform those ideas into songs). I play funk guitar, talkbox, and keyboard. I have been in the studio the past couple years writing and am ready to return to the stage. I am in the early stages of getting a band together, but when it comes together, I have decent contacts to get gigs in the Billy's Lounge, Intersection and Pyramid Scheme scene.

I'm looking for the following for the band: a female R&B vocalist (I have songs written for a female vocalist), I have 2 rappers including myself but would like 1 more rapper, a drummer, bassist, 1 funk guitarist (in addition to myself), 1 keyboardist, and a DJ.

Melody is a key element of my songs, I have my influences to thank for that. I use a talkbox ala Roger Troutman (California Love, Computer Love.....) which raises the funk level as well. I'm confident that the songs we play will translate well to the stage and am looking forward to working with a new group of musicians. I can't guarantee success, but I do know that it will be fun! Hope to hear from you.

$ligh

Screen name:

sligh545470

Member since:

Aug 19 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

20

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Age:

44 years

Influences

Roger Troutman (Zapp & Roger), Curtis Mayfield, The Gap Band (Charlie Wilson), Parliament Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, Isaac Hayes, Kool & The Gang, Ohio Players, Rick James, Prince, Motown sound (Temptations), Soul & Classic R&B (The Stylistics, Chi Lites & many others), Nate Dogg, Snoop, G funk sound, Dr Dre, Outkast, DJ Quik, Mc Magic (talkbox), Cee Lo Green, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar and many more........

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