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Urban Mystic

Urban Mystic

  • Avg user rating: 4 stars Out of 60 votes
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  • Similar Artists: Jaheim, Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn

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Bounce Wit Me (4:55)
explicit Date added: 07/27/06 | Total listens: 22,610

User reviews for Urban Mystic

Average rating4 starsOut of 60 votes

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Editor's review

On second CD "Ghetto Revelations: II," this hot prospect from South Florida makes good on his handle. Mystic's gritty tracks are street-smart and ready to test your Escalade's system, but the singer's tender, agile croon also hints at a more pensive side.

Biography

Dynamic, multi-dimensional, powerful and undeniable - those are the words that come to mind when experiencing the super-talent of emerging hip-hop soul singer URBAN MYSTIC. His deep, brawny voice carries you over soulful instrumentation, filled with hip-hop flavor. What Urban Mystic creates for his listeners are his ghetto revelations; a journey with ups and downs, love lost and love gained, struggles and strides. A journey shared through amazing talent and song, to be heard for years to come.


Urban Mystic, born Brandon Williams in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1984, the son of a minister, has made a lasting musical impression in a relatively short period of time. He's been heralded not only by his fans, but also by respected publications such as USA Today (3 out of 4 stars) and Billboard, to name a few, all of whom tout him as a shining star on the horizon. AOL describes him as "A guy who is street without forsaking his soul to the streets."


Urban Mystic's smash hit single, the KayGee-produced "Where Were You?" quickly resonated and became a popular fixture at urban radio, where it is still a recurrent tune. The video which accompanied the song enjoyed its own popularity at BET and MTV Jams, as well as at hundreds of video outlets across the country, assisting in establishing Urban Mystic as a vocalist to be reckoned with. His selection as the 2004 Miami Music Award's "Best New Artist" was early proof of the bright future to come for the young, well-versed crooner.


This spring, 2006 will unveil the second chapter in the growing success of Urban Mystic, with the release of his sophomore CD, "Ghetto Revelations: II." The new album leads off with the single "It's You" which pairs Urban Mystic with hit making producer KayGee. The tune caught the attention of "The People?s Champ," Paul Wall, who quickly reached out to spit on the track. "It's You" remarkably maintained the #1 spot on Billboard?s R&B Singles chart 7 out of 10 weeks. The cd also contains the hit song "Bounce Wit Me" a street banger produced by Scott Storch, which features Urban Mystic's label mate, Miami based rapper, Stack$. Another rapper to throw down on the Urban Mystic musical train is Trick Daddy, who contributes to the song "Let's Make A Change." This tune reminds listeners about the state of the world and about the incomparable contributions of Rosa Parks and Dr. King; but, more specifically, it tells us why we all need to make a positive change in the world today. Finally, the Scott Storch gut wrenching produced ballads "I Refuse" and "Your Portrait" take one on a musical ride down lovers' memory lane.


Urban Mystic's multidimensional talents reach beyond his raspy, soulful, Southern-style vocals. He co-wrote several songs on this second album, plays piano and utilizes his distinctive rap/sing delivery to his full advantage. He notes, "now that I've been introduced on the music scene, I'm looking forward to showing my fans the several sides of me, and giving all of them more to appreciate about me. With part two of my 'Ghetto Revelations' musical journey recorded on this album, they will hear R&B, they will hear raw soul, they will get club bangers, and they will experience the real street side of me.


Those who have witnessed Urban Mystic's live show can attest to his charismatic, soulful flow, especially when he is accompanied by his eight-piece band.? The five musicians and three back-up singers were selected, choreographed and rehearsed by renowned R&B music legend -- and fellow Floridian--Betty Wright.? Urban Mystic?s unforgettable performances, opening for songstress Angie Stone, blew audiences away night after night.


Simply put, Urban Mystic is ?the truth??the most distinctive new voice in urban music today?meshing Southern flavor with raw, urban, hip-hop and soul. In the beginning, Urban Mystic was compared to other vocalists, such as K-Ci Hailey, Jaheim and Anthony Hamilton.? With his new CD, "Ghetto Revelations: II," the comparisons will quickly fade away. This album will take his profile to the next level and separate him as a stand-alone, true vocal stylist and an accomplished musician

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