On June 12, a low-key and under-the-radar Fort Worth artist will release his new album. Although Keite Young (pronounced “Keete”) is probably not a familiar artist to you now, he plans to work his voice into the ears of urban/funk/soul fans all around the country soon. The Fort Worth singer will release his debut album entitled The Rise And Fall Of Keite Young on Hidden Beach/Universal Records. 2007 has plans to be a very big year for an artist who was unknown not too long ago.
This 29-year-old, coming from a family with a strong background in music, will bring his own blend of gospel, rock and funk to a larger audience with several live performances already planned (View his MySpace profile for dates & information).
Below, enjoy Keite’s exciting live performance from his song “Pressure” from his new album at Boardner’s in Hollywood. It portrays his musical abilities far better than I can explain in writing.
Here is an interview with Young (courtesy QuickDFW):
Q: Your bio describes you as a “zealous voyeur.” Is that your description?
A: Yeah. I’m pretty fascinated with life. I’m a lover of the whole experience. I think the most fascinating thing is that we can be so different as individuals, but there’s still this thing that brings us all together. I love to just watch the parade.
Q: Is your album name a prediction of sorts, or is it a philosophical title?
A: Well, the title of the album refers to the rhythm, like the rise and fall of the tide and the rise and fall of the sun. It’s a continuous cycle that never ends.
Q: People must describe you as an “old soul.”
A: Yeah, I was raised by my grandparents, and when I was ordained in the ministry at 15, it served me well. I’ve always felt like I’ve been here before.
Q: You’ve said that when you sing, you “hear from God.” What does that mean to you?
A: My perception of hearing from God has evolved from what I grew up on to include other things. God, or the source we refer to as God, is ever-present and is in all of us and, I think, is linked to that inner-voice that’s ultimate truth.
Q: For not playing much in the local circuit as a solo artist, how did you get a record deal?
A: I think it started with my great uncle Wayman Tisdale, who owns the production company that I’m signed to. He was excited about what I was doing, and he said … he would come back to me with a record deal. It took awhile to get where it is now. It’s been more than five years. It’s been a process and I’ve been learning.
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