Wade O. Brown 'All Night, All Love' album

There are certain classic artists whose music comes to mind when you need a soundtrack to an intimate evening - Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Barry White. But it's singer Wade O. Brown who is setting his sights on revitalizing the genre of lovemaking music with his US debut album, 'All Night, All Love'.

A yearning plea from Brown to an uncaring lover, "Where Do We Go For Love" (his first single) features Brown thinking out loud about what went wrong. He sings, "Needless to say that I'm missing you right now but you're far away/ Hurting me again/And if anybody knows this you do so I don't understand this/ Tell me what's the plan/Where do we go for love." All featured over a smooth groove. The song was produced and written by Steve Estiverne, whose songs have been recorded by Jennifer Lopez, Joe, and Tyrese, among others. Wade makes his debut US appearance in support of his single, as part of industry trade magazine URBAN NETWORK'S INDIE SHOWCASE, a highlight of their music convention in Palm Springs, April 2.

"I really wanted to develop a theme around "love-making" songs that would appeal to my peers," said 30-year old Brown. " Bedroom songs that are sexy and sensual, but tasteful."

His music mixes an old-school sound with a new-school edge. Brown's smooth, confident vocals drive all the tracks on 'All Night, All Love,' making the album an ideal soundtrack for an intimate evening of lovemaking. A fresh voice in R&B, Brown has already performed with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Roger Troutman, Glenn Lewis, and Joe, among others.

He made 'All Night, All Love' for mature adults who want music that turns them on, lyrics they can relate to all with an emotionally powerful delivery. To maintain the old school sound Brown worked with industry heavyweights Barry Eastmond (Anita Baker, Whitney Houston) and Daryl Simmons (Destiny's Child, Babyface, Pink). For the new school edge he worked with current hitmakers Estiverne, Kipper Jones (Brandy, Vanessa Williams) and others.

A Detroit native who makes his part-time home in Toronto, Canada, Brown started cutting his chops as a self-taught keyboardist, playing and singing in his church band and choir before striking out on his own. His songwriting/recording career kicked off after partnering with writer/producer Wil Van Zyl and landing publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. Van Zyl now runs Brown's record label Groove United. He also made an appearance on the Award-winning Showtime series, "Soul Food."

Wade's US CD release, ALL LOVE, ALL NIGHT, will be released on the Groove United Entertainment imprint, and independently distributed by Bayside/33rd Street Records. In-store date is set for June 21.

Biography

When a performer is revered and given props for being “an artists’ artist,” you know they’re legitimate and the real deal. And whether he’s singing in his inimitable sensual and velvety style, mesmerizing you with his sheer vocal bravado, or dazzling you as a maestro on the keyboards, Groove United Entertainment recording artist Wade O. Brown, is the just that.

Wade has earned that persona, performing and recording in his adopted home of Toronto, Canada. After receiving a warm reception to his first solo effort, “Complete,” (released in 2002), Wade has immersed himself into songwriting and collaborating with a list of top American songwriter/producers including among others, Barry Eastmond, Daryl Simmons, Kipper Jones, Cornelius Mims, Maurice Wilcher and Steve Estiverne. The result is “ALL NIGHT, ALL LOVE," a collection of well-crafted songs that are titillating, infectious, soothing, and mood setting.

“I really wanted to develop a theme around “love-making” songs that would appeal to my peers,” explains Wade. “Songs that are sexy and sensual, but tasteful.” That sincerity and sense of purpose rings true on tracks like the first single, "Where Do We Go (For Love)," (Impact date March 28), "So Glad," "Maybe," and "Put this On.” from his current collection.

Wade hopes to expand his burgeoning fan base by conquering the U.S and the rest of the world with, "ALL NIGHT, ALL LOVE,” when it is released by Groove United Entertainment and nationally distributed by Bayside/33rd Street Records on June 21, 2005. His first solo entrée, “Complete,” in addition to being released in Canada, was an underground import favorite in the UK and garnered a release on the independent soul label, P-Vine Records in Japan. “I owe a lot to my Canadian fans,” admitted Wade. “I also really appreciate that people like my music in Japan and other parts of the world, but ultimately, I’d love to build a base for my music back home in the U.S.,” he added.

The Detroit born songwriter/singer started cutting his chops as a self-taught keyboard player, playing and singing in his church band and choir in the motor city. He was taken under the wing by one of gospel’s most noted singing families, The Clarke Sisters, who helped refine his singing prowess, and by his teens he was performing regularly at gospel shows and conventions throughout the Mid-West.

Wade also started broadening his performing base, and after building a network of friends and musicians in Toronto, he decided to relocate there permanently. He initially fronted a local reggae band, and later assembled his own band, which gained local notoriety and regularly performed in the cities hottest nightclubs and venues, including becoming the house band at Toronto’s premiere soul food restaurant, owned by R & B crooner Keith Washington. After that first “big break,” Wade continued to build on is popularity, performing with noted recording stars like Aretha Franklin, (at a gala birthday celebration), Quincy Jones (at a special tribute in 2001), Roger Troutman, Glenn Lewis, Divine Earth Essence, and Joe, among others. He’s also appeared on the Award-winning hit television series, Soulfood, performed live on Canada’s MuchMusic Network, and co-starred in several Toronto-based theatrical productions.

His songwriting/recording career kicked off after hooking up with fellow songwriter/producer and friend Wil Van Zyl. The two formed their own venture, Williwade Music and landed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. After collaborating on a demo, they were introduced to local musician and studio owner, Dave Sereny. Sereny and Van Zyl eventually teamed together to launch Groove United Productions as an independent label, and released Wade’s debut, “Complete.”

When you hear Wades’ voice, you’ll feel the richness of soul and rhythm & blues that has contributed so much to his musical legacy, and you’ll know immediately why Wade O. Brown is one of a rare breed, bona-fide…an artists’ artist!

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