Epic/RCA artist Kentrell’s ready to take his spot back in the game after facing a few setbacks. Hit the jump to get familiar with Kentrell if you aren’t already. Welcome back, Kent.
Signed to Jive Records (now Epic/RCA) after doing live performances on the Chicago club scene, Kentrell’s debut single “Encore” produced by Malay (Jamie Foxx and Fantasia) and KP (Pink and John Legend) and written by Kentrell, James “Malay” HO, and Kawan “KP” Prather, was welcomed warmly. The song was a success, debuting at number 39 on Billboard’s Top 100, faithfully played in large radio markets and a smash hit on iTunes. Kentrell was fired up and in the studio working with Grammy-Award winning producers such as Brian Michael Cox (Monica, Mariah Carey and Usher), DJ Toomp (T.I. and Kanye West), Infiniti (Mary J. Blige), and Mario Winans (Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, and Destiny’s Child). With an album scheduled to hit the streets of spring 2010, things got pushed back when internal changes suddenly happened at Jive Records (Kentrell’s original A&R was let go), and he was left to pick up the pieces of his own career.Still signed with Jive Records, after his team was dismantled, Kentrell took things into his own hands and assembled a new team. Armed with a new look, new sound, and deep focus, this driven artist is back in the studio to give his fans an Encore of his sexy and sultry sounds. Using his sensuous falsetto to cover soft ballads and his full alto voice to enhance up-tempo beats, Kentrell’s newest album is proving to be one worth the wait.Infusing his Mississippi church-going roots with his Chicago urban exterior, and using influences from music legends such as Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and James Brown, listeners get an earful of pop, soul and songs that are simply timeless.Recorded independently, his current single “Oh Yeah” showcases his vocal ability, pairing his different ranges over a psychedelic 80s beat reminiscent to pop-sensation Prince. This eclectic combination produces a new Pop R&B sound that listeners will be able to connect synonymously with Kentrell’s name and musical flair.Kentrell is thrilled with his new project and wants his fans to be excited as well. “I want people to feel happy with my music and I’m looking forward to their response. This new album brings fresh music, energy, and gives them a full view of what I am capable of. I just want people to appreciate me and my music and use it to make love, follow their dreams, and enjoy life. I wanna bring back that feel good music.”