A Welcomed Changeby Melissa Kimble
Once upon a time, singers stood still. No back up dancers, no backdrops, no high choreographed scenes- just a mic, an audience, and the singer. A singer who sings from a place so deep down in his soul, that his presence can’t be denied. His talent cannot be denied. Instantly you realize it without anyone pointing it out to you. It’s obvious.
Some things you don’t miss until they’re gone and then there are some things you don’t even realize you’ve missed until they arrive. Kevin Michael has arrived. Along with him he’s brought a voice reminiscent of past R&B, soul, pop and fuck with a confident swagger from his generation. Kevin Michael is taking the torch of soul singers everywhere and not letting go. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania and born to a black father and Italian mother he’s grown up around a range of music. Since writing his first song at the age of 16, he has known music is his only option. I don’t know where I begin and the music stops,” Kevin states. With the testament of his first single “It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me”, you can bear witness to that. This song talks about his growing up as a bi-racial child and loving someone regardless of their color. “It don't make any difference to me/ what the world thinks about us baby/ cause in my heart, I will always believe/ that we were meant for each other/ love ain't got no color / it don't make any difference to me/ what they see”.
Cleary, this is not the typical debut single for an R&B and that is just the thing that catches your attention about Kevin Michael. “Liquid Lava Love” takes you back to a time when singers first made their sex appeal known with their voice and not how they danced. “We All Want The Same Thing” is a song filled with purpose, written by a young man with an old soul. His songwriting skills shine through on his debut album titled Kevin Michael, which is in stores now. With guest appearances by Lupe Fiasco, Q-Tip, and Wyclef this young artist hones respect from his peers as well as opens doors to a fresh sound that hasn’t been witnessed in years but a sound that is need amongst savy promotion and high budget videos. We would have missed him he came along any sooner. The world should definitely open its arms and welcome Kevin Michael. He’s definitely needed.
