Artist/Writer/Publisher
P Bailey
Biography
The human soul of a man with a 5 octave range is described
by many who have Heard Paul sing and often compared to Ron Isley of the Isly
Brother fame. His Beautiful soul renditions are tear tearjerkers. Originally
from the UK. P Bailey had his first taste of musical inspiration while taking
part in music class in grade school. Both Music teacher and Principal Miss
Johnston
was so impressed by his musical sense encouraged him to continue. Early
Influences were Motown and Muscle Shoals. Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson
were a big Influence on him as a Singer/Songwriter/Performer.
The Early Years
With no formal training Bailey developed his singing and
writing style by listening to his favorite artists of the day like, Ron Isley,
Donny Hathaway, Luther Van dross, Michael Jackson, Prince and James Brown. P
took part in many community talent shows and was a crowd pleaser singing and
dancing to his favorite songs.
During a chance meeting at a popular night club in Montreal
called Checkers Paul met members of the stone city band and forwarded a demo.
Super Star 'Rick James' later used a sample of his song 'Part time Lover' on
the sound track of the movie Colors. It was an exciting time and his first real
break.
His next chance came while doing session work P met DJ Robby
Demlakian. Who Co-Produced his single a 12-inch House Mix called 'Get on Board
'recorded with his group Walter P.P.K which charted #3 on the house Dance
charts in the UK and won him the Professional Publishers & Songwriters
award from Factor a grant foundation.
Currently Just signed a deal with Superb songs to administer
the Publishing. NOn exclusive distribution/Licensing deal with Blue Pie
productions for worldwide Licensing. Sub publishing deal with Generic music for
the Asian Territories. An exclusive digital licensing deal with Kondrin music
Russia through his Publishing/Licensing company PCB Publishing. The song 'Do
what you feel' as been licensed in the documentary 'Trash Dance' released 2012
SXSW. The Song writing competition Song of the year 2012 just awarded Paul the
suggested artist placement for the song 'Trophy' for being in the top 2%. 2010
Best Provincial R&B Soul CD Album
* WINNER * P Bailey, "Find me somebody" Montreal, Quebec, Canada. .
Paul as signed with Japan company LA Sound to release his album in Japan
"Find me somebody". Also Being
featured on commercial, Internet and College radio stations in Japan,
Australia, Canada, and the UK, like Ore Stone Radio, USA 4 Real, Jango Radio.
Spot light on CBC One Montreal program 'Home run', which featured the new album
"Find me somebody" His Song' Part of me' also received a certificate
of merit from the Uni Song International Song writing competition for being in
the top ten percent. With his new catalog of songs P Bailey is a man on a
mission remember his name because you won't forget his soul.
P Bailey over 1 year ago
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