Minneapolis funkster and noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton , JP DeLaire, has just released his new single, "Romance, Rumors and Lies". The track contains a funky bass groove, innovative hip-hop beats, and blazing rock guitar. The amazing soulful vocals from DeLaire are ever-present . "Romance, Rumors and Lies" was co-written by DeLaire and Tre Balfour. Recorded in Warsaw, Poland while DeLaire was on tour with Michael Bolton, the song also features guitarist Chris Camozzi. Nelson Braxton mixed and mastered the cut.

Listeners and radio programmers can go to http://www.last.fm/music/...C+and+Lies and http://www.myspace.com/jpdelaire to listen and buy "Romance, Rumors and Lies".

"Romance, Rumors and Lies" comes fresh on the heels of DeLaire's critically-acclaimed CD "In My Life". The full-length release, a collection of original compositions ,was produced by DeLaire and is a rich musical menu that ranges from contemporary jazz to the Minneapolis funk of his native roots. It features DeLaire’s sexy, soulful vocals, as well as his keyboard artistry and smooth saxophone.

As member of the legendary musical “Peterson Family” of Minneapolis, DeLaire was schooled in straight ahead jazz and R & B. He has shared the stage with greats including Oleta Adams, Alexander O’Neal, Richard Marx, Solo, Donny Osmond and Cherrelle. DeLaire has also worked with famed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

DeLaire’s uncle, St. Paul Peterson, starred in the movie “Purple Rain”, as a member of The Time, and later went on to be the lead singer of The Family. When DeLaire saw “Purple Rain,” he was inspired to follow his dreams and pursue a musical career.

A graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he studied film score and musical harmony, DeLaire has also extended his impressive artistic reach into the field of acting. He has several projects in the works.

Upcoming:

JP DeLaire is currently rehearsing with his band for the "Romance, Rumors and Lies" 2010 Spring/Summer Tour.

JP DeLaire Videos:


CD Release Party Videos feat. DeLaire, St. Paul Peterson, Michael Bland, Ricky Peterson, Margie Cox

"Gotta Keep The Funk Alive" -



"We Can't Go On"


"In My Life"-

Thanks for the heads up.

That looks like fred norris fom howard stern show in the back
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Damn, that was FONKY. That groove was all up in the cut. Props to my brother, Joe for posting.

"Minneapolis funkster and noted sideman for Prince"

WTF? When? Where?

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