2SMOOTH
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“2SMOOTH” The name say’s it all Vocal Group Extraordinaires.. We put this group
together to bring back that New York, Philly sound, combined with R&B and Barber Shop
harmonies to enhance the oldies with the new sounds of today.
together to bring back that New York, Philly sound, combined with R&B and Barber Shop
harmonies to enhance the oldies with the new sounds of today.
Why this name?
Because we dress 2smooth,we sing 2smooth, and we dance 2smooth.
Do you play live?
Yes, all over the the United States .We love the big stage and Theatres we play.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Very much so because it not only allows for people to download compressed mp3 and listin to your music, which is the positive. But they can also boot leg it which is obvious to the negative.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes,But we have our own label Up Front Records.
Band History:
What's Poppin! I want to thank "God" the "Father" in the name of my savior"Jesus Christ" for the talents he bestowed on me. My name is Frederick J. Amorosa Jr. (a.k.a.) Jazz. I was born in downtown Jersey City, N.J. and lived there for the pass 48 years, with a lot of fond memories. I now reside in Matawan, N.J. for the pass 2 years. My musical background starts with the instruments I play piano, guitar, percussions, harmonica, bass, and a few more. The groups that influenced me growing up were The Crows, Ravens, and Five Keys, which had outstanding harmonies. In the seventies, it was the tenor groups The Temprees, Ethics, Blue Magic, Stylistics Delfonics, Continental 4, and Choice 4. As for Latin American bands, the only one that ever influenced me with its smooth Latin beats and R&B style was my friend "Joe Bataan." At the age of ten the first group I sang with, the 4evers, which was a Barbershop Quartet group. Then during the course of my vocal career, I sang with such groups as The Dupree's, Heartaches, Uniques, Hudson's, Charades, and The Emperors 4. During the disco era, I played and sang with two groups Hot Ice, and White Heat, which I was influence by the hard-hitting funky beats of Mr. James Brown. The first company I started was Stardom Promotions in the seventies, which I produced a group called "Prime" that are still performing. My newest venture is a company called "2smooth Productions" which intern is producing the group I am with now "2SMOOTH". The other company I have created is "Up Front Records" that will be distributing the CD. "2SMOOTH" by far is the best of the best Tony, Jose, and Joe have given me the voices and the talent I needed to bring this new retro New York Philly sound to pass. On this CD "What Love Could Do", I created all vocal harmonies, arrangements and instrumental tracks.
Your influences?
Blue Magic, The Stylistics,The Delphonics, The Escorts, The Persuaders, The Mahattans and The Intruders just to name a few. They are also the groups we share the stage with
Favorite spot?
New York ,Philly and Detroit
Equipment used:
We leave that up to the Band, and the Orchestra. We are the Head Liners . But they use all the top equipment in the industry
Anything else...?
If you want the best, of the best, in smoothed harmony it don't get know better then 2smooth. Go to www.heavensent.name were the new home of 2smooth album is and the best web site in the industry and check us out you wount be disappointed.