acxsample
I just want to be heard, man.
I had a cousin whose voice was too large for this world. God called him home to sing for him on 4 December 2005. Rest in the arms of the Almighty Dewayne. You will be missed dearly.
SoundClick artist acxsample presents "Dewayne's Farewell", a remarkable release in the Soul R&B genre. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Dewayne's Farewell" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Soul chart. acxsample is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Soul R&B music directly to fans worldwide.
First recorded collaboration with my best friend, Kells (Kyle Badwin)
SoundClick artist acxsample presents "Collabables", a remarkable release in the Soul R&B genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Collabables" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick Soul chart. acxsample continues to build a Soul R&B catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
This song is about the intimate environment of sharing music with an audience.
"Angel" by acxsample is a Soul R&B production available on SoundClick. The track showcases acxsample's instinct for crafting memorable music. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Soul chart, peaking at #3. SoundClick gives artists like acxsample a platform to share original Soul R&B music with listeners around the world.
You're born once, but you can choose to be born twice. This is more or less a song about the second birth which is far more beautiful than the first.
"Birth Of Soul" is a Jazz track by acxsample on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #14 on the SoundClick Jazz General chart. "Birth Of Soul" is part of the acxsample catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Quantity is not better than quality; that's all.
Independent artist acxsample drops "Quantity", a Soul R&B track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "Quantity" has peaked at #19 in the Soul category on SoundClick. Discover "Quantity" and the rest of the acxsample discography on SoundClick.
First and foremost, I am an artist and I cherish my craft. I can't play an instrument, but like my mentors (jazz greats of old) I hear and feel music, so I create melodies/harmonies by ear and soul. Everything that I create comes from my mind and heart. R&B was my first love, until it became watered down. I explored sound until I found comfort in instrumental music. Thus, I made my music home in Jazz, Spoken Word, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Blues. I have words in some of my music, but then there are times when a song and its title speaks for itself and I leave the words up to the imagination of the listener. I feel that all songs don't need words or titles.
My stage name is aCe. It stands for 'a Christian example' on good days, and just 'a Common example' any other time. :) I was born Gregory L. Campbell in Charleston, MO just off the banks of the Mississippi River. You would think to hear of songs twinged with broken levee blues, but not so. I have a vast array of listening pleasures from rock to hip-hop. Mostly, I am a soul musician/artist.
Enough from me! Please, "let my music do the talking."
I have never played live, because for the longest of time I've been a one man band. I finally have a drummer after about six years of searching.
My most special moment was when I got to sing one my songs (no matter how ill prepared I was) for Hidden Beach Recordings staff including the president Steve McKeever at one of our internship conferences.
Oh my goodness, John Coltrane, EW&F, GAP Band, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Norman Brown, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughn, Jill Scott, Loose Ends, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Jeff Lorber, and the list goes on...
All I have is an Roland MC505 Groovebox and a Tascam Cassette Fourtrack for conjuring up ideas. I want a Nord Electro 2 Seventy-Three and Nord Lead (keyboards). I also have a Fender precision bass and a ton of percussion instruments.
Maracas, flute, recorder, harmonica, tamborine, etc. (Percussion/music accessories)