Resonating in the tradition of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye,
Governor Washington, Jr. Known to most as just Governor, his musical style mixes hip hop with Rhythm and Blues to deliver a timeless sound on his (Grand Hustle/Atlantic Recordings) debut Son of Pain. “Governor’s suffering is the listener’s reward, “ says XXL Magazine, “the honesty of his experiences-from his mother taking her life shortly after he was born, to the highs and lows of a true artist in the music industry resonates in every word he sings.” VIBE Magazine calls Son of Pain, “70’s inspired soul fit for both Saturday night and Sunday morning.”
Born and raised in Charles City, Virginia, Governor the son of a Minister, who still calls Virginia home says, “I tell the stories of things that have actually happened to me, I write about everyday struggles.” The streetwise southern gentleman who proudly refers to himself, as a “country boy” likes his music being characterized as “Soul Folk” and reveals in his passionate tone that “Folk music is about the story and the message, Soul music is about relaying emotion.
