What does the title of On My Own, the first full-length mixtape from singer-songwriter Jarell Perry, really mean for the rising R&B artist?
As JP will tell you himself, the long-awaited release mostly serves as a testament to the last two years spent forging his path to a big break: producing and/or writing all of his own material, attracting thousands of new fans by designing his own website, Myspace, and YouTube series, and playing countless shows at L.A. clubs and his alma mater, UCLA.
On My Own, set for viral release on Friday, November 13th, is a part of that story. "It's really a picture of where I've been and where I'm going, musically speaking," he says. The destination? A smart blend of inspirational R&B, piano-pop, and hip-hop swing. Enlisting the help of top indie producers like The Skiii Team, UniqueSound Ent., Nobody Famous, Mr. Clean, Mike Rizzy, and Vizion, Jarell is careful to mention that none of it would've been possible without gifted collaborators, true friends, and a growing band of international supporters. "I think the real moral of my story is that you're never alone."
After stumbling upon the recording game his freshman year in college, Jarell Perry quickly rose from ten-dollar RadioShack microphones to in-studio writing sessions for major-label artists. Most of this album, however, was written in the humble apartment studio where he feels the most comfortable. Recent followers will be pleased to find crowd favorites like "Indestructible", "Change Your Mind", and "Universal Love" on this release along with many others.
Jarell Perry's "On My Own" - The Mixtape: Available 11.13.09 at
http://www.jarellperry.com
Influences
John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Raphel Saadiq, Ne-Yo
Website
www.jarellperry.com
