J Ross-Parrelli
Bio 2008
With the freshest infusion of jazz, reggae, old school hip-hop and Motown soul since Teena Marie, J Ross Parrelli brings back the rare originality and attitude that defines great musicians. Engaging her audiences with a versatile uniqueness, Parrelli is best known ability to flip lyrics as an emcee in to a soulful arrangement of singing. Her uncanny ability to intermix song, rap and poetry within the same verse over Funk, Reggae, Soul and Hip-Hop tracks and around social, political and life issues has garnered the support of loyal fans along her tour routes from the West Coast of the United States to the West Coast of Africa in Nigeria. Performing alongside her female DJ the Mighty JuneBugg and band ADACA SOUL, J Ross-Parrelli sets a stage for any audience, genre, age and style.
Parrelli creates earthly music; feel good music; music that brings a fresh break to a busy day. Parrelli is a cool and refreshing breeze in a stale music industry; her faith in music will uplift any audience. Her presence is adored by listeners and respected by legendary colleagues – her story is one that inspires and invigorates.
It has been said that Parrelli’s voice vibrates the sweet hymns of Aretha Franklin, the rich melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and the graceful sophisticated flows of Lauryn Hill. Parrelli has the soul of a gospel singer and the power and sultry mood-setting effect of a great depression jazz singer. A socially conscious songstress, she has a very distinct music personality, one that stands out amongst female emcees and singers. In an era when socially conscious, inspiring and message-based music is largely absent, Parrelli gladly embraces leadership as she takes the stage delivering soulful messages of self-determination, strength and pride.
Parrelli’s uncanny charm is a draw for audiences of all genres, ages and cultures.
A musical luminary in her own right, Parrelli regularly shares the stage with legends/friends such as KRS-ONE, Pharcyde, Luciano, Jurassic 5 and Supernatural (the world renowned freestyle champion); and was invited to participate in the ‘Self-Destruction Part 2” collaboration, spearheaded by legendary Hip-Hop icon KRS-ONE and the Stop the Violence Movement”.
In 2006-2007 Parrelli was booked for an amazing and life-changing two month tour of Africa reaching an audiences of more then 40,000 people. Parrelli’s tour schedule continues to swell as she can be found headlining and performing at various festivals such as The Mt Shasta Renegade Festival, North West World Reggae Festival, Sierra Nevada, Lafayette Music and Cultural Festival, Caesar’s Casino of Lake Tahoe and Nigeria’s Calabar World Music Festival. As a college-educated artist, J Ross was a standout teammate with the Cal State Long Beach Poetry Slam Team from 2004-2005, and was awarded the Best Political Poem in the nation with her piece, “J Ross-Parrelli for President”.
Parrelli’s dedication and passions extend beyond the arts. She gives generously to her community and in 2004 she launched The J Ross-Parrelli Foundation. J Ross has donated time, money and energy to help piece together her non-profit organization which helps to bring music and arts back in to the public education system. Working with programs such as NOW (National Organization of Women), ARC, the Long Beach Community Center for Youth and Young Adults, local libraries and school districts, J Ross-Parrelli actively gives of herself in efforts to build a strong community of young artists. Parrelli plans to open an advanced elementary school based on “higher education for lower-income students.”
Parrelli’s solo debut, Soooul Full Mixed Jams is scheduled for release in July 2008. With her U.S. tour, “Hip-Hop 101” currently being mapped out, Parrelli is now working on her highly anticipated sophomore and major label album which is as yet untitled but, produced by Jamaica’s finest, Groove Galore. Collaborating with artist such as Speech of Arrested Development, Pharcyde, Akil of Jurassic 5, Sizzla and the undisputed world famous freestyle king, Supernatural, Parrelli’s sophomore project will be released in early 2009.
With multiple projects on deck and demands for live performances and feature collaborations, J Ross-Parrelli is excited and exciting – as she pursues her goals and works to leave a lasting impression upon the eyes, ears and souls of people across the globe…
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ADACA SOUL
Band Members
J Ross-Parrelli- Vocals, composser, keyboards, melodica, Dread I- Composer, keyboards, GuitaristKelsey- BassieGeneral Bailey- DrumsNat Love- SaxophoneRaulo and Joel- percussion
Influences
Arrested Development, pharcyde, Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, Steel Pulse, Gil SCott-Heron, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Chrisette Michelle, Black Star, Uncle Imani,
Other Artists
Paulo Coehlo- Author,Maya AngelouAngela Davis, Mumia Abu JamalGhandi, GOD
Website
www.msparrelli.com
