JAFAR CURRY: What People Say

Hillsborough County's Jafar Curry is currently working this six-song disc hard via rigorous regional touring and the backing of promotions company NuTainment. The style is a somewhat light, acoustic guitar-laced take on contemporary urban/R&B. Musically speaking, the overall result is fairly original and engaging; it's Curry's expressively liquid, high-register vocals that elevate this stuff well above the mundane -- I bet one of his solo guitar-and-voice shows would be every bit as satisfying as these full-spectrum versions. Nicely done.

Last week, a young man strolled into Earwax with his guitar in tow. I was wondering just who he was and what he would sound like. Well, we were treated to the melodious sounds of new artist Jafar as he played an acoustic set with selections from his new CD "Thoughts From My Room". Among the 12 tracks on the disc are some great songs, like 'Love Again', 'More 2 Love', 'My Life', title track 'Thoughts From My Room' and the blazin' hot 'No Longer In Love'. >From what I've heard, Jafar is well on his way to making a mark in the industry. (4.0 Crates)

Jafar Curry Music roots it's soul in The Bahamas , as it cascades down a waterfall into the oceans of life

Jafar is the romantic artist inside the inspiration of sounds , that reflect the crooning & melodic content & structure of Soul & Adult Contemporary audio groove

Introspective lyrical emotive Vox encapsulates the trademark Jafar Falsetto ; Coupled with a Caribbean undertow & vulnerable & sly amorous altruistic intent

Jafar is inspired by other great & legendary artists like Mr. Wonder , Brian McKnight & Babyface ; His musical stance reflects this sheen in his Vocal performance. Tunes like "Hey Lady" showcase this aural area

In "I Need That Girl" the pulse of percussive bottom beat , is finely complimented by a half-time Reggae induced stop-start charm, complimented with acoustic guitar & synth-woodwind splashes

Jafar Curry Music dubs on with a subtle swagger & hip hop fluidity & originality. This flare that Jafar exudes , innately leads toward a bright future. It was a sunny day & Jafar's music shines towards a sunrise in the clear deep blue sunset sky

"Often, the most insistent and slickly presented acts turn out to be using marketing smarts to compensate for, you know, sucking. But Jafar seems to be bringing the whole package -- industry knowledge, a marketable sound, the will to work it till the wheels come off, and an enviable amount of talent -- to bear. Local artists bent on becoming more than weekend warriors (not that there´s anything wrong with that, either) could take a cue or two from this guy." - Tampa's Best of the Bay 2004 Edition

Vocalist, pianist, and guitarist Jafar Curry exudes the essence of that which is musicianship. As a skilled songwriter and performer, Jafar draws from the soul of past generations of musicians like Babyface, Stevie Wonder, and Brian McKnight. Jafar has written songs for the popular “Jomama Show” which airs on Tampa Bay’s WBTP 95.7 FM, and for the “Friday Night Soul Party” hosted by Steve Williams on WMNF 88.5 FM. Jafar’s music can be heard throughout the Southeast on AM and FM stations, internet radio stations, and internationally as he currently receives airplay on Radio MyD in Canary Islands, Spain and Relax Radio in Perth, Australia. His debut release “Jafar” has recorded CD sales in France, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

Jafar’s music career began at age 15, in Freeport, Bahamas, with a high school group called VOCAL. This was a group that patterned themselves after the Boyz II Men framework and developed intricate harmony - teaching Jafar a great deal about vocal music. VOCAL was a local success but could not yield the exposure desired by the individual members. In 1997, the group split after turning down a conflicting RCA recording contract and leaving Jafar on his way to Tampa, Florida, to finish high school and study music at the University of Tampa.

In the beginning of Jafar’s studies, it was all classics that led Jafar to yearn for musical freedom, but at the same time, gave him the extensive training he would need to write. Jafar studied classical voice, piano, and guitar for several years while writing and performing R&B and Jazz at local hot spots. While living in Tampa, Jafar picked up some local contacts that enabled him to record his works. Since his arrival on the American music scene, Jafar has put the bulk of his time and effort into making quality music. Scott Harrell of the Weekly Planet describes Jafar’s music as “original and engaging”, and also states “It is Curry’s expressively liquid high register vocals that elevate his music far above the mundane.” As a result of Jafar’s hard work and local success, he was named “Best of the Bay” for 2004.

From heart-felt ballads to up-tempo soul sensations, Jafar has filtered his music into the national music scene. Since Jafar’s talent was discovered by Albert Alexander, Jafar Curry Music and New Generation Entertainment have strategically partnered together to reveal Jafar’s unique music to the nation and the world.