The Soulful Nerd™, Kenny Wesley, Releases his Debut LP ‘The Real Thing’ on May 15th!!

FAIRFAX, Va. - April 18, 2013 - PRLog -- (Washington, D.C.) Kenny Wesley, the North Carolina born, D.C.-based artist is known for his impressive vocal range, his love for other cultures (he speaks 5 languages), and as a passionate purveyor of ballads who has opened shows for the likes of Alice Smith, Stephanie Mills, Carl Thomas and Anthony David.  But he's taking a turn for the funkier on his official DEBUT album, "The Real Thing," his collaboration with L.A.-based Noah Lifschey, widely respected within the industry as a prolific producer of sizzling music for TV shows such as "America's Best Dance Crew" and the MTV Movie and Music Awards programs.  Since teaming up in the summer of 2011, Kenny and Noah have taken the funk feel of the 70's and created a remarkably hip and progressive hybrid of sorts.

Pre-sales are available NOW for a limited time at a discounted rate of $1.07.  

Pre-sale link: http://kennywesley.bandcamp.com/

Kenny's songs have been featured on radio, TV (Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance", ABC's "The View"), video games and film.

"The Real Thing" will be released on May 15, 2013 and features appearances by Kid Koala, Butterscotch, Chris Bruce and Grammy-nominated songstress Wayna. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzMZLDOVug&feature=share&list=UU8grpNc4J9gg9EUe9ureNGw



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Upcoming Events
May 15 Bohemian Caverns          Washington, D.C.
May 17 WEAA FM  (in-studio)          Baltimore, MD
May 18 WDGP Radio          Upper Marlboro, MD
May 21 Canal Club          Richmond, VA
May 24 Billie’s Black (listening party)          Harlem, NY
May 25 DROM          Manhattan, NY
May 30 Renaissance Arlington Hotel          Arlington, VA

Tracklisting
The Real Thing (feat. Butterscotch
Feels Good
The Window
Closer
Woman (feat. Wayna)
Tangled
Sophisticated
Missin’ You (Intro)
So Sublime
Won’t Let It Go
Taffy (feat. Kid Koala)

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KENNY:
• Oscar-winning actress, MiraSorvino, “heard the voice of an angel with the skill of Billy Holiday, @kennywesley.com sing Amazing Grace”.

“Kenny’s tenor is Hathaway deep, Luther warm and, in terms of color, could only be described as golden. Truly an anointing moment whenever he and a microphone cross paths.”
• Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Gordon Chambers, www.gordonchambers.com

"Let me tell ya'll, lord this chile can SANG. If you ever get a chance to see him in and around your part of town, go take the show in.”
• Ann Marie Collymore AKA "Tha Connoisseur ", Soulafrodisiac.com

ABOUT KENNY
With an acclaimed EP, a dozen collaborations, seven compilation features, ad campaign features (2013 and 2012 “Supercuts Rock The Cut Artist Ambassador” and 2012 Notion Music’s “You Are Next”), and a slew of high-profile performances under his belt, Kenny Wesley has firmly placed his stamp on the modern Soul movement. He has shared the stage with numerous artists including Alice Smith, Anthony David, Kindred, Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Maysa, N’Dambi, Vikter Duplaix, and Leela James.

ABOUT NOAH
To balance life in the TV world, Noah also maintains a solid foot in the music business, with a fresh approach and style – in addition to Kenny, recently Noah has been producing and writing for/with Cherri Bomb (Hollywood Records), and Karina Hanssen. For more information about Noah, visit: http://www.stereolif.com.

For more information about Kenny or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Sherri Thompson
http://www.violasbabygirlventures.com
vbgventures@hotmail.com