DeMood the debut release from smooth jazz keyboardist Melvin Rogers navigates deftly from smooth jazz to R&B and back again. While loyal listeners will quickly recognize that they've been over his familiar terrain before, smooth jazz fans will undoubtedly find DeMood veering more deeply into rhythm-and-blues territory as he keeps a steady balance of both.
Melvin gets things going right from the start with his smooth vocals warmly inviting us to hop aboard on "Sweet Pretty." The journey picks up pace as it works it's way through the jazzy "DeMood" before stepping it up with "CitiLites 3000" the CD's curiously aerobic-paced mover. Playfully he steers listeners through pleasing melodic ballads on "Remember When" before adding backbone to the upbeat on "Luv-U-Now" while saving the best for last "Sok N' Wet". All songs sung, written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Melvin Rogers.
Washington DC native Melvin Rogers earned a name for himself writing and producing music for top acts Ginuwine the Bachelor and international pop star Mya. After which he began work on his debut smooth jazz album DeMood Volume One. Embracing experimentation while consistently pushing the envelope were crucial elements in breaking new ground with the hit Christmas Kisses the latest holiday single, it's not by chance MelRog's signature sound stands out from the crowd. Long term the goal has always been to market a unique brand of music that fills the void in today's market.
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