“Picture me and you and you and me, k-i-s-s-i-n-g.”
The world stops, tears fall and all self-doubt fades to black. It’s the very first time you have ever heard yourself on the radio. And to boot… that radio station just happens to be the world famous Hot 97.
That was two years ago and to say that things have changed would be a gross understatement. The leggy R&B singer/ songwriter is the #1 unsigned R&B artist on Myspace Canada and the only female artist period on the site with over one million music plays. If you live in Toronto, and your house doesn’t happen to be under a rock, you have heard of Kim Davis. If you live in America it won’t be long before that same statement applies to you.
Kim was raised amidst adversity and forced to grow up through tragedy. Davis has been described by the media as a talent “who has the love, courage and the lyrics to pen a woman’s evolution; beautifully.” In return Davis accepts that challenge and dares to exceed it.
“I am a woman capable of many things,” says Davis steadily. “God has blessed me with a gift that I believe I am destined to share.”
Sharing is precisely what Davis has done. Without even releasing an album yet Kim has been listed as the top Myspace Canada, R&B artist. She has also been nominated for 2 Stylus Awards for Canadian R&B Single of the Year and has won 2 awards at Buffalo’s WBLK’s Unsigned Hype Awards for Best Female Artist of the Year and People’s Choice Artist.
Much of Kim’s success can be attributed to her approachability since her fans have the unique privilege of wholly relating to her on every conceivable level just by pressing play. Not since the likes of Mary J. Blige has any female artist been so forthcoming and refreshingly honest.
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JONNY ROXX bio
http://www.myspace.com/jonnyroxxmusic
Focused on total success and determined to do more than just “make it”, rapper Jonny Roxx emerges on the scene with a tight flow and some serious lyrical agility. By fusing the best elements of street hustle with the essentials of commercial appeal his game definitely rivals some of the industry’s most respected veterans. Whether he’s running a freestyle at the back of a club, recording in the booth, or clutching the mic and rocking a crowd this emcee flows effortlessly as if hip-hop is the air he breathes and the blood that travels through his veins.
Born Alonzo Thornhill, Jonny Roxx recalls the music of his youth and says, “I listened to a lot of the things my dad was playing: SWV, Luther Vandross, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston… and my older brother introduced me to artists like: Naughty by Nature, Jay- Z, Sporty Thieves, and Biggie.” Beyond the outside influences he was also fortunate to have a father who sang while playing guitar and piano in a band he formed with some of Jonny’s aunts and uncles. Given the family background and the diversity of music he took in while growing up, it’s no wonder that this man is able to lace the traditional hip-hop vibe with slight traces of R&B to create a smooth yet hard-hitting overall sound.
Hailing from Montreal, and relocating to Toronto, which is also infamously known as “The Screw Face Capital” Roxx has quickly become a part of the local scene and is already breaking through its confining borders and restrictive boundaries. From the moment he got serious and stepped into the game a little over two years ago, his talent commanded the immediate attention of his musical colleagues, soon to be fans, and industry professionals. After spending some time in the local circuit, Roxx went on to share stages with artists such as Kardinal Official, Choclair, The Clipse, Joe Buddens, and the dubbed “Mixtape Messiah” Chamillionaire. As Jonny Roxx continues to rub elbows with those seasoned in the industry he moves aggressively towards becoming the best and achieving his goal of complete global hip-hop domination.
On August 01, 2008 Jonny took yet another vital step towards his dreams with the release of his premiere project entitled “The Bully.” Bragging features like Tona, Anaya Hayes, Rochester aka Juice and JD Era this mixtape promises to be enticing to even the most critical ear. In terms of production this work will include the clever skills of a wide range of producers such as Spinz, Redrum from Chicago, Marz from the UK, RichKidd and local 16 year old phenomenon Arion. “The Bully” will be available free for download on several sites so be sure to hit them up and cop your piece of history in the making…history that will prove Jonny Roxx always comes real, raw and rude!
