My Journey... Roeshdien Jaz, known in the industry as ‘Mr Jaz’ released his first radio single ‘Feel for Life’ in 2010. It featured well known Cape Town Emcee Jean-Pierre from the multi-genre urban fusion band Supadan and currently Black Noise. The single was well-received across local radio stations and spent 13 weeks on the Heart 104.9 fm SA Top 10 charts, 3 weeks at number one. It then entered the International Top 30 charts with Paul Playdon on the same radio station, also received generous airplay on radio stations in the UK and Thailand, respectively. It all started with his first stage performance as an Italian gangster, alongside the likes of Jody Abrahams, Alistair Izobel and Emo Adams, in the theatre production ‘Bugsy Malone’ at the tender age of 10. It was directed by the much respected Farouk Valley Omar, better known for his work in theatre production, District 6. In 1994, Roeshdien debuted in the biblical movie ‘Out of Jerusalem’ with famous American actor James Brolin (Hotel). He also performed at The Grahamstown Festival with Nazley George and the ‘Creative School Of Speech & Drama’ and attended a local community music school called ‘Prompt’, with lecturers among the likes of Camillo Lombard, Grenville Williams, Wayne Bosch, Denver Furness, and classmates whom included SAMA Award winning Claire Phillips, Nathan Carolus, Eugene Mr Groves Ackerman and Ferdi-Ferd. Later that same year, he started a hip hop/RNB band Kwaai2 and released a single, on GHFM, called, ‘Get to know you’, produced by Grenville Williams. In 2004, Roeshdien managed a multi-genre, urban fusion band, Supadan. “I have always been extremely passionate about the development of people and using music as a medium for social change and a source of upliftment an inspiration…” says the multi-talented singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker and professional lifestyle coach. He is also an executive financial planner, helping people to achieve their financial goals. His single ‘Inside ‘n Out’ is a catchy feel-good tune, one that is destined to become one of the Summer 2014 hits. Written and produced by Clive Ridgway. It has already made its way into both the SA Top 10, International Top 30 on Heart 104.9fm with Paul Playdon, as well as the International Top 10 on Smile 90.4fm radio. ‘It’s a quirky, happy love song, about being in love and how your entire world gets swung ‘upside down’ and ‘inside out’, said Roeshdien. ‘The sky is blue-er, roses are redder, you are walking on air, you can’t stop smiling. And the desire to want to share this overwhelming emotion that truly magnifies the human experience, is irresistible. Clive Ridgway, whom has written music for many of South Africa’s top artists including Jonathan Butler, Dr Victor, Kurt Darren, Juanita du Plessis, Selim Kagee, Clive Bruce, Judith Sephuma, Rocking Horse, was thrilled with the end result of Inside n Out said he loved working with this young man! ‘Inside ‘n Out’ is a simple, joyful love song. I thought it would be a great track for Roeshdien as it has a ‘groovy’ beat and melody to show off his unique vocal phrasing, and playful words to show off his sense of fun. said Ridgway ‘His musicality, mindfulness and generosity made this project a light and joyful one. Thank you, Roeshdien’ Roeshdien recently performed at the official opening launch of South Africa’s Premier Music, Film & Entertainment Conference (Music Exchange 2014: 07-08 March), at the historical Cape Town City Hall in the presence of major international industry heavy weights among the likes of Trevor Jones and Yasiin Bey aka ‘Mos Def’. Also spoke on the Artist Panel at the conference along with the likes of Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, RJ Benjamin, Jimmy Nevis, AKA, Franki M, Selim Kagee, Reburn, Auriol Hays, Vicky Sampson, and Sophia Foster, moderated by Benjy Mudie. Roeshdien also features in the official Music Exchange Commercial Video, with his popular single, ‘Inside n Out’ as part of the video soundtrack. The official release of brand new single, ‘Love is in the house’ is set for the 26 April 2014, at The Nassau Centre (Palmyra Road, Newlands). Watch the space for the Inside n Out Music Video release, and the official full debut album release in summer 2014, all things being equal... #Uplift&Inspire. #RoeshdienJazLive roeshdienjaz
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:26:52 +0000
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