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Soul singer, songwriter and producer Devon Howard is finally delivering his highly anticipated full-length album, titled “Morning Son.”
The release follows the success of the leading single “Forever and Always,” which was followed up by the single, “Your Love Is.” Both songs reached number one on the Indie Soul Charts in the United States and the United Kingdom, with the third single “Wherever You Are” released in 2023, peaking at number four in the U.S. for Indie R&B.
The former member of the 90’s RCA Records R&B boy band, Me 2 U, is back with another amazing solo project. Performing alongside artists like SWV, Mario, Stephanie Mills and the legendary Dionne Warwick, Howard has taken note from these greats, creating an identifiable sound all his own.
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Loaded with good vibes and smooth vocals, this project, the follow up to Howard’s “Return to Love” (2015), continues with timeless stories of love over classic mid-tempo grooves.
Starting with the steppers remix version of “Forever and Always,” each song flows seamlessly into the next locking into a steady groove, setting the tone for the album. Five songs in, Howard slows it down with the sensual and sexy “You Know (I Want You)” and “Holding On.” The fourth single “Oh Love” gets us back in the groove with this bouncy ode to love. The feelgood vibe continues with “I Promise” and “Moving On,” ending with two bonus remixes by Debonair Samir.
As a creative artist, Howard understands how important photos and music videos are when adding a visual layer to an artists’ career. Having worked with legendary photographer Timothy White and famed director Chris Robinson in the past, for this project he teamed up with the incredibly talented movie and video director, Alvin Gray, creating stunning videos for the first three singles from Morning Son. Also, working with photographers Roy Cox, Lolita Brailey and Al Owen to create dynamic, artistic photographs.
As an Indie artist, Howard continues to push beyond the current commercial norms, bridging the gap between the old and the new. The upbeat soulful sounds of the 90’s layered over modern music tracks makes ‘Morning Son’ feel fresh and edgy. Just in time for the spring, this project is a vibe from start to finish.
Howard’s album was released on all digital platforms March 5.
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