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'We've been working on a song for a while now,' he tells MTV News of Keys, while also gushing about mentor Blake Shelton.
By Christina Garibaldi
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It's been a week since Jermaine Paul won the second season of "The Voice," beating out Juliet Simms to take the title for Team Blake, but the former Alicia Keys backup singer still can't believe all that has happened to him in such a short amount of time.
Paul stopped by MTV News on Monday and reflected on the moment they announced his name as the winner and how his coach, and friend, Blake Shelton was able to bring him back to reality.
"I was going through a whole emotional, mental shock, and I even physically thought my legs weren't under me, I had my hands on my head," Paul said. "I had this crazy tingling sensations like going through my head — it's a feeling I can't even explain — and he brought me back to reality and grabbed me and was like, 'You did it, man! It's you!' It was an amazing feeling."
'Voice' Winner Jermaine Paul Talks Bromance With Blake Shelton
Many were surprised when Paul chose Shelton to be his mentor in the beginning of the season, given that he's an R&B artist, while Blake is a country star. But much like Shelton and fellow coach Adam Levine, Paul developed his own "bromance" with his mentor.
"He's a good guy, he's a man's man, he's a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of guy, and that's the kind of guy I try to be," Paul said. "That was ultimately one of the main reasons I chose him as my coach. I just felt his sincerity, the realness. He jokes around a lot, you know? When he walks in the room, he definitely has a way of lighting up the air."
Another huge supporter of Paul's is his former boss, Alicia Keys. Paul revealed that the superstar singer was always advocating for him to begin his own solo career.
"She's always been supportive. Even while I was singing, I would tell her, 'I want to go solo,' and she was like, 'What are you waiting on?' and I would tell her, 'I'm waiting on God to fix things out,' and she was like, 'Maybe God is waiting on you.' "
Clearly, Keys' advice has paid off for Paul, who is hoping to release a track with her on his future album. "We've been working on a song for a while now," Paul said. "And, you know, what better time than now?"
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- Christina Garibaldi
Discography
2012, I Believe I Can Fly; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Soul Man; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Open Arms; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Against All Odds; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Livin On a Prayer; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Complicated; Jermaine Paul, The Voice
2012, Spotlight; Narga & Bryski (feat. Peter Gunz, Jermaine Paul & Cover), Single
2011, Again; Jermaine Paul, Up Coming Album?
2011, Water; Jermaine Paul, Up Coming Album?
2011, Lost and Found; Jermaine Paul, Up Coming Album?
2011, Wont Wait; Jermaine Paul, Up Coming Album?
2010, Aint Nothing Like The Real Thing; Sandrine ft. Jermaine Paul, Get Ready
2010, Sober; Jermaine Paul, Up Coming Album?
2009, The Average Man; Jermaine Paul, Til Death Do Us Part . . . One (V.A.).
2009, Airplane; Jermaine Paul and The Mighty Paul Brothers Band, Single.
2008, Ready To Fall; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Sweetest Alibi; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Clothes Off; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Last Moment; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, American Dream; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Eyes Like Brazil; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Only Takes A Song; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Boys Of Summer; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Talkin Bout Love; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2008, Today; Jermaine Paul, The Preamble.
2006, Cheat On Me; Jermaine Paul and Charles Paul.
2005, If This World Were Mine; Alicia Keys ft. Jermaine Paul, So Amazing An All-Star Tribute To Luther Vandross.
2005, Gold Digger (remix); Kanye West ft. Focus, Late Registration.
2005, Unbreakable; Alicia Keys ft. Jermaine Paul, Unplugged.
2003, Diary; Alicia Keys ft. Tony! Toni! Toné! and Jermaine Paul, The Diary Of Alicia Keys.
????, Sincerely Yours Jermaine Paul (FOCUS).
????, Making Love Jermaine Paul (FOCUS).
????, Selfish; Jermaine Paul (FOCUS).
1998, Rivers; Shaquille Oneal ft. 1Accord, Respect.
1997, Dont Stop, Dont Quit; 1Accord, Soundtrack Booty call.
1996, Dont wanne be alone; Shaquille Oneal ft. 1Accord, You Cant Stop The Reign.
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Bio
After performing on worldwide tours and Grammy Award winning songs, singing sensation Jermaine Paul is ready to share his voice with the world. Born in New York as the fifth of ten children, music has been a part of Jermaines life since day one. I dont think Id be doing music if it werent for my mom, my dad, and my brothers and sisters, he says. At the tender age of 8, Jermaine began singing in local churches and talent shows. By the age of 12, he learned to play the drums and taught himself how to play guitar. By 17, Jermaine was signed to Shaquille ONeals Twism Records as a part of R&B group 1 Accord.
Affording him the opportunity to tour around the world with Shaq and rappers Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz, Jermaine fully capitalized on his opportunity. As the lead singer of 1Accord, he performed on the Booty Call soundtrack, a movie starring Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett Smith. He also wrote and produced for R&B group BlackStreet and sang background vocals for numerous R&B artists the likes of Mary J. Blige, Brandy, and Kelly Price. However, it would be his association with music superstar Alicia Keys that would change his career forever.
Using his musical talents to capture the ears of audiences around the world as an opening act and background singer for the worldwide superstar, Jermaine has established himself as a bonafide star, appearing on the hit single Diary from The Diary of Alicia Keys and If This World Were Mine on the Luther Vandross dedicated compilation So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross. Now as he sets out on a solo career, Jermaine is ready to prove to the world that he is the real deal. With a deep musical bloodline running through his veins and a Grammy Award already under his belt, Jermaine remains humble about his impending success. I dont know what the future holds for me, he says. I just want the music to be heard and for people to enjoy it.
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