Kingsley Charles
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | INDIE
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"He's opened for Civil Twilight of Wind-Up Records, acts such as Tim Be Told, and Six Chasing Seven. He's had the pleasure of meeting TobyMac, Michael W. Smith, Boyd Tinsley in Charlottesville, VA, BeBe Winans in the Bahamas, Victor Wooten, ToddieFunk, Coran Capshaw at a Six Chasing Seven showcase in Charlottesville, VA, shake hands with Ashford Simpson at Ashford& Jimmy Simpson's Bar NYC, Jimmy Simpson, Valerie Simpson who played the piano while Kingsley performed Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” as he dance with Lynn Whitfield during his performance. Anthony C. Bell in Philadelphia/NJ (producer) said Kingsley's work made him think of “An orginal sound with a touch of the familiar but makes it his own”, Jason Lucas of MONSTER NASH calls Kingsley's work "Great music and a great sound!"
Kingsley's toured the east coast where he played in known venues as Ashford& Jimmy Simpson Bar in NYC, Shrine NYC, he's played at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, TN, Green Parrot in Key West, and Bostons in FL. Also he performed at the University of Virginia (UVA), Liberty University, Randolph Macon, Roanoke College, and so much more!
You can find him at writers night Dan McGuinness or the Rusty Nail in Nashville, TN. The artist first EP The Kase Project vocals were recorded in the old DMB studio in Charlottesville, VA where the artist met Boyd Tinsley. On the EP Kingsley presents his background of influences of Queen, The Police, Stevie Wonder, Michael W. Smith, Maroon 5, and a few more.
The artist is currently working on his next tour and recently moved to Nashville on April 26th to show the olympics they're missing one more champion on the roster. Kingsley has an unstoppable natural work of art unfolding from the heart in his hands. Fierce, lovable, approachable, and the artist who understands his natural God given talents."
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Discography
The Kase Project: EP
December 2008
Tracks: 5
She's Not Like You
Walking Away
Pretty Lady
Where it Leads
Til the End
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Kingsley Charles: Single (Early Version)
July 2010
Tracks: 1
You can download all tracts on iTunes& more!
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Bio
Kingsley Charles is a singer/songwriter, melodic genius of a Soul/Pop/Acoustic Rock background influenced. Kingsley is inspired by life experiences along with his incredible passion to share his inspiration to the masses. He was born in Nassau, The Bahamas on May 25th 1982, where a nurse gave him the name Kingsley. His musical journey began on the Berry Islands with his brothers in their little boy group in 1987 called The Charles Boys. Son of a Pastor and Evangelist his little group traveled to all the churches their parents gave sermons. Kingsley is very intuitive and bright when it comes to melodies and harmonies, his brother Ivan is a role model to him in following his heart. At age 11 his father Lileo Charles gave him the name Kase when he was practicing the clarinet. As a self-taught and energetic young lad, Kingsley raced to every opportunity to learning his art. Music never skipped a beat at any given moment in his childhood. Though many obstacles came to intimidate Kingsley’s progress, he remained determined and never gave up on his life long dream. Kingsley is best known for bringing an element of Hope, and Passionate Emotion to his music. He’s always writing, singing, and playing the piano and acoustic, as well as at his live performances taking the music to another level. He plays the piano and acoustic with intensity defying gravity and seeing no musical scales. At 19 he moved to the U.S. in pursuit of accomplishing his dreams. He's been a powerful moving force and a generational impact ever since his transition. Also Kingsley supports a charity in VA donating all the proceeds from his song Nothing Compares to the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center, supporting the awareness of teen age pregnancy and abortion. You just have to fall in love with Kingsley, he has a big heart for all needing love and encouragement. We're glad you visited, drop a line, and thank you for your love and support! SO ENJOY THE PASSIONATE KC!
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