- J*Davey
Infobox musical artist
Name = J*DaVeY
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Alias = JDaVey, J DaVeY
Origin =Los Angeles, California ,USA
Genre =Alternative rock ,soul ,electronica ,funk ,fusion ,jazz , new wave,alternative hip hop
Years_active = 2006–present
Label =Warner Bros. Records ,Interdependent Media ,Loud Minority Music
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URL = [http://www.jdaveybaby.com Official website]
Current_members = Jack Davey Brook D'Leau
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Notable_instruments =J*DaVeY is a multi-genre duo from Los Angeles, CA whose sound can be described as a combination of
alternative hip hop ,alternative rock ,soul ,electronica ,fusion ,jazz ,punk ,funk , new wave [ [http://losangeles.metromix.com/music/article/sonic-boom/324480/content Metromix] Sonic Boom] andR&B futurists [ [http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2008/08/j-davey-talks-l-style XLR8R Magazine] J*Davey Talks L.A. Style] . The group was formed by female vocalist Briana Cartwright (who performs under the name Jack Davey) and male producer Brook D'Leau [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/arts/music/10dave.html?_r=1&oref=slogin The New York Times] At the Intersection of Styles, Taking Some Songs for a Ride] when they were introduced by a mutual friend in high school.Background
Jack Davey was exposed to classic jazz and hints of late seventies jazz fusion before being introduced to eighties R&B and the new sound of hip-hop music. By the time she relocated to Los Angeles at the age of 8, she landed a spot in an all-girl singing group that signed to MCA Records. The group never ended up releasing any material.
Brook D'Leau was surrounded by new wave and pop-rock sounds by the way of
Prince ,Radiohead ,Talking Heads andThe Police . Brook began to create interestingly medloic instrumental tracks in his father's home studio after school and on the weekends for fun.Today the duo is being heralded as a cross between
Erykah Badu ,Prince andRadiohead with traces of funk. J*Davey has had music licensed for episodes of the television drama """ and theSnoop Dogg film "Bossin' Up ." J*Davey's songs have been played on various radio stations in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, as well as overseas by way ofGilles Peterson ,Benji B , andBerry King .?uestlove (The Roots ),Steven Spacek , andPrince have seen the duo perform in sold-out venues such as theHouse of Blues in Anaheim, CA and the Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA. Prince invited them to open for him at his 3121 Club. [ [http://www.filter-mag.com/index.php?id=15133&c=2 Filter Magazine] Getting to Know - J*DaVeY]
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