The very air and the water in Memphis could be one explanation for the
wealth of talent that revolutionized the world of music decades ago, and that
has one artist in particular, poised to take the world by storm... again.
Matthew Michael is a voice that’s reminiscent of familiar legends, yet his
vibrant, soulful style clearly takes his audience into this millennium.
The raw talents and musical gifts of this ‘Memphis-made’ producer,
songwriter and artist were honed very early, with high-energy stage
performances, a four-year Music Business degree from the University of
Memphis, and a host of mentors who prepared Matthew Michael for a time
such as this. His father, an attorney by trade, was an avid music collector,
putting a wide range of genres (including Soul) into Matt’s talented young
hands, and setting the stage for the music that has been ‘slow-roasting’ in the
Memphis sun for a decade.
Matthew Michael has the same spiritual awareness
that inspired Maurice White in the 1970’s to write lyrics that
endure, and when asked about his music and his destiny, Matthew
replied, “I understand where I’m from, the legacy that I’m Blessed to
be a part of, and that music should stand the test of time. That’s
where I write from.” But there’s more…
Matthew’s music is energy, passion, messages that one can feel
and a groove that takes you on rides that you’ve been missing and
wondered where they were. The word for Matthew is “Fresh”.
Legendary STAX songwriter, producer, and executive David Porter
contribute a rare and highly-sought layer of ‘musical weight’ to an
already gifted performer, one with a pedigree of artists who changed
the world.
Now, with more than a decade of Soulful preparation, great looks,
and a natural gift to touch the emotions of both new and old
audiences with driving rhythms, and his soulful vibe, now with
hits-in-waiting… the world and his fans can look forward to a
Memphis-made debut project, touching you deep when performed
by Matthew Michael.