Other Frank/Dapo songs include “Bigger” (Justin Bieber’s MY WORLD), “Quickly” (John Legend’s EVOLVER featuring Brandy). and a handful of songs on Frank’s mixed tape, The Lonny Breaux Collection.

Listen to the entire The Lonny Breaux Collection or individual songs below
Bedtime Stories
Done
Lights
Quickly
Read the Stars
Standing Still

I’m feelin’ this tune.

People Magazine says of the BATTLEFIELD album, “Song for song, it’s easily superior to 2007′s platinum, Jordin Sparks”

Fan Reviews of “No Parade”:

“No Parade is my favorite. From first listen I said this should be a single. Powerful lyrics and its so catchy and at the same time so meaningful.”

“No Parade is my absolute fav right now”‘

“Her vocals really do shine on No Parade.  Easily a standout track”

“This song starts off as a beautiful piano ballad.  Just the piano and Jordin’s voice = AMAZING”

Music News | Thu, 20 Nov 2008

He was the only male member of the musical quartet known as Kush who stole the hearts of many Nigerians with the hit songs Lets Live Together. Dapo Torimo, multi-talented music producer and song writer is now the toast of American music stars including John Legend, Brandy and David Archuleta among others.

Recently Torimiro worked with two-time Grammy winning producer, Jeffery Weber to record a song for the Obama Campaign called Change. The song is one of the high budget media stunts recorded during the campaign trail and aired on prime time Radio and TV.

The musician who now wears a dreadlock has worked both in the studio and on tour with several American music greats such as ex-refugee artiste, Lauryn Hill, as well as Oscar Brown Jnr., and Lalah Hathaway.

In October, he finished producing new songs for John legend, Brandy and David Archuleta. John legend, a five time Grammy Award winner has his latest song entitled Quickly produced by this versatile Nigerian singer. The single which has been earning rave reviews on musical charts is on the album Evolver which is John Legend’s third studio album hit street on last October 28.

The album features multi-platinum-selling artiste Brandy. Quickly which was produced by Torimiro has received early industry buzz as an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/ pop music’s leading artistes.
An excited Torimiro told fans on his website, “it is a great opportunity and dream come true to be able to make the transition from being a travelling and studio musician to becoming a songwriter and producer for artistes who I have always been a fan of. It’s great to go from being a fan to becoming a collaborator”.

Another track entitled Running on David Archuleta’s recently released debut was also produced by Torimiro. Archuleta who emerged runner-up on American Idol Show in June is making his debut as a musician after his success at the talent show.
Another equally scintillating number entitled Torn Down from Brandy’s highly anticipated album entitled Human, which was also produced by Torimiro is due for release on December 9.

In the past couple of months, especially since June, global entertainment industry has been abuzz with the exploits of the Nigerian as news about his work inundates websites of top entertainment media outlets.
“A Yamaha – corporation endorsed artiste, Torimiro has been recognized by many as a talented multi-instrumentalist and musical catalyst and he was previously sought- after by the industry top notch artistes to exhibit his skills as a touring and studio musician as well as to score various television and film project” noted one of such bulletins about Torimiro on the Internet.

Bruce Waynne of Midi Mafia, an award winning production duo based in Los Angeles (US) says of Torimoro “ He brings something different to the table.

You have to do something very special and unique for us to decide to work with you.” He explain further, “He plays multiple instruments, and he is not just a beat guy. He is someone who can also starts from scratch, but he does it his own way, from his own perspective, He brings a lot of musicality and a lot of theory to the mix. You are going to be seeing a lot of us working with him”.

Currently, Dapo lives and works in Los Angeles, California. He continues to produce and write for artists and film projects. He is also working on his debut solo album, which has already drawn comparisons to the music of Sting and Seal. Occasionally, he might be spotted knocking out a killer solo, performing at jazz clubs or on tour with established artiste.

Link to article on GhanaNews.com:  http://www.modernghana.com/movie/3356/3/nigerian-artiste-who-sang-obama-to-victory.html

Nigerian R&B/Gospel Group: KUSH

He has since moved to the U.S. (Los Angeles specifically) and has steadily worked his way up in the music industry.  I have mad respect for Dapo.  He is not only a great producer and composer but he is also an incredible piano player (he’s Yahama-endorsed!) and an amazing guitar player too!  He is now working with such artists as David Archuleta, Brandy, and JOHN LEGEND!  This guy is blowing up!

I will post all things Dapo here so if you want to watch an amazing musician, producer, composer, songwriter, and singer BLOW UP, subscribe to my feed!  Oh and let me know if you find out any news that I don’t have listed here.  Thanks guys!

Dapo Torimiro’s musical and production abilities are so diverse that no two songs sound alike. Whether he’s writing and producing a jazz song or a rock song, an R&B song, or a gospel song, one thing remains constant–the end product will be both absolutely unique and yet authentic to its genre.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2008 — You probably haven’t heard of Nigerian-born songwriter/producer Dapo Torimiro, but that is about to change with the recent placement of high-profile singles on various top R&B/pop artists’ albums. The album release dates fall within weeks of each other, but Torimiro’s first break is placing the song ”Quickly” on five-time Grammy winner John Legend’s third studio album, EVOLVER, which will hit the streets on October 28. Featuring multi-platinum-selling artist Brandy, ”Quickly” has received early industry buzz as not only an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/pop music’s leading artists, but also as one of the album’s stand-out gems. Later this Fall 2008, Torimiro will also enjoy credit for other upcoming tracks, including ”Running” on David Archuleta‘s self-titled debut album (11/11/08) — his first since becoming runner-up on American Idol in June 2008 — and ”Torn Down” from Brandy’s highly-anticipated album, HUMAN (12/9/08), which she describes as her most personal album to date.

A Yamaha-endorsed artist, Torimiro has been recognized by many as a talented multi-instrumentalist and musical catalyst, and he was previously sought after by the industry’s top-notch artists to exhibit his skills as a touring and studio musician as well as to score various television and film projects. In 2006, Lauryn Hill selected him to tour with her as her keyboardist for several months, and he also had the opportunity to tour with Lalah Hathaway and perform with the legendary Stevie Wonder. Leaving his role as a touring musician behind him, Torimiro enthusiastically embraces the realization of his ultimate goal: songwriting and producing for major artists.

“It’s a great opportunity and a dream come true to be able to make the transition from being a touring and studio musician to songwriting and producing for artists that I’ve always been a fan of. It’s great to go from being a fan to a collaborator,” he expresses.

Torimiro’s musical and production abilities are so diverse that no two songs sound alike. Whether he’s writing and producing a jazz song or a rock song, an R&B song, or a gospel song, one thing remains constant–the end product will be both absolutely unique and yet authentic to its genre.

In the midst of being pursued by various respected artists with whom he has cultivated relationships, Torimiro also recognizes the value of collaborating with other talented producers. The gifted musician has recently teamed up with the award-winning production duo Midi Mafia (50 Cent, Fantasia) in Los Angeles to collaborate on various projects.

Of the super-producers’ recent collaboration with Torimiro, Bruce Waynne of Midi Mafia says, “He brings something different to the table. You have to do something very special and unique for us to decide to work with you.” Elaborating further, he explains, “He plays multiple instruments, and he’s not just a beat guy. He’s someone who can also start from scratch, but he does it his own way, from his own perspective. He brings a lot of musicality and a lot of theory to the mix. You’re going to be seeing a lot more of us working with him.”

Most recently, Torimiro worked with two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeffrey Weber to record a song for the Obama campaign called “Change.” For more recent news on Dapo Torimiro, including ”in the studio” blog posts (recent post: ”Joss Stone in the studio”), or videos of his amazing instrumentation at impromptu mini-performances, visit http://www.dapomiroworks.com.

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Hot New Writing Team to Score “Christmas At Water’s Edge”

Composer/songwriter team Dapo Torimiro and Janet Cole Valdez have recently signed to create the music for the TV movie Christmas At Waters Edge.” Starring Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tom Bosley and Richard Lawson, Christmas At Waters Edge” will have its world premier on nationally syndicated television this December. The score features several neo-classic Christmas songs guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2004 — Composer/songwriter team Dapo Torimiro and Janet Cole Valdez have recently signed with Connection III Entertainment to create the music for TV movie Christmas At Waters Edge.” Starring Keshia Knight Pulliam (of Cosby” fame,) and Tom Bosley (Happy Days,”) Christmas At Waters Edge” will have its world premier on nationally syndicated television this December.

Dapo Torimiro, a multi-instrumentalist from Nigeria, is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the hottest R&B/hip-hop producers on the current music scene. He has played with such legendary musicians as Alfonso Johnson and Vinnie Colaiuta, and is currently performing with the hot jazz/r+b recording group Impromp2.

Janet Cole Valdez, a former Motown staff songwriter, has numerous movie, television and recording credits to her name. According to Valdez: Working on ‘Christmas At Waters Edge was a great joy. This multicultural family drama is touching as well as entertaining. What a great way to get an early jump on the holiday spirit.”

Christmas At Waters Edge” marks Torimiro/Valdez first collaboration, and features several new holiday songs reminiscent of timeless classics. Torimiros underscore combines the edginess of modern hip-hop interwoven with subtle elements of classical and jazz. According to Torimiro: “This project gave me an opportunity to combine diverse styles of music into an integrated pallette. Giving a musical ‘voice” to the characters and scenes took me on an inspiring journey; I hope our audiences enjoy the journey as much as I did.”

“Christmas At Water’s Edge” is a modern twist on a timeless theme. A wealthy college student, Layla Turner (Ms.Pulliam) discovers that the spirit of Christmas lies beyond Gucci when she helps organize a holiday concert for a youth center, even though she must team with Tre, a cantankerous hip/hop cabbie, whom she has no idea is really an angel in training.

“Christmas At Water’s Edge” will be airing on various dates throughout the month of December.
Showtimes vary from city to city, so check your local listings.

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