If ever asked to define “What makes Soul so unique…so infectious…so appealing?,” there’s only one answer. It’s the voice. That smooth…powerful…pure…sexy VOICE.

 

It defines the indefinable essence of the genre like no other. And if you want to cite a prime example of “that voice,” you need go no further than KASHIOUS.

 

KASHIOUS’s incredible voice grows from its deep earthy roots of clay and soars to the heavens with an amazing tonal span that clearly defines the term “soaring tenor.” That’s Soul.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., KASHIOUS found his start in a truly gifted musical family. His mother, brother and sister, all gifted vocalists, shared their love of music both in the home and at church. And like many of the R&B greats before him, saw that deep-seated love and attraction to all thing musical blossom with his exposure to the true grit and soul baring performances of artists like B.B. King, Ernie Isley, Marvin Gaye and Aaron Neville. It’s art from the heart that transfixed him and influenced his style.

As a child, KASHIOUS would listen to their music over and over while strumming his guitar until he had the chords down perfectly. He had to know the same joy and depth of feeling on a personal level that he experienced when listening to these greats. He approached each performance from every angle, which meant he taught himself those performances note for note…not only vocally, but on guitar, the drums, bass and  keyboard.

But it’s that voice that sets him apart…that raises him to the rarely achieved level of expression best exemplified by his mentoring artists works.

Singer, songwriter, musician & producer, it’s KASHIOUS’s voice that can bring the unprepared listener to his or her knees; it is that powerful, that extraordinary and that very, very rare. It’s that rare voice that cuts from the earthy heart of his existence to reach legendary heights of expression. Yes, he’s been compared to greats like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye, but the quality and beauty of his voice belong to him, and him alone.

In his first R & B single, “Lov’z Eternal,” he speaks with compassion and pain, of enduring that “dark place” more than necessary. His vocal harmonies only add to its impact. Other songs such as “Bad Luck” and “The Way I Am” range in genres blending funk, jazz, and soul. 

KASHIOUS’s dynamic vocal range and songwriting abilities are showcased on his debut CD, “Kashious.” and recent released singles, "Time", "Without Your Love" and "A Rock & A Hard Place".

Kashious has performed live at Humphrey's on the Bay and The SideBar, among other's. Please email him at kash@kashious.com for booking availability.