FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
Lil’ John Roberts
”Elevation” - Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
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Bio:
Lil’ John Roberts, a Philadelphia native and Berklee College of Music alumnus, has established himself as one of the most versatile and sought-after drummers in the music industry. His remarkable career spans decades of collaboration with music icons, showcasing his exceptional talent across diverse genres. Roberts has shared the stage and studio with legends such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson, with whom he toured for two decades. His rhythmic prowess has been an integral part of Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" tour and has contributed to the sonic landscapes created by contemporary jazz pioneers like George Duke, George Howard, and R&B/Soul artist Raphael Saadiq, including his work with the innovative group Lucy Pearl.
Roberts' musical journey extends to collaborations with a wide array of celebrated artists, including Anthony Hamilton, Jamie Foxx, BeBe and CeCe Winans, and Dionne Farris. His versatility shines through his work with neo-soul and R&B artists such as Musiq Soulchild, for whom he served as Music Director, and Ne-Yo, accompanying him on multiple tours. Roberts has also lent his talents to groundbreaking groups like TLC, further cementing his status as a go-to drummer for both established and emerging artists. Lil’ John played on Norman Brown’s Just Chillin’ 2003 Best Pop Instrumental Category Grammy® winner. As a bandleader and composer, Roberts released his debut album "The Heartbeat" in 2014, and his latest project ventures into the New Age Ambient or Chant category, showcasing his evolving artistry and ability to push musical boundaries. Lil’ John Roberts continues to be a dynamic force in the music world, respected for his technical skill, versatility, and innovative spirit.
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Project Credits & Links
“This album was conceived in the middle of a crazy pandemic of the corona virus COVID 19, and also a very serious time where black individuals were being killed senselessly. None of us knew what would happen next. We were afraid to leave home in fear of catching the virus or being caught in a situation with dirty police, so the only thing to do was put our frustrations and pain into music in hopes that one day we would come out of this “twilight zone” and see the light again… literally. This music was intended to help soothe souls and heal wounds externally and internally.”
Lil’ John Roberts
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YOUR RENAISSANCE-Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion) and Phil Davis (keys) Keran Gabrielle Vega (vocals), Co produced by Raheem Amlani. Mixed by Raheem Amlani, Lil’ John Roberts, and Phil Davis
BABA-Produced by Lil’ John Roberts and Kenny Banks Jr. (drums/percussion, vocals) Kenny Banks Jr (piano, synth bass), Baba Olatunji sample (percussion, vocals). Co Produced by Raheem Amlani. Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
HEAR TO INFINITY -Produced by Lil’ John Roberts and Kenny Banks Jr. (drums/percussion) Kenny Banks Jr (keys, synth bass) Co Produced by Raheem Amlani featuring Imani Grace Cooper (vocals). Phillip Lassiter (trumpet) Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
SERENITY- Produced by Lil’ John Roberts, Kenny Banks Jr. and Larry Wilson (drums/percussion) Kenny Banks Jr (piano) Larry Wilson (synths, synth bass) Co Produced by Raheem Amlani Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
EXHALE Part 1- Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion), CC Sunchild (keys, vocals) and Kebbi Williams, AKA (Sun Wolf Alien) Brandon Williams- synth bass and aux piano. Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
EXHALE Part 2- Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion) CC Sunchild (keys vocals), and Kebbi Williams (tenor saxophone) AKA (Sun Wolf Alien) , Phil Davis- (strings, orchestration) Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
JOURNEY-Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion) Lauren Shields(sound bowls) and Phil Davis (keys,orchestration), Co Produced by Raheem Amlani Mixed by Raheem Amlani, Lil’ John Roberts, and Phil Davis
TRANQUILITY- Produced by Walter Beasley (keys) and Lil’ John Roberts (drums), Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
REFLECTIONS-Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion), Lauren Shields (sound bowls), and Joe Davis (keys, synths, guitar, bass), Mixed by Raheem Amlani, Lil’ John Roberts, and Joe Davis
TRIBAL DANCE-Produced by Lil’ John Roberts (drums/percussion), Lauren Shields (sound bowls), and Jamar Jones (piano), Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
VIBRATIONS-Featuring Lauren Shields (sound bowls) Mixed by Raheem Amlani and Lil’ John Roberts
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Management/Representation:
Denise R. Russo info@schoolofthoughts.net
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Quotes for Elevation
“This music was intended to help soothe souls and heal wounds externally and internally.”
Lil’ John Roberts
“The unforeseen pathway from the present to the future - from darkness into the light”
Phil Davis
“Your Renaissance” filled me with peace and tranquility when I first heard it, and that’s what I wanted to convey in the vocal arrangement.”
Keran Gabrielle Vega