ChristiantyToday.com describes his sound has been described as “Great music, period.” St. Louis native, J.R. is the familiar R&B voice behind many of Cross Movement Records’ (CMR) memorable hooks. A versatile crooner and multi-talented producer with unmistakable style, his impressive list of collaborations includes “Cry No More” (Holy Culture/The Cross Movement), “N.F.L. (New Found Love)” (Moment of Truth/Da’ T.R.U.T.H.) and “My Clothes, My Hair” (The Thesis/The Ambassador) to name a few. His GRAMMY®, GMA Dove and Stellar Award recognized music and transparent talks purposefully point youth, young adults, worshippers and HipRockSoul lovers of all ages to the Source of his creativity and deliverance—the Lord Jesus Christ. He’s the point man behind So Hot Productions, the heavily sought after production-company that contributes to the diversity of sound heard on many Urban & Gospel Hip Hop projects.
Building on the foundation of his debut album, Metamorphosis, J.R. now presents the antithesis of an infamous heavy metal album of similar moniker, Death By Stereo, with Life By Stereo—signifying God’s use of music as a medium to communicate LIFE rather than DEATH. Life By Stereo centers on the human existence, its trials and the healing balm of the gospel message. Transcending generation and genre, the album ministers in a style all its own—fusing eclectic urban gospel, contemporary R&B, Rock and Pop styles.
GospelFlava.com calls Life By Stereo “one of the best releases in years, in any genre...that delights in its diversity, taking the listener on a musical and spiritual journey that leaves you with a whole new level of appreciation for God.” An instant classic—it has the rare quality of being musically relevant, timeless. J.R. lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife Deborah and son Keenan and serves as a worship leader at The Journey. Visit J.R. at www.jrsings.com.