CHOONS

O'Bryan Becomes An R&B Heartthrob With "The Gigolo"


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Before he graced the covers of Right On! and Black Beat, O’Bryan was a church kid with a stunning tenor tone informed by years of listening to Stevie Wonder, Donny Hattaway, Phyllis Hyman, and the Delphonics, among others.

His vocal abilities impressed a string of influential people that guided him through his musical journey, from Philly Soul legend Ron Kersey to the mighty "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius, who later became co-writer of his songs and executive producer for most of his output with Capitol Records

For his first single release with Capitol, O’Bryan choose a masterful blend of sounds that signaled a shift in musical trends in the early 1980s. It was the first in a series of tunes that elevated him as one of the top Rhythm and Blues heartthrobs of his generation, creating an unbroken relationship with his devoted audience.

Show Tracklisting:

  • I Want You Back (Jackson 5)
  • Ben (Michael Jackson)
  • Right From The Start (O’Bryan)
  • Still Waters (Love) (O’Bryan)
  • The Gigolo (O’Bryan)
  • Soul Train’s A Comin’ (O’Bryan)
  • Lovelite (O’Bryan)

O’Bryan on social media

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obryanmusic/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAMOBRYAN

Host and Producer: Diego Martinez

Executive Producer: Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo

Audio Engineer: Adam Fogel

Follow us on social media: @choonspod

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