Since a near fatal car accident in 2004, Houston native, Bel-Ami, has
been on a mission to affect the world of music as only he can.
A self taught musician, Bel-Ami was born into a family of singers,
and quickly learned how to find his harmony. A skill that he would
hone over the years in school and church choirs, and eventually in the
Houston Symphony Chorus.
Though his musical influences span a wide range of genres, he cites
cites D’Angelo and Bilal as two of his greatest contemporary
influences, as he seeks to continue to build on the foundation that
the “Neo-Soul” movement laid.
His debut EP “Know U” was a quest for self-discovery through
connection, and was born from the urgency of, and commitment to his
mission to SPEAK LIFE. Since it’s release, he has shared the stage
with R&B/Soul greats such as Mint Condition, Will Downing, Dwele,
Bilal, Chante Moore, Tank, and Vivian Green. He toured with Maze
feat. Frankie Beverlyand headlined two successful indie tours of his
own. Some notable features include Huffington Post, 002 Magazine,
Houston Style Magazine, and performances on Great Day Houston with
Debra Duncan. Since relocating to Brooklyn, he has also become a
fixture on the New York music scene,
For his latest project, and first LP release, Bel-Ami teamed up with
Errick Lewis (bass), Bobby Wesley (Guitar), Obed Calvaire (drums), and
Miles Robertson (keys) to blends elements of funk, rock, and jazz to
create a sound thats both new, and refreshingly familiar at the same
time. With a style that harkens back to a time when artist’s
expression was valued over trends and commercialism, Bel-Ami is able
to delicately speak on love and intimacy, just as he is able to convey
the urgency of social matters. His music is fearless, honest and
free. His passion pours out through his music and gives hope to a
people eager for change.
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