Frankie DeCarlos

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Frankie DeCarlos
Birth nameFrankie DeCarlos Patrick
Born (1976-07-14) July 14, 1976 (age 47)
Memphis, TN., US
GenresR&B, Soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, businessman
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, organ, drums, guitar, synthesizers, piano
Years active2004–present
LabelsChispa Music Group
Websitewww.frankiedecarlosmusic.com

Frankie DeCarlos Patrick (born July 14, 1976), better known by his stage name Frankie DeCarlos, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and entrepreneur.[1] His latest and most popular album 9 was released April 9, 2013.[2]

Life and career

Early life

Frankie DeCarlos Patrick was born on July 14, 1976, at General Hospital in

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Career beginnings

Frankie DeCarlos began his career singing gospel

Gibson Guitar Showcase Lounge.[5] Soon after the release of Human Man, the album reached #1 in the Soul Digger Hot 10 Black Music Review magazine. The follow-up album, Frankie DeCarlos[6]
was released in 2008.

EMPIRE

After taking a two-year break from recording, FDC released his third commercial Indie album, EMPIRE, on June 14, 2011.[7] EMPIRE was recorded in Georgia during the winter of 2010 and mixed in Los Angeles, California by Ken Townsend, founder of the New Genesis Band.[8] EMPIRE was produced by Frankie DeCarlos and Torian Eddie of Beat Boyz. Many of the records were written or co-written by Frankie DeCarlos and Dubois Johnson. The additional credited songwriters are Vernell Thomas, JC Durrah, Calvin Bonds, Jade Woodall, and Jermaine Jordan. EMPIRE Special Edition was released October 25, 2011, including new photos and three bonus instrumental tracks.[9] "Close To You" was featured on Europe's top soul & urban radio station, Solar Radio.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Dubois. "'Empire' State of Mind". Suavv. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  2. ^ "Yahoo News".
  3. ^ "Go Memphis".
  4. ^ "Human Man".
  5. ^ "Memphis Flyer".
  6. ^ "Frankie DeCarlos".
  7. ^ "EMPIRE". iTunes Store. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  8. ^ Burt, Jason. "'KT' on the move with Memphis in mind". Tri-State Defender. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  9. ^ "EMPIRE". iTunes Store. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  10. ^ Soulswede, DJ. "soulinterviews.com". www.soulinterviews.com. Solar Radio. Archived from the original on October 29, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  11. ^ "Human Man".
  12. ^ "Frankie DeCarlos".
  13. ^ "EMPIRE".
  14. ^ "9". CBS News.
  15. ^ "Sex Appeal".
  16. ^ "My Queen". CBS News.

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