Tim Bowman Jr.

It's not often that it happens. But once in a while a young artist comes along with the skill, vision, passion and creative foresight to make a meaningful impact on us all. Tim Bowman Jr. is one of those people. The Michigan native has what can only be described as a voice to heal the soul. His smooth timbre and rich milky falsetto resonate even after the music stops. Where he shines, though, is his ability to hone in on his musical background and find the perfect place within each chord and the rhythm. The cultivation process has been years in the making, however. On any given Sunday, over the past 15 years, there's a good chance you'd hear a young Tim Bowman Jr. using his God-given gift to sing the gospel and inspirationally move the congregation to tears with a simple walk into his childhood church. It seemed like just yesterday Bowman wowed the industry singing alongside gospel sensation, Vickie Winans. At just 17 years old, Bowman used his precocious talent to melodically scat - reminiscent of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald - on the hit single Shake Yourself Loose Remix . We heard him again on Winans' gospel hit song, How I Got Over. Since then, the now 23 year old has traveled the country singing with his famous aunt and also singing with his father, Smooth Jazz veteran, Tim Bowman. There's no question that music is ubiquitous to the young artist's makeup. Now, Tim Bowman Jr. has taken the reigns and after many years of sitting under some of the best in the business, he's ready to release his debut album. Finally, Bowman is giving his take on the subject. The highly anticipated album is dedicated to his first love, Jesus Christ; highlighting the healing power and pure love that comes from his relationship with God. All his experiences and opportunities have helped mold Bowman as an artist. "I've recorded an album intended to evoke genuine human emotion and enlighten the world on the love of Christ." Bowman says, "Nice beats are cool. New sounds are hot. But, what I want most is for people to feel again." In an era saturated with throbbing 808's accompanied with lyrics boasting of negativity and materialism, the purest and most refreshing breath is taken after hearing Bowman's first offering. His sound is definitely different...in a good way. Bowman has pulled from his musical influences of jazz, alternative, gospel and soul music to present a work that will undeniably change the game. "Each song should stand alone. Sometimes, you only have one chance for a person to hear and connect with your message. I want every person who listens to this album to not only get that message but also to feel the FUN I had making it," Bowman says. Describing his music as "Christian & Gospel", Tim's debut album features gospel superstars, Vickie Winans and Dorinda Clark-Cole. His first single, "He Will" featuring his aunt, Vickie Winans, sticks pleasantly to the gospel tradition and will, no doubt, quickly climb the gospel charts. One of the strongest offerings is the moving declaration, "Healer." The simple yet pure praise and worship ballad is a reflection of Bowman's faith. Tim says, "It's all there. Everything you need to understand about His power is in the words to this song." Executive produced by his father, Tim Bowman, who has been producing his own critically acclaimed records for years, the album is nothing close to amateur. While the young artist is new to the industry, the quality stands with the best of them. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.