Episode # 58 - Getting to Know New York Based Singer/Songwriter/Author Melissa Jones

Join my conversation with Melissa Jones. Melissa Jones’s musical style and cadence is reminiscent of improvised jazz with an eclectic fusion of neo-soul, hip-hop and r&b. As a singer-songwriter and producer, Melissa channels her energy through free-form scatting and melodic rhythms. Melissa has collaborated with a multitude of musicians and artists and was the former lead singer of soul band No Lovely Thing, a genre-bending 7 piece band that combined a mixture of neo-soul, blues, funk, and alternative rock. Melissa has gone on to record and collaborate with other producers/musicians where she strengthened her songwriting and production skills. Born and raised in Oakland California, Melissa currently resides in Brooklyn, New York where she is recording and working on her debut solo album with Producer/musician Errick Lewis. Melissa Jones released her first single “Make it last” which was an upbeat neo-soul vibe bringing in the season of love. Melissa tops it off with her latest single “Without you” a refreshing melodic arrangement that flourishes with pulsating synths and classical strings. It’s the perfect blend of Beethoven infused with Badu, a unique twist on soul and symphonic elements. “Without You” shows a different side musically with the consistency of creating imaginative and captivating lyrics along with melodies. Her soon to be release latest single, “Without You” (released on 5/21/2021) is a song that captures the essence of a lover while simultaneously being compared to the beauty of nature and natural surroundings. What would we do without our natural habitat? What would you do without your true love? Producer, Errick Lewis is the kind of producer that thrives from experimentation and fresh concepts. As a team, both Melissa Jones and Errick Lewis have an understanding and that is simply to create music that continues to push in this new aged neo-soul genre. “The goal of my music is to continue to develop my sound by pushing the envelope. I want to create something that hasn’t been done before.” -Melissa Jones. She’s the author of 2 books, ‘Pineapple Grenades’ and ‘Black Girl Mango Seeds’ available on Amazon.   Connect with Melissa Jones online: Facebook: Facebook.com/mjdastar1 Instagram:  Instagram.com/melissajonesmusic/ Website: https://melissajones.bandzoogle.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mnjones     For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Website: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1 YouTube Channel: Bring Back Soul Music TV Check out our gear at ‘The Soul Shop’ Shop.BringBackSouMusic.com