J Ross-Parrelli brings a delicacy of spoken word and passionate vocals.
Whether the ladies be running the place or 6 man band- ADACA Soul- collaberating with Long Beach's finest Mighty JuneBugg of Collective I, DJ JFX of Overground Recording, Throwback Records June22, Jamaica's Groove Galore, and San Diego's one and only DJ Sweet Beets,
ADACA Soul consist of
Dread I- composes, plays keys, bass, guitar and drums.
General Bailey- keepin the hard hittin rhythms
Kelsey- on the six string bass
Raulo- on the percussion tip
and Nat Love- of saxaphone.
Influences
Spearhead, Erykah Badu, Billy Holiday, Arrested Development, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Isreal Vibrations, Ella Fritzgerald, Groundation, Sarah Vahn, Tribe Called Quest John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Judy Mowatt, I-Threes, Alicia Keys, Sade, Les Nubians, Dead Presidents, Mos Def, The Roots, Jill Scott, Marvin gaye, Al Green, Steel Pulse, Vegitation, Jah Fellowship, Heart, Life and Soul, Dingees, Chapter 11, Fully Equiped, Crucial and all local bands that are trying to do there thang
With the freshest infusion of jazz, reggae, old school hip-hop and Motown soul, J Ross Parrelli brings back the rare originality and attitude that defines great musicians. Her uncanny ability to intermix song, rap and poetry within the same verse over Funk, Reggae, Soul and Hip-Hop tracks and around social, political and life issues has garnered the support of loyal fans along her tour routes from the West Coast of the United States to the West Coast of Africa. Performing alongside her female DJ, Mighty JuneBugg, and unique and versatile, band ADACA SOUL, J Ross-Parrelli sets a stage for an audience of any, genre, age and culture.
Parrelli creates earthly music; feel good music; music that brings a fresh break to a busy day. Parrelli is a cool and refreshing breeze in a stale music industry; her faith in music will uplift any audience. Her presence is adored by listeners and respected by legendary colleagues – her story is one that inspires and invigorates.
It has been said that Parrelli’s voice vibrates the sweet hymns of Aretha Franklin, the rich melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and the graceful sophisticated flows of Lauryn Hill. Parrelli has the soul and power of a gospel singer and sultry mood-setting effect of a great depression jazz singer. A socially conscious songstress, she has a very distinct music personality, one that stands out amongst female emcees and singers. In an era when socially conscious, inspiring and message-based music is largely absent, Parrelli gladly embraces leadership as she takes the stage delivering soulful messages of self-determination, strength and pride.
A musical luminary in her own right, Parrelli regularly shares the stage with legends/friends such as KRS-ONE, Pharcyde, Luciano, Jurassic 5 and Supernatural (the world renowned freestyle champion); and was invited to participate in the ‘Self-Destruction Part 2” collaboration, spearheaded by legendary Hip-Hop icon KRS-ONE and the Stop the Violence Movement”.
In 2006-2007 Parrelli was booked for an amazing and life-changing two month tour of Africa’s west coast reaching an audience of more then 40,000 people. Parrelli’s tour schedule continues to swell as she has been found headlining and performing at various festivals such as The Mt Shasta Renegade Festival, North West World Reggae Festival, Sierra Nevada, Lafayette Music and Cultural Festival, Caesar’s Casino of Lake Tahoe and Nigeria’s Calabar World Music Festival. As a college-educated artist, J Ross was a standout teammate with the Cal State Long Beach Poetry Slam Team from 2004-2005, and was awarded the Best Political Poem in the nation with her piece, “J Ross-Parrelli for President”.
Parrelli’s solo debut, Soooul Full Mixed Jams is scheduled for release in July 2008. With her U.S. tour, currently being mapped out, Parrelli is now working on her highly anticipated sophomore and major label album which is as yet untitled but, produced by Jamaica’s finest, Native Xamaycan. Collaborating with artist such as Speech of Arrested Development, Pharcyde, Akil of Jurassic 5, Sizzla and the undisputed world famous freestyle king, Supernatural, Parrelli’s sophomore project will be released in early 2009.
With multiple projects on deck and demands for live performances and feature collaborations, J Ross-Parrelli pursues her goals and works to leave a lasting impression upon the eyes, ears and souls of people across the globe…
MISS J ROSS!!! Thank you so much for being a part of LADIES FIRST on Saturday!! You blessed the night & the MIC!!! Just want to let you know that night...we were able to raise over $1000 for the Grace Center!!! More pictures will be up on the Ladies First picture album in the next few days, and will let you know when the documentary is ready!! Thanks again for all your hard work and sharing your talent!!
I was reading the Sac News & Review this morning and they gave you a shout out, insisting that people visit your myspace page. And as I was reading, I was like, "Hey, she was in my Human Development classes!"
Holla! I hope this message finds you doing well! I just wanted to leave you a quick message about a new project I launched to help spread awareness about Prop 8. Please check it out at www. UndoHate. com, and be sure to check out the What Can I Do page for information on how you can join the fight!
Hello Queen! Thanks for coming back to Sacramento. It has been a while since the One Root Festival. I still rock my cd your brother was selling with the jams hand written. Authentic ish! Love it....See you Saturday....
Arthur Shield and Dj Kaboom's "First Circle" E.P Release Party!!! Hope you can come through I got a CD with your name on it... well, it has my name on it, but I'm saving one for you. Peace and love!!!
good show sat
