(Pittsburgh, PA) - "A Hip-Hop Elton John." That's exactly how Ryan
Skyy, a local piano-based singer/songwriter, would describe his debut
independent demo CD, BETA version 0.9. And what else would you expect
from a 21-year old, soft-spoken, recording artist, who spent the
majority of his childhood idolizing piano/pop artists like Billy Joel
and Stevie Wonder; while, also sneaking out of his parent's house on
the weekends to party at underage hip-hop clubs?
http://www.crunchbug.com/noneofusknow.mp3
Ryan's debut (due out November 12th) features five original, self-
produced, songs that highlight a unique sound he has developed that
communicates sincere, instantly-relatable, lyrics through a landscape
of soulful vocals, catchy pianos, and surprisingly modern hip-hop
beats.
Carla Bianco (#1 Billboard singer-songwriter/ASCAP award winner)
described him best when she raved "Ryan Skyy is the real thing...the
male version of Alicia Keys. A consummate pianist, vocalist and
composer with a hip-hop groove." It's no wonder that Ryan's down-to-
earth character, melodic gifts, and natural ability to write music
that strikes an emotional nerve have connected him to a steadily
growing fanbase; which, originated in the hallways of Point Park
University and has since begun to spread through local venues and
online music communities.
http://www.myspace.com/ryanskyy
Despite an avalanche of overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans,
and scores of pre-orders for his soon-to-be-released demo CD, Ryan
still considers his music to be in its developmental (i.e. 'beta')
stage; which, if you've made the connection, is the inspiration behind
the title of his CD. Ryan explains, "It's important that I communicate
to fans that while I believe my music is ready for release, this demo
only represents one stage in a career that will consist of continuous
growth and evolution. As my music matures and I grow, I want to
document that path and give fans the ability to follow me on my
journey. The ultimate culminating release for me will be version 1.0,
but that will not be out until a record label contract is signed and a
professional LP is released."
For now, Ryan is staying focused on the beginning stages of his
blossoming career and continuing to build momentum in what he hopes
will lead him to the forefront of a modern pop renaissance of a piano-
based singer/songwriter legacy established by Elton John and Billy
Joel. With vocals similar to Gavin Degraw and Justin Timberlake, and a
writing style reminiscent of Stevie Wonder, Ryan's catchy, socially
conscious, and emotionally driven music is bound to push the envelope
on a new era of pop music.
For more information on Ryan Skyy and Beta version 0.9, visit
http://www.ryanskyy.com
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