Naturally
7 is a this astonishing, talented, funky, amazing male singing group that specializes in ‘Vocal Play’. Vocal Play is
when each member uses their voice in unison to recreate a different
musical instrument, from drums to brass instruments and guitars. The
group members consist of Roger Thomas (musical director, arranger,
1st Baritone,
Rap), Warren Thomas (percussion, guitar, clarinet, and 3rd
tenor), Rod Eldridge (1st
tenor, scratching, trumpet), Napoleon “Polo” Cummings (4th
Tenor, guitar), Dwight Stewart (2nd
baritone, vocals, and trumpet), Garfield Buckley (2nd
Tenor, Harmonica) and Armand “Hops” Hutton (Bass), all this
uniqueness mergers into the sound of Naturally 7. The group was
started by Roger Thomas and his brother Warren in New York City in
1999. Five other talented singers were added to the group over the
years, while they were singing around the city. In the fall of 2007
they had success over in Europe and were forced onto the world with
their extraordinary talent. Naturally 7 have recorded a number of
albums over the years and with every album, just kept getting more
amazing. Naturally 7’s debut album “Non Fiction” was recorded
in 2000, “What Is It” (2003), “Christmas …It’s A Love
Story” (2004), “Ready II Fly” (2006), ‘Wall Of Sound’
(2009) and “Vocal Play” (2010). I don’t see why it took so
long for this group to get recognized for their phenomenal talent.
Naturally 7 have a lot of fans over in Europe. It baffles me that I
have never heard of them, since they originated in New York. I must
say it is hard to pick a favorite song of Naturally 7 but I think I
like Feel It (In the Air Tonight)”, “Broken Wings”, “768”,
“RESCUE - God's Eyes” and “Blessed Assurance”. Naturally 7
have a new album is due to be released in the winter of 2012 called,
“All Natural Live”. Naturally 7 will be touring worldwide in 2012
and 2013. I know we are going to be hearing a lot from these 7
talented brothers, who truly have a gift from God! If you have never
heard of Naturally 7 you can hear them on Streetwise Radio. Listen to
Streetwise Radio on MyGen365, ITunes, Live365 and Athena365.
LM
