William Scott
"Right is of no sex; truth is of no color. God is the father of us all- and all are Bretheren."
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Frederick Douglas- The Northern Star
William Scott: Bio
The African American, Same-Gender-Loving (SGL), Artist
There are many things that make up a man and there are many men who are just made up. It is my belief that it is critical for us as people to define ourselves in ways that describe the truth of how we currently manifest our ideas of culture, our thoughts and emotions of this time and at this place on our journey. Because as the song says, "Everything must change" and that includes the human being as well. As we grow and change and learn more about ourselves we evolve and become more understanding of our behavior as people. We can appreciate and love the things that make us distinctly and beautifully unique.
I once met a man who said to me, " I wish there was someone like you around when I was coming up, someone to say that it was okay to be me. I needed that, people need that." Therefore, it has become extremely important to me to demonstrate the self empowering and liberating effects of being "present" in one's own life. William Scott is, without apology, the African American, Same Gender Loving, Artist and much more. Yes, it is beautiful to be me!
William Scott
BIOGRAPHY
Ever since the day he was pulled out of his 6th grade class by his principal to sing for his schools most legendary alumnus Diana Ross, William Scott has been continuing the shining legacy of his hometown Detroit, MI.
At the age of thirteen he began writing, recording, producing and performing.
William’s silky voice has warmed the stage for R&B recording artists, ”Monifah,”
“Case,” “Dru Hill” and “Gladys Knight.” William was also 1 of 2 featured vocalist chosen out of 2,000 Detroiter’s to perform at the grand opening of “The Detroit Lion’s Ford Field.” As a songwriter he is featured in the movie “Two Weeks Notice,” with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. He has written for artists such as “Bell Biv Devoe,” “Monifah,” “Next” and worked with
producers, The Buchanan's (Jay Z), Steve Pageot (Grammy Award Winner), Adeka “D” Stupart (3LW, Kelly Rowland), China Black, Red Head Kingpin, Keith Krouch (Brandy), Doug E. Fresh and many others.
In 2006 William Scott independently released his debut album “Who’s Afraid of William Scott?” which sparked consciousness and controversy because of it’s refreshing sound and daring subject matter regarding race relations, the loss of cultural history and homophobia in the African American community. The album quickly gained attention from several newspapers and magazines such as, The New York Times, The Michigan Chronicle, Between The Lines Newspaper, and two consecutive issues of Out Magazine. In 2008 William was selected as a finalist on the most watched television show around the world, “American Idol.” He was 1 out of 29 chosen to go to Hollywood from Philadelphia where 20,000 people auditioned, the most to audition in any one city in the seven year history of the show. He went on to be selected as one of the “Top 50” out of 112,000 candidates that auditioned across the country that year.
William Scott is not only a singer/songwriter he is a working actor/director and playwright who has been involved in several professional, Equity and Non-Equity theatrical productions across the country. He was Michigan’s teen
host for the nationally broadcast television show “Fast Forward ” in 1996. William was featured in a 2008 Ford Edge commercial. William has performed at Broadway and off-Broadway theaters. He has been featured in the New York Times, for his performance in the Off- Broadway musical, “Best of Both Worlds” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Winter’s Tale.”
William has had the pleasure of performing alongside stage and screen stars
such as, Billy Porter “Grease”, David Morse “Disturbia,” Kate Burton “Grey’s Anatomy” and Keith David “First Sunday,” “Chronicles of Riddick.”
William Scott is the truth. A real artist and activist glowing brightly through his artistry. To support William Scott,
please order a CD today! Help create the change in music and in life, that we all want to see.
William Scott
Who's Afraid of William Scott?"
Out of the hustling Metropolis of
steel and cement, explodes a
musical movement that drives the
spirit into action. Artist Rites
Enterprises presents the
album,“Who’s Afraid of William Scott?”
The premiere release of this
awe- inspiring artist. William Scott
awakens a consciousness that has
been in slumber for far too long.
The pure and pulsating message
presented in this album uplifts,
empowers and affirms.
Who is William Scott? Well, that question
has fans awaiting the journey into the
mind of this silky soul musician who
openly shares his experiences, views
and hopes through his music.
Scott is brilliant and diverse.
This sexy and courageous
musician, who happens to be
Same-Gender-Loving takes on the
world with his melodic mind,
tackling issues common to us all
including sexuality. His elegant
musical expression paints a
landscape where the raw can live
in harmony with the refined.
This album presents an
alternative for those who may feel
there are none. To those who feel
their power has been taken away,
it says, now is the time to
unshackle the chains of
complacency, now is the time to
experience the exhilarating
freedom and universal love of
William Scott.
Drawing on various traditions of
Prince, Donny Hathaway, Jimi
Hendrix and Marvin Gaye this
musical endeavor expands on the
current neo-soul and R&B genres
with the creation of a new subgenre,
“Universe Soul.”
The sound encompasses the
most original marriage of beats,
rhymes, and wordplay. “Universe
Soul,” allows an expression that is
influenced by many different
genres from gospel to rock. From
the hand clapping, infectious
hook of “You Are A Star,” to the
ground-stirring melodies of “Mr.
President,” to the sensual, sexy
vibes of “Soul II Soul” Scott
creates a powerful, musical union
of love and concern.
The 15 tracks on “Who’s Afraid
of William Scott?” flirt with you,
arouse your curiosity, draw you
in, fill your ears with intelligent
discourse, sexy words, charming
innuendo…they make you laugh,
cry, smile, sweat and swoon. And
when it’s over, it leaves you
wanting more.
”Who’s Afraid of William Scott?”
is available for purchase
at
www.experiencewilliamscott.com
www.myspace.com/experience
williamscott
www.Cdbaby.com/williamscott
iTunes and 47 other digital
music stores.
