The human soul of a man with a 5-octave range is described by many who have Heard Paul sing and often compared to Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers fame. His Beautiful soul renditions are tear-tearjerkers. Originally from the UK. P. Bailey first tasted musical inspiration while participating in grade school music class. The Music teacher and Principal Miss Johnston
were so impressed by his musical sense and encouraged him to continue. Early Influences were Motown and Muscle Shoals. Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson greatly influenced him as a Singer/Songwriter/Performer.

The Early Years

With no formal training, Bailey developed his singing and writing style by listening to his favorite artists of the day like Ron Isley, Donny Hathaway, Luther Van Dross, Michael Jackson, Prince, and James Brown. P participated in many community talent shows and was a crowd pleaser singing and dancing to his favorite songs.
During a chance meeting at a popular nightclub in Montreal called Checkers Paul met members of the Stone City band and forwarded a demo. Super Star ‘Rick James’ later used a sample of his song ‘Part time Lover’ on the soundtrack of the movie Colors. It was an exciting time and his first real break.
His next chance came while doing session work P met DJ Robby Demlakian. He co-produced his single a 12-inch House Mix called ‘Get on Board ‘recorded with his group Walter P.P.K which charted #3 on the house Dance charts in the UK and won him the Professional Publishers & Songwriters award from Factor a grant foundation.
Currently signed a nonexclusive Distribution, Synchronization, and Background music deal with Kanjian Music China and a distribution deal with Universal/Ingrooves I have also signed a worldwide licensing deal with ClicknClear to license my music to performance sports, Gymnastics, Figure skating, marching bands, and the like. Superb Songs UK are administrators to his Publishing catalog. An exclusive distribution deal in South Korea for Sound Republica. Paul has placed many songs on US TV and UK shows. In the past few years. Songs like ‘Do What You Feel’ as been licensed in the documentary ‘Trash Dance’ released in 2012 at South by Southwest. The Songwriting competition Song of the Year 2012 awarded Paul the suggested artist placement for the song ‘Trophy’ for being in the top 2%. In 2010 Paul received the award for 2010 Best Provincial R&B Soul CD Album Canada
His Song’ Part of Me’ also received a certificate of merit from the Uni Song International Songwriting competition for being in the top ten percent. With his new catalog of songs, P Bailey is a man on a mission to license his catalog PCB Publishing/Licensing to Film/TV/Video games remember his name because you won’t forget his soul.

Where are you based?
Montreal Canada

How long have you been making music?
More than 20 yrs

What genre would you consider your music to be?
Urban Electro would probably best describe me

What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
Being captivated by what I heard on the radio as a kid I would go into a trance when I heard my favorite songs. I knew it was something I wanted to peruse like an old soul was driving me.

What are your biggest musical influences?
I grew up on Pop radio when radio was still popular so everybody that was big on the radio was my influences

Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
I am Independent with my own Label PCB Recordings

What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
First I would say being in the wrong country that has never promoted Urban artists. Secondly the resources to fund & brand my self properly.

How many songs or albums have you released to date?
8 singles, 3 EP’S , 2 Albums

Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
The song was written while grieving the loss of a loved one a sad but romantic chill vibe. Reminiscent of the classic soul vibe #Delfonics #Chilites #Silksonic #octoberlondon #70’s soul

Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
This is the last single for the Year but starting the New Year new music drops around valentines day!

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