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After three platinum albums as lead singer with R&B super-group SILK (”FREAK ME”), Lil G releases his solo CD, "The Other Side." When you hear his voice on a track, you never
have to ask "who is that?" With one of the most recognizable voices in In addition to his music career, Lil G appears regularly in numerous stage play and television productions nationwide, including Tyler Perry's "Madea's Family Reunion." Lil G is currently a member of the newly formed
mega-group, Blayse, along with fellow R&B
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee as the seventh child of seven children, this musical genius started singing in church at the early age of seven, which earned him a role as a featured soloist on The Bobby Jones Gospel Show for many years to follow. At the age of nine and only a few lessons, Gary E. Jenkins mastered the guitar, which engraved a new appreciation for the art. That was truly the unleashing, as his gift expanded into fourteen instruments, including an assortment of keyboards, drums, guitars, etc. (most of which have been self taught). While attending Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville, Gary majored in music, with an emphasis in piano and voice. As a member of the prestigious TSU Jazz Ensemble, he was selected to accompany Dizzy Gillespie on piano, during his visit to the school. In addition, he appeared in several opera productions and performed with the popular TSU marching band. In transitioning this love for music into a career, Gary formed a band and began performing in and around the Nashville area, winning the National Budweiser Showdown. In 1992, he answered an audition call and earned the lead singer role for the newly signed R&B group, Silk. Their career began with the success of the decade's most memorable single, the legendary "Freak Me", which was a chart topper across the board for months. The song was one of their many releases from their 1993 debut album Lose Control. With new musical presence, Gary established himself as a multi-talented songwriter, producer and instrumentalist, resulting in phenomenal success for the group. Their success spanned the globe with more than five million records sold. The success of their sophomore album, Silk, led to the follow-up, Tonight. Remaining consistent, they released their fourth album, Love Sessions. Gary gained national recognition with his appearances on Jay Leno, Regis and Kathi Lee, MTV, BET, Soul Train, Jenny Jones, Ricky Lake, Moesha, Showtime At The Apollo, Motown Live and, to name a few. Achieving international acclaim, Gary has toured throughout the world in such countries as Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Over an eighteen month period, he wrote, recorded and produced, with live instruments, his first independent, solo project: "The Other Side". Currently touring in various venues throughout the US, Gary is establishing himself in a class with a few of today's hottest artists who share the title of pure musicianship. His audience is a collection of those who appreciate his organic talent, untouched or restricted by the power of this industry that so often molds an artist into its own vision while losing the individual identity; value true artistry and well-composed songs with expressive lyrics; take pleasure in an electrifying live performance, with the rich vocals of a full octave range and the intense sounds of live instruments. This is real entertainment! Although Gary studied theater in school, co-starring in "Hello! Dolly" and "Harvey", he made his professional debut in 1997 in the production of "Sneaky". He has since appeared in numerous musicals, such as "Fake Friends", "Perilous Times", "Secret Lovers", "What Men Don't Tell" and the popular Tyler Perry's "Madea's Family Reunion". |
