Isaac Wooten, Jr is considered one of the leading tenors in the Chicago area and has been captivating audiences for many years.
As a youth he formed a pantomime group that mimicked the sounds of the Jackson Five.
This group evolved into the "Midnight Sensations" and later the "Horizon"
Isaac attended Kenwood High School in Hyde Park, IL and received extensive training under the tutelage of Lena McLin - world renowned wocal trainer, who has produced many great vocalist such as Grammy Award Winner, R Kelly.
Isaac's voice can be heard on commercials for such companies as McDonald's, Soft Sheen, & Nelson Brothers Furniture.
In 1985 Isaac recorded and released a song entitled "In a Heartbeat" on the Chicago-based Jesay Record label.
While still with Horizon, in 1988 he traveled with the group to Harlem, NY to perform at the world famous Apollo Theater's amateur night competiton.The group rose to the occasion and won first place. The Horizon performed with many artist including The System, D-Train, Lakeside, Shirley Murdock, Pieces of a Dream, Full Force, The Force MD's and Alexander O'Neal.
Michael Hampton was born and raised in Chicago's far south side. He started singing in the church choir at an early age and dreamed of becoming a professional singer one day.
Michael started a local group called "Steam Heat" in 1975 right after high school that performed at talent shows and festivals in the south suburbs of Chicago.
In 1984 Michael performing a solo act shared stages with the likes of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Najee, and Stanley Turrentine at the Jazz Festival on Paradise Island, Bahama's.
Michael has over 25 years of performance experience in the music industry on the local and regional circuit in such places as Carnival Cruise Lines, Dockside Night Club in Cleveland,OH,
Silver Dollar Casino, Reno NV, Majestic Star Casino, Gary, IN
Star Plaza Theater Merriville,IN.
He has also performed in the hit musical "The Sultry Singing Men of Soul" in Chicago.
He currently is co-founder of "The Voices" singing group which has allowed him to utilized his talents to form one of the hottest groups around.
Raphael Miles began his career as a youth singing in church.He debuted with the gospel sounds of the Holloway Community Singers.
As he evolved as a vocalist, he received inspiration via his aunt's singing group.
By observing their harmonious style, he was afforded the opportunity to fine-tune his own vocals... and the rest as they say, is history.
Raphael's other musical inspirations include legends such as Stevie Wonder, Sammie Davis Jr, Phillip Bailey (lead vocalist of Earth, Wind & Fire) and of course The Temptations.
As he began to further his career, he formulated two singing groups, "The Keys of Love" and later "The Presidents Council Band".
These groups toured cross country for a five year span, sharing the stage with such greats acts as Lolita Holloway, the Saul Soul Orchestra, Brass Construction, CJ and Company, Enchantment, The Emotions, and Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes.
Raphael returned home and began performing with the group "Heaven and Earth" as percussionist and background vocalist.
Touring with this group gave him an opportunity to share the stage with George Clinton, The O'jays, Don Cornelieus, Linda Clifford, Main Ingredient, Blue Magic and Peabo Bryson.
Raphael then began to perform as an independant artist which projected him into the corporate entertainment arena.
His recent singing achievements allowed him to use his acting and singing ability as one of the "Sultry Singing Men of Soul" a musical production where he used his talents to bring to life the legendary sounds of Marvin Gaye.
Orlandus Thomas was born in Ruleville,MS, and raised on Chicago’s far south side. Although he is one of the newest (and youngest) member of The Voices, he has been mesmerizing audiences with his high-impact energy stage presence and smooth voice for almost 20 years. Orlandus started singing in church at the age of 8, and started performing professionally at the age of 14.Throughout high school, he performed in several groups, as well as show choir, where he honed his performing skills. By age 18, he had performed in many local talent shows, where he was discovered by Verda Rogers of Switchgear Entertainment (formerly known as Elegant Image Productions). Though her management and guidance, Orlandus won talent shows out of Chicago that lead to performing at The Apollo Theater, as well as the Pre-Grammy Galas in New York and Los Angeles. Orlandus’ range of talents have stretched into the amusement park arena, where at age 19, he was one of the original cast members of Six Flags Great America’s first ever hip hop stage show during the spring/summer of 1995. While on a music scholarship at Millikin University, Orlandus continued to perform at many local venues in Central Illinois, such as the Back to School Jam in Champaign, and The Decatur Celebration, one of Illinois’ largest summer festivals. It wasn’t until Orlandus was 22 when he connected with Dwight(T-Bone) Smith, and Ajacks Music Mania, an already established Motown Revue band, that his career shifted gears into the live band experience. It was in this 9-year experience that he not only honed his skills with a live band, but met and performed with current Voices member Raphael Miles. During their tenure with Ajacks, Orlandus performed at many venues, such as Navy Pier, The Excalibur,and The 300 Club at the Milwaukee Brewers Stadium, the numerous country clubs, festivals, and corporate events throughout the Midwest. Orlandus has also performed for many celebrities, such as Roger Ebert, Jay Levine, Mary Ann Childers, Bruce Weber, NBC,Coca-Cola, Walter Jacobson, and the Chicago Film Festivals, where honored guests that he has entertained include Robin Williams and Steven Spielberg. He has written and produced for many local Chicagoland artists in the R&B genre. Orlandus has continued to be an artist in demand with several local R&B groups, and can be found performing at both large venues, as well as local events and Stepper’s Sets. Because of the use of his God-Given talents wisely, he has successfully maintained longevity in the music industry, and continues to mentor young, up and coming artists. He is a unique blend of “old school showmanship and new school energy”. His smooth moves, constant energy, and silky baritone/tenor voice are what make this “complete performer” a crowd favorite. Terrance Chatman Biograph:The groups newest member, Balladeer Terrance Chatman is takingthe music industry back to the future with his melodious and richvocal sound.His hypnotic and smooth versatilitycaptivates his audience, with retro-blends that have been compared tomusic legends Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, Teddy Pendegrass andLuther Vandross.
With deep roots in Rhythm and Blues,Terrance Chatman belts out velvety remnants that transcend acrossmany genres of music including, including Soul, Hip-Hop, Gospel,Jazz, Reggae. Singing since the age of three, while many youngsterswere hard at play, Terrance Chatman spent much of his adolescenceperforming in nightclubs in the back woods of South Carolina.
A Native Chicagoan, Terrance Chatmanwas discovered during the 1990 ACTSO Competition at Fenger HighSchool. After stealing the competition, he was flown to Los Angeles,California where he opened up for the late R & B crooner LutherVandross.This performance launched hisprofessional music career which spans some twenty years. TerranceChatman spent time touring with the O’Jays and has since performedwith the following industry notables: BlackStreet, Bobby Brown,Gerald Levert, The Gap Band, Intro, The Force MDs, Mint Condition,LoKey, Sharnice Wilson and Teddy Riley, just to name a few.
Terrance has also done several stageplays such as: The Trial, Pieces of a Shattered Dream, A Sista herSin and her Savior, That’s Love and recently I Now Pronounce youHusband and Harlot with The Word Became Flesh Productions. |
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