Emmanuel came out as an artist with his first singles; “Swagga” and “Strobe Lights” in 2008. He had remarkable success with his first two singles in Australia and Japan hitting their top 40 hottest single list. Shortly after his success in those countries, he then hit number one on the billboard charts for hip hop and R&B sales and number one for the hottest single sales in the United States. Emmanuel and his production team, 2Fifty3, which consists Michael “M.I” Cole Jr., Christopher “Breeze” Fuller, Derek “DC” Clark and Bridget “Jett” Herrmano’s presence behind the music and keen style of producing caught the attention of several major industry artists, where he then was able to apply his creative ability to create hit after hit for artists such as Omarion " Speedin' ", Rick Ross " Sex Appeal " and many more.
The passion that Emmanuel had in his heart as a child while he set playing the drums and the piano still remains. With years of being primed in both music and in business, Emmanuel and 2Fifty3 have created his next masterpiece entitled "Seven” which is set to debut in July 2013. His rich vocals, peppery lyrics, and raw delivery, will leave music-lovers captivated. This album will features an array of songs culled from Emmanuel's own personal experiences and the experiences of those around him - conveying it into a beautiful sound that is literally music to anyone’s ears.
Emmanuel Frayer can be described as hard working, talented, and consistent while making one music hit after another. He was five years old when he first picked up a set of drumsticks and only nine when he started playing the piano. Since those early formative years, music has been his calling and it has continued to be the force that drives him even today.
The Tacoma, Washington born singer/songwriter/musician has never strayed away from his love of music or from his desire to make songs that not only move your feet, but the heart and soul as well. "I've always had the love and the passion for music," he says. "God gave me the gift and I just took it and ran with it." Emmanuel was so determined to indulge his creative urges while attending Pierce Community College in Lakewood, Washington, that he decided to take a hiatus from school to devote more time to his craft. Even though he abandoned his academic endeavors at school, he continued to passionately pursue and gain knowledge on the ins and outs of the music business. "Right after I left college, I made the decision that I was going to really pursue music full time," he explains. " I took my passion for school and transferred it to music. I read a lot of books about the music business and I decided to take it seriously, studying the game and really working on perfecting my craft."
While Emmanuel delivers R&B the way many of his icons did back in the day – raw, real and honest – he is quick to point out that his music is one of a kind. "I always prayed that I would have my own sound and be my own unique artist," he says. And it looks like his prayers – and the prayers of music lovers everywhere – have been answered. His artistry demonstrates that you can have your own personally developed sound and still touch the realms of any musical genre you pursue. Emmanuel displays the smoothness of an R&B artist, the energy of a rock star, and the spirituality of a gospel singer, mixed with the grit and lyrical content of a rapper. Emmanuel is certainly an artist that can flow comfortably between any of these genres and he still can’t be put into a “box”.
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