Soul on Soul with Phinesse featuring Ellison Kendricks

Born in Miami Beach, Florida of Jamaican/ American descent, Ellison Kendrick realized at an early age that music and entertainment would always be part of his life. Like most R&B artists, as a youth, he was raised in the church and was an active lead vocalist in the choir. As a young teen, Ellison was the lead singer of a group that was signed to Nautica/Luke/Atlantic Records, and the group released an album and Kendrick co-wrote two singles, one of which reached #21 on the R&B charts. He was eventually signed as a solo artist to R&B Legend; Grammy Winner - Betty Wright (Ms. B Records) and toured as her backup vocalist. Ellison would later sign with EKG Records under which one single was released “Empty Bed”.

 

Ellison's Dynamic Career has led him to work with various artists including other Grammy Award Nominees & Winners such as Rapper Extraordinaire, DMX, and International recording artist Enrique Iglesias. Ellison is also a former backing singer for Grammy Award winner Joss Stone for both ( Albums and Live Performances ). Additionally, Mr. Kendrick is currently a voting member of the GRAMMY Academy (Miami Chapter).

 

In 2015 after years of touring with Joss Stone, Ellison co-wrote with producer DAVIS BROWN and released his single "BLACK SUIT" which charted on the Billboard singles sales chart at #11. His diverse portfolio now also includes completing a jingle for Coca-Cola for the country of Colombia as well as one for Nestle. Kendrick has made a unique crossover into acting with appearances in the movie "Prejudge Us" as a news reporter. While tackling the role in front of the cameras, he also worked behind the scenes creating a song on the soundtrack of the very same movie entitled "Hurt & Heal".

 

Phinesse sits down and chops it up with Ellison Kendricks.

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