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A Life To Remember

by Tomi Jenkins

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kyo-t I like Tomi's Ballades, through this song I feel warm and positive vibes, how could I describe...new category of 'slow jam Funk'! So moved. Song is reflection of artist's mind and personality. Tomi is always the finest.
Favorite track: One Of A Kind.
Javaquarius Silverstrike
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Javaquarius Silverstrike It's "Real Music" all the way through ole' school flava included... We the public-at- large need this badly... I mean real bad... A Great Steppin' Delight

Thank You Tomi for putting this out... Can't wait for you to be on tour and release more material.

Jimmie V
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kimberly coles this album has little a kinds of flavor ;
Cameo Funk,Old 2 step, New school R&B, Liitle jazz Favorite track: Masterpiece.
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Nicholas R Busbee Nice work Tomi! Always happy to support quality independent recording artist! Favorite track: Life 2 Remember.
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1.
Barbarians 04:02
Barbarians Verse1: Take a look around the circus lost a few clowns now they're loose on the streets accomplishing impossible feats great at sleight of hand stories they tell are laid in quicksand got the whole world shook no way we let 'em off the hook Change: We won't be fooled, those days are over You just been schooled, keep looking over your shoulder now you see how it feels Hook: Barbarians are at the gate Time to investigate gotta reevaluate the current state Barbarians are at the gate spreading ill-will and hate never gonna tolerate we've been strong too long Verse2: Now we've been here before The wounds too fresh to ignore now they're trying to take us back moves we made are under attack And they're lighting up the worst why not celebrate the best in us part of the master plan good people won’t you understand Change: We won't be fooled, those days are over You just been schooled, keep looking over your shoulder now you see how it feels startin’ to get real Hook: Barbarians are at the gate Time to investigate gotta reevaluate the current state Barbarians are at the gate spreading ill-will and hate never gonna tolerate we've been strong too long
2.
Real Life Superman Verse1: She's working overtime, six in the morning til nine all the bills are due, don't forget tuition, too she's crying out silently she's strong but she needs a savior have no fear I'll be right there when you call I'll catch you when you fall Hook: Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane not your average guy cause I'm riding on the train I'm your Real Life Superman (2x) I'm your stress relief and I'm here to ease your pain Got nothing to lose and everything to gain I'm your Real Life Superman (2x) Verse2: She's got a set of twins no pops, no call, no show on the weekends absentee on their birthdays got her crying out, saying what am I to do she's feeling it in the worst way she's strong but she needs to be saved have no fear I'll catch you when you fall I'll be there when you call I'm your Superman, yeah Hook: Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane not your average guy cause I'm riding on the train I'm your Real Life Superman I'm your stress relief and I'm here to ease your pain Got nothing to lose and everything to gain I'm your Real Life Superman Bridge: Here I come to save the day yeah I’m your Real Life Superman Hook: Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane not your average guy cause I'm riding on the train I'm your Real Life Superman (2x) I'm your stress relief and I'm here to ease your pain Got nothing to lose and everything to gain I'm your Real Life Superman (2x)
3.
One Of A Kind Verse1: There's something 'bout the way you move explore the grooves on my body take me there, don't tell me when is this a sin, then let somebody know you're even sexy when you smile and laugh and let your feelings show I'll never do a thing to disturb this flow, no Hook: I've got something no one else has like some far out modern jazz you're rare and One Of A Kind and you're mine Like a diamond gleaming blue and the love I feel for you It's rare and One Of A Kind glad you're mine Verse2: So won't you stay, don't go anywhere do you dare finish what you started how can I fake the love we make you inspire me to heights I've never known even if I live three lifetimes I can be sure I'll never be alone take your place on your throne where you belong Hook: I've got something no one else has like some far out modern jazz you're rare and One Of A Kind and you're mine Like a diamond gleaming blue and the love I feel for you It's rare and One Of A Kind glad you're mine Bridge: I don't know what heaven's like but I'm pretty sure it's like looking in your eyes and everyday is a new surprise I'm thankful for who you are and if I lose my way you're my northern star by your side I'll never be far Hook: I've got something no one else has like some far out modern jazz you're rare and One Of A Kind and you're mine Like a diamond gleaming blue and the love I feel for you It's rare and One Of A Kind glad you're mine
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Masterpiece 04:46
Masterpiece This is the way This is the way Verse1: You're a Masterpiece more beautiful than any painting I've ever seen and when the moonlight hits your eyes just right only then do I know what life means you whisper to me words of love only I can understand and when the sun goes down only you know what to do with this man Change: How can I say this and would conversation really be sufficient baby why would we miss this a chance to reach heights never reached before when you kiss me like this my heart opens wide to except your passion don't leave me like this I can't wait another day not one more hour Hook: This is the way love was meant to be it fills all those tiny little spaces This is the way it was meant to be no boundaries of time or distant places This is the way love was meant to be won't know by touch or taste only feel to know that it's real Verse2: It's the way we are no one else I've ever known can compare I look at you and can't believe after all these years we're still here there's no way I can live, live without you constantly in my life and sometimes when I'm dark inside all I ever need is your light Change: How can I say this and would conversation really be sufficient baby why would we miss this a chance to reach heights never reached before when you kiss me like this my heart opens wide to except your passion don't leave me like this I can't wait another day not one more hour Hook: This is the way love was meant to be it fills all those tiny little spaces This is the way it was meant to be no boundaries of time or distant places This is the way love was meant to be won't know by touch or taste only feel to know that it's real This is the way Hook: This is the way love was meant to be it fills all those tiny little spaces This is the way it was meant to be no boundaries of time or distant places This is the way love was meant to be won't know by touch or taste only feel to know that it's real
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Automatic 03:33
Automatic Verse1: Something so familiar you know it just as soon as you hear funky music bumping and assaulting your ear so how feeling knowing that the time has arrived crazy vibes let you know you're alive so what I'm saying better not let it pass this moment is built to last turn it up and let the funk blast talking 'bout me you know you don't have to ask Hook: It's Automatic and we got to have it like the air we're breathing this funk the world be needing It's Automatic and you know we just got to have it just like the air we're breathing this funk the world be needing Verse2: No matter how ya feeling you ain't gon have the same attitude giving thanks and abundant gratitude for the music getting deep in your soul don't mind you're never growing old so what I'm sayin' we won't let it die and you know we can't deny front to back first to last this here is unsurpassed Hook: It's Automatic and we got to have it like the air we're breathing' this funk the world be needing It's Automatic and you know we just got to have it just like the air we're breathing this funk the world be needing Bridge- Hook: It's Automatic and we got to have it like the air we're breathing this funk the world be needing It's Automatic and you know we just got to have it just like the air we're breathing this funk the world be needing

about

With "A Life To Remember," singer, songwriter and producer Tomi Jenkins has tapped into a deep well-spring of creative and exciting, wholly original music.
With composing and expert track and vocal production assistance from producer Lee Hurst, engineer and producer Greg Charley, producer/writer John Crossley and his S&S Entertainment Management crew, along with the legendary Leon Sylvers lll and his talented son, Leon lV, Tomi masterfully covers a range of diverse genres.
The album erupts with the funk blast of “Barbarians," a blistering commentary on the state of current American politics, segues into the bumping “Real Life Superman” then slides easily into the jazzy mid tempo love song “One Of A Kind." Following that is the Leon Sylvers lll and Leon lV produced title track, “Life 2 Remember,” a beautiful string-laden ballad that recalls the classic sound of the past while maintaining a firm foothold in the present.
“Masterpiece” brings to mind the breezy, lyrical style of Seal, or Sting. “Automatic” closes the collection as it began, with a nod to Tomi’s rock-funk roots with Cameo, including a guitar solo by long-time Cameo partner Charlie Singleton.

credits

released May 31, 2017

1- Barbarians - Words - Tomi Jenkins. Vocals-Tomi Jenkins. Additional background vocals - Deniese "Nieci" Payne. Vocals arranged by Tomi Jenkins. Music produced and composed by Lee Hurst. Additional guitars - Charlie Singleton.
2- Real Life Superman - Music composed and produced by John “Swan” Crossley of SSEM. Vocals - Tomi Jenkins. Lyrics by Gregory Tabor and Kenyatta Whitfield.
3- One Of A Kind - Words- Tomi Jenkins. Vocals -Tomi Jenkins. Produced by Tomi Jenkins, Lee Hurst and Greg Charles. Vocals arranged by Gregory Charley and Tomi Jenkins. Bass, Guitar, Keys, Drum programming – Lee Hurst. Guitars – Charlie Singleton.
4- Life 2 Remember - Written, produced and composed by Leon Sylvers lll, Darien Michael Dorsey, Leon Sylvers lV. Lead vocal - Tomi Jenkins. Background vocals - Leon Sylvers lll, Tomi Jenkins. Vocals arranged by Leon Sylvers lll.
5- Masterpiece – Words by Tomi Jenkins. Vocals - Tomi Jenkins. Vocal Arranged by Tomi Jenkins. Music produced and composed by Tomi Jenkins, Marvin Sperling and Lee Hurst. Guitar and Bass - Lee Hurst. Synths, String programming - Tomi Jenkins, Marvin Sperling.
6- Automatic - Words by Tomi Jenkins, Produced by Lee Hurst and Tomi Jenkins. Vocals - Tomi Jenkins. Vocals arranged by Gregory Charley and Tomi Jenkins. Synths, sampling - Jeffrey Nelson. Bass Guitar, Guitar, Synths - Lee Hurst. Guitar - Charlie Singleton. Drums - P.J. Spraggins.

Barbarians- Recorded and mixed at Relentless Entertainment Studios Atlanta by Lee Hurst and Himalayas Los Angeles by Yeti.
Automatic and One Of A Kind- Recorded and mixed at Need More Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA.
Engineered by Greg Charles. Mixed by Lee Hurst.
Masterpiece- Recorded at MarvinBass Digital Audio, Sherman Oaks, CA. and Relentless Entertainment Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed and Engineered by Marvin Sperling, Lee Hurst and Tomi Jenkins.
Real Life Superman and Stepper Delight- Recorded at Studio 11 Chicago. Engineered by Steve Anderson.
Vocals recorded at Himalayas Los Angeles. Engineered by Yeti, Mixed by Yeti, Lee Hurst and Steve Anderson.
Life To Remember- Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Engineered and mixed by Leon Sylvers lll and Leon Sylvers lV.
All tracks Mastered By Mike Tucci, NYC.

Special Thanks to everyone connected with the production of this record, you put your heart, soul, love and unparalleled musicianship into it, and I will be eternally grateful. Also to Ingrid, D. Channsin Berry, Marvin Sperling, Chris Rutherford, Aaron Mills, Jeff Nelson, Charlie Singleton, Nieci Payne, and DHT.
Dedicated to Thomas L. Jenkins, Helen Jenkins, Kim Goodson, Carla Jenkins, Nina Jenkins, Paizley Carwell-Bowens, Kylee Carmouche, Hasha Ali Smith, and Brian Hall.

Management and Booking - Dwayne Sparks at Sparks Entertainment Group for SRI International.
Please contact-sparkseg@gmail.com

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Tomi Jenkins San Francisco, California

Tomi Jenkins is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, co-founder and former original member of the Legendary Funk/R&B group Cameo. He's co-written many of the groups biggest hits, including Word Up, Candy, Single Life, Flirt, and more. Soul Survivor is his latest album. ... more

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