Their first album, “Welcome To KopaTechnic”, encompasses all of the members’ musical passions. This consists of House, Deep House, Dance, Pop, R&B and Hip Hop Flavors lending to an eclectic blend of pure Musical Bliss
Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80’s and nobody understands the evolution of such music like Chicago-born music producer/songwriter/remixer, Rodney K. Jackson (“Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Madonna Remix)”, “Finally”).
Born in the era of disco and funky-style tunes, Jackson has forever been a believer in the celebratory message that music can have an impact on a person’s soul. Ringleader Jackson is proud of his troupe, “What makes us unique is that you can actually hear the instruments we use.”
“I went through some personal things in my life like losing my mother and father in a short period time which changed me spiritually and personally. So traveling, playing keyboards, writing, and producing were no longer interesting to me. I spent time in church working as a music director and taking care of family.”
Jackson pursued other business ventures like thepubreport.com (online urban news and entertainment) and upicktheartists.com. But as labels began to fall and publishing companies started consolidating, Jackson saw the opportunity for indies to produce and market their own music.
“Today’s artists feel they don’t need an A&R or label head to tell them what to put out. Also, as an indie, you can ride your project on a grassroots level where as a major would drop it and you.”
Born in the Netherlands, and raised in New York, Amber Dirks (Reflex Ft. Amber Dirks “Feel The Love”, DJ JST & Amber Dirks “Rejoice”, and Power 2 Move “Stepping Out”) offers her vocals to the group. Jackson and Dirks have collaborated together with Markus Schulz on the single “Do You Want Me” and have been waiting to get back in the studio ever since. An old friend, Jimmie Alston, was more than willing to dedicate his skills and energy to the new project and it was then that this trio became what is now KopaTechnic.
Check out these links to hear:
http://soundcloud.com/kopatechnic
http://www.reverbnation.com/kopatechnic
http://www.facebook.com/kopatechnic
