He Got Soul: Stokley Williams
Stokley Williams joins the performance line up.
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Born Day - Stokley Williams, born July 15th, 1967, is an American singer-songwriter and producer who began his music career as lead singer of the R&B group Mint Condition. Williams took interest to music at the age of four, playing a variety of West African instruments.
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A Special Condition - In 1986, Williams and group members caught the attention of R&B producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, a relationship that would aid in crafting the group’s 1991 release Meant to Be Mint. The album featured their hit “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes).”
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Going Platinum - Williams would experience platinum-selling success with Mint Condition, as they were the only R&B group with a major label backing. In 1999, they would release their fourth and last studio album Life’s Aquarium before a hiatus.
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Working with the Stars - With his prior experience in percussion, Stokley would go on to have a successful career as a session musician working with the likes of Janet Jackson, New Edition, Luther Vandross, Usher and Toni Braxton.
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International Sounds - French/English/American quartet Ursus Minor would bring Stockley onboard as a drummer and singer in 2005.
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Mint Condition - In the same year, Williams would also reunite with group members of Mint Condition to release their independent project Livin’ The Luxury Brown, followed by E-Life, 7… and Music At the Speed of Life.
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Grammy Gold - In 2011, Williams received his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance as a featured artist on Kelly Price’s single “Not My Daddy.”