Emanuel & Shareef present: Brooklyn_Saint. A fresh, fearless duo blending Rap, House, RnB, Soul, and Jazz into a seamless fusion that takes you from intimate ballads to foot-stomping grooves. With a love for original music and a fresh approach rooted in a shared musical journey, Brooklyn Saint delivers a sound that’s both contemporary and timeless.
Brooklyn Saint is a dynamic duo composed of Shareef Keyes and Emanuel Harrold. Shareef, a Brooklyn native, is a vocalist influenced by icons like Janelle Monáe, Marvin Gaye, A Tribe Called Quest, Biggie Smalls, James Brown, and George Clinton. These legends have shaped his songwriting, from Gaye's harmonies to Brown's energy and Monáe's immersive worlds. Emanuel, from Saint Louis, captivates audiences with his dynamic, polyrhythmic sound, drawing influence from Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Quincy Jones, De La Soul, and more. He thrives on performing original music and connecting with his audience through rhythm, lyrics, and emotion.
The duo first connected during the pandemic, collaborating on "See," a track from Emanuel’s album that garnered 75K streams and Grammy consideration. Their success continued with sold-out shows at St. Louis' City Winery and a headlining spot at the Fest of Nations Music Festival.
This momentum inspired Brooklyn Saint to create a full-length album blending house, soul, and jazz. The album features guest artists like Masego, Omari Hardwick, and Stout, and showcases the duo’s unique collaborative process—Emanuel producing the music while Shareef writes the songs. Set for release in 2025, the album promises to deliver soul, storytelling, and a rich musical experience.
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Discogs verified credits for Emanuel HarroldInterview with Brooklyn Saint
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The song "A Woman's Love" performed by Shareef Keyes is featured on the soundtrack of the new movie starring Keke Palmer and SZA, which is titled One of Them Days.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Brooklyn Saint
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: N/A
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: analog for the warm and digital for consistency.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: we will give our best!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: its therapy and it allows for us to express through music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: how did you fuse that musical sound?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: we make musicians into stars.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: how can we help you?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: we are boutique and we are searching for a unique sound that is you.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: snare, bass drum, hi hat, piano & loud speaker system that includes microphone.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 20 years plus, from church , university, to performing on international stages.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Gumbo!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Keyon Harrold, Janelle Monáe, Gregory Porter, Nas, George Clinton, Keyon Harrold, Masego, Robert Glasper, & Terrace Martin because they are great story tellers and musicians.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find the nuance of the groove or song you are writing or performing.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: jazz, hiphop, soul, funk, house, gospel
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: experience, creativity, ambition to bring an idea to life.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: We find inspiration from our favorite albums, new artist, stories, everyday life journeys and concept projects.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: vintage arms, percussion, microphones, protools, native instruments, universal audio
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Keyon Harrold, Gregory Porter, Janelle Monáe, Marvin Gaye, A Tribe Called Quest, Biggie Smalls, James Brown and George Clinton
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music, Production, arranging, lyrics, editing, Project scaling to market, and artist deveopment.
I was the mixing, production, live instruments, singing, mixing in this production
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1/2 deposit to start. 2-3 revisions, 1-2 weeks turnaround depending on project, extra ask/items will include extra charges due upon completion.
- Protools
- Heil Microphones
- Vintage Drums
- Keys
- Native Instruments
- Universal Audio
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