LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Interscope Records) Interscope recording artist Jordy Towers will join label mates, The Knux, on a cross-country tour that kicks off November 8th in Scottsdale, AZ. With a bold but melodious voice, Jordy brings energy and charisma to his rapping and singing. Like The Knux, he makes catchy yet genre-defying music that is accentuated by his off-the-wall personality and humor.
From his quirky yet confident charm, you wouldn't know Towers was homeless after a short stint in jail until last year when he signed a record deal with Roma Records/Blackground Records that is distributed by Interscope Records. While growing up in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, Towers fell in love with hip hop at a young age, stealing his sister's
Dr. Dre and 2 Live Crew albums to study and emulate. After encouragement from The Jackson 5's Jackie Jackson and his wife Enid who took Towers in, the mohawked motormouth pursued music and made a record under the name "Optimus" that got the attention of Lupe Fiasco, who brought Jordy out on his tour. Soon after, Jordy started gaining momentum and attention that led up to his signing.
Towers' upcoming debut album is a hyper-collision of dirty electro-funk ("Spaceboy Boogie"), rocking reggae hip hop ("ADD") and laid-back summer pop ("Feelin' California") that showcases his effortless shifts between soulful singing and razor-sharp rapping, as well his nimble wordplay and ear for killer hooks. A-listers like J.R. Rotem, Danger Mouse, Bangladesh and The
Runaways collaborated with Towers on the album.
Two singles from it, the pop-flavored "
Money Money" and retro-seasoned "Don't Say It's Over," (available on iTunes November 15th) are being presented together in an eight-minute short film directed by Interscope Records Creative
Director and award-winning choreographer Laurieann Gibson (Lady Gaga). During the video, Towers gets to show off his eccentric style and dance moves that compliment his irresistibly catchy yet stubbornly eclectic music.
11/08 - Scottsdale, AZ @ The Rogue Bar
11/09 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
11/10 - El Paso, TX @ House of Rock
11/11 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Lola's Saloon
11/12 - San Antonio, TX @ The Korvoa
11/13 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's BQ
11/14 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
11/16 - New Orleans, LA @ Republic
11/17 - St. Augustine, FL @ Cafe Eleven
11/18 - Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
11/19 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
11/20 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
11/21 - Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell's
11/22 - Boston, MA @ Church of Boiston
11/23 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Knitting Factory
11/25 - Pittsfield, MA @ Chameleon's
11/26 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
Music Hall
11/27 - Buffalo, NY @ The Mohawk Place
11/28 - Washington, DC @ DC9
11/29 - Cleveland, OH @ Rockstar
11/30 - Columbus, OH @ Skully's
12/01 - Indianapolis, IN @ Birdy's Bar & Grill
12/03 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
12/04 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
12/05 - Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
12/06 - Clive, IA @ Bombay Bicycle Club
12/07 - Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
12/09 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
12/10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
12/11 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux
12/12 - Seattle, WA @ High Drive
12/13 - Spokane, WA @ The A Club
12/14 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
12/16 - San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
