U-Nam
International Recording Artist & Chart Topper Soul/Jazz Guitarist U-Nam
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"The man known as U-Nam, is destined to become one of the most controversial musicians. In the few recordings that
I have heard, there is a conviction towards making himself felt by the general public, and the critics alike. It's great to
have a new voice on the guitar scene; one that is loaded with energy and excitement."---Ten time Grammy Award
recipient, NAE Jazz Master and guitar legend---George Benson
Born and raised in Paris / France, U-Nam began playing the guitar at age 12, and studied for three
years at the Paris-based CIM – the ?rst European school for jazz – between 1986 and 1989. At age 19
he turned professional, becoming a ?xture at Paris studio sessions.
Well known throughout Europe and the US as a musical trendsetter and innovative player in
Instrumental Music, Soul, and R&B, Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has more than earned his
reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and producer. Since his move to the US from Paris, France in 2007,
Guitarist U-Nam has had the opportunity to perform, record and produce several of the top artists in
the Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul genres. He has traveled throughout the US at events and Festivals
including the Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Jazz on the Green, the JazzTrax Big Bear Festival, the Dave
Koz and Friends Cruise et al. His performances extend outside of the US, he will be performing in
February 2010 at the Dubai Jazz Festival.
Originally a renowned producer, U-Nam has worked with a number of International Artists including
Barry White, Kool & the Gang, Honeyz, Louis Fonsi, and MC-Solaar, earning him several Gold and
Multi-Platinum records. In 2007, he established himself as a prominent solo artist with the release his
sophomore album, “Back from the 80s” which included the #1 hit “Street Life”. “Street Life” stayed
in the Top Three on the US Billboard Charts for three months and the Top Ten charts for an entire
year.
In 2008, U-Nam signed with the prestigious guitar manufacturer, Ibanez. In their 2009 product
catalog, he was honored with a double page feature alongside legendary guitarists George Benson,
Pat Metheny, and John Sco?eld.
U-Nam has three album releases as a solo artist. “The Past Builds the Future” (2005) was #2 on
SolarRadio UK (the largest soul radio station in the UK). The album had signi?cant radio airplay in
Europe and made it into the Top 47 on the US charts. “Back from the 80s” (2007) was the number
one album of the year on Jazz FM, Steve Quirk’s Fusion Flavours, as well as a #1 on the US
Billboard Charts. His latest release “Unanimity” (2009) has reached the Top 30 on the US Billboard
charts with his hit single “Shine On”.
In recent months, U-Nam has been hosting a successful jazz series entitled the “One-Soul Jazz
Series” at the Cellar in Long Beach, California. The series has included popular Smooth Jazz
Musicians such as Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo, Tom Braxton, Kim Waters, Gail Johnson, and
Greg Adams. He was also considered for the 2009 Grammy’s in three categories including Best
Improvised Solo and Best Pop Instrumental Song.
… Read Full Bio ↴International Recording Artist & Chart Topper Soul/Jazz Guitarist U-Nam
"The man known as U-Nam, is destined to become one of the most controversial musicians. In the few recordings that
I have heard, there is a conviction towards making himself felt by the general public, and the critics alike. It's great to
have a new voice on the guitar scene; one that is loaded with energy and excitement."---Ten time Grammy Award
recipient, NAE Jazz Master and guitar legend---George Benson
Born and raised in Paris / France, U-Nam began playing the guitar at age 12, and studied for three
years at the Paris-based CIM – the ?rst European school for jazz – between 1986 and 1989. At age 19
he turned professional, becoming a ?xture at Paris studio sessions.
Well known throughout Europe and the US as a musical trendsetter and innovative player in
Instrumental Music, Soul, and R&B, Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has more than earned his
reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and producer. Since his move to the US from Paris, France in 2007,
Guitarist U-Nam has had the opportunity to perform, record and produce several of the top artists in
the Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul genres. He has traveled throughout the US at events and Festivals
including the Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Jazz on the Green, the JazzTrax Big Bear Festival, the Dave
Koz and Friends Cruise et al. His performances extend outside of the US, he will be performing in
February 2010 at the Dubai Jazz Festival.
Originally a renowned producer, U-Nam has worked with a number of International Artists including
Barry White, Kool & the Gang, Honeyz, Louis Fonsi, and MC-Solaar, earning him several Gold and
Multi-Platinum records. In 2007, he established himself as a prominent solo artist with the release his
sophomore album, “Back from the 80s” which included the #1 hit “Street Life”. “Street Life” stayed
in the Top Three on the US Billboard Charts for three months and the Top Ten charts for an entire
year.
In 2008, U-Nam signed with the prestigious guitar manufacturer, Ibanez. In their 2009 product
catalog, he was honored with a double page feature alongside legendary guitarists George Benson,
Pat Metheny, and John Sco?eld.
U-Nam has three album releases as a solo artist. “The Past Builds the Future” (2005) was #2 on
SolarRadio UK (the largest soul radio station in the UK). The album had signi?cant radio airplay in
Europe and made it into the Top 47 on the US charts. “Back from the 80s” (2007) was the number
one album of the year on Jazz FM, Steve Quirk’s Fusion Flavours, as well as a #1 on the US
Billboard Charts. His latest release “Unanimity” (2009) has reached the Top 30 on the US Billboard
charts with his hit single “Shine On”.
In recent months, U-Nam has been hosting a successful jazz series entitled the “One-Soul Jazz
Series” at the Cellar in Long Beach, California. The series has included popular Smooth Jazz
Musicians such as Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo, Tom Braxton, Kim Waters, Gail Johnson, and
Greg Adams. He was also considered for the 2009 Grammy’s in three categories including Best
Improvised Solo and Best Pop Instrumental Song.
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U-Nam Lyrics
4 Ever Urs Come and back that shit up for a real nigga…
Back in Stride I see faces and traces of home Back in New York…
Can't Get Over You I'm not afraid of anything in this world There's nothing you…
City Lights The more you see the less you know The less you…
Cos I Do Nothing I ever say can cover all my lies I wanna…
Don't Get Busy You're not that far from me Anymore I'm coming through the d…
From M.A. To L.A. Yeah, where you from? I'm from New York The rotten apple, t…
Give Me the Night Snow falls from a silver sky It's colder now but I…
Higher I know this place that's open late just off the…
I Can't Help It Can somebody help me Cause we all know I can't help…
Losing My Mind I´M LOSING MY MIND IN AN ONLY SINGLE DREAM I CAN´T STOP…
Love X Love 盼不到我爱的人 我知道我愿意再等 疼不了爱我的人 片刻柔情它骗不了人 我不是无情的人 却将你伤的最深 我不忍我不能 别再…
Plus De Funk! T'as pas le mot d'ordre mec Sache qu'ça m'emmerde d'être sag…
Right Here Right Now Featuring Phil Perry Hey you know 다들 끊임없이 변해가는 걸 근데 I know 변치 않기를 또…
September I don't know what to feel or do When I…
Shine On 手と手を 繋いで 君と一緒に 虹の先へ 宝物を見つけに ドアの向こうへ出掛けよう ガラスの靴も 馬車もないけど じっと…
Summertime You can spend the summertime with me, with me You can…
Take Da Time [ VERSE 1 ] Yo, I'm takin mine off the top Watchin…
Take Da Time feat. Abiodun Let that shit rock for a minute Take time, try to…
U-Nam Bonus Track 好一朵美丽的茉莉花 好一朵美丽的茉莉花 芬芳美丽满枝芽 又香又白人人夸 不让谁把心摘下 就等那个人爱呀 茉莉花呀茉莉花 …
Weekend in L.A So basically I lost in this game of Love, it’s…
Where Is the Love? 你说的没错 我没有把握 是我想不透 是有些懵懂 还没有着落 恶狠狠的冰冻 拉着我的衣袖 不让我先走 是不是落寞 在昨天之…