Born Stephen Goldsboro, just outside of Philly in Vineland, New Jersey, Young Steff inherited the ability to hit certain notes and win over crowds from his father, a dedicated gospel performer. By the tender age of 8, Steff had already begun to experience life in the spotlight and on the road, traveling with and crooning alongside his father’s group, Spirit. “It was a blessing to be able to learn from him,” says Steff of his mentor, who has guided his now 18-year-old son through the intricacies of the music industry. “I could do a thousand riffs and it wouldn’t mean much, but if I can hit a note and touch your heart, or say one word and make you feel it, then that’s when I know I’m doing my job.” Whether it’s a pitch-perfect falsetto, or a display of heartfelt melisma, Steff not only gets the job done, so to speak, but he also conjures both the understated elegance and innocence of an era long gone (think a young Michael Jackson) as well as the youthful sheen and swagger of his contemporaries like Usher Raymond. And yet, upon listening to Steff tell his own stories through music, you get the feeling he’ll make a mark all his own. Young Steff-2 Piece Juicy [mp3]http://m10.woyo.com/mp3_2008/000/283/778/200805/2008050420385112099047318xTgtq.mp3[/mp3] |
尤其那个伴奏. 