Francis Jocky plays a brilliant mixture of Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Jazz with skill and emotional honesty.Those qualities are rare enough in popular music they should be celebrated and encouraged whenever they are encountered. Richard Marcus Bogcritics   Jocky is a sort of postmodern soul man, no matter what part of the world it comes from and the resultant blendis both melodic and grooving, with hooks to please almost any ear. Phil...

Francis Jocky isn’t as well known as he probably should be. He’s collaborated with Jon Anderson of Yes – the two formed a band called Know and released an under-publicized CD, The More You Know, on Eagle Rock in 1998 and performed live with Stevie Wonder . And somewhere between those two poles of soul and progressive rock, with the pulsing rhythms of his native Cameroon, is where his first solo album falls.    Jocky is a sort of postmodern...

With good chunks of Africa once being French colonies it's no wonder that France, specifically Paris, has become a Mecca for Francophone Africans looking to establish a singing career. From countries like Senegal, Algeria, and the Cameroon come performers who bring their own countries unique sounds to combine with the musical traditions of France and other Western countries. The newest arrival to North American shores via the Africa France link...

  It's funny how an artist is virtually anonymous and then suddenly you hear them everywhere. Within a day of hearing Francis Jocky for the first time, I heard him on various other podcasts and so the snowball begins. I've heard Francis compared with Seal , he of Kiss from a Rose fame, but I just don't hear it, Francis has a much earthier sound, rather than that of high production pop. If I had to pick a singer to compare Francis with, it would...

Francis Jocky - Mr. Pain - Too long nestled in the safe, but stifling cocoon of formulaic compositions, the unadventurous, subdued ear will be jolted at first introduction to Francis Jocky. Then, quickly recovering from the sensory ambush, it will perk up, allowing the beauty perceived to soak into the soul. Described as the synergy of traits distinctly Stevie Wonder , uniquely Bob Marley , noticeably Ben Harper and markedly Seal, the voice...

Music Shopper Francis JockyMr Pain Something inside so strong Our Rating: 72 out of 100Where Paris´ leading daily newspaper, Le Parisien, hears ´Al Jarreau ´s successor´, my perhaps less finely-tuned lugholes suggest the new Labi Siffre. It´s Jocky´s sweet, soulful and at-times-Eiffel-Tower-high voice which elicits the comparison, along with his pop/soul leanings. Anyway, it´s a world away in sound from his birthplace - Douala, Cameroon...

 A&R Online recommends Francis Jocky It took me a minute to get into this project but now I happen to think it is quite amazing. But personally I don't like all those written references to Al Jarreau I read in his press kit, I think this is something else entirely. Francis Jocky has a voice that is quite unique, something that I would rather not compare to anyone. His songs are special and his French-Cameroon roots come out in a vibrant...

Le Parisien" The successor of Al Jarreau "He should have been the first performer at Johnny Hallyday’s "Parc de princes" concert because of his magnificent stage presence. additionally, he should have won the "Star academy's" final, because his voice is far superior to other performers whose popularity is only temporary. this french-cameroonian artist named Francis Jocky is more than promising. on his recently produced solo album, Jocky’s...

Songcritic.com "Like You"Very unique and interesting lead vocal. You sound like no one else that I've heard. The backing vocals are stellar! I am not personally into the "reaggae flavor", but I must say it was a very refreshing listen. This song would cry out to most for some heavy production and mixing, but the clear and precise mix is the ticket to this well produced tune. Both hands up !                                                                     ...

Le FigaroThis french-cameroonian singer, pianist and guitarist, had developed his craft by performing at critical nightclubs such as the "sinaola" in paris. after performing with Jacques Higelin for a brief period as a pianist and meeting with the leader of "YES ", Jon Anderson , with whom he formed a band called "know", Francis Jocky thrusts himself into the adventure of his first solo album. he had the chance to show off his eclectic style,...

StarpolishStarpolish "critics corner"“Like you” may scan as overly simple just to read the lyric sheet, but in that simplicity lies its charm as a song. like a funkier Cat Stevens or a more direct Dave Matthews , Cameroon native Francis Jocky exudes sweet, sunny charm as he gets to the heart of the matter. a brisk piano and acoustic guitar combo shuffles along beside him as if on a leisurely country day trip.  Joseph McCombs                                                                            ...

Next Big Hit“ Higher Love “About halfway into this song, I just get flat out chills... Bob Marley meets Al Jarreau with a splash of electronica thrown in, and Francis delivers an amazing and heartfelt vocal full of power and emotion... it ends too soon, leaving me wanting more.... wait... that's a good thing.                                                                     Press Review Menu 

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Francis JockyMr. PainKoKo Records Jocky's first disc Mr. Pain has such a nice blend of funk and layered international flavor that it has many drooling over his potential. See for yourself why after a few listens you may think the same thing.

Francis Jocky: Mr. Pain — . I’m not much of a funk, reggae and R&B guy, but Cameroon-born Francis Jocky’s music percolates with a groovy Seal /Al Jarreau /Bob Marley vibe that I can’t help but dig. Yes, in case you’re wondering, this is the dude who helped turn Yes front man Jon Anderson into a wannabe R&B hunk on Anderson’s 1998 solo album, The More You Know. But the title of this 12-track collection of songs about love and the human condition...

Music Review: Francis Jocky Sanctified(EP)It seems like everyday there's another new band, singer, or musician releasing a disc of music that's pretty much indiscernible from the rest of what you hear. No matter what genre or category their music falls into, most everybody you listen seem to be adhering to the principal that originality is bad and sounding like everybody else as much as possible is good. When classical musicians play a piece that...

As anyone who has done any amount of interviews with professional performers will know, they usually follow a pretty cut and dried formula. You're told what time to phone the person, and how long - usually twenty minutes - that you have to talk to them, and you know that you're one of about forty people that they are going to be talking to that day as they play "promote my product". Sometimes though you get lucky and have the chance to just talk...

Francis Jocky: Sanctified Jazz On December 9th, 2008, multitalented singer, songwriter & producer Francis Jocky will release his much anticipated second solo project, an EP entitled SANCTIFIED. Produced and recorded in New York City, the EP features some of music top producers and recording engineers, including extraordinary writer Andrew Wyatt and Grammy Award Winner Scott Jacoby (John Legend , Ayo, Naturally Seven, etc).   On "SANCTIFIED"...