Like A Friend by Jean-Pierre Simons

This became the catalyst for his professional career.

Jean-Pierre’s big break came in 1977 when he was contracted to perform as lead vocalist at “CLUB LA JUNGLE”, a renowned Cameroon area hot spot. Jean-Pierre was a “ LA JUNGLE” regular for four years. In 1981 he went to Europe and was admitted to “ L’ECOLE NORMALE DE MUSIQUE ALFRED CORTOT”, a prestigious Parisian Conservatory, on Boulevard Malesherbes. He studied Harmony, Solfeggio and later endeavored in Arranging.

In 1985, Jean-Pierre produced and released a Single “ BROKEN-HEART” and “ A HEART IN LOVE “, through his own label “Victory Productions” (later renamed “Sighe’s Victory Productions). Both songs were hits in several African countries. Most notably,” BROKEN-HEART “ remained No 1 on Africa Number One (a prestigious international radio station in Africa, based in Gabon) for several weeks.

What brought Jean-Pierre to America after seven years in France? “The

USA is the real place for music. As a musician, I was drawn to the creative

climate that encourages producing and publishing original musical work”

ABOUT THE MUSIC:

Jean-Pierre’s music combines African melodies and rhythms from Cameroon (such as Makossa, Lali and others), with European & American styles of music arrangement. ” Music cannot be confined to the narrow space of one’s own country or people. It is a universal gift of God to mankind.”

In 2002, Jean-Pierre released another Single with two tracks :”Like A Friend” and “Aime-Moi”, designed to herald a full album (just completed and soon to be released…stay tuned).

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BIOGRAPHIE

Jean-Pierre est né à Douala, au Cameroun. La musique exerce sur lui une attirance nette, et dès l’age de 13 ans, il compose déjà ses premières chansons.

En 1974, il est engagé comme chanteur dans un groupe semi-professionnel, “The Black Singers”, poursuivant parallèlement ses études comme tous les adolescents de son âge. Son parcours scolaire l’amène au Lycée Polyvalent de Bonabéri , où, grandissant académiquement et musicalement, il devient le chanteur du groupe musical, représentant le Lycée dans plusieurs manifestations. C’est ainsi d’ailleurs qu’il est remarqué par un guitariste professionnel réputé. Celui-ci joue plus tard un rôle pivot dans la vie du jeune chanteur et lui donne l’opportunité de s’embarquer dans la voie du musicien professionnel.

Jean-Pierre participe à plusieurs concours pour le “Meilleur Artiste Auteur-Compositeur”, organisé par le Centre Culturel Fran

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