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BIOGRAPHY
National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been noted as the most consistent and hardest working indie artist in the entire music industry while steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with Remembrance in 2004. Thereafter, it has been a steady showcase of unique stylings with Something to Ride 2 (2007), Standing Room Only (2010), Rebirth of the Smooth (2012), The Smooth Factor (2014), Going Deeper (2016), The Sweet Spot (2017), Going Left (2018), the critically-acclaimed The Time Is Now (2020), the outstanding offering of No Boundaries (2023), and now his much anticipated upcoming release title “Twenty” which celebrates his 20 years as a solo recording artist. This captivating artist is a 3-time Billboard smooth jazz artist with four #1 hits across various smooth jazz charts.
“The Time Is Now” marked his 9th worldwide release and was arguably considered his best work at that time. It featured some of the brightest producers and special guest artists in Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Darryl Williams, David P. Stevens, Lew Laing, Jr., Gino Rosaria, & George Freeman. “The Time Is Now” was positioned on several music charts including the Billboard Top 20 Smooth Jazz charts with the hit single ‘Full Tilt’. It also was nominated for the Indie Soul Smooth Jazz Album of the Year award.
Now, the saxophonist is back with a brand new album titled “No Boundaries” which marks his 10th release to date.
In 2022, Lucas released two singles titled ‘Hot Ice’ featuring keyboardist Gino Rosaria and ‘Sir Dee’ (a musical salute to legendary Stevie Wonder).
Both singles hit #1 on several smooth jazz charts and has become an instant fan favorites. These two hits are on his 10th album “No Boundaries” that was released on March 10, 2023. Since then, four more singles were successfully released. ‘Stay Strong’ features the talented bassist Blair Bryant who is currently the musical director for the legendary saxophonist Najee. ‘Love Is Enough’ which features the amazing vocal stylings of Selina Albright was released (5/5/23) on the R&B format. This single garnered the attention of several markets in the UK and recently peaked at #9 on the indie R&B charts. It was recently nominated for an Indie Soul Award as ‘Jazz Vocals Single of the Year’. ‘Just a Vibe’ (6/19/23) features four-time #1 Billboard artist Ragan Whiteside. And ‘On the Verge’ (9/11/23), which is produced by Bob Baldwin, is the last the single from the album to ride the smooth jazz charts.
Over the years, Dee Lucas has co-billed or headlined on an extensive number of concerts and festivals across the U.S. He will hit the road both nationally and internationally with his “Twenty Tour” celebrating 20 years as a solo recording artist.
Dee Lucas is courtesy of ODL Music. ***
DISCOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS:
(2023)
No Boundaries - Album chart positioning:
#1 Smoothjazz Global Radar Chart (2 consecutive weeks)
#4 Smoothjazz Global Top 100 Album
#8 Cool Jazz Countdown w/Marcellus Bassman Shepard & Kyle LeRue (SiriusXM CH42 HBCU)
#13 Smoothjazz.com Top 100 Album for year-end 2023
#15 The Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz Chart
On the Verge (Single)
#1 Top 50 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1 (2 times)
#1 WSRN-DB Intl Groove Jazz Radio Top 15
#1 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie
#12 STL Smoothjazz Top 21 Smooth Jazz Airplay
#14 BlackPlanet Radio Top 20
#28 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie Songs for 2023
#37 Radiowave/Groovejazz Top 100
#84 Mediabase Top 100 Smooth Jazz
Most Added (Billboard and Mediabase)
Most Added (Radiowave/Groovejazz)
Top Gainer (Mediabase)
Just a Vibe ft. Ragan Whiteside (Single)
#6 Top 50 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1
#6 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie
#8 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie Songs for 2023
Love Is Enough ft. Selina Albright (Single)
#4 Soul Good Radio (Salt Lake City, UT)
#9 UK Soul Chartbreaker
#9 Official Indie R&B Chart (Internet Broadcast Alliance)
#10 Official BCfm Soul Chart
#7 Black Planet Radio Top 20 Smoothjazz Countdown
#15 Soul Associates Top 30
Stay Strong ft. Blair Bryant (Single)
Most Added (Mediabase/Billboard)
#1 WSRN-DB Intl Groove Jazz Radio Top 15
#1 Top 50 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1 (3x weeks)
#15 STL Smoothjazz Top 21 Smooth Jazz Airplay
#23 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie
#33 Radiowave/Groovejazz Music
#43 Smoothjazz Network Top 100
Cafe Nouveau Contemporary Jazz Show - BEST of 2023
(2022)
Sir Dee (Single)
#1 Most Added (Radiowave/Groovejazz Music Chart) (2 weeks)
#2 Most Added (Smoothjazz Global)
#1 Most Spincrease (Smoothjazz Global)
#54 Radiowave/Groovejazz Music Top 100 chart
#6 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie
#1 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1 (3 weeks)
#8 Top 10 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown for 2023 w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1
#4 WSRN-DB Intl Groove Jazz Radio Top 15
#17 Smoothjazz Global Listener Chart
#47 Smoothjazz Global Top 100
#58 Smoothjazz Network Top 100
#16 STL Smoothjazz Top 21 Smooth Jazz Airplay
#8 96.9 The Oasis Top 100 Indie Songs for 2022
Hot Ice feat. Gino Rosaria (Single)
#2 Most Added (Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart)
#4 Most Added (Groove Jazz Music Chart)
Most Added (Radiowave Monitor)
#1 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie (3 Weeks)
#1 Smooth & Jazzy Countdown w/Kevin Williams WHRP 94.1 (2 weeks)
#3 WSRN-DB International Groove Jazz Top 15
#9 Top 20 Countdown Smoothjazz on BlackPlanet Radio
#13 Radiowave Monitor (Debut)
#15 GrooveJazz Music Top 30 (Debut)
#18 Smoothjazz Global Listener
#19 Radio Indie Alliance Top 20 Singles
#31 Smoothjazz Network Top 100
#31 Smoothjazz Global Top 100 (Debut)
#33 96.9 The Oasis Top 100 Indie Songs for 2022
#85 Smoothjazz Global Top 100 Year-End for 2022
(2020 - 2021)
The Time Is Now -Album chart positioning:
Smoothjazz.com Most Added
#10 Smoothjazz.com Top 100 Album
#24 Smoothjazz.com Top 100 Album for year-end 2021
#3 Smoothjazz.com Radar Chart
#6 London Soul Radio Fusion Factory Top 20 for 2020
The Time Is Now (ODL Music/2020)
Radio Singles:
Tried and True feat. David P. Stevens
Billboard Smooth Jazz chart (Most Added)
#62 - Smoothjazz Network Top 100
#39 - Smoothjazz.com Top 100 Indie
#27 - Groove Music Jazz chart
#34 - Radiowave Internet Monitor
*Love Saw It*
#13 - US Indie Soul chart
*Feeling You (ft. Darryl Williams)*
Billboard Smooth Jazz (#1 Most Added)
Groove Jazz Chart (#3 Most Added)
Groove Music Jazz Chart (chartbound)
#13 Smoothjazz.com Listening Chart
#53 Smoothjazz Network Top 100
#1 Smooth and Jazzy Top 20 Countdown with Kevin Williams
#5 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie Chart
#57 96.9 The Oasis Top 100 Indie Songs for 2022
#165 Groove Jazz Music Top 200 for year-end 2021
**Full Tilt (ft. Blake Aaron)**
#1 Billboard Smooth Jazz Most Added
#1 Billboard Smooth Jazz Most Increased Play
#1 Billboard Smooth Jazz New & Active
#1 Groove Jazz Music Most Added
#1 96.9 The Oasis Top 50 Indie Chart
#2 Smooth & Jazzy Top 20 Countdown w/ Kevin Williams (WHRP 94.1)
#3 The Wave.FM (Canada) 94.7 HD2/95.9 HD2 Top 10
#8 Smoothjazz.com Top 50 Listener Chart
#11 Radiowave Monitor Internet Chart
#12 Groove Jazz Music Top 30 chart
#43 Groove Jazz Music Top 200 for year-end 2021
#14 Smoothjazz Network Top 20
#14 USA Today/Mediabase Smooth A/C Chart
#20 Billboard Smooth Jazz Top 30
#74 Smoothjazz Network Top 100 for year-end 2021
#51 Radiowave Monitor Top 100 year-end 2021
#16 - Smooth & Jazzy w/ Kevin Williams Top 25 for year end 2021
**Smoothjazz Network’s Featured Feedback Track**
**The Time Is Now (Radio Single)**
#2 Most Added - Billboard Smoothjazz
#2 Most Added - Groove Music Chart
#1 Most Spin Increase - Smoothjazz.com Global
#1 Most Added - Radiowave Internet Airplay
Most Added - Smoothjazz.com Global
#42 - Radiowave Internet Airplay
#1 - Smooth & Jazzy Top 20 Countdown w/ Kevin Williams (WHRP 94.1)
#50 - Smoothjazz Network Top 100
#7 - 96.9 The Oasis Top Indie 50
#14 - 96.9 The Oasis Top 100 Indie Chart year-end for 2021
(2018)
Going Left (ODL Music/2018)
*Going Left (Radio Single)*
Billboard Smooth Jazz chart (Most Added)
Smoothjazz.com Top 100 Indie
Smoothjazz Network Top 100
(2017)
The EP Collection....Volume 1: The Sweet Spot (ODL Music/2017)
*Road Warrior (Radio Single)*
Smooth Jazz Network Top 100
Billboard Smooth Jazz chart (Most Added)
(2016)
Going Deeper (Smooth Soul Music Group/2016)
*Going Deeper (Radio Single)*
#30 - Billboard Smooth Jazz chart
#36 - Mediabase Smooth AC chart
(2014)
The Smooth Factor (Smooth Soul Music Group/2014)
(2012)
Rebirth of the Smooth (Mo Better Recordings/2012)
2004-2010 Compilation
(2010)
Standing Room Only (Mo Better Recordings/2010)
*Standing Room Only (Radio Single)*
#26 - Smoothjazz.com's Top 50 Indie chart
#29 - Billboard Smooth Jazz chart
(2007)
Something to Ride 2 (Mo Better Recordings/2007)
*Chameleon (Radio Single)*
#10 - Smoothjazz.com's Top 50 Indie chart
(2004)
Remembrance (Mo Better Recordings/2004)
*When Summer Comes (Radio Single)*
***AWARDS & RECOGNITION***
2020 Soul Cafe Radio President Choice Award - Excellence in the Indie Soul Music World
Smooth Jazz/Smooth Vocals
2020 Soul Cafe Radio Indie Soul Awards Nominee:
“Jazz Vocals Single of the Year” 2020 - (Love Saw It)
2021 Soul Cafe Radio Indie Soul Awards Nominee:
“Smooth Jazz Album of the Year” 2021 - (The Time Is Now)
2023 Soul Cafe Radio Indie Soul Awards Nominee:
”Jazz Vocals Single of the Year” 2023 - (Love Is Enough featuring Selina Albright)
