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ALVIN GARRETT

Alvin Garrett is the breath of fresh air that R&B music has been longing for. His story and love for music is triumphant and inspiring. His humble journey began as a college student-athlete studying Business Management, and has brought him to the current status of Grammy-Nominated Songwriter/Producer. Everything in between is a plot fit for a novel...quitting a promising job, starting his own music business, touring the country as a bass guitarist and musical director, becoming a songwriter and producer, and eventually stepping out as an artist.

The GRAMMY-NOMINATED songwriter/ producer, Alvin Garrett is a native of Tuscaloosa, AL and now resides in Birmingham, AL. Alvin received his nomination in 2012 for writing the song, "Bring Your Praise", which was featured on Gospel Album of The Year nominee, Trin-i-tee 5:7. He also won a Stellar Award in 2012 for his contribution to Urban Gospel Album of the Year winner, Deitrick Haddon.

Alvin penned four songs on Joe’s latest CD entitled, Doubleback Evolution of R&B, which was released on July 2,, 2013. Joe’s current hit single, "I'd Rather Have A Love," is making noise on the Billboard Urban AC charts. Other singles that made the cut to be featured on Joe’s highly anticipated CD include, “Love and Sex” featuring Fantasia, “Easy,” and “1 to 1 Ratio” featuring legendary rapper, Too Short. Alvin also wrote the chart-topping song, "Make A Little Room," for Capitol Records artist, Jarvis.

Alvin has displayed his creative versatility by writing and producing across a broad range of genres including Pop, R&B, Gospel, and Contemporary Jazz. His musical catalog includes placements and credits with Joe Thomas, Ruben Studdard, Johnny Gill, Noel Gourdin, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Deitrick Haddon, Jordan Knight, Veshawn Mitchell, and a host of independent artists.

Now, after thriving in the background as a songwriter, vocal arranger, and producer, Alvin Garrett has stepped out front with his solo debut album, "Expose Yourself." With a variety of Urban and Soulful R&B, Alvin has delivered an instant classic. This musical compilation takes you on a ride through the heart and mind of a Gentleman, and puts you in the mood to fully EXPOSE YOURSELF. His single, "Never Gonna Find," chronicles the emotions of a man that realizes that he's found a love that is rare and needs to be preserved. Other songs such as "Make Love", "To Be You With Me", and "Let It Build" provide a romantic undertone for intimacy and relaxation. Ultimately, you can press play, sit back, and relax.

Although Alvin Garrett has a vastly creative spirit, he has an equally brilliant mind. After graduating from Samford University in 2000, Alvin worked in Corporate America for a few years. In 2002, he decided to leave the comfort of his job and fully pursue his music career. Since then, he has successfully built a corporation that provides entertainment for corporate and private events, a production company, and a songwriting career. His decision to leave his job has proven to be a fruitful one. However, his experience in the world of business gives him a solid foundation on which to build his own empire.

The Alvin Garrett story is one that is still being written; and from the looks of it, we're not even close to the climax.