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PartnersnCrime

Tapia Corel and Jim Rhodes have been performing together as Partners 'n Crime, since 2009. From the beginning, they were keenly aware of a special blend of their voices, reminiscent of those who share the same DNA (think Everly Brothers and The Judds) and a chemistry that radiates throughout their work. Partners in Crime’s music chronicles the bumps, bruises, disappointments, bad decisions and joys of traveling one’s own road through a mix of tempos, styles and unexpected turns of phrase and melody. It also puts voice to experiences many prefer not to discuss, but well understand.

Both Jim and Tapia have achieved different levels of success and notoriety across the Los Angeles Basin and San Fernando Valley. Jim is currently a member of Academy of Country Music, co-wrote the song “Truck Driving Man” with Edgar Winters, which was placed in the film, Mafioso Son. He has performed at various clubs on The Sunset Strip, as well as The Troubadour. Tapia’s work in various cover bands took a break to raise a family, during which time she was a featured Mae West impersonator at Universal Studios. She is also a breast cancer and domestic abuse survivor which inspired the lead song of Animated, “Enough!”

Partners ‘n Crime’s current EP “Animated” focuses on telling the story of grown-ups who have “been there, done that,” made mistakes and been redeemed, and learned life’s lessons the hard way, sometimes digging in heels all the way down the slope of change -- and discovering joy and love on the other side.