Vocalist-Keyboardist-Producer Wade C. Long has been musically inclined for as long as he can remember. He first began to write and produce music for himself and other artists throughout his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and later made the big move to Los Angeles, California.
Wade finally released his first LP in 2020. The very timely Nostalgia gave listeners an upbeat outlet from a year that was left grief-stricken by a worldwide pandemic and social unrest. Wade was rewarded by seeing his music reach several Smooth Jazz and Soul accolades, including being voted a finalist for Soultracks.com’s Reader’s Choice Award for New Artist of the Year.
A new album was released in January 2023. A Long Story featured collaborations “Trin’s Jam” with Billboard Smooth Jazz chart-topper Christian de Mesones and “Celebrate You,” a duet with the iconic Hil St. Soul, that drew comparisons to Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrelle.
His latest single, “Have You Ever Been Loved?” is said to have all the elements of a timeless R&B ballad; heart-melting chord progressions, sentimental and thought-provoking lyrics, with jaw-dropping background harmonies, and an outstanding lead vocal. “Have You Ever Been Loved?” Tune in