News Summary
Birmingham native Sebastian Kole, now known as Pynk Beard, is launching his debut country album titled ‘Sugar & Salt.’ Growing up in Birmingham and collaborating with stars like Alessia Cara, Kole is ready to step into the spotlight. His first single, ‘One Slow Dance,’ is already generating buzz in the local community. With a live performance at Michael’s Restaurant scheduled for January 31st, fans are excited to support his new musical journey!
Birmingham’s Own Sebastian Kole Rebrands as Pynk Beard to Drop a New Country Album!
Hey there, music aficionados and Birmingham natives! Exciting news is brewing in our beloved city as one of our homegrown talents is shaking things up. Meet Dez Wilson Coleridge Tillman, known to the world as Sebastian Kole. This guy isn’t just any songwriter; he’s a powerhouse who’s been linked with top names like Jennifer Lopez and Usher. But now, he’s embracing a new musical chapter under a fresh persona: Pynk Beard.
From Birmingham Roots to Grammy Fame
You might not know that Kole grew up in the lovely Dolomite neighborhood of Birmingham, where his journey in music started with the Birmingham Boys Choir. How cool is that? After polishing his musical skills, he went on to snag a degree in Music Technology from the prestigious University of Alabama. Not too long after tossing his graduation cap, he was busy writing catchy tunes for major artists and eventually scored a record deal with EP Entertainment and Motown in 2012. That’s when his career truly took off!
Hitmaker to Headliner
Our Birmingham superstar made the big leap to Los Angeles, and guess what? He penned Alessia Cara’s mega-hit “Here,” which earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist. Talk about talent! In addition to that, he’s collaborated with industry giants like Alicia Keys and John Legend. With such an impressive resume, it’s no wonder that Kole has decided it’s time to step into the spotlight himself.
A Local Investment and a Musical Transformation
Introducing Pynk Beard: A Country Music Journey Begins
Pynk Beard is working on his debut country album titled Sugar & Salt, and he’s already got a hit ready to go—“One Slow Dance.” Initially written for another artist, he got the nudge to keep it for himself, and it’s creating quite a buzz! Just a day after he posted a teaser of the song on social media, it caught the eye of Birmingham’s own Mayor Randall Woodfin. Talk about getting the local love!
A Taste of His New Sound
Growth, Recognition, and Upcoming Performance
Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pynk Beard is set to perform live at Michael’s Restaurant on January 31st, and tickets are reasonably priced, starting at just $20. This is your chance to witness the rise of a local legend as he embarks on this exciting new adventure!
So, what do you say, Birmingham? Are you ready to welcome Pynk Beard and celebrate the sweet sounds of his new country album? It looks like there’s a wonderful musical journey ahead, and we can’t wait to be a part of it!
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: Hollywood Hit Maker with Birmingham Roots Rebrands as Country Artist
- Wikipedia: Sebastian Kole
- AL.com: Birmingham News
- Google Search: Birmingham music scene
- AL.com: Pynk Beard’s New Country Album
- Google Scholar: Country Music History
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Country Music
