The lively rhythm and uplifting sound of Michael Sims carries a feeling of serenity as he lends a magic touch to each composition. Having lent his talents to a diverse spectrum of artists from Hip Hop to Pop, Michael's primary foundation is in a guitar-driven sound of smooth Jazz inspired by the signature sound of George Benson whom is one of his famous collaborators. Feel the energy as Mike applies technical skill to the strings over a dreamy arrangement of instrumentation as a sound of Jazz which delivers a sense of freedom.

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Bio:

After listening to “Room with a Groove”, it’s easy to understand why the musical talents of Michael Sims are constantly being sought out, from one end of the musical spectrum to the other. Fueled by his long-time love of jazz, and propelled by years of lending his guitar expertise and talent to a variety of artists, ranging from, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, George Benson, Cypress Hill, and EZ E, to Peter White and Michael Bolton, guitarist Michael Sims is ready to share his second solo album, “Room with a Groove”. Michael’s chameleon-like ability and soulful knack to command a track, with such style and magnetism, allows the listener to fall into a smooth and idyllic groove.

Multi-talented, Sims plays bass, keyboards and drums as well as guitar, but in spite of his impressive credentials & obvious talent, he waited awhile before stepping into the spotlight. "For years I was more like a student in a way, listening to jazz and reggae, and yet, I was working in the hip hop world. A certain amount of all of it stuck, and suddenly I realized I had a style of my own."

Through Donovan Smith, Sims was introduced to Dr. Dre, just as West Coast Hip Hop burst onto the charts. "I was working on some demos at Donovan’s studio where those guys were coming in and laying down tracks, and we got to know each other. Then, just around the time they’d gotten to the point where their record had sold about a half a million copies, they needed to replace their guitar player. They called me in, and I worked on a song for Michel’le called “Something in My Heart” which went gold. From that point on, I was entrenched in the Ruthless Records camp." Soon he went on to work with artists including Ice Cube, Vanessa Williams, Ralph Tresvant, Domino, Andrea Martin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tyler Collins, and Brandy.

Michael is currently in the studio at work on his third release.