Doc City Takes Listeners on a Soul-Searching Journey with 'Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)'
THE ARTIST
Since the age of 15, Doc City has had a passion for music that has only increased over the years. He started as a bassist for various R&B, Funk and Pop bands in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Doc City created his album “Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)” by collaborating with 4 Grammy award-winning artists that combines various genres of music, such as R&B, Jazz, Country, Gospel, and Hip Hop. The inspiring album addresses social issues related to loss, hope and love.
Besides music, Doc City also practices medicine. Clarence Taylor, MD FACP, has been a practicing physician for over twenty years, specializing in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a Diplomat Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and his medical licenses are active in CA, OH, and WA states. Doc City's achievements in medicine and music showcase his impressive talent and dedication to both fields.
THE MUSIC
"Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)" is an impressive album that showcases the exceptional talent of award-winning musician and producer Doc City. Released on January 27, 2023, this album takes listeners on an eclectic journey through the universal mind, blending R&B, pop, and jazz influences. The lyrics of the album explore social issues and deeply human themes, including love and loss, with a touch of philosophy and abstract thought.Doc City's unique background as the son of a Baptist minister and a medical doctor adds a spiritually charged energy to his music. The album features a collection of 12 compositions that are immersive, profound, and thought-provoking. They encourage listeners to contemplate life's most important questions and search for meaning.
Some of the album's standout tracks include "Sweetest Taboo," a cover of Sade's classic that weaves through jazz, gospel, rock, and rap influences. "What Love Is" explores the theme of unconditional love, while "No Goodbyes" is a soulful track written after the loss of Doc City's best friend. "I'll Still be There for You" is a spiritual-based composition of faith and commitment, and "Heart Just Won't Give Up" is a retrospective look at life's struggles. The beautiful love ballad "When You Are Near" is another standout track. The album also addresses social and political issues, with "Did You Choose?" dealing with prejudice, bias, hate, and bullying. "Your Ego Too" is a funky, upbeat gospel-like track that addresses narcissism and the twisted delusional perspective of one's over-importance of self. Doc City is accompanied by a stellar cast of musicians on the album, including Sean Jones on trumpet, Lafayette Carthon on piano, Steve Cox on piano and Moog, Steve Mackey on bass, Kenney Anderson on sax, and Jamey Haddad on percussion. These artists, including four Grammy Award-winners, contribute to the album's impressive sound. Overall, "Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)" is a must-listen for fans of R&B, pop, and jazz music.
THE LYRICS
“In this life
In my mind
There’s no goodbyes
In this life
In my soul
There’s no goodbyes”
The album is available for streaming on Spotify, and listeners can find full credits for the musicians involved on Doc City's website.
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