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New Single ‘Right Now’ is Classic R&B

Andy Stokes is on fire. In early 2018 his hit song Best Day Ever, the first single off of the EP ‘Now’, blazed up the Billboard Adult R&B/MediaBase UAC charts & stayed there for a remarkable 25 weeks. The song debuted in the top 30 on both charts, reached the top 10, & made it onto Billboard’s Adult R&B Top 50 for the year–making Andy Stokes the first Northwest artist to achieve this milestone. The song was in the SIRIUSXM Platinum top 20, held the #1 spot on the Official Indie Soul Charts for 3 consecutive weeks, locked in the #1 spot for R&B/Soul on Music Choice, reached #2 on the Amazon.com contemporary R&B bestseller list, & was named Independent song of the year. The song is STILL in heavy rotation across the country. His new single ‘Right Now’ is available on all platforms.

Listen to ‘Right Now’

Listen to ‘Right Now’ by Andy Stokes from his EP “Now.”

“Powerful ballads and funky, heart-pumping grooves, together with a silky smooth R&B style and the gritty emotion that is unique to this legendary vocalist—Andy Stokes has earned the moniker ‘The Northwest King of Soul Music’.
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Andy Stokes performing to a sold out crowd

Andy Stokes on the National Stage

A top 10 hit has put Andy Stokes on the national stage amongst musicians such as Bruno Mars, John Legend, Peabo Bryson & Toni Braxton. The charting success is a ground-breaking feat by a Northwest R&B artist & is the result of building a strong dedicated following in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a rapidly growing fan base across the country & beyond. Following the success of his first national release, Andy again brought his feel-good, up-beat, Northwest R&B sound into 2019 in a monumental way—this time with a touch of G-Funk. Teaming up with music icon Snoop Dogg & super-producer DJ Battlecat, the next single ‘We On Da Flo’, is an impressive R&B track that does not disappoint. The song sat in the top 30 for five weeks and has received universal praise from across the country. Andy’s next project has blown away all market tests and promises to launch Andy Stokes into the stratosphere.

The legendary ANDY STOKES from back stage at the 2019 Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon.

Andy Stokes has been sharing his soulful voice & undeniable musical mastery with the Northwest music culture for more than 3 decades. The two-time inductee to Oregon’s Music Hall of Fame & multiple regional music award winner continues performing to sold-out crowds at iconic venues throughout the Northwest & across the country.

As the lead vocalist with the legendary funk band Cool’R, Andy signed with the renowned A&M Records, toured worldwide, & performed with the likes of Michael Bolton, Peabo Bryson, Ro James, SOS Band, George Clinton and many others. Released in 2018, Andy Stokes ‘Now’ EP is a spectrum of feel-good songs that are superbly crafted to immerse the listener in a soulful journey emphasizing love, life, & relationships. With millions of views and streams of Andy’s prior releases, including the 2016 EP ‘Full Circle’, Andy’s music will make any true R&B lover swoon. Powerful ballads and funky, heart-pumping grooves, together with a silky smooth R&B style and the gritty emotion that is unique to this legendary vocalist—Andy Stokes has earned the moniker ‘The Northwest King of Soul Music’.

‘Best Day Ever’ by Andy Stokes from his EP ‘Now’

Latest ‘EP’ is ‘Now’

His current EP ‘Now’ is receiving rave reviews and includes the critically acclaimed new single ‘Right Now.’ The single showcases Stokes signature vocals and R&B delivery. The EP ‘Now’ is available on all digital platforms and features the hits ‘Best Day Ever’, ‘We on da Flo’ and the new single ‘Right Now.’ Listen, Stream & Download Andy Stokes Music.

TRACKLIST FOR ‘NOW’ BY ANDY STOKES