Will Champlin’s In the House with a “Picasso In My Pocket” : Listen

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Acclaimed singer/songwriter drops heartfelt house-inflected pop release

Will Champlin’s latest, “Picasso In My Pocket,” boasts soulfully soaring vocals, raw and emotional lyricism, and driving rhythms. Featuring an intriguing array of samples, organic instrumentation, and uplifting beats, the release is balanced out by its story. “Picasso In My Pocket” tells of a tragic conversation between potential lovers, revealing one is facing terminal illness. Though heart-wrenching, the track’s inspirational production carries the thematic heaviness to a safe and beautiful place.

Will Champlin is a Los Angeles native whose destiny was clearly rooted in music. Having been born into a family of musicians, the artist naturally attended the Berklee College of Music and sought a career in the industry with wild success. Champlin has accumulated countless accolades, including – but not limited to – playing piano on Michael Jackson’s last record, co-writing One Direction’s “Wolves,” and his work on Heather Headley’s Audience of One earned him two Grammys. With millions of Spotify streams and countless features on notable television spots, Will Champlin is making his mark in the hugely competitive world of music.

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