Yeshimebet (Lead vocals,percussion) Chris Williams ( Guitar, vocals) Greg Evans ( Percussion, vocals) Darrell"Jeep" Braden (Bass, vocals) Robert Frost (Drums), Kenny James (Keyboards) Cedric “Rolex” ( Lead vocals)

The RyhthymLife (formally The Nexstep Band) is a melting pot of soul/gospel/funk/r&b/reggae and jazz music all rolled into one. The group has appeared with a wide variety of artist /productions such as jazz great Gerald Albriet, BET Comic View, blues artist Brodie Buster, Black Expo, just to name a few under their previous name The Nexstep. Initially founded by Greg Evans, Robert Frost, and Darrell Braden the group has since added the outstanding talents of Chris Williams and Yeshimebet ( a.k.a. Arleatha Mays)and Kenny James. Thus the renaming of the band to RhythymLife reflects a rebirth incompassing all the new talent involved with the group.

Pursuing the national spotlight from the Midwest is quite a challenge. However it is said that those who achieve staying power in the music biz must pay their dues while ever honing their talent.

With the collaboration of four different music writing entities RHYTHYMLIFE is a combined effort of, Chris Williams PLATINUM -C PRODUCTIONS, Darrell Bradens GET READY GO PRODUCTIONS, Yeshimebets BRONZE ROSE PRODUCTIONS, Kenny James URIPHIEL PRODUCTIONS and the distribution under their own label SOUL MILLINEA RECORDS these guys are creating a base upon which they can move into that illusive spotlight and leap into what they believe is the future of the music industry, That being the internet music and marketing business, specifically, internet distribution and promotion which will eventually level the playing field for upstart labels and artist against the majors.

They believe innovative ideas, great song writing, a pairing of artist who have a likewise vision will carry them through to their goals and that the sky is the limit from there. So keep dropping by this page to take note and be a part of their progress on this journey.

SOME BRIEF INFO ABOUT THE BAND MEMBERS:

Yeshimebet ( lead vocals, percussion) – Born Arleatha Mays is one smart cookie. Its is not enough that she is the niece of Morehouse College former President Dr. Benjamin Mays. But her cultural travels, Particular to the Carribean (Jamaica for one) have made her and even more wise musician and scholar.From 1993 to 2006 Yeshimebet traveled Jamaica by car ,bus and on foot (vagabond style) just to get a feel for Jamaicas music. Whether she is penning a lyric for a song or designing clothing. She does it with a vigor and a passion few possess. The multi-talented singer has sung back up vocals on the Ernie Smith song “Bona Petit” which featured well known artist like Ernie Ranglin, Sly Dunbar and Robie Shakespear. The song received a 1999 Grammy nomination. Her abilities span from Reggae to Funk to Soul. With that she brings her prolific songwriting and vocal talents to this band.

Greg Evans – (percussion ,vocals) Hailing from Kansas City , Missouri . Greg is a founding member of Nexstep..He actually started playing at the age of five but trumpet was his instrument of choice back then. .But by the fourth grade he had settled into the instrument he was called to play , the percussion. And play the percussion he has. On events with such artist as Gerald Albriet. Buster Brodie, Anthony Hamilton, BET Comic View, Mary Moore, He has put his signature style on many an artist palette

Chris Williams – ( guitar, vocals) This Tulsa Oklahoma native actually was part of a band that almost took the German version of Star Search.. It is hard to believe that Chris actually walked away from playing for fifteen years when you hear him put down one of his sonic guitar riffs or a oh so funky chord progression The world is truly bless that his playing and songwriting talents are back in the thick of things again.

Darrell “Jeep” Braden (bassist, vocals) – A founding member of Nexstep. Darrell was born in Amarillo, Texas from where his dad quickly transplanted their family back to his former home Kansas City. This is where Darrell would be exposed to the Kansas City sound as a preteen. An alumni of The Charlie Parker Music Academy, Darrell learned his trade along side fellow academy members of note ; guitarist Norman Brown, vocalist/ saxophonist Kevin Mohoghany, and guitarist Pat Methany. The academy was a place where it would not be out of the ordinary for jazz greats like Max Roach, Dizzie Gillespy to drop in with a few pointers for the young students. With time being spent on both U.S. Coast, in Los Angeles. With his late cousin and then LTD drummer Melvin Webb , being exposed to bay area funk or southern soul all the way to the Florida coast playing with the New York influenced style of pianist Wrenny Alcino. This has contributed to Darrells’ percussively funky yet melodic bass style. A style that has seen him appear with artist such as Unlimited Touch, Freelife, Sister Sledge, Grey and Hanks,guitar greats Sonny Kenner and Leon Estelle and it is this playing and songwriting style that he brings to this group.

Robert Frost (drums,) Is a founding member of Nexstep. Robert as a youngster played with the Grand Jury Band ( a.k.a Low Key). And more recently jazz saxophonist Darryl Turrell and classic soul group Double Exposure Experience. His lightning kick and precussion snare work is a trademark and the anchor for RhythymLife.

Kenny James – Kennys influences include Miles Davis,John Mclauglin John Scofield,Coltrane, Earth,Wind and Fire, and The Ohio Players. He has studied under Alvin Batiste at Southern University, It is this unique playing style that he brings to RhythymLife.