About SaulPaul

GRAMMY Award – nominated artist SaulPaul has garnered an international reputation as a musician with a message. Part rapper/part singer-songwriter, SaulPaul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar, and his loop pedal to create a live show that is nothing less than an experience. SaulPaul shares his art with his heart and has been inspiring audiences through his music. From performing at three TEDx Talks, America’s Got Talent, SXSW, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Austin City Limits, SaulPaul has performed nationally and internationally in theaters, concert venues and festivals across the country.

Speak Hope Sing Joy

“Speak Hope Sing Joy: Change Maker Music for Kids” is SaulPaul’s seventh studio album and a testament to his dedication to creating music that entertains, educates, and empowers. The album features collaborations with several notable GRAMMY-winning artists and producers, adding depth and variety to its sound. 123 Andrés, Genevieve Goings and Alphabet Rockers contribute their talents, bringing a vibrant energy and their own diverse musical styles to the tracks. Additionally, producer Leandro Alvarez, recognized for his award-winning work, helped to shape the album’s innovative sound.

BLACK FOLK MUSIC

During his first trip to South Africa, SaulPaul was inspired to create this album. The first single on the album, “Love is the Dream”, debuted in Austin, TX on the 60th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. For this album, he’s reconnected with two time GRAMMY Award winner Lucy Kalantari on “Vision of We” and Aaron Nigel Smith and Uncle Jumbo of the GRAMMY Nominated group All One Tribe on “Worldwide”. New Collaborators include Emmy Nominated, Billboard charting and America’s Got Talent featured act Gangstagrass on “Keep Pushing.” Each song brings an infectious flair for all families to enjoy.

OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT

“This album is all about the heart and mindset. My goal is to inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence. If I had to describe each song with one word, I’d list them as Joy. Hope. Heart. Friendship. Energy. Inspiration. Motivation. The basic message is to love yourself and love others.”

BE THE CHANGE

SaulPaul leads by example by being the change and building bridges in his own music community. For the first time he created a purposefully collaborative album, working with friends and peers to expand the sound, the musical influences and the voices in his music. On the Be The Change album, he created a diverse album to reflect the integrated world our children live in and to make sure everyone feels included. The collection embraces our differences and defies musical categorization blending Hip-hop, folk, reggae, dance, pop, Latin rhythms, and storytelling…