MIKE PHILLIPS continues to display his unique combination of Jazz and R&B in the new video for the remake of the classic SLAVE hit single, “WATCHING YOU”. Mike’s version includes guest vocals from R&B superstar Brian McKnight. Brian is also featured in the video. While Mikeand his band perform the song on a sound stage on the West Coast, Brian is inserted with his impassioned vocals from his home on the East Coast. Just as with Mike’s previous video for the song “Flava In Ya Ear (remix)”, he shows how artists can still be creative even during a pandemic and quarantine.
Earlier this week, Mike Phillips called into LA’s KJLH 102.3 to speak with host Kevin Nash about his album and the musical journey. While there, Mike was surprised by Stevie Wonder also calling into the show to tell Mike how influenced he is by him. “Having Stevie call into the show to say that to me, was like whoa…truly an honor and was not expected and I am forever humbled,” mentions Mike Phillips. Watch here at the 26:00 mark
Mike’s latest album, “Pulling Off The Covers“, is a unique collection of songs that have inspired him throughout his career. The album features collaborations with many of Mike’s friends including Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, PJ Morton, Raheem Devaughn, Avery*Sunshine, and Trombone Shorty.