Imajin: Dreams Do Come True
(From: Double Phat Imajin)


Imagine your whole life changing because of a series of happy coincidences. Well that's exactly how the new musical group Imajin came to be. You see, Four talented musicians-Jamal Hampton,18; Talib Kareem, 16; Olamidé Faison, 15; and John Fitch, 17-were all singing and performing separately in different parts of the United States when a producer named Bert Price plucked them out of their hometowns and brought them together. They formed a band-and presto!-they have a hot new album called Imajin This.

Even though they were strangers at first, the new groupmates, who play their own instruments as well as sing and dance, bonded instantly. "It's like a brotherhood," guitarist Olamidé , whose real big brother happens to be Clueless star Donald Faison, tells BOP. The others agree with Olamidé -and their bandmate bonding shows through in their music, such as their singles "Shorty (You Keep Playing With My Mind)" and "I Got What You Need" (which just so happens to be featured on the BOP BOYS! album).

The super-talented foursome tell us that the music they make together is the glue that holds Imajin all together. "Playing together is my favorite," keyboardist John explains enthusiastically. "Because we really work well together and our sound is nice together."

Don't let their smooth grooves fool you, though--these guys didn't just wake up in the morning and have all the right stuff it takes to be professional entertainers. "It was hard," keyboardist Talib admits, adding that they are always working to become even better. "It's kind of tiring, but we have to do it."

Jamal agrees that life in a band is hard work. Worst of all, it cuts into his fave playtime activities, like shooting hoops and hanging out with friends. "I can't really get out like a regular kid 'cause I'm working," the band's drummer says. "But it's okay, [music] is still fun anyway."

Imajin are looking forward to playing lots of concert dates-jamming together for live audiences is tops on their list of favorite things- and meeting all of their new fans. They now the they will have to work hard and juggle their hectic schedules, but they say it's all worth it. "I know it's a lot," John says excitedly. "But we're ready for whatever is coming ahead of us."

Keep your eye on Imajin. They are looking forward to blowing your mind with their talent!

Source: BOP magazine