Gary Pinto is regarded by his musical peers as being a rare talent who has the ability to touch the hearts of those who see him perform. This was evidenced when he received a standing ovation from Motown legend Smokey Robinson after witnessing Gary perform at a prayer meeting in Los Angeles. 

Gary has also received accolades from soul legend Stevie Wonder after being asked to perform at his daughter Sophia's 16th birthday. Having been described as "...one of the most exciting solo vocalists in Australia and an Artist Terence Trent D'Arby and Lenny Kravitz would tip their hats to", (Herald Sun), Gary sees these comparisons as flattering, describing his style as "...a unique crossing of cultures. 

"Having been immersed in so many various styles of music throughout my life and coming from an Anglo Indian background, I tend to cross-pollinate cultures through my music and give it a signature of my own."

Gary's musical background includes fronting the multi platinum selling band, CDB, widely regarded as pioneers of R&B music in Australia. Through this involvement, Gary released two albums through Sony Music and toured extensively throughout the regions of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Performing alongside John Denver in Seoul Korea to a live audience of 100,000 and a television audience of 77 million proves one of many highlights. CDB's first album debuted ahead of the likes of Madonna and The Beatles Anthology album.

With a socially relevant undertone running through his music, Gary's strength lies in his lyrics which convey a message of hope and love, highlighting situations that are often overlooked but nonetheless prevalent in society today.

Gary has established an immense catalogue of songs, having collaborated with Justin Stanley, (Nikka Costa), Jamie Jaz, (Rahsaan Patterson), Guy Sebastian, Charlie Midnight and Mark Swersky, (James Brown, Joe Cocker, Hilary Duff), Dave Darling, (Brian Setzer Orchestra) Dan Rothchild, (Tonic), Dwayne (The Unit - India Arie), Brad Pinto and Diesel, Gary has developed a sound that is both credible and commercially appealing.

Gary has also written songs for a number of Australian artists including Guy Sebastian, Mr Timothy, Anthony Callea, Christine Anu, Jimmy Barnes, Jade Mcrae, and American soul singer Taylor Dane.

History

Pre-debut

Jae and Kal are first cousins through their mothers who are sisters. Jae was born in Cape Town, South Africa and lived in Durban until his family decided to move to New Zealand in 2000, Jae then moved to Australia in early 2007. Kal, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia grow up around the greater Joyce family and the musical influence that is celebrate and runs in the family.

Jae who has been writing and recording since 2000, is the group’s MC (rapper). He homed his skills in Auckland, New Zealand where he begin working with other musically inspired people looking to build a career in the industry. To Jae’s credit he has recorded a mixtape album entitled “Pre Grandure” and has a solo album due for release 2010/2011 entitled “The Grand Opening”.

Kal’s first ever experience on stage came about as a show piece dancer for Jabulani. At barely 6 years of age, young kali was used as Jabulani's halftime entertainment and pre show act. Imitating dance moves such as bobby browns 'Running Man', the late Michael Jackson’s 'Moonwalk', Kali was accompanied by his cousin Chris Wagner who was also part of the act.

Post-debut

“Dynasti: Members of a family distinguished for there success”, consisting of two members: Jarred “Jae Grand” Bester (MC) and Kali “VoKal” Alwan (Vocalist), started out 2007. Now with one EP Album completed, 8 stand out tracks, multiple performances at Melbourne most acclaimed Hip Hop and R&B venues, nightclubs and festival events such as Federation Square and Billboards, support Gigs for platinum selling & award winning R&B US international artist Lloyd and 112’s front man Slim and featured track on DJ Nova’s “SuperNova Mixtape” to their credit.

The first record effort by the group was the EP Album “The Dynasti Continues” featuring 8 original self written tracks, one of which features cousin and Australian Idol finalist Liza Dimitriadis on the track “In The Family”, which is dedicated to the memory of their late Uncle ‘Abby Joyce’, the musically inspirational and Lead Vocalist of the sibling comprised group “Jabulani”, the album also contanted a bonus solo track written and performed by Jae Grand. The EP launch which was held at ‘Watermark’ on the docklands in Melbourne, a prominent Hip Hop and R&B venue at the time. The launch featured Dynasti performing 4 of their tracks with a live acoustic band with backing vocals from Joan Alwan (VoKal’s mother) formally of Jabulani and Liza Dimitriadis for their first set and then 4 more tracks with backing tracks and supported by the choreography and dancers of Melbourne’s own dance collective “Allure”. The night was supported by DJ’s such as: Craig G, DJ Havana Brown, Sean D and MC Junior.

The Dynasti Continues was just the start of what was to come from the group, since then the duo have been back in the studio and are set to release their debut album entitled “Grand-Musi-Kal”.. The Emergenza Music Festival Competition is where the group established their first bit of exposure, the competition seemed to be the perfect platform to get the ball rolling and indeed it did. Dynasti taking out 1st place for the first two legs of the competition which meant that they had secured a place amongst the final 14.

The finals was held at Billboards on Russell Street in Melbourne CBD, the venue boast a large stage, excellent lighting and an incredible sound system. The group took the stage to a mass of screaming supporters, family and friends. Dynasti delivered four tracks for a twenty minute set.At the end of the competition Dynasti took 4th place out of 60 bands who had taken part in the competition.

Discography

• 2008: The Dynasti Continues (EP Album)
• 2008: Supernova Mixtape (Mixtape)
• 2010/2011: Grand-Musi-Kal

The Dynasti Continues (2008)

The EP album was the first recording effort by the duo which was completed in early 2008 shortly after the group’s conception in late 2007. The album was the stepping stone to the groups currently experienced success with an unexpected following and hype with in the Melbourne club and festival scene.

The album 

AUSTRALIA'S NO.1 HYPE MC & AND CROWD ROCKER
ARTIST NAME:
MC JUNIOR 

BUSINESS NAME:
THE MC JUNIOR PROJECT AGENCY

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Biography
MC JUNIOR is Melbourne's leading HYPE MAN, learning his unique style from his mentor and dear friend FATMAN SCOOP who encouraged and brought a real passion for the craft that he has been represent for the last 16 years in the Nightclub and Music Industry in Melbourne. 

Having worked all across Melbourne and Australia he continues to push the boundaries in the Asia Pacific markets in India, Sri Lanka, China and soon to also be spreading back to the U.S in 2014.

MC JUNIOR is not only one of the last standing original MC's in the Melbourne scene his flare and style has maintained and further developed with the change in the the music genre of RnB, Hip-Hop and New House RnB Mash-Up. His ability and versatility to continue to raise the bar and maintain his position as the No.1 HYPE MC in Australia is constantly in the front of MC JUNIOR'S mind. This is the reason that drives his passion. 

MC JUNIOR is currently doing 2 weekly residents at:
LOVE FRIDAY @ EDEN BAR
STRUT SATURDAY @ TRAK LOUNGE - (3 YEAR RESIDENCY)

Quick Overview and Career Achievements:
- CHASERS UNDERAGE - PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
- METRO TIME UNDERAGE - PROMOTIONS MANAGER
- GROOVALICIOUS - MC / PROMOTIONS MANAGER

CLUBS THAT MC JUNIOR HAS MANAGED or BEEN AFFILIATED WITH IN THE 16 YEARS HE'S BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY:

* Chasers Nightclub
* Melbourne Metro Nightclub
* Salt Nightclub
* Club Evolution
* Cue Sports
* Odeon Nightclub
* Heat Nightclub
* Mercury Lounge Crown Casino
* Watermak Bar
* Baroq House
* Baraki Bar
* CQ Nightclub
* Silvers Nightclub / Sugar Nightclub
* Trak Lounge and Bar

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Artist Description:

Pure Energy and Hype Styles - Hip-Hop / RnB, Freestyle Rap / Crowd Hype Motivator. Has Learnt the trade of the HYPE from his mentor and close dear friend FATMAN SCOOP who has taken him under his wing. 

MC Junior has had a 16 year professional career starting in 1997 and continues to further expand his performance network around Australia and had recently made the big move to take on the Asia Pacific Market in Mumbai India in 2013. Already plans have been set in place for a US Tour in 2014.

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