Meet Ronald Jenkees, the “improv guy” from Kentucky. Jenkees first gained fame on YouTube when he posted a series of videos of himself playing his Korg Triton LE and Yamaha Motif XS8 keyboards, often accompanied by beats he composed using FL Studio. The performances were often improvised and heavily influenced primarily by hip-hop and jazz. Most importantly, his jams are instant dance party songs and are 100% badass.
Jenkees’ Youtube videos are equally as notable for his laid-back demeanor and always-friendly introduction, “Hello, YouTubes!” Jenkees typically explains the piece in the video either at the beginning or end of the video a he offers sincere motivational text and tips to others who have a passion for music.
Jenkees’s popularity grew significiantly after he was Dugg on Digg.com in March 2007. His fans grew in number yet again after he was mentioned in a column by ESPN.com Page 2 writer Bill Simmons. I guarantee you’re going to love Ronald Jenkees. Although there’s some speculation that his persona is at least a partical act to gain attention for his music, I don’t pay attention to that. Maybe his “character” drew me to his music, but I wouldn’t still be a fan if he did not continuously pump out synthetic masterpieces without fail. Check out Ronald Jenkees. He’s the man.
-Lori
