Already one of Europe's most beloved soul duos, Kloud 9 is bringing their smooth, soulful sound stateside with their U.S. debut YEARNING 2 LOVE. Featuring a stunning combination of passionate ballads and fresh, upbeat jams, YEARNING 2 LOVE delivers a brand new dose of pure R&B music that is sprinkled with an inimitable classic soul sound.
Consisting of twin brothers Kelvis and Kendall Duffie, the Kloud 9 sound fits squarely into the musical continuum of such enduring artists as The Isley Brothers, The Whispers, and Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly -- all with whom Kloud 9 has toured. Though Kloud 9 is newer on the scene, their fresh spin on soul music has staying power that will also keep them around for generations.
"To finally have our music heard in the States is what I've worked towards my entire life," says Kloud 9 producer and vocalist Kendall Duffie. "I was born to make music, and after spending a few years building my chops overseas, I am glad the time has come to bring our brand of soul music back home."
Collaborator Kirk Whalum says "having just returned from England this week, I'm all too aware of the wide swath that the soulful sound of Kloud 9 has already cut in the world of "in-the-know" music fans in the UK. I can't wait for the U.S. to be on the same page and get hip to Kloud 9!"
Longtime supporter and friend Howard Hewett says, "Kloud 9 has done it again!! When I listen to a song, I'm looking for a lyric and melody that's going to stick in my mind as well as my spirit, Kloud 9 has more than satisfied them both with "Can't Be Love". If the rest of the project is anything like this we're in for a fantastic musical treat!!"




"Our music is really for the grown and sexy -- and not just as a cliché. It's music that sophisticated fans will appreciate for its thoughtful and sincere lyrics and relaxing melodies.
Kloud 9 is music to just sit back and groove to...its sexiness is understated and we've found that people really appreciate us for that," adds Kloud 9's Kelvis "Clyde" Duffie
Kloud 9's "Special One" video received early support from BET J, and their current single "Can't Be Love," is enjoying airplay around the country.
Most recently the guys won best duo/group at the Soultracks Awards in Detroit, MI and are currently in the studio working on their 3rd studio album "Enjoy The Ride" slated for a spring '08 release in the UK and a fall '08 US release.
Check them out at www.myspace.com/kloud9twin