Aly Solot

I grew up in a musical household. My father is a composer, and I was raised listening to all kinds of music. The people/styles of music that influence me most are the people he wrote and played for back in the day. Those include Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Philly International Records (and the whole Motown movement in general), Ben Vereen, all those guys. I idolize the greats I was raised listening to as well: Stevie Wonder, Carole King, The Beatles, anything Motown, all Jazz... Because of this, I have a pretty diverse taste in music. I went to a performing arts high school, and then went to college for musical theater and music. My current favorites include all the oldies of course, but also Mat Kearney, Robin Thicke, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Mayer, The Black Eyed Peas, The Roots, Amy Winehouse, etc. I believe that music should still move people the way it did in the past. I try to write music that people can really relate to, no fluff included.