AJ Sarcione Named October “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With His Song “Breaking Point”

AJ Sarcione

AJ Sarcione, a talented pop//urban/soul singer & writer based in Los Angeles, CA, has won the October SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for his performance of his song, “Breaking Point” (co-written by Dylan Lloyd). Sarcione is currently writing and recording several new songs for his upcoming album project.

“Breaking Point” is a soulful, contemporary pop ballad which is well produced, and already sounds ready for radio airplay. This song provides an excellent showcase for Sarcione's impressive vocal performance. In the first verse, Sarcione starts singing with an understated approach, and then he gradually builds to a passionate, stirring vocal performance later in the song. "Breaking Point" was produced by Kevin Savigar, who is known for co-writing & producing several hit songs for Rod Stewart, including "Forever Young" and "Young Turks."

Sarcione grew up in New Hampshire, and for high school he attended the Walnut Hill School for the Arts near Boston, where he studied classical voice. During this period Sarcione performed at the Alice Tully Hall in New York City (at the Lincoln Center). In addition, while he in the audience at a Whitney Houston concert, he was invited onstage by Houston to sing with her. Sarcione said Houston, along with Ella Fitzgerald and Boyz II Men, were three of his biggest musical influences.

For college, Sarcione attended the University of Miami, but he decided to leave school early to focus on his music career. He had the opportunity to meet Mya and sing onstage with her, which led to Mya introducing Sarcione to producers and labels. However, he decided he wasn't quite ready as an artist, so he returned to U. of Miami and subsequently graduated with a Bachelor's degree.

AJ Sarcione singing the National Anthem at the
Staples Center before a Lakers game.

Sarcione then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a publicist for MTV and other entertainment companies. However, in 2009 he decided to seriously pursue his artist career again. In the past year he's written & recorded 10 new songs, including "Breaking Point," and a dance/funk song called "Rochambeau." Sarcione has created an unique, stylish video of "Rochambeau," which has been viewed 17,000 times on YouTube. Also in December 2009, Sarcione sang the National Anthem at the Staples Center before a Lakers game.

Currently, Sarcione is recording more songs with Kevin Savigar, and he's collaborating with other writer/producers. "Kevin has been great to work with--we really hit it off," said Sarcione. "I like how we brought in a gospel choir to sing on 'Breaking Point'. I'm looking forward to working with Kevin and other producers. We're putting together songs for my recording project, to present to labels. We're also booking more live shows; I'm really looking forward to performing these new songs live."