Broken Toyz featuring the Legendary Jamie P Hughes - The Jamie Zee A.I Tribute Album

 

RENO, NV [IFS] -- The Whisper That Roared — Jamie P. Hughes and the Rise of AI-Driven Music Innovation

In a story that bridges the analog heart of '90s alt-rock with the algorithmic pulse of 21st-century technology, the legacy of Jamie P. Zikowitz — later known as Jamie P. Hughes — is proving to be more influential than many realized. Once the standout lead vocalist of the band Broken Toyz, under D-Town Records and the direction of music producer Kenneth Howard Smith (aka Kenny Smith), Hughes helped shape what would eventually become a genre-defining sound: Whisper Rock.

Emerging from Denver, Colorado, Jamie brought a distinctive, emotive vocal tone — somewhere between soft rock, soul, and dream pop — that set her apart in the mid-'90s L.A. music scene. Though her band saw limited mainstream fame, her style quietly permeated songwriting circles and resurfaced years later as a leading influence on a new generation of indie artists in the early 2010s.

Whisper Rock’s seed was sown in a forgotten but pivotal single, "That's The Way You Are", from The Girls of D-Town Records, featuring legendary names like Carlena Williams (of Hot Tuna and Peter Frampton's backing group The Blackberries) and Emmy-winning Bernadette Bascom. The fusion of subtle power and melodic intimacy that Jamie embodied would later become the foundation for today’s vocal-forward, introspective pop trends.

But the real twist in Jamie P. Hughes’ story came posthumously — or perhaps post-career — when her archived vocal outtakes were digitized and fed into a groundbreaking music AI system by CKS.AI (Coleman, Kestin & Smith Artificial Intelligence). This partnership led to the creation of a singing, composing AI that debuted on The Felix Album in 2020 — the first musical project to feature a digital robot combining multiple vocal tones in harmony with generated lyrics and instrumentation.

By 2022, the technology had rapidly evolved. CKS.AI’s neural composition bundle had the robot writing, producing, and performing entire tracks. And then, using Hughes’ original vocal samples, it created something extraordinary: a resurrected voice, reborn through artificial intelligence.

This innovation culminated in the release of the Jamie A.I. Album — a fully synthesized vocal record blending Jamie’s tone and emotional nuance with machine-precision production. With over 600 songs now produced using the Jamie A.I. engine, CKS.AI is not just breaking ground in AI music — it's rewriting the boundaries of legacy, authorship, and artistry.

In an industry often known for forgetting its own innovators, Jamie P. Hughes may have just had the last laugh — sung not just in whispers, but in code.

1.   A PARTNER IN CRIME
      (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)


 

     

2.   CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET

     (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI) - 02:55

3.   CAPTURED BY YOUR LOVE

      (Lee Rogers Craton - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI) - 02:41

4.   DANCING SHADOWS IN MY MIND

      (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

5.   GIVE ME A MINUTE

      (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

6.   GRANDPA'S TONY LLAMAS BOOTS THAT ROGER ROGERS WORE

7.   IN THE FALLING RAIN

      (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

8.   IS IT MAGIC IN YOUR TOUCH

      (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

9.   LET'S DON'T AND SAY WE DID

      (K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

10.   LOVE ECHOES IN THE SKY

         (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

11.  MY ANGEL BABY

       (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

12.  SAY YOU LOVE IT TOO ME

       (L L Kestin - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

13.  SHE'S ONE OF THOSE GIRLS

       (L L Kestin - D E Hall - R M Ormsby - K H Smith - D Hasselhoff)

       Keristene Music, Ltd./Metal Mystic Music (BMI)

14.  THAT LONG TRAIN RUNNING

       (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

15.  THAT'S THE WAY YOU ARE

        (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI) 

16.  WHAT'S THE MATTER BABY

       (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

17.  WHEN YOUR PLANTS ALL DIE

       (J P Hughes - K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI).

18.  YOU KEEP HOLDING BACK

        (K H Smith) - Keristene Music, Ltd. (BMI)

Hughes also is credited with producing The Impacts surf group of "WIPE OUT" fame, with their only second recorded album Surfin' 101 in the middle 1990's.

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JES

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter JES, known for her groundbreaking
contributions to electronic dance music, steps into a fresh sonic landscape with her
latest single, "Nothing Feels Real". With a career defined by chart-topping hits and
collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, JES has built a reputation for
delivering songs that resonate deeply. Her newest release is no exception.

Blending folk-inspired acoustic textures with her signature emotive delivery, "Nothing
Feels Real" is a beautifully introspective ballad that explores the surreal nature of loss
and transformation. The track’s delicate acoustic guitars and subtle electronic elements
create a dreamlike atmosphere, mirroring the feeling of uncertainty that comes with
change. Stripped down and deeply personal, the song allows JES’s unmistakable voice
to take center stage, delivering each lyric with raw, unfiltered honesty.

“The song came from that strange feeling of disconnection, when something changes in
your life so suddenly that you can’t quite process it,” JES shares. “I wanted to capture
that moment when you’re standing still, watching the world move around you, but
nothing feels real.”

ES is a name synonymous with determination, excellence, and an unwavering
commitment to her craft. Hailing from New York City, this chart-topping, award-winning
artist has carved out a remarkable career as a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and
producer. Her soulful approach to alternative pop and electronic music has earned her
accolades and recognition across the globe.

JES's journey in music is nothing short of extraordinary. With a career highlighted by
awards from the prestigious International Dance Music Awards (Miami) and the
International Songwriting Competition (Nashville), as well as three Grammy
nominations, most recently in 2015 for her song "Hold On," JES has consistently
pushed the boundaries since her breakthrough came with the legendary release of "As
The Rush Comes" with Motorcycle. This track redefined electronic music and set the
stage for her continued success.

Beyond her solo work, JES has collaborated with some of the biggest names in
electronic music, including Tiesto, Kaskade, and BT, crafting hits that have resonated
with audiences worldwide. Her global tours have spanned six continents, featuring
landmark performances at major international events such as the Beijing Summer

Basic Band Info

Band Name:

JES

Album Name:

Nothing Feels Real

Year Released:

2025

Email Address:

Website:

www.officialjes.com

Music Style:

Acoustic / Indie / Pop

Influences:

We Sound Like:

Performing Rights Society:

ASCAP (USA)

Label Affiliation:

Independent Label

Geographic

Hometown:

New York

Country:

United States

Touring your Region?:

Yes

 

Band Description

Blending folk-inspired acoustic textures with her signature emotive delivery, Nothing Feels Real is a beautifully introspective ballad that explores the surreal nature of loss and transformation.

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Artist Biography

Richard A Evans BD2692 of an accomplished southpaw and recording artist who is currently teaching other fellow artists how to read Music and basic guitar theory while incarcerated in Corcoran SATF Prison.  He is choosing to be a light an resource in a dark place. He along with MoMJ Music Foundation have created Music and Arts education programs to enlighten and inspire people who are thrown away while being locked away.  His goal is to help others see the gift and choose a better path foreword through music.