Harrell Holmes Jr.
Garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of bass legend Melvin Franklin in the Ain't Too Proud national tour. His resonant tone and rhythmic timing provide the essential heartbeat of the project's harmonic structure.
The Genesis Project Presents
Simply
Temptin'
A sophisticated, immersive evening of timeless masterpieces from The Temptations — and beyond.
5
Part Live Harmonies
The Experience
An up-close masterclass in pure musicality.
From the moment the band starts, you'll be pulled into an intimate, high-energy exploration of the legendary songs that defined an era. This isn't a look back at the flash of the past — it's a masterclass in pure musicality.
Feel the resonance of intricate, live five-part harmonies vibrating through the room. Ride the gritty, hypnotic textures of Psychedelic Soul as a world-class vocal ensemble brings the blueprint of American R&B to life.
Grab a cocktail, settle in, and prepare for a soulful night where the men take center stage — delivering the timeless masterpieces of The Temptations and beyond, straight to your table.
The Setlist
The songs that defined an era.
01
My Girl
02
Ain't Too Proud
03
Get Ready
04
Just My Imagination
05
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
06
And more…
The Voices
Three world-class vocalists.
The brainchild of three artists who have spent years studying the nuances of the Motown songbook and the complexities of soul music's vocal architecture.
Marcus Paul James
A standout Broadway veteran — Ain't Too Proud, In The Heights, Rent, Motown: The Musical. A renowned singer-songwriter and arranger who bridges vintage sound with modern vocal technique.
Jalen Harris
Best known for starring as Eddie Kendricks in the Broadway national tour of Ain't Too Proud. An American Idol alum whose crystalline falsetto brings rare authenticity to the group's early balladry and high-tenor leads.
Press & Praise
What the critics are saying.
Jalen Harris' falsetto… quieted the crowd in the achingly soulful rendition of 'Just My Imagination,'… the performers could just stand flat-footed and sing.
One little boy, who grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, began singing at 7 with 'The Little Temptations'… Harrell Holmes, Jr., now all grown up, is now performing with the velvety bass voice that puts legendary groups on the map.
James aims for the stratosphere and knocks it out of the park. As they say, he takes the listener to church and gives them an essential sermon on his truth…
Book the Experience
Bring Simply Temptin' to your stage.
For tour dates, private events, and booking inquiries — reach out and our team will be in touch within 48 hours.