Mutlu is an acoustic guitar-playing singer/songwriter from Philadelphia who draws from a range of styles, primarily soul music but also hip-hop and jazz, and who built up his initial following with years of live performances and a series of EP releases. Born Mutlu Onaral on May 16, 1979, in Philadelphia, PA, he is a first-generation American of Turkish descent and cites influences including Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Curtis Mayfield. His performance career began on the Philadelphia club scene as well as in cafés and at open-mic nights. ...