NEW YORK — Jermaine Paul, the newly crowned winner of popular TV singing competition “The Voice,” said on Tuesday he wants to make music that ordinary Americans like himself and his family can relate to — with a few celebrity cameos, of course. R&B singer Paul, a former backup for Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige, told reporters on a conference call that he has often struggled in his quest for artistic success, an experience he believes is especially common during the economic downturn.

“I just want to bring back good music, songs with a message, songs that speak to the heart of America,” Paul told reporters. — Reuters