Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, I’ve always been drawn to creative things with the strongest leaning toward music. I’ve been given opportunity to explore many genres of music, from italian arias and musical theater to gospel and jazz. Although I don’t limit myself to a category, I find myself most comfortable on the soul music scene mainly because it resonates with me the most. Favorite influences of mine include Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Eric Roberson, and Rahsaan Patterson.
Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities like recording with the St. Louis African Chorus on “A E Na O: The Sacred Music of Harcourt-Whyte” and singing background for many noted local gospel artists such as Khesha Becton, Daughters of Zion, and Jai. More recently, I’ve sung background for up and coming soul artists such as Jada Avenue, CocoSoul, and Teresa Jenee, as well as collaborated with hip-hop artists like Rockwell Knuckles and iLLPHONICS. My most frequent and fruitful collaborations have been with producer and multi-instrumentalist Lamar Harris. In addition to performing both locally and regionally with him, I was also featured on his CD/DVD “Live at the Bistro.” As a solo artist, I’ve opened for independent artists like Sam Shaber, Teddy Goldstein, and Erin Bode, as well as major label artists like Lalah Hathaway & India.Arie. I’m currently working on my debut project, “For the Broken & Mending.”