K.JOY

Artist Information

Biography

WHO IS K.JOY? Good Question! Born in Chicago under the birth name Kimberly Joy Salter (a.k.a. Kim Sutter), K.Joy started singing at the tender age of five and it didn’t take long for the precocious singer to attract attention. K.Joy attended William H. Ray Elementary School in Hyde Park, where she began to develop her musical abilities through playing classical piano, writing lyrics, and where she also learned of the Chicago Children’s Choir. K.Joy played piano for five years and sang in the Chicago Children’s Choir for three years, which granted her the opportunity to share her musical gift around the world. It was then that she realized how much she loved to perform.

K.Joy has all the makings of a legend. She won first place in a high school talent show coordinated by known mentor Lena Mclin (to Chaka Khan, R.Kelly and others) beating out now multi-platinum recording artist R.Kelly who came in second place. “Although we were competing it was really about the music, we all had a passion for it.” she explains.

She attended Northwestern University and immediately joined the renowned Northwestern Community Ensemble, under the tutelage of the dynamic musician, recording artist, and director, Mr. John Ray. As a member of NCE, K.Joy was lead vocalist for many songs featured in concert while on tour with the choir in the U.S. While a student at NU, K.Joy wrote the lyrics/melody & recorded her first Billboard Top Music Charts - Hot 100 HOT DANCE CLUB PLAY hit: "Like This", which peaked at #15 during 11 weeks on the chart. This was the illustrious beginning of K.Joy’s legendary career in the music business. She opened for acts such as Roy Ayers, touring all over the U.S. and performing at places such as the legendary Paradise Garage in New York, where the famous resident DJ was the late Larry Levan. “Like This” is a classic house music anthem still being played in dance clubs both in the U.S. and overseas, as well as in radio rotation all over the world today.

Later in her career, K.Joy became lead singer for the band Complete Desire, which opened up for the legendary 60’s group The Mighty Tams and toured throughout the U.S. “Touring has always been a great experience for me. I am able to learn about different cultures and it helps me grow as an artist. I’m more diverse as a result of my varied musical experiences.” says K.Joy. It is that versatility that continues to compliment K.Joy as she hones her craft. Not only is she a phenomenal artist, songwriter, and arranger, but her vocal range is also evident in her experience as lead vocalist for various Gospel and Classical Choirs, as well as Dance, Jazz, Blues, and R&B bands around the country.

Being the multi-talented artist that she is, K.Joy began to explore her roots in hip-hop as a rapper. She was a featured artist on The HolyWar Records compilation CD under the artist name Saran (Swahili for “Joy”), which was derived from her legal name change to Nia Saran Adero. On this compilation, not only did she provide background vocals for two of the other artists featured, but also wrote, arranged, rapped, and sang vocals for her single “Betta Way”.

K.Joy is currently perfecting her talents as they relate to the music industry by attending The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago for a bachelor's degree in Audio Production, which includes audio engineering. Upon graduation, she plans to learn the art of being a D.J. and will continue to develop and grow her entertainment business, which will parent 10 subsidiary companies to include varied types of record labels, merchandising, production, publishing, and management. She is also currently working with various legendary producers all over the globe, for the continuous release of numerous HOT singles and EP's (with her label, Pure Innergy Recordings, LLC, often collaborating with Noble Square Recordings and/or Cyberjamz Records). Some of these very same singles will be featured on the long awaited release of her FABULOUS dance collection: THE UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE VOL I & II. K.Joy offers a dance music experience that is purely refreshing due to her lyrical content with meaningful messages, and the joy she works tirelessly towards ensuring that her music brings! Yet, despite her busy schedule, K.Joy can still be seen at the hottest clubs and venues all around the world!

Instrumentation

K.JOY: ARTIST (FEATURED VOCALIST)

Discography

DETAILED K.JOY DISCOGRAPHY INFO AVAILABLE AT DISCOGS: http://www.discogs.com/artist/K.+Joy

Releases:
Like This (12", Ltd, Blue) Chip E. #DJ 890 D.J. International 1985

Like This (12") K.Joy #DJ 890 D.J. International 1985

Like This (12") Chip E. Inc. featuring K.Joy #D-251 D.J. International 1985

My Phone (12") K.Joy #PHR-411, PHR-611 Play House Records, Play House Records 1986

Soul Oasis pres: K.Joy, Like This "The Remixes" (Incl. Cassioware, DJ Kemit & Chip E Mixes) (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VIA TRAXSOURCE) K.Joy #CJ0012 CYBERJAMZ RECORDS 2008

Soul Oasis pres: K.Joy, Butterflyz (Incl. Chazz, CWB & Tim McCallister Mixes) (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VIA TRAXSOURCE) K.Joy #CJ0015 CYBERJAMZ RECORDS 2008

Soul Oasis pres: K.Joy, Butterflyz (The Unreleased Cocoon Remixes) (Incl. the late great Art Jones, Paul G. & Tim McCallister Mixes) (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VIA TRAXSOURCE) K.Joy #CJ0020 CYBERJAMZ RECORDS 2008

Soul Oasis pres: K.Joy, Lover's Dance (Incl. the In BlueBlackness Mixes) (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VIA TRAXSOURCE) K.Joy #CJ0031 CYBERJAMZ RECORDS 2009

Chicago House Sessions EP (12") Ricardo Miranda & K.Joy NSRVINYL - 002 Noble Square Recordings 2011


Appears On:
The House Sound Of Chicago (LP) Like This London Records 1986

The House Sound Of Chicago (Cass) Like This London Records, London Records 1986

Time To Jack (12") Underground 1986

The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1 (LP) Like This (Extended Mix) BCM Records 1987

Jack Trax (CD, Album) Like This (12 Inch Remix) NowOnDVD 2007

Tracks Appear On:
The House Sound Of Chicago - The DJ International Edition (CD) Like This (Extended Mix) BCM Records

The House Sound Of Chicago (LP) Like This London Records 1986

The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago (15xCD, Ltd + Box) Like This (Extended Mix) BCM Records 1989

Soul Oasis pres: The Best of Cyberjamz Vol. 2 (Incl. K.Joy, Butterflyz (The Combinations Unreleased Vocal Mix); K.Joy, Mastered Version of Butterflyz (Paul G's Butterflyz In Space Mix); Court Jester (Ronnie Ron Cyberjamz Mix); Outspaced (Groove Victim Original Mix); & Untitled Fantasy (Beppe Gioia Re-Work Mix)) (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VIA TRAXSOURCE) Various #CJ0032 CYBERJAMZ RECORDS 2009

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Audio

• I AM WOMAN FEAT RAIYN & CHAZZ
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• LIKE THIS (DEEP HOUSE MIX) FEAT CWB
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• BUTTERFLYZ (SPOKEN WORD MIX) FEAT CHAZZ
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• DREAMER FEAT CHAZZ
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• UNUSUAL SUSPECTS FEAT CHAZZ
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• JACKIN' TYME FEAT CHAZZ
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Lyrics

• I AM WOMAN
• LIKE THIS (DEEP HOUSE MIX)
• BUTTERFLYZ (SPOKEN WORD MIX)
• DREAMER
• UNUSUAL SUSPECTS
• JACKIN' TYME

Video

"Like This" S. African Mix

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Press

• The Phoenix References "Like This" as House Music's 1st hit! [+ Show ]
  

  ABOUT THE PHOENIX: The Boston Phoenix was started in 1966 as a four-page arts-and-entertainment alte...ABOUT THE PHOENIX: The Boston Phoenix was started in 1966 as a four-page arts-and-entertainment alternative newsweekly. Today, it is one of the largest publications of its kind in the country. The Phoenix is nationally known for its award-winning, incisive journalism and publishes the most comprehensive arts-and-entertainment listings of any paper in New England.
  
  THE PHOENIX EXCERPT FROM AN ARTICLE ENTITLED:
  
  AFTER HOURS
  The rising pulse of Boston’s house-music beat
  By MICHAEL FREEDBERG
  January 17, 2007 1:12:20 PM
  
  The fans are doing house even as they try to figure it all out. That’s part of the excitement. Just what is this stuff? House DJ Eddie Amador says it just right: “House music . . . it’s a body thing; a spiritual thing; a soul thing!” And what is it about house that makes it a body, spiritual, and soul thing? House is made by producers using electronic instruments and mixboards, and by singers in the electronic environment; it’s brought to the fans by DJs who mix tracks improvisationally. The DJ stands in his booth (and it usually is a he, despite the presence of DJ Kares here in Boston and a few rising stars elsewhere), out of sight, mostly; the producers and singers remain out of view. There is no chance for fan and performer to meet eye to eye, as happens in rock. Instead, the connection is a conceptual one first, and second it’s between the music’s soul and spirit and the dancer’s soul, spirit, and body. Concept is central to house’s depth and to its transcendence of the moment. All of which has grown stronger and stronger during the 21 years since its first hit, Chip E & K.Joy’s “Like This.”

• Spirit of House Picks of the Week Review of "Like This" EP [+ Show ]
  

  Written by Michael Fossati Saturday, 07 June 2008 Picks of the Week Soul Oasis presents K....Written by Michael Fossati
  Saturday, 07 June 2008
  Picks of the Week
  Soul Oasis presents K. Joy "Like this" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
  
  The older one amongst us will surely remember the 1985 house classic "Like this" by Kimberly J. Salter aka K. Joy, back then produced by the legendary Chip E. (if you don't know this classic track yet, check the 'Original 1985 Remix' which is included in this package to experience a real timeless underground house classic). Now, over 20 years later, this track return in the form of these fresh remixes. First we see Peter 'CWB' Mooka teaming up with K. Joy for the 'Deep House Mix', a deeper than deep interpretation featuring marvelous chords that give it an old school touch. Next is Chazz who gives the track a tougher edge on his 'South African Mix', while the 'I wanna see you freak Nwk, NJ Mix' by the team of Cassioware, Chip E. and the O.G.'s features additional vocals by Cassioware and is a slammin' piece of raw underground house with a dirty edge. Closing the package is DJ Kemit's 'ATL Club Mix', a smooth percussion enriched, funk soaked reworking featuring lovely keys and chords.
  
  

• Independent DJ Review of "Like This" EP taken from Deep House Page [+ Show ]
  

  Once again the illustrious K. Joy has released 5 mixes of an all time classic chart stopper "Like Th...Once again the illustrious K. Joy has released 5 mixes of an all time classic chart stopper "Like This" on the renowned Cyberjamz label. Each mix is unique and has the the flavor to delight the dancers feet. My favorites are LIKE THIS (S. AFR MIX) FEAT CHAZZ and Wanna See You Freak NWK (NJ Mix Cassioware, Chip E & The O. Gs).
  
  Sammy you and K.Joy have a special chemistry on this project, I'm sure it will be a winner for the team.
  
  
  Review by THE HARLEM SPINNA aka Gurlie Gurl.
  

• JJazproJect Magazine Review of "Like This" EP [+ Show ]
  

  “Like This” is a high quality female vocal number with a variety of mixes to suit most tastes. From ...“Like This” is a high quality female vocal number with a variety of mixes to suit most tastes. From the aptly named “Deep House Mix” with compelling beats and atmospheric synths, things take a techier twist for the edgy “South African Mix”. The highly distinctive “I Wanna See You Freak New Jersey Mix” is a real throwback to the acid house days of the late eighties. My own favourite is the mid-tempo “ATL Club Mix” with it’s synth strings and flutes. Last up is the “Original 1985 It’s Hot Mix” which is just about as raw as it gets merging electro sounds with house beats. If you’re not old enough to remember house music in its infancy then this version should offer up a perfect example. The vocals are excellent but to my mind, stand out best in the mellower mixes.
  
  
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  Dean Serafini
  JJazproJect Magazine
  www. jjazproject. com
  
  www. myspace. com/deanserafini"
  

• JJazproJect Magazine Review of [+ Show ]
  

  Soul Oasis pres K Joy - Butterflyz [Cyberjamz] I was hugely impressed by K Joy's previous outing...Soul Oasis pres K Joy - Butterflyz [Cyberjamz]
  
  I was hugely impressed by K Joy's previous outing on Cyberjamz, and if anything I think this release is stronger. Unusually, I've picked out a clear personal favourite from the mixes and the "Deep Vocal Mix" is on heavy rotation chez moi. It's the most laid back of the mixes with a real touch of the early 90s in evidence. The "Spoken Word Mix" is a punchier alternative with firmer beats and striking synths. The "McEdit Dance Mix" combines firm beats with mellower keys to create a funkier vibe for those who are looking for a halfway house. Throughout the mixes, you'll find the vocals impossible to ignore. More high quality vibes from Cyberjamz.
  
  
  Dean Serafini
  JJazproJect Magazine
  www.jjazproject.com
  
  

• Spirit of House Picks of the Week Review of "Butterflyz" EP [+ Show ]
  

  Written by Mike Fossati Saturday, 23 August 2008 Picks of the Week Soul Oasis presents K. Joy "...Written by Mike Fossati
  Saturday, 23 August 2008
  Picks of the Week
  Soul Oasis presents K. Joy "Butterflyz" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
  
  K. Joy (aka Kimberly J. Salter) returns with "Butterflyz" just a few months after the release of the seminal remixes of her 1985 classic "Like this". "Butterflyz" comes in a variety of great mixes, with Chazz (Charles W. Hamilton) serving a deeply rumblin' interpretation featuring phat synth chords that harmonize perfectly with K. Joy's passionate vocals. Next is Peter 'CWB' Mooka who keeps the vibe deep while giving the track a much more laidback feel, with the wonderful melodic keys and chords creating a dreamy atmosphere. Tim McAllister reworks the track into a soulful yet fiercely thumpin' affair that features lush synths and chords, with his instrumental version being on a moodier, deeper vibe.
  

• JJazproJect Magazine Review of "Lover's Dance" EP [+ Show ]
  

  Lover's Dance(K.Joy)-Review. K Joy - Lover’s Dance [Cyberjamz] With a captivating voice an...Lover's Dance(K.Joy)-Review.
  
  
  K Joy - Lover’s Dance [Cyberjamz]
  
  With a captivating voice and a nagging groove this is a track that’s hard to get out of your head once you’ve heard it. The production is impeccable and the vocals enticing whether they are spoken or sung as K Joy invites you to a lover’s dance. How can you refuse?
  
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  Dean Serafini
  JJazproJect Magazine
  www.jjazproject.com

• Spirit of House Picks of the Week Review of "Lover's Dance" EP [+ Show ]
  

  K. Joy "Lover's dance" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo) K. Joy returns on CyberJamz Records with the...K. Joy "Lover's dance" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
  
  K. Joy returns on CyberJamz Records with the sexy "Lovers dance", a soulful production featuring sultry vocals by K. Joy alongside sweet synth melodies and warm keys over a deeply thumpin' yet smooth backdrop courtesy of DJ Quad, altogether creating a captivating feeling you can't resist to dance to.
  
  Mike Fossati
  

Setlist

K.JOY SET LIST CAN INCLUDE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SONGS FOR 30-60 MIN SETS, NOT TO EXCEED 4 SETS TOTAL:

ANY AND/OR ALL OF THE 5 VERSIONS OF "LIKE THIS":
1.-5. LIKE THIS (ORIG 1985 “IT’S HOT” REMIX); LIKE THIS (“I WANNA SEE YOU FREAK” NWK, NJ MIX); LIKE THIS (ATL RADIO MIX); LIKE THIS (S. AFR MIX); LIKE THIS (DEEP HOUSE MIX)
6. BUTTERFLYZ (SPOKEN WORD MIX)
7. I AM WOMAN
8. LOVER'S DANCE
9. JACKIN’ TYME
10. UNUSUAL SUSPECTS
11. GOTTA BE FREE
12. YA WRONG (SOLID NOIZE MIX)
13. BETTA WAY (SOLID NOIZE MIX)
14. TURN ME ON
15. I CAN DO ANYTHING (STEPPIN MIX)
16. MORE & MORE
17. SO HIGH
18. MENTAL FANTASY (HOUSE MIX)
19. MENTAL FANTASY (ORIGINAL DUB)
20. WHAT IT TAKES
21. COOL & DRY
22. DREAMER
23. WITHIN YOU
24. SO ALIVE
25. DO YOU WANT ME
26. '77 MONTE CARLO
27. NITE RIDN

BOOKING K.JOY: kjoymusic@gmail.com

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