Redd Velvet
Memphis, Tennessee, United States | INDIE
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Powerhouse vocalist Redd Velvet hailed as the "Blues Angel" for service to the music community and the city of Memphis, Tennessee ! - Commercial Appeal
Powerhouse vocalist Redd Velvet hailed as the "Blues Angel" for service to the music community and the city of Memphis, Tennessee ! - Commercial Appeal
Music critic David Whiteis declares Redd Velvet's debut album a new and exciting chapter in contemporary blues! - Living Blues Magazine
Music critic David Whiteis declares Redd Velvet's debut album a new and exciting chapter in contemporary blues! - Living Blues Magazine
"We couldn't put her in a category the way you can with most singers!"
"Redd is like a chameleon crossing genres and blending them at her will. Her articulations of jazz are fluid with style and depth reminiscent of the divas that influenced her. She colors R&B ballads with the spectrum of emotions in her soulful voice. Even when covering a popular tune her vocal signature distinguishes her as more than just another singer." - Indie4Life
If you haven’t heard of local artist Redd Velvet, you have definitely let a real jewel get past you.
"You know, people still sing this day in time, but few “sangs” anymore. Well, Redd Velvet “sangs” and I got to chance to check her out briefly this past weekend as she hosted her listening party at Café Soul on South Main in Downtown Memphis. I encourage you to get to know her and check out her music. Her album, “Womanhood 101,” is available now."
-Myron Mays (Apr. 2010) - Tri-State Defender
"...GIRL IS BECOMING AWESOME."
-Gran Gran (April 2010) - Facebook post
Muzic Talk conducted a focus group to listen to and give an opinion on Redd Velvet's new CD "Womanhood 101". The ages of the 20 participants ranged from 19-63 (12 females and 8 men).
The was a universal consensus that the Redd Velvet's voice was like a instrument played by a master. The only differences occurred when they tried to decide on the favorite track. Those in the age group ranging from ages 19-35 loved "No Thank You" and the elder group fell in love with "Wouldn't You Like To Know" . The overall opinion was that The CD was "fantastic", "totally professional". All of them will be buying a copy.
---April 29, 2010 - Gilconentertainment
Muzic Talk conducted a focus group to listen to and give an opinion on Redd Velvet's new CD "Womanhood 101". The ages of the 20 participants ranged from 19-63 (12 females and 8 men).
The was a universal consensus that the Redd Velvet's voice was like a instrument played by a master. The only differences occurred when they tried to decide on the favorite track. Those in the age group ranging from ages 19-35 loved "No Thank You" and the elder group fell in love with "Wouldn't You Like To Know" . The overall opinion was that The CD was "fantastic", "totally professional". All of them will be buying a copy.
---April 29, 2010 - Gilconentertainment
They say it's "something irresistible about the sweet red velvet cake" popular in the south. I guess this is the reason that the lady with the rich velvet voice decided to be recognized as "Redd Velvet".
Redd Velvet's debut CD appropriately titled "Womanhood 101" is just as alluring as the cake. The vocal renditions are sultry, passionate, sassy and flawless.
The song "Wouldn't You Like To Know" is a soulful track that makes one wonder why Redd Velvet hasn't recorded before now, because she has a voice that is definitely on the same level as Jill Scott, Gladys Knight and many other acclaimed artist.
Get the CD "Womanhood 101" now!!! because this sister is on her way to the top of the charts.
---April 25, 2010 - Tamara Gilmore-Spruill
They say it's "something irresistible about the sweet red velvet cake" popular in the south. I guess this is the reason that the lady with the rich velvet voice decided to be recognized as "Redd Velvet".
Redd Velvet's debut CD appropriately titled "Womanhood 101" is just as alluring as the cake. The vocal renditions are sultry, passionate, sassy and flawless.
The song "Wouldn't You Like To Know" is a soulful track that makes one wonder why Redd Velvet hasn't recorded before now, because she has a voice that is definitely on the same level as Jill Scott, Gladys Knight and many other acclaimed artist.
Get the CD "Womanhood 101" now!!! because this sister is on her way to the top of the charts.
---April 25, 2010 - Tamara Gilmore-Spruill
Discography
"WOMANHOOD 101" full length CD
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Bio
Redd Velvet
Singer/Songwriter
At four years old this artist put her first act together banging on an old upright piano and using a hairbrush for a microphone. As a young teenager, she sang regularly at her grandfather’s church in rural Alabama and eventually became the featured soloist in a travelling gospel group.
At age 17, Redd landed the role of ‘Maggie’ in the Studs Terkel musical ‘Working’. Night after night she performed the musical’s show-stopping number “Cleaning Woman”. ”As soon as the lights went down and the curtain came up on opening night I knew that I could not really live unless there music in my life!”
Redd received formal training, as a young adult in the field of classical music from baritone Andrew Gainey of the New York City Opera, and internationally renowned mezzo soprano Mildred Allen of The Metropolitan Opera. They both encouraged her to pursue a career as a classical vocalist. Redd says “Classical music is beautiful & I’m grateful for having learned to appreciate and perform it, but I was haunted by the spirits of Soul and Blues.”
A stint with Beverly Dangerfield & the legendary Clara Ward Singers marked the beginning of Redd Velvets’ career as a professional vocalist. Her first professional recording opportunity was as a background singer on the soundtrack of “Max and the Mountain”. As a solo artist she has shared the stage with such artists as Southern Soul legend Marvin Sease and the Ali Woodson-led Temptations.
Redd Velvet wrote 9 of the 10 songs on her debut CD. The lone cover song is her remarkable interpretation of the OV Wright classic ‘Searching’.
“Womanhood 101”was released in December 2009 & Redd Velvet is now ready to hit the road with her group ‘Big Daddy's Bad Ass Band’ for festivals and events in 2010 and beyond.
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