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Tracey Amos (who is in no way related to, or should be compared with Tory Amos) is a San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter/performer via Los Angeles. With production and songwriting collaboration by one of the most over achieving and under utilized producers in the business, Xavier Dphrepaulezz, and a posse of top-notch musicians, her project is the early frontrunner for my 2006 Muse's Muse Award.
Xavier's penchant for creating Prince influenced production beams through on the song "Life In The City," which is reminiscent of the Purple One's "Money Don't Matter Tonight" and features Xavier's vocals, which conjure up visions of Russian Patterson. It's a smooth track with accessible content that could work well on AA radio or as a theme song to a TV show. The track captures the versatility and softer (i.e. Pop) side of Tracey's voice. The two talents blended together are like coffee and cream, but make no mistake about it; this is Tracey's show.
Unlike other female artist/male producer combos in which the female artist is a mere puppet, Tracey pulls her own strings and marches to the beat of her own drummer, showcasing superlative songwriting talent and a strong commercial brand identity in the process. Her signature song, "Shortline" is guaranteed to find a home in heavy rotation and light up radio switchboards every time it is played. It's a Rock track that rolls; starting soft, incorporating some Gwen Stefani Soda nuances that come out of no where, builds to an amazing climax and ends with strong punctuation. It gives music lovers the kind of contrasting elements and invigorating stimulation that records used to contain in the 70s - plus lyrical content they can chew on every time they listen to it.
Other stand out tracks on this CD (which needs to be purchased and enjoyed in its entirety) are the opening track, "Sleeping With Addiction"; Tracey's lone ballad and title song "Who Are We Really," which recalls "Free," the earlier work of Prince on 1999; the grunge inspired "Tear It Down"; the sassy 50 Cent flavored "Cadillac"; and the radio crafted hit "Definition Of Love."
So if the question is Who are We Really? The answer is a crew that is destined for major success.
Advice: Get your management team together. They are going to be very busy supporting the demand for your music and talent.
- MusesMuse.com
Tracey Amos, a Philadelphia native; is a unique and intricate blending of rare talent and beauty.
Captivated by her love of music and influenced the great sounds of Motown's R&B and the wicked guitar licks of classic rock and roll; Tracey created an infusion of timeless music that’s truthful and thought provoking.
Her debut album “Who Are We Really?” is an impressive montage of musical genius that truly captures the very essence of this beautiful musical butterfly looking to live, love and share her socially conscious music with the world.
- Pop that Magazine
Positively conscious
Hip-hop luminaries unite for the Rap Renegades Tour
By Kylie Walzak
Published on 04/20/2006
Show opener Tracey Amos is a rock diva that names the Rolling Stones, Bad Company, Stevie Nicks and Led Zeppelin as her favorite and most influential bands. Her sound is loud and heavy on the electric guitar and will be an interesting deviation from the typical hip-hop opening acts: DJs. She studied music at the Berklee School of Music in Boston and it was there she says she discovered jazz. Consequently, her brand of rock ‘n’ roll sounds more like Prince than Bob Dylan. She has toured with hard rockers like Guns N’ Roses, but only released her debut album, Who Are We Really? this year.
- AZ Daily Sun.com
Tracey Amos -- Who Are We Really
JEM
Amos' music gets filed in the soul section, but she's got an almost Beatles-esque thing about her at times, and other times, the funk comes shinging through. Plainly unafraid to mix and match whatever styles a song requires, it all comes down to Amos' voice and personal lyrics. She's worlds away from the cookie cutter soul of modern urban radio, and that's a good thing
- Rasputin Music
“Who are We Really?” CD Review
Junior
Tracey Amos’ debut shows song writing depth as well as strong vocal performance and style. Coming up on the east coast in a supportive enviroment she started singing and playing piano at a young age and went on to work with artists such as Chaka Khan and Lenny Kravitz. Her diversity and range are captured well within the production and a new yet retro sound is the result. I expect a lot from this new artist in the future.
- Record Breakin
Discography
Who are We Really? is my debut LP.
We receive airplay from local College radio and internet stations. We also receive airplay in Philly and are being added in January to 7 Japanese stations. The songs most frequently requested are Cadillac, Tear it Down, Alive, Who are We Really and Sleeping with Addiction. Most of our overseas sales occur in Germany via the web and CD baby.
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Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
I was born in a city just outside of Philly, where there were many parks but very little diversity. I knew when I first visited NY, that one day I would live there... And I did.
I moved to NY with my training in recording and piano and my love for sound. My objective, to create my own sound and have a voice in this world.
Growing up, my parents loved to dance and perform with me and my sisters to Motown. This inspired me to try my hand at writing songs in 3rd grade. In junior high, I started playing in my first rock and roll band.
That's when it became a part of me; Rock and Roll... the feeling... We played covers of our favorite artists Stevie Nicks, Bad Company, Queen, Heart, The Beatles of course and a lot of Zeppelin.
With these influences running through my fingers, spirit and throat, I discovered jazz in Boston at The Berklee College of Music... I was changed forever. I developed an understanding that music is universal... the colors and vibrations it captures and creates.
I grew. I faced love as a young woman in the
city, cultivated friendships, felt pain and hardship. I learned about the world by performing and touring with various groups like Guns and Roses throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Then love and opportunity brought me to LA, where I have made my debut album. And with my life savings and all of my heart, soul, tears and convictions, I am bringing it to the world... starting here...
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