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7-Time Juno Nominee Takes On New Genre, New Label And New Direction
Mannieb
Date:
June 27, 2008 @ 1:06 PM
Talented songstress Lorraine Reid is not just
reveling in her previous success as lead singer
for dance group Temperance; she's making a major
shift in her career with the release of a hot
solo R&B album "Lessons Learned." Hailing from
Toronto, Reid has opened for Lou Bega, Monica,
Coolio and Destiny's Child, and "is vocally ready
to take her place beside other international R&B
songbirds. Some would even go as far as to grade
her deep, rich voice against the bluesy sounds of
Billy Holiday or Sarah Vaughan" (Georgette
Charlicombe, Mic Check).
It's no surprise that Reid lists Whitney Houston
as one of her influences, since her new album
contains vocals comparable to those of Alicia
Keys, Mary J. Blige and India.Arie. Says Charles
Bouley II from Billboard, "Reid delivers inspired
vocal[s] that prove she's a seasoned performer; it
could easily elevate her to diva status. Her
delivery is reminiscent of classic Donna Summer."
Reid's musical style can be described as a
combination of R&B and soul with an edge. Having
recorded two previous albums with Temperance,
Virtues of Life and If You Don't Know, she has
the experience and the skills to infiltrate the
music industry by simply sharing her powerful
voice-- with her help, Temperance was able to
secure more Juno nominations than any other dance
group to date.
Soon after Reid's 7th Juno nomination in 2000,
she began to feel as though her life needed a new
direction. She decided to pursue a teaching
career while continuing to record commercial
jingles for radio and television, as well as
perform backup vocals for countless other artists.
In the fall of 2005, the combination of full-time
teaching and evening-gigging eventually took a
toll on Reid's health. She suffered a lengthy and
extensive bout with laryngitis and was diagnosed
with vocal nodules. Reid went through with an
operation to have her nodules removed, which
caused some loss in range and forced her to use
an amplification system when speaking publicly.
Lessons Learned couldn't be released at a better
time in Reid's life; the album's title emulates
the various challenges she has faced to make this
record a reality. You are sure to hear a more
soulful and established artist, as Reid provides
a window into her heart by sharing the
experiences that have made her the talented
vocalist she is today.
You can expect to see the highly anticipated
album out soon this summer, and while you're
anxiously awaiting the album's release, go see
Reid live July 12th at the Montreal Reggae
Festival (www.montrealreggaefest.com). Reid is
also scheduled to play the Michigan Reggae
Festival this coming August.
http://www.myspace.com/lorrainereid
http://www.musicdish.net/lorrainereid/
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