Angelique Lamoso

There's nothing like hearing a song that you can relate to, that seems to tell your story. Suddenly you feel understood, not so alone in your joy or in your pain.I always knew I wanted to sing. Coming from a musical family, I began singing in church when I was a little girl. I guess you can say I was following in the footsteps of my mom who has been singing in church since the age of 2, and my dad who sang in a gospel quartet. My grandfather, aunts, cousins and brothers being musicians and/or singers, music has always been an important part of our family. I grew up appreciating all differant types of music, but the soulful melodies of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Donna Summer and many others have always been what moved and inspired me.I began with a group singing disco and Motown, then finding my way in a hip-hop band bringing some soul to their funky beats and rhymes. Occasionally recording hooks for DJ's and rappers, I realized as fun as all these experiences were, it was time for me to do my thing. My songs are pages from my journal, musical photographs of moments of time in my life. Whether they be happy or sad, in love or in pain or in between, they are honest. Feelings change, circumstances change and we change along the way with memories that have molded us into who we are. Loving is learning, tears can turn to laughter and wounds will heal.There is always hope.