Member Since: 27/11/2007
Band Website: www.precenda.com
Band Members: JUST ME ; ). But it has taken a village to hold me down. The following people are my un-official band:
My Grand Mother forever, and always. My Mother Joy, who couldn't luv me more if I came from her womb. And my other Mom (Veronique) who gives the best hugs ever! My Father Babe. It's awesome when your Dad thinks your a great "person." To my Aunties/Uncles in the Griffin clan that did the hard job of taking care of me when I got sick. To my other DAD, talk about unconditional love. I still miss u (RIP). To Puss, your the greatest ever, & nobody makes me laff harder than you. I'm proud of you. To my Nannie, who I wanna be when I grow up. My cousin Stacey who never doubted her cousin was a super star! The Divine Mz. Gabby who will drop madd attitude if you don't sing my praises. She never ceases to make me feel loved. Your the best sister EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! My Nini, who never laughs @me when I say, "girl, I dun wrote another hit." I can't tell her what that means to me. Carl & Robin, my Huneyyyyyyyyyyys. ROBBYNE KAAMIL, we have rolled hard together haven't we. Tracy, my Cookie Face, who always breaks it down to a microcosm, and I love you for it. Kay & Ed, the rock I stand on (check out http://blackcoffeeandbrownsugar.com& 14 and under.net). My sweet Brandon, who thinks his Auntie is the coolest chick on the planet! My Cuzin KIMMY, who I can't believe I forgot to add. She's my cheerleader, I'm smiling as I write this. And while I'm @ it, love to Aunt Moiria & Uncle Kelvin. I love them so much. Nikky Likky, you need Jesus & a back up (LOL). David, my Honey Lamb. The Yin to my Yang. What did I do b4 you? CHERYL (Westbrook) FROM CHICAGO, my only friend in LA! To J, for the many laughs, wine, & nourishment when I needed it. Summer Hamilton-Smith, the most prolific writer, & dearest friend. There is no one like you. Leslie & Annette, i love you both for no reason.To My peeps @D&L, Sonya, who i owe so much to. Karen, who will never admit she's soft. But it's hard to hide when she shows 9,000 pix of baby Skye. Bridgette, oh god, I can't even describe you. You're insane, & I love you. Alex, I just love you, you know why. Cheryl, I never thanked you for all the time off to go on auditions/movies.Elektra Records: Oh I had the time of my life. Sylvia Rhone, you created the most creative/fun work atmosphere. You Rock! David, the Kang to my Queen. I'm so sure I drove you crazy. But you always came thru for me...........Always. Heather B, I loved being your assistant/friend. You're proof that you can be the boss & N ota B*%H. Where U @? Dionne, everybody knew you had it in you. RULE sistah. Michelle (Cuzin), oh I miss the chats. Peaches&Sincere, thank you for weighing in on my insanity. Who else wud do runway @work. How we laughed. To all the interns. even when you weren't interning for me, you all sought me out, & I loved it! Sienna, I still have the card you gave me. JAZZ HANDS, you were the best intern.....EVER! Remember all the snacks.160: To the NRO Family, Kyle, the real Mr. Blackwell. You show up no questions asked. Supa Nova, I love that a black man is still outraged about the state of our community. I Adore U Both. To the Elders in the building. Who really mean it when they say "How You Doin? They remind me that I don't know everything, so I slow down, listen, & learn.The Dodge Y: For keeping my mind/body intact. You're the craziest group of people I've ever met.To My Clients: Ron, thank you for trusting me implicitly. To the rest, thank you for trusting me to help you on your journey. You've helped me as well.To God: For sending me angels when I lose my way. They are my wall of love that no earthly harm can penetrate.
Influences: Oh God this list is long, so feel free to stop reading if boredom sets in: Chaka Chaka Chaka, Jill, Alicia, Luther, Anthony Hamilton, Mary Mary Mary! Nora Jones, Carl Thornton, Smokey, Harry Thompson (he's StevieWonderful), Keith Sweat (yes, I luv him) Dolly Parton, Al Green, India Irie, Aerosmith, Stones, EW&F, Stevie, Issac Hayes, Rascal Faltts, Sylvester, Bon Jovi (u wanna make a memory, ahhhhhhhhhhh), P-Diddy, Puff Diddy, whatever U go by, I'm wit it! Billy Porter, Dinah Washington, Dixie Chicks & Celine (i don't care wat people say), Barbra Lewis, 50, Jay Z (love him), Slick Rick, Eric B & Rakim, Barry (both), Yolanda, Dr. Dre, and Paul Potts.But more than anyone, My Grandmother Mary Jane, who always told me I was smart & talented since the day I was born..OK so I love everything......LOL!
Sounds Like: I can make you sound like anybody you wanna sound like. Or even better, my forte is writing for a singers paticular/individual style.
Record Label: Sadly, unsigned, but like a hooker in a snowstorm