Member Since: 28/01/2008
Band Website: IN PROGRESS
Band Members: Alicia "Ya-Yah" Townsend and Chiara "Chi" Bell
Influences: We are inspired by so many wonderfully talented artists from various genres. Amel Larrieux, Amy Whinehouse, Sade, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Ray Charles, Santana, Bob Marley, Damien Marley, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kelis, Destiny's Child, Talib Kweli, SWV, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Pat Benatar, No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, N.E.R.D., R. Kelly, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Matthew Santos, Lenny Kravitz, Lauryn Hill, The Killers, Kem, Jill Scott, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Erykah Badu, The Emotions, Dr. Dre, Twista, DJ Tiesto, Pitbull, Billy Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Alicia Keys, Led Zeppelin and so many more amazing artists that have graced the music and entertainment world!!!!
Besides famous influences, we are also inspired by our family and friends. They are the ones that believe in us the most, they are our biggest fans. Without them we would not be where we are today.
Lastly, we are inspired by our own culture and the array of cultures around us that we learn from. We are proud of who we are individually and as a group. We are proud of the culture we come from and embrace the beauty of other cultures around us in order to enhance our own.
All of these influences enable us with the skills and mindset we need to make music for the people.
Sounds Like: Any sound that embodies all the above components. In other words... we sound like Bijou.
Record Label: BOOKING: [email protected]
Type of Label: Unsigned