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CHOKLATE is the dynamic Seattle-based singer/songwriter taking the music world by storm. The summer of 2006 was the start of something BIG! CHOKLATE released her highly acclaimed self-titled debut featuring production by Seattle's finest producers: Vitamin D, Bean One, Jake One, Kuddie Mak, Jay Townsend and Amos Miller. Being the prolific songwriter that she is, CHOKLATE wrote and vocally arranged all of the songs on her album. Not long after her release CHOKLATE hit the promotional road and made promotional appearances in NYC at ONUTSS and Nouveasoundz hosted listening parties. She introduced herself to radio and retail and made special appearances at music lifestyle events in NYC, D.C., VA, Philly and Baltimore. Upon returning home to Seattle from her promo tour CHOKLATE was nominated for a SoulTracks award (www.soultracks.com) for 'Female Vocalist of The Year' and she won a HoneySoul Best Of 2006 Award (www.honeysoul.com) for her self-titled debut album. HoneySoul voted 'Choklate' one of its 6 best soul albums of 2006.
By March 2007 CHOKLATE was booked and hitting the road again to headline her very first concert tour. CHOKLATE's 'Hustle Hard Tour' quickly became the most anticipated indie tour in the Spring of 2007. The tour reached Atlanta, VA, NYC, D.C., Boston and 2 sold out finale shows in her hometown of Seattle. In September 2007 CHOKLATE was nominated for and was announced as the proud winner of the AGAPE' Indie Artist Award (www.agapeindieartistawards.com) for Female R&B/Soul Artist Of The Year. By the end of 2007 CHOKLATE was featured and interviewed live on the Michael Baisden Radio Show (www.michaelbaisden.com) and was named the B-Side Artist for November 16, 2007. CHOKLATE's music and interview reached 12 million listeners that day and her music has since been added to regular rotation on the TV One presented Michael Baisden Show.
Since her solo self-titled album debut in 2006, CHOKLATE has become the newest fetish amongst her peers and soul connoisseurs alike, captivating fans, DJs, tastemakers and producers around the globe. In the span of 2 short years, CHOKLATE set her largely unexpected singing career in motion using sheer drive, determination, instinct and hard work. Having performed in most major US cities CHOKLATE was set to make her European solo debut this spring.
On Thursday April 24th Amplified presented CHOKLATE live in London for a one night only intimate acoustic evening. CHOKLATE offered her UK audience an acoustic ‘unplugged' performance, stepping slightly away from her signature 6-piece band presentation. Stripping down her stage for this one night only UK engagement allowed CHOKLATE to reach her audience without boundaries and enabled her to reveal the essence of her music and lyrics to the core. CHOKLATE was able to present songs from her debut album to a packed venue with personal warmth and with re-interpreted musical nuances throughout the night.
CHOKLATE rounded up her debut European Tour on Sunday April 27th with a show in Paris working with the Soul Nation team and their signature band. Showcasing her stage versatility has always been what makes CHOKLATE a dynamic performer and her "freestyle finale" proved this.
European audiences had the opportunity to experience CHOKLATE’s raw talent as she presented an "unplugged" stage in London and a full stage in Paris. It was an amazing experience for all involved, so definitely look out for CHOKLATE's return!!
- words by Tracy Freeman courtesy of On The Verge and Rah Frizzle courtesy of soulBEAUTIFUL inc.
THANK YOU - CHOKLATE LIVE IN PARIS 2008
HEAVY - CHOKLATE LIVE IN PARIS 2008
