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Sun Singleton

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About Me

I am true to my name. I am a soul singer. I make independent global soul music. I am a native of Lake Ridge, Virginia, and I currently live and get energized daily in fabulous Brooklyn (zoo )New York.
I regularly sing backup for innovative, bananas-talented artists ;~) from all walks of music. I've toured, recorded and performed with Angelique Kidjo, Alice Smith, Marc Cary & Chance, N'Dea Davenport of The Brand New Heavies, Ultra Nate, Tamar-kali, Blackalicious, Liza Jesse Peterson, Mac Mean, Mike Ladd & The Majesticons, D'Angelo & the Soultronics, Q-Tip's Kamaal the Abstract Project, Hanifah Walidah, Oren Bloedow & Meshell Ndegeocello in Oren's band, Lumatic, Earl Blaize of Anti-Pop Consortium, B-Side Frankenstein aka Sol, Nona Hendrix, Kiki Hawkins, Wu-Tang Clan, Native Sun, Julie Dexter, CL Smooth, D-Max and The Nines, 2nd to Last Poets, Governor, St. Juste and Miss Michael T and his coven of glittering drag divas.
I am also a writer whose work has appeared in VIBE magazine, Russell Simmons' OneWorld Magazine and "HipHop Divas," a comprehensive biography of female legends in hiphop for VIBE Books. I also served as a research editor for Cheo Hodari Coker's "Unbelievable-The Life, Death and Afterlife of Notorious B.I.G." also available on VIBE Books. A short story of mine,"The Egg Man," appears in the latest edition of Village Voice writer Miles Marshall Lewis' excellent journal, "Bronx Biannual" alongside the work of Liza Jesse Peterson, Michael A. Gonzales and the amazing Zadie Smith. More info. at www.myspace.com/bronxbiannual.
Also, check out the video I worked on with Angelique Kidjo and my chica Kiki Hawkins on "Jack's Big Music Show" on Noggin, the cable channel for children. Yippee!
My New EP, "Oil", will be available for download in late '07.
Whoo! I'm done tooting my horn, so now I'ma go toot a spliff:)
Thanks for checking out my page. Be blessed.
Peace.
"From music journalism to concept producing, from singing as a sought-after side vocalist to performing as a dynamic lead, Singleton's immersion into all things musical has lead to a distinctive receptiveness to collaboration and innovation." - From the BAM/Sista Factory press releaseMySpace Backgrounds
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Member Since: 12/4/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/sunsingleton
Band Members: Me and the Most High.Shaggy's "Strength of A Woman"

And my chicas. Kiki @The Cutting Room.

Video of me gigging w/my ladies Margie St. Juste & Kiki Hawkins at SOB'S NY.

A cameo in Anu Sun's new video, "Soul Brotha." Thank you, bro!The Honorable Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks on non-violence.. A Musical Call To Action to free this political prisoner from house arrest will take place at the Blue Note NYC on December 14th, 2007.

Influences: GIVE THANKS 4 THE ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION! Past/Present/Always- *THE FOUNDATION* Gladys G. Singleton, Harry J. Singleton, Ebony Singleton, Jamel Sowell. The Grays, The Singletons, The Daniels, The McKnights, The Camerons. Aww my Lake Ridge, Virginia. Washington D.C. (CHOCOLATE CITY, HU love y'all! Gogo mickey!). Lake City, South Carolina, the rock, energy of Mother Afrika. First Mount Zion Baptist Church, thank u foundational massive.*THE SPIRITMUSIC DOJO MASSIVE* B. Polite, Kiki Hawkins my soulsista {edit2} cooking me up a good breakfast, bearing witness to my tears falling over some brand new life catastrophe or self-made fukup. With her soft gaze, she proceeds to break down love science, honeyed with her wisdom and a big belly laugh that's infectious and hilarious. That's my chica WHAT! Chris Eddleton, Kelvin and Chris Sholar, Corey Terrorjoy Stevens my heart, (former) man, dojo master in training and (forever) friend, with these WINGS! Ahmad Larnes, Marc Cary, T'Kalla, Chance, Joshua David, Mike Ladd, Blackalicious, Ultra Nat'e, Kwame Brandt-Pierce, LaShelle, Kirk Douglas, ?uestlove (sage), Tjade Lucas-Graves, Sol aka B Side Frankenstien, N'dea Davenport, Joshua Gabriel, QTip (cuzn), Mrk Drkfthr, Thug Nubians, Shelby Johnson, Malcolm Singleton, Game Rebellion, Mikel Banks, Blackthought, Jocelyn Wildenstein, Sean Banks, Evil Dee, D'Angelo (angel), Sparkle, Margie St. Juste, Pitch Black Entertainment, Ndambi, Omega Moon, Creature, DJ A'La Fu, Native Sun, Dynamite, Mac Mean, DMax, MeShell NdegeOcello, Liza Jesse Peterson, Nona Hendrix, Julie Dexter, Brian Horton, Sylvia Gordon, Deantoni, Anthony Brewster, Pocket, Platonic, Jeremy Skaller, Thara Prashad, Ellis Miah, Senjh Lucky, Asia Lucky, John Hill, Choco Rinoso, The Roots Crew, Lorraine West, Ashaka Givens, Wood Harris, Roberta Flack, Angie Stone, Charlotte Alexander, Swiss Chris, Jonsolo, Probe DMS, C Black, Trevor Holder, Imani Uzuri, Stephanie McKay, Michael Adams, Fred Ones, Jerome Jordan, Maximina Juson, Saul Williams, muMs, Second 2Last, Blacksmyth, Pierre and Jamyla Bennu, Cece Peniston, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Kelis, Floetry, The Ladies of Sista Factory (..we gon' reach glory, y'all!!!). Gab, it's your year. Let the record show that this MC is way ahead of the pack, and will earn his due worldwide acclaim this year. That's my wordHappy 06 Happy 07
Sounds Like: Dance blues.
Record Label: BeLevi Ventures
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Peace.

May you be ever and always inspired.  Seize the day!    
Posted by Sun Singleton on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:18:00 PST

Free Kamaal The Abstract!

www.PetitionOnline.com/kamaal/petition.html Hey family,There is an online petition to get Arista to release the too-long-awaited album "Kamaal The Abstract."This project is really special to me- it wa...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:25:00 PST

I'm giggin with Alice Smith, Mercury Lounge March 27th, 2007

Come through and enjoy the good vibes.Who? Alice Smithww.myspace.com/alicesmithWhen? Tuesday, March 27th, 2007Where? Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (corner Ave A & Houston) F train to 2nd Ave ...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:29:00 PST

Bronx Biannual - An Interview with Miles Marshall Lewis

Hey family!My story, "The Egg Man," is featured in Miles's terrific literary journal, Bronx Biannual. http://www.akashicbooks.com Here's a review from brownsugarbooks.com. Checkitout!Source:http://ww...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:22:00 PST

I'm (not)Singing Backup with Meshell Ndegeocello's band on February 12th and 13th @ Joe's Pub!!

(Week before show)I'm thrilled to be working with one of my straight-up musical heroines. This is gonna be such a beautiful two-night engagement. Hope to see y'all up in there. Go to www.joespub.com...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:44:00 PST

Come see this show! Oren Bloedow's Lumatic feat. Meshell Ndegeocello @ Tonic

On January 24th, I'll be singing as a side vocalist with Oren Bloedow of the band Elysian Fields on his solo set, alongside my ace Kiki Hawkins and the phenomenal MeShell Ndege Ocello. See info below....
Posted by Sun Singleton on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:58:00 PST

The Godfather of Soul Lives! James Brown gets his wings.

Please!  Please...please. God, I'm feelin' this pain in my heart! I will miss you sooooooo much, James. I desperately wanted to take a stage with you in this life, just shakin' a tambourine or so...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 03:03:00 PST

Hey Kids! I'm singing with the fly Ms. Angelique Kidjo on Noggin!

Oh, I'm so excited about this! Blessed thanks to the Creator for the opportunity to work with the amazing Ms. Angelique Kidjo in a new music video that's just premiered...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:44:00 PST

Delicious Gifts For The Body

Delicious gifts for the body. Warm Spirit. Bath and Body Care.  Easy-at-home shopping. Contact Ebony to inquire about Warm Spirit gift packages warmspirit.org/ebonysingleton  ...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:24:00 PST

Looking for a session vocalist? Or a vocalist for live? Holla!!

"Having toured and recorded as both a background and featured vocalist with N'Dea Davenport (The Brand New Heavies), Ultra Nate,Tamar-kali, Blackalicious, Liza Jesse Peterson, Mike Ladd (The Majestico...
Posted by Sun Singleton on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:45:00 PST