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Member Since: 12/13/2005
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Ebony Burks is a talented up and coming singer/songwriter and actress hailing from the creative oasis and home of "Funk" Dayton, Ohio. She can be viewed as "a hybrid lyricist" meaning her song lyrics are a crossbreed from various music genres and eras. From an early age Burks had the innate ability to captivate audiences whether she was singing in church or school plays. Since that time she has developed and fine tune her ability to entertain audiences with her amazing stage presence and vocal range. Her collaboration list range from HipHop,Gospel,Pop,Country and, RnB and include artist such as; Karen-Clark Sheard, Dixie Chicks, Chico Debarge, Blu Cantrell, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Lil Zane, Timbaland,Olivia,Spensha Baker,Brandy, Nocturnal, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, B5, Nashay, and Raven-Symone. Even with her non-stop songwriting duties she has found time to work on her debut album, "Street Gyrl." Her album features tracks with Faith Evans, Kurupt ,and Ceelo Green. With production by some of todays hottest producers such as Kanye West, Pharell (Neptunes),Ced Solo, Bryan Cox , Big Bert and more.She allows listeners to get caught up in her sound as she combines R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Funk. In addition to singing and songwriting, Ebony has added another talent to her already long list of accomplishments-Vocal Production." I had to learn to be creative with my vocals", She says." My father always made me listen to great music and musicians, I think I knew the whole BeeGees catalog before I was six, I was exposed to all genres at a young age.I learned then the importance of vocal sound.Now I work hard to master it". She admits. After making the transition to Los Angeles from Ohio it wasn't long before she started beating publisher's doors down.She lucked up with Windswept Pacific,LLC.The music publishers to Beyonce and Beanie Siegal.At the time of her deal she was noted as their youngest and most prolific female songwriters. After many rejections and political stunts from more well-known songwriters ,she secured her 1st major release with RnB songstrees Blu Cantrell. The sultry "UNHAPPY" received rave reviews and earned that album a Grammy nod.Critics almost shamed Arista for not releasing it as a single. Creatively, Ebony is heading toward her apex as she continues to work with some of the music industry's best and release her own debut album."If I could go back and change things.I dont think I would.Maybe just dream alil more".She says. This girl is sure to please listeners and audiences alike on her steady rise to FAME.
Ebony Burks has written and appeared on many records such as Toni Braxton, Soul Food, Blu Cantrell, B5, Ugod, and many more.
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Type of Label: Indie