Rachael Berry

Rachael Berry“I believe values and a strong sense of self-worth are the key to having confidence to pursue your dreams & my family has always supported my dreams from a very young age". With a strong background in Performance from the age of 8 (Singing, Dancing & Acting) performing on stage to Rachael came as a natural instinct.A Melbourne based Singer/Songwriter with a butter soft, smooth soulful voice & killer looks to go with it, Ms Berry’s performances include North by North East Music Festival Toronto, Honey Jam Showcase (Toronto, Canada) 2002. The exposure Rachael received throughout North America garnered heavy interest from major record labels. Gaining a spot on “Honey Drops” Compilation C.D (Universal, Canada) as a featured Artist with her song “You Say”, 2003.In 2004 Ms Berry arrived back in Australia and released “The Spy Song” on the Album entitled “Inner City Beats “Compilation (MGM Australia) on high rotation on Triple J. The song gaining so much momentum with its unique 60’s Soul/ Jazz style, was taken on by David Rocco, as the theme song for cooking show “David Rocco’s Dolce Vita” (Cable Network T.V, Canada & Europe).Rachael is now working in Melbourne with one of Australias’ most highly acclaimed producers “Jolz”. Jolz a multi-instrumentalist beat smith and Producer, a D.J for the last 10 years on the Melbourne club scene, is inspired by a diverse range of musical influences from Hiphop (J Dilla, Common), Funk (Bootsy, P-Funk, Stax, Chaka Kha) to Jazz, Soul Latin with bass heavy Reggae foundation.Berry’s objective is to bring a conscious message to the youth of today with her lyrical content, that can be easily digested through Jolz’s innovative rare grooves & beats. Jolz has received rave reviews in Australia with his Album “Down Pressure” 2003, featuring the renowned rappers Muphin and Hau from Aria award winning Hiphop Act “Koolism”.Jolz and Ms Berry have now developed a unique live act using MPC, Live Guitar (Zevon Hiltz) & Bass Guitarist to produce an innovative & exciting version of Berry’s recorded music. The band has since performed around Melbourne including: “Kiss My Grass” Music Festival, 2006, The Espy, Revolver, 1st Floor , and other various Melbourne venues. Ms Berry’s Debut album is in the works for release Mid 2008. To check out the Spy Song on T.V go to: David Rocco's Dolce Vita (Cooking Show) http://www.davidrocco.com/booksproducts/music/