About Me
This enormously gifted songbird has been singing since the tender age of 13. Elaine, like many of the great R&B phenomenons, got her start in her church choir. Those humble and early experiences still greatly influence her style and vocal abilities today.Elaine Gibbs' voice was created by God for greatness, and it is with this greatness she delivers pure pleasure to the music lovers' ear. Elaine's accomplishments are countless.Elaine has won countless talent shows and awards in the Los Angeles, Metropolitan area, including being nominated best R & B female in 2003 by Black Music Awards. She has traveled and performed in over 25 countries. Elaine has sung for some of the biggest names in the Gospel and R&B industry, like the late REV. James Cleveland (a five time Grammy Award Winner), Vanessa Bell Armstrong "the first lady of Gospel", Tramaine Hawkins, and Shirley Caesar. In R&B, Bobby Womack, Christopher Williams, Cherrelle, Miki Howard, the Gap Band, Ike Turner, and D.J. Rogers. On a broader scale, M.C. Hammer, Rod Stewart, and "Pop Diva" Dionne Warwick (another five time Grammy Award Winner).Although Elaine's soulful voice has "swooned" many backgrounds; this voice was not meant to be in the background. Elaine has sung many scores for T.V. and Film. She has recorded duets with the likes of OLLIE WOODSON (Temptations) and RON BANKS (Dramatics). Elaine has done voice-overs for Disney as well as RADIO and T.V.Elaine released her first R & B album as lead singer with the group "Side Effect". Billboard Magazine,the music industry's bible, has called her voice "a voice to be reckoned with" - comparing her voice to such legends as: "The Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Kahn, to name a few.
