Too Many Musical Influences To Mention But Here's Just A Few Whose Art Has Brought Me Joy Over The Years: Bell Hooks, Public Enemy, Spike Lee, Leadbelly, Alberta Hunter, Richard Pryor, Led Zeppelin, Billy Preston, Shirley Horn, Etta James, Syl Johnson, Nelson Mandela, Kym burrell, Yolanda Adams, The Shirelles, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Three Dog Night, Ray Charles, Al Green, Lyn Collins, I-threes, Gladys Knight, Minnie Ripperton, Laura Nyro, Stevie Wonder, Debarge, Earth Wind and Fire, Roberta Flack, Joni Mitchell, Deniece Williams, The Isley Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Reading, Rock Steady Crew, Bob Marley, Ritchie Havens, Marc Baptiste, Eric Johnson, Anna Deveare Smith, Gordon Parks, Martin Luther King, Jamel Shabazz, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Grand Master Flash, Rosalind Cash, Ruby and Ossie Davis, Abby Lincoln, Prince, Wendy and Lisa, BB King, Carmen Delavallade, Nikki Giovanni, Rotary Connection, Joan Armatrading, Tracey Chapman, Natalie Cole, High top shell toe Adidas, Lyle Ashton Harris, Thomas Allen Harris, James Baldwin, Sam Cooke, Howard Tate, Odetta, Sweet Honey and the Rock, Sly and the Family Stone, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five,
any sista doing her thing in a postive way any brother doing his thing in a positive way. My beautiful mother & father.
Stephanie McKay is a singer, songwriter and master performer & is one of the most in-demand voices on the scene today. Hailing from the Bronx NYC, her list of credits is long and impressive and reads like a "who's who" of the hip-hop/soul scene. Formerly a guitarist for Kelis, she has recorded two albums with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials, collaborated with Talib Kweli and Mos Def, featured on the standout hit “Forget Regret” from Roy Hargrove’s Grammy-nominated RH Factor (alongside such luminaries as D’Angelo, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Karl Denson, Pino Palladino, and Common) and completed a world tour with Amp Fiddler from the legendary Parliament Funkadelic..
Aside from her many collaborations, it is on her impressive solo material that Stephanie's star shines brightest. Her debut solo album 'McKay' produced by Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, was released in Europe on Polydor/Universal and garnered major critical acclaim. In the UK, 'The Independent' called the album "…the best debut since Macy Gray" and 'Black Beat' referred to McKay as "…the savior we need to drag rhythm back to its roots." Two singles and two videos were released from the album and received heavy rotation on the radio and MTV Europe.
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, Stephanie has performed extensively in the New York area, completed two national tours in Australia and maintained an unprecedented seven-night stand in Greece. She's one of the hardest working performers on the scene today so keep your ear to the ground for shows in your area, her live performances are not to be missed!!
Always developing as an artist & constantly looking forward, this summer will see the release of her highly anticipated 2nd album 'Tell It Like It Is'. The wheels on the music media 'hype machine' are already well in motion worldwide, and if her debut was anything to go by this could be the musical event of summer 2008!
Make no mistake, Stephanie McKay is the real deal.... And she’s only just getting started !!!
hope that your well! I've lost touch with reality because my new job (damm 16 hour days!), but I still try to remember what day it is as I cant wait to get my hands on a copy of the single Jackson Avenue. casey
Hey dear friend of mine! I just wanted to tell you that i've put on two new songs on my space (RandezVous and Searchin') and i would really like to know what you think about them, coz i estimate a lot your music and i appreciate your opinions.. so.. come and listen! respect! Jaze.
Thanks for supporting the independent artist by promoting their music! If you know of any artist interested in having their music aired on radio stations in London, Chicago, Manchester & New York, please refer them to the Soulchoonz Crew. Again, many thanks!!
The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee May 2008 Playlist
New & Upfront 1. The Rebirth - Love Issue (radio edit) 2. Scott Grimaldi ft Joe Thompson - Turn Your Love Around 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Whole Lotta You In Me 4. Blak Ice - Next To You 5. Nhojj - Dream 6. Nhojj - Peace & Blessings 7. Lalah Hathaway - Let Go 8. Gina Green - My Journey 9. Mary J Blige - Hello It's Me 10. Black Gold Massive - Snow In April (Mr Gone remix)
Flashback Section 11. Allure - Head Over Heals (remix) 12. Barry White - Staying Power 13. Trina & Tamara - What's Come Here For 14. Al Green - Waiting On You (C&J Extended Version) 15. BeBe Winans - What About It 16. Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez - High - Skyy (Kenny Dope Mix) 17. Direct Drive Ft Helen Rogers - Anything
New & Upfront Cont. 18. Helen Rogers - My Eternal Love 19. Gregory R Coleman - Smooth Like You Like It 20. The Embers - The Last Time Saying Goodbye 21. The Embers - You're The Reason 22. Amber Ojeda - Don't Rush 23. E. Bland - Necessary 24. Ashanti Munir - I'm Staying Home Tonight 25. Glen Anthony Henry - I Don't Know 26. LeMar Mundane - Love Fantasy 27. William Demp - Everything 28. Temple Of Soul - Love Me Tonight 29. Skalp - Back 2 U 30. Skalp - Chanana
I WANTA SEND OUT MY LOVE TO ALL THE LADIES IN MY LIFE.WEATHER I KNOW YOU,OR IM MEETING YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME.WEATHER YOUR A SINGLE MOTHER,IN A RELATIONSHIP,OR DON'T EVEN HAVE KIDS. IF YOUR GETTING THIS MESSAGE YOU WERE BROUGHT IN THIS WORLD BY YOUR MOTHER.WEATHER SHE'S GOOD,BAD,DEAD,OR ALIVE.I REALLY DON'T BELIEVE IN THE CONCEPT OF MOTHER'S DAY.I THINK EVERY DAY SHOULD BE MOTHER'S DAY.I COME FROM A SINGLE PARENT HOME,AND I DON'T THINK YOU LADIES GET ENOUGH CREDIT OR LOVE FOR WHAT YA'LL DO. SO WITH ALL DO RESPECT,THIS WEEKEND.I WANTA WISH YOU A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!M.O.B.
THANKS FOR THE ADD... I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!! I REALLY WANNA SPIN "SAY WHAT YOU FEEL" ON VINYL.. IS IT AVAILABLE ON VINYL?? PLEASE HIT ME BACK... PEACE & LOVE
Hey Stephanie sweetheart, (o)'ll B going 2 James Brown's tribute concert 2nite, yeahhh ;) Sending U some purple love on this sunny day honey! much love, Olly ;)
I was so happy to see the pic of us when we were kids on your album cover.....Brings back the best memories..... I loved it when you would braid my hair.
