Born Alicia Anne Murray on January 7, 1985, she knew immediately that she had a calling. At the age of two she was singing praises around the house. By the age of five she was playing piano and singing in the church choir. By the time she attended Talented Unlimited High School she was no stranger to the stage. She had performed with several gospel greats and choirs throughout New York and in various plays, concerts, shows and events. She went on to increase her musical talents and began writing, composing, producing and engineering.

Emerging into the music industry as one of the leading ladies of contemporary gospel as well as music producer - is A.Vessel - spirited, gifted and ready to proclaim the love of God to the world through her new album “Can’t Understand” - A project that Alicia, along with other members in her production company, wrote, composed and recorded. And when Alicia performs her music on stage, she’s on fire and her performance will excite you, incite you and move you to the praise the mighty God. As one media commentator stated “A.Vessel’s message is word, sound, pow’a….”

Realizing that her calling was to be a vessel of God to proclaim his greatness, Alicia has written, composed and produced over fifty songs given to her in revelation. In addition to her new album "Can't Understand, an eclectic mix of urban, hip-hop, funk, jazz and easy listening gospel. She has also co-produced with various artists on R&B, Pop, Jazz, and Hip-Hop projects and is featured on some of their albums and singles.

One is not born with her talents, but they are bestowed upon you by a higher power. “God gives me the music, the words and the inspiration to sing about his goodness and greatness. The late Noel Pointer’s mother, Louvinia G. Pointer states “A.Vessel is star material, she’s brilliant”. And another media commentator states “The CD…..is highly innovative and comes across as clear as this young lady’s undoubted faith, A.Vessel has a bright future indeed”. I want to be the vessel that will help those who need to find their way in trying times states Alicia when asked where does all this great singing, songwriting and composing comes from.

Aside from writing and composing, Alicia stays busy with the Lord’s work. She’s the musical director and musician in her church’s choir and appears regularly as a guest and featured artist and musician for churches throughout the metropolitan area. Her charitable works include appearing as a guest artist for fundraising events and shows, working with the youth department of her church and assisting other aspiring artists with compositions, all while giving God the Glory.

Her new world wide release “Can’t Understand” has something for everybody, from hand clapping to foot stomping, to easy listening, christian or not you will be moved by her powerful vocals and skillful musicianship. That combined with her forceful performance will take A.Vessel to the top of several charts. You can expect to hear a lot more about Alicia as her music circles the globe and she continues to praise God, and her faith bears the fruits of her labor.