JUNE APRIL
JUNE APRIL IS A DYNAMIC VOCAL FEMALE ARTSIT.
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JUNE APRIL IS A MAGNIFICIENT VOCAL ARTIST FROM NYC WHOSE TALENT IS BY FAR AMAZING.Band/artist history
BIOGRAPHY
Harlem, USA native June April is the latest emerging star in a long line of legendary diva vocalists which includes Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight, to name but a distinguished few. Along with her contemporaries, Erykah Badu, Lauren Hill, and Jill Scott, June April seeks to bring the deep jazz soulful song styling that we grew to expect in the 1970s back to the fore of popular soul and R&B. Combining her awe inspiring vocal range and depth of expression with thoughtful, poignant and sometimes message oriented songwriting, June April is on a mission to revitalize the soul art form.
Beginning as a young child singing hymns in church, June April began honing her tremendous vocal chops as a teenager in talent shows and contests in and around New York City. While still in her teens, she even performed at the infamous Apollo Theaters Amateur Night. While growing up she sought to emulate many of the influential vocalists of the day, including Evelyn Champagne King, Phyllis Hyman and Anita Baker. However, while her musical soul reached out for the deeply moving, almost religious offerings of Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, her prodigious talent was leading her in other directions. After completing high school, June was accepted into Syracuse Universitys Classical Voice Program and began studying Opera. Two years into her studies, June began to feel somewhat disillusioned. I felt I was moving too far from my musical roots, she has said. June April then returned to New York City and began a relentless pursuit of a career as a jazz vocalist. Her hard work was rewarded when legendary R&B diva Natalie Cole presented her with an opportunity to sing with her as a background vocalist. As June Aprils reputation grew, she went on to share the stage as a background vocalist with her childhood idol, Patti Labelle. In addition, she has worked and/or studied with many of the luminaries from the jazz era including: Lionel Hampton, Barry Harris, Ron Carter, Kenny Washington, Stefon Harris, and Vanessa Rubin. She has international acclaim and has headlined in London, Amsterdam, Paris, the Middle East, just to name a few. She has honed her songwriting and performance skills as a headliner at such New York City hotspots as: the Bitter End, Shyne, S.O.B.s the Cotton Club, CBGBs, Birdland, The Village Gate, Two Steps Down, Jimmys Uptown, and many others.
Her song Longing offers a mellow introspective feeling, it offers a mood that will capture the listener to focus and be present. With the summer time barbecue feel of JuneAprils soon to be classic, Afro Love June feels shes tapped into a part of herself that almost any individual can see in themselves as well. We all want to feel what Afro Love is about, she intimates, to feel that warm, safe and protected feeling a person gets when theyre in the right relationship. And being able to let go of your own inhibitions in order to be able to receive that love. I think everyone can relate to that hope, no matter what their color. With the help of producers teddycrockett., JuneApril is crafting the timeless soul sound of her dreams. This music is what I was born to do! She repeats this line over and over to herself and to anyone within earshot in the studio where shes meticulously laying tightly wound vocal layers to a new track entitled, Confusion. However, anyone blessed to hear June Aprils music doesnt need her to explain this to them: June April is a star and she was made to sing.
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Lincolnton Station, NY 10037
New York, NY 10037
www.juneapril.com
Contact: Mezmerize Entertainment
Adrian McIntosh- 646-302-5507, 718-402-4949Have you performed in front of an audience?YES SHE UIS LIVE IN MANY CHUCRH VENUES. SHE LOVES THE ENEERGY OF HER AUDIENCE.
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FAVORITE MUSICAL INFLUENCES ARE - STEVIE WONDER, PHYILLIS HYMAN, RAY CHARLES, LIONEL HAMPTON, INDIGOWhat equipment do you use?
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Comments (18)
Keep up the good work your reward is closer then you think...Apostle JD Black.check out my new album
I really like your approach to this song. This song takes me back, but I love your take. Great job!
Hi June,I know you've heard this before,but you have a beautiful and unique name,plus an Awesome Voice and Astounding Looks.You got everything. just amazing ! Take Care My Dear. Tom King
STAY BLESSED
love your music. god bless you!would like you to Check out our debut album please show your I support by purchasing the MP3's! or album. Thank you for your support!
Have a bless day!
