Vanessa is a native of Saginaw, Michigan home of the stellar award winning gospel group "Rizen" in which she spent a few years singing and touring with. Deciding to go out on her own, Vanessa is currently working on a project with a fusion of classic soul and r&b that her voice brings. Her songs are fact and are written from true life experiences, both personal and others' lives. There is something every woman and man can relate to. Vanessa continues to showcase her talent whenever she gets the opportunity. Vanessa's musical accomplishments are as follows: live recording with the Galilee Mass Choir, featured soloist (There's not a friend & Hallelujah Anyhow), Live recording with Nu'Valley Voices of Saginaw, Michigan featured soloist (It's not over & I'll fly away), also provided background vocals for Anthony Dent (Long time coming), musical stage plays "Wait on Him" written and directed by Jim Brown as well as "Not just February" & "Honey Hush" which were written and directed by B.R. Burns currently the resident poet on Love, Lust and Lies - The Michael Baisden Radio Show. Vanessa has had the opportunity to share the stage with Kim Burrell, Steve Harvey, The Williams Brothers and Paul Porter to name a few. She continues to perform for weddings and other formal events. Her musical influences include: Patti Labelle, Angie Stone, Indie.Arie, Jill Scott and Gerald Lavert.