Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, SADE, Roque Agosto (Rocky, my cousin!!!), Angela Winbush, Natalie Cole, Marvin Gaye, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Steely Dan, Nina Simone, Ethel Waters, Billy Holiday, Prince, Chaka Khan, D'Angelo, Levert, Angie Stone, Mary J. Blige,Mint Condition, Jodeci, Lauryn Hill, Frank McComb, Ann DiFranco, Myron, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Perry, Jill Scott, Journey, Wendy and Lisa, India Arie, Doobie Brothers, Meshelle N'Degeocello, Karen Clark, Tracy Chapman, Jodeci, Rude Boyz, Whitney Houston, Irene Cara, Paul Robeson just to name a few!!!!
Sounds Like
Some say: Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, etc, In actuality, she sounds just like "CONYA" even though I love all of them !
Conya Doss
Just Because is Conyas long awaited follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut A Poem About Ms. Doss. Just Because straddles the fence between studio perfection and a rawness that can only be achieved on a stage in front of a live audience. Just Because offers an escape to a crowded room filled with an organic, sensual, funky vibe from tracks one through eleven. The Groove and the licks are reminiscent of a Coltrane staccato, a Sarah Vaughn run and the comfort of a Donny Hathaway rift that just wraps around you and hold you comfortably. Oh yeah, Conya is back!
The Eleven-song disc represents an evolution of spirit. From the light, airy, danceable opening cut Just Because, to the smoky vibey, Stay, to the gospel tinged, Sweet Luv, and the hopeful aspiring, Miracle. Conya pulls it all from her inner being and puts it on display for the world.
Conya is back musically, spiritually, soulfully, honestly and her return represents the culmination of a lifetime of experiences committed to song. Born and raised on Stevie Wonder, Angela Winbush, Donnie Hathaway and Minnie Ripperton in the city described as the vanguard of soul, Cleveland Ohio. She has been singing since the age of five and later attended the famed Cleveland School Of The Performing Arts, a school that produced fellow alumnus, Avant. Conya went on to be a leading member of the Cleveland duo Lyrik comprised of childhood friend Stacy Richardson who currently sings back up for Anthony Hamilton. It was with Lyrik where she honed her writing skills contributing to such artist as pop group 3LW. She has also worked with the likes of R&B Soul musics heir apparent, Gerald Levert and super producers Tony Nicholas and Myron Davis along with Paul Allen Of PAJAM.
This divergence of soul music that pulls from the influences of the past while establishing a nu is what Conya was born to do. Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Eric Roberson and now Conya Doss are the leaders of this Nu-Soul Movement!
Hi Sista...
It's been a while hope all is well & peaceful in your world...
New tracks ~ 'October Rising' ~ 'Dragonfly Love' & 'Run'
Please check them out when you can & let me know what you think...
YOUR COMMENTS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED...
Peace & Blessings...
OneLove...
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Hey Conya,
Just wanted to stop by your page to show you some luv!!! Glad to see we are still friendz and that you are still doing your thing. We haven’t talk in a while. So what have you been up to?? Come check your boy out and hope we can talk soon. But stay safe this Easter weekend!!!
HS
Hello Ms. Lady, We're happy to see that you're hitting the stage again real soon. Look for us in Annapolis! Peace, Love and ALL the Blessings from the heart~stay strong!
I have four of your albums and I love every last song on each albulm. You are very talented. I have much respect for you and your music. Keep doing what you have been doing. I will continue to support your music. Thanks!!!!
Blessings sista girl. You have the most beautiful voice sista. Ya music ia outstanding. Sista you are an angel. Keep up the good work sista with love and many blessings makeba.
Stopping by to show some love. Make sure you come by my page and check out the NEW video clips and pics from my birthday party. There posted at www.lordlandonline.com as well
Have a wonderful Holiday & a Blessed week! Food 4 The Soul: When it's time 4 us 2 move, only "HE" know's the plans! Our heavenly Father’s plans are based upon His goodness, justice, and mercy. Because of His perfect character, we can trust the direction He gives us. Adjusting to God’s design—accepting His will and making the needed changes in our circumstances and relationships—is always the wisest action we can take (Prov. 3:5-6). Be safe! Val.
Hi Conya, just stopping by to listen to some really soulfull sounds and to show some love. Please never stop blessing us with what you do and who you are. Peace & Blessings ~Curt J. ~
Wasssup Lady Conya? I sent you an email...don't know if you received it...but I have some FIERCE new pieces I want you to see...also, Chicago is bumping some CRAZY remixes of your music...DOPE! Care to hear???
