Em worked with producer/songwriter Lance Tolbert, bass player with Mariah Carey and producer/songwriter with The Order Corp with J. Edmonds in Los Angeles. Together they wrote and recorded the original song "Dreams." Em recently won first place in the annual Bloomington Human Rights Commission's Art & Essay contest with her original song called "When We're all in, We all win."
In May of 2007, Em headlined a gospel concert in Chicago, also featuring Beverly Yvette, True Praise Chorale and more, for the benefit of the Support L.I.F.E. cancer charity at the United House of Prayer.
In March of 2008, Em spent 10 days in NYC and met up with Ankh Ra Amenhetep, vocal coach for the "Makin’ the Bands" acts Danity Kane and Day 26. Em returned from a visit to Detroit, last summer (2008) where she met the ultimate lady, Ms. Martha Reeves, formerly of Motown and spent some time with her and Ms. Maxine Powell. Em had the opportunity to perform at the world famous "Bert’s" with some amazing jazz musicians!
In February 2009, Em began working with Ankh Ra Amenhetep, her new vocal coach in NYC.
Currently Em travels back and forth to NC where she is working with the Dream Team at pOpFiZZ Records.
Influences
Em's greatest influences are: Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Stephani Parker, John Mellencamp, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and all the true great singer/songwriters!
Sounds Like
Em Taylor Creative Pop/R&B Artist with a unique sound of her own.
As a natural born entertainer, 14 year old Em Taylor began performing at the age of 5 starring in the leading role of the regional theater production of "Annie" in Orlando, FL. Em also sang regularly with the Indiana University Children's Choir. Additionally, Em Taylor is fluently bi-lingual in English and Spanish. She has participated in several local, regional, and national talent competitions, which you can check out at www.millielewis.com under Success Stories and Press sections.
Em performed with The Platters at Indiana University in June, 2006.
Her collaboration with up and coming hip hop artist, CaMilly, gave rise to "We Ride", which was placed in rotation on Bloomington's B97 popular demand for weeks.
At the age of 10 years old, Em opened for the incredible Chaka Khan in Gary, IN. Later that year Em met and collaborated with Randy Jones on Em's 1st original song, "Where I'm From", with lyrics and vocals by Em ft. Skandal-The-Ruckus Man. It was selected to be on the soundtrack for the novel Platinum Dreams, by Jacki Kash, released in August, 2006.
Hello Em Happy Holidays to you and your family Tell Stacy i said hello and i love your new tape it sound so nice keep up the good work and my God bless you always okay peace..luv u
awww thanks Emme but I dunno its kinda wild I think {being sold} like a piece of meat lololol...I always do crazy things but its for da kiddos!...and yes Im glad Im back too and yeppers we had a good time now back to reality of being sold lmboooo...
Awww, I miss you Emme! yeppers, imma be super busy after da new year cause Im still trying to catch up from these past 2weeks lol...hope U had a beautiful Thanksgiving! mine was good..ate a lot! as for LA? wild town but gotta love it..lol...and Im so proud of you for being this super smart and beautiful young lady but nothing surprises me when it comes to you and Im sure Willie will take good care of you cause you are "our" STAR! I love you Sweetheart and Im back to bug you lmboo...
Dang girl, thats exciting!!!! That is gonna be so much fun!!! Now girl, you know your gona have to get ma an autograph and send it my way rightt?? Lol Iam so glad you like highschool, thats awesome! What school are you at?? Take care Love ya! Casey
I am so not surprise that all I can say about Over You is AMAZING hi Em you are such a talented young lady and I am still so proud of you ..tell your Mom I said hello wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving
awwww! Thank U Emme...and yes I know I watched as well and was at a lost for words but we gotta remember to never forget and continue to do our best to make a difference in these crazy times we live in! I love you too!
Awww! I know U had a grrreat weekend ...woo-hoo {A} what?! {+} lololol....I love you too Emme! and Im sure U just aced that test...and and?! Im sure NY is just waiting for U to get busy on them Emme style ;)..Good Night Sweetheart & Sweet Dreams!
Wow! I haven't heard it since I worked on it and it sounds hott on your page...it's a hit!! I just read that you worked with Jason Edmonds, that's crazy what a small world...that's my boy! We've done a lot of projects together.
Well you got a hott dance track, hit now!! This is just the beginning! Hold on and be ready the wild ride! Let's keep it movin.
LOVE LOVE...I LOVE IT! and I love you too! sorry for being super busy lately but mad love always I send 2U...SuperSTAR status {watch out now} thats what U R...My STAR--> My Emme!