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Kai Martin

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Album: Affirmation
Released: Apr 24, 2007
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  • Genre: Down-tempo / House / Nu-Jazz

    Location ATLANTA, Georgia, US

    Profile Views: 42344

    Last Login: 8/31/2010

    Member Since 4/15/2007

    Record Label Indie, Affiliated with: Ananda Project, Solu Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Kai Martin has loved and appreciated music since she was a young child. Encouraged by her parents who were singers as well, Kai listened to artists such as Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers over and over and over again, inspired to develop her own unique vocal tone and style. Kai has sung in various choirs, groups and cover bands over the years. She also enjoyed singing live and studio background vocals for various artists including Kashif, Leela James and Nick Rolfe. The "surprise" success of a house track in Denmark introduced her to the house music scene... 'Fallin' by FILUR went to number 3 on the dance chart in 2002. It was the 2nd single from Filur's award-winning 'Best Dance' album called Deeply Superficial. That single sparked beautiful remixes from genius Larry Heard, Banzai Republic and True To Nature. From there she connected with SOLU MUSIC in NYC, and the beautiful Affirmation CD was released in June of 2005. Singles from that album included 'Can't Help Myself,' 'This Time,' 'It Ain't Love,' and 'I Feel.' Compilations include Southport Weekender, Vol. 3, Midnight Soul, Vol. 2, Private Party: The Naked Touch and Bargrooves: Influences by Jay Hannah/Ben Sowton. Tunes from Affirmation have been remixed by some of the very best names in house music, including Jask, Quentin Harris, Joey Youngman and Chris Brann. The CD is a combo of house/dance, soul, jazz and latin influences, and is available on iTunes, traxsource, amazon, etc. More recent Solu releases include 'Let It Flow,' 'Make It Right,' and Soulsugar.' Kai moved to Atlanta in 2005 and was introduced to Chris Brann by a local DJ in early 2006. They were familiar with one another, especially in light of Chris's smooth remixes of Solu's 'I Feel.' They started working together immediately and ANANDA PROJECT'S FIRE FLOWER album was released in July. Kai is featured on 'Stay As You Are' and 'Universal Love'- remixed by the talented Jay- J. Check out the remix album entitled Night Blossom too... Kai is also one of the vocalists on the hot CHOCOLATE SOUL III Compilation album IN STORES NOW, in the company of such artists as Anthony David, Jurassic 5, Kindred the Family Soul and Rebirth. Her solo album is in the works and she is exploring other genres, including R&B, neo-soul and jazz... Kai's other interests include traveling, reading, meeting new people, watching movies and supporting women prenatally and during labor and childbirth as a doula. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Spelman College with a BA in Psychology, and of UCLA with a Master's degree in Social Work, Kai is truly a people-person and enjoys helping others, particularly children and families. However, her first love and true passion is and will always be music!!! She loves people and lives life to the fullest. Thanks for stopping by. Visit again soon! Stay tuned...
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  • Influences

    Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Bill Withers, Peabo Bryson, Angela Bofill, Will Downing... I also enjoy India.Arie, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Prince, Aya, Vinx, Anthony David, Lewis Taylor, Omar, Joss Stone, Kameron Corvet, Anthony Hamilton, Robin Thicke, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Lalah Hathaway, Anna Nalick, Corinne Bailey Rae... Those who sing with raw emotion and truth touch my soul. ........ ....Myspace Layouts.. at Pimp-My-Profile.com / ..Beach Vacation....
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  • INCOGNITO

    Welcome to 2013, Hope that music continues to feed your soul Kai.
    Check us out live...
    28 & 29 of March 2013 Center Stage Atlanta
    30 of March 2013 Fox Theatre Detroit
    2 & 3 April 2013 BB Kings New York
    4 April 2013 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis
    5 April 2013 The Howard Theatre Washington
    6 April 2013 Berks Jazz Philadelphia

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    Always There... Incognito 

    4 months ago
  • SCHLEUSOLZ

    Album double release


    Schleusolz: The Weinheim Experiment


    Schleusolz: 10 Movies



    Amazon,
    itunes

    2 years ago
  • M. Key

    Hey, thanks for the friendship, you are a nice discovery for me!

    While I have some new mixes up, hope you enjoy too ;)

    FALL DEEP for warm, cozy and romantic Autumn nights... Deep, sexy and sensual:



    Also check out the mixes from Pioneer competition, winning the 3rd place worldwide in Spring:

    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
  • Tommy Fixx

    Ms.Martin,I'm so glad and i can't wait to hear some new goose bumps material from you and the group

    2 years ago
  • moonshoes

    MOONSHOES The new French Sound of Blue-Eyed Soul !
    "BOOGIELAND" the video with Soul Train :

    2 years ago
  • Soundz Syndicate System…

    Hey Kia,Jus Dropped By 2 Show A Sista Sum Luv.Thanx 4 The Add,BIG UPS!I'm Liking U'r Sound Like A Fat Kid Likes Cake!:)U'r Sound Reminds Of Another Silky House Songstress...Lisa Sahw.I'll Be Sure 2 Download U'r Music & Apply It Into My Next Mix.Don't Hurt'em 2 Hard In The ATL!Much Succes In All U'r Musical Endeavors.Have A Great Weekend.Keep It SEXY & Keep HOUSIN'!!!DJ E.KASUAL aka The SLimDark1

    2 years ago
  • VIRGILOVE

    CloseEncounters pt II: ummm, yeah i was jus hangin with LaTonya Coleman the other day and she was talkin all sorts of stuff bout you behind ur back (...'Twas ALL good, no worries :-) My Moms said Hi, Thanx (though not necessarily n that order) & ax'd, R U Still Sangin ...? I jus tole her 2 listen to tha Wind (again.... :-) TTY L8R!

    2 years ago
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