* Earned 7 Juno nominations as the powerhouse vocalist for Temperance.
* Temperance fared extremely well in both the dance and mainstream markets, and can now boast more Juno nominations than any other dance group to date.
* Toured extensively throughout North America, United Kingdom and Europe, as a Hi-Bias Records recording artist
* Opened for numerous recording artists such as Monica, Destiny's Child and Coolio
Track Listing
1. Falling In Love *
2. How Can I Keep Him 3. Without You *
4. Feel Like A Man *
5. Introduce Myself
6. Can I Be Sure *
7. Ready Tonight
8. No More
9. No Coming Back *
10. Make It On My Own
11. Real Love
12. No Time To Throw Stones
13. Get Your Party On **
Executive Producers: Ricard McLarty & Anthony McLarty; Producer by Da-Rell Clifton & Herbert Clifton for Super C Music
* Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6 & 9 are produced by K-Jam for Blackburd Recordings. Recorded & Mixed by K.Jam.
** Track 13 recorded by Ricardo McLarty & mixed by Troy Bynoe.
All tracks recorded at Soundcheck Studio, Toronto, Canada; Photography by Digimacs Art & Entertainment; Graphics by Blackburd; Mastered by George Seara at Phase One Studios, Toronto, Canada
@2008 Soundcheck Entertainment
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Influences
Sarah Vaughan, Whitney Houston
Sounds Like
Alicia Keys; Mary J Blige; classic Whitney Houston; Natalie Cole; Jennifer Hudson; Aretha Franklin; Anita Baker; India.Arie
WHO IS LORRAINE REID?
The 7-Time JUNO Nominee You May Not Have Heard Of
Lorraine Reid was born in Toronto, Canada and is of Jamaican descent. She is the oldest of three children and attributes her solid foundation to her mother, uncle and grandma, who provided a stable home environment throughout her childhood. Lorraine's first performance was in Junior Kindergarten when she sang her ABC's at Parent's Night. From that night forward, she continued to perform throughout her academic career. In the eleventh grade, she met Mark Ryan, which resulted in the conception of the group, Temperance.
Lorraine Reid is perhaps best known as the former powerhouse vocalist of TEMPERANCE. Temperance fared extremely well in both the dance and mainstream markets, and can now boast more Juno nominations than any other dance group to date.
As the lead vocalist of Temperance, Lorraine earned 7 Juno Award nominations. Their first album, VIRTUES OF LIFE, released in 1995, attained these incredible feats and much more. In 1996, the Canadian Euro dance group released a cover version of the song, "Forever Young," which reached number 8 on the Canadian Dance Chart. The single, "Forever Young," was also released in the United States in the summer of 1997, and immediately won the hearts of many new fans and critics south of the border. Their debut album featured 6 consecutive National Top Ten charting dance singles, and 4 MuchMusic Video Award nominations, which resulted in a 1994 MuchMusic Video Award. Along with a feature in Billboard Magazine in June 1998, their import follow-up single, "Lost In Love," created immense anticipation for their second follow-up album release titled, IF YOU DON'T KNOW.
Recording for the majority of 1999 yielded Temperance's stronger sophomore album entitled, If You Don't Know. This new album gained admiration from new fans, while maintaining a loyal pre-existing fan base who was excited to grow with Lorraine. Even before the release of the album title track, "If You Don't Know," Temperance had already garnered acclaim for their first single, "Hands of Time," as it won a SOCAN Award for climbing to 1 on RPM's Dance Chart. Its success continued and it cracked the Top 40 Radio Charts. The video for Hands of Time received nominations for both a Juno Award and a MuchMusic Video Award in 2001.
Receiving fervent recognition and acceptance so early in her career, Lorraine was exposed to experiences that would shape her as both a professional and as an artist. She toured extensively throughout North America, United Kingdom and Europe, as a Hi-Bias Records recording artist.
Lorraine had the honour of singing a duet of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" with Cyndi Lauper at the 2000 Unity Ball during Pride Week in Toronto. As well, she has had the privilege of opening for various recording artists, such as Monica, Destiny's Child and Coolio.
Soon after her 7th Juno nomination in 2000, Lorraine began to feel as though life needed a new direction. Although she obtained invaluable success and experience while recording dance music as Temperance, she decided to pursue a teaching career in 2001. In 2002, Lorraine began her career as an educator, while she continued to record commercial jingles for radio and television, as well as performed backup vocals for countless other artists.
In the fall of 2005, the combination of full-time teaching and evening gigging finally came to a head. Lorraine suffered a lengthy and extensive bout with hoarseness, including throat pain, which ultimately became complete laryngitis. She was diagnosed with vocal nodules and was advised to undergo the procedure to have them removed. The resulting nodule surgery meant learning to retrain her muscles for use, compensating for some loss in range, as well as the use of an amplification system when speaking publicly.
Now, after soul searching, establishing a more mature sound, and reflecting on significant life experiences and memories, it is with great anticipation that Lorraine's new album, LESSONS LEARNED, has been completed. This title, Lesson's Learned, is significant and profound in many ways. It emulates the various challenges and changes Lorraine has endured to make this record a reality. You are sure to hear a more soulful and established Lorraine, as she provides a window into her heart by sharing her experiences that have made her the talented vocalist she is today. Look forward to Lorraine Reid's new album, Lessons Learned, which is slated for release in 2008.
Hi Lorraine, Thank you so much for the add! I know you from your hits within Temperance, and I note with pleasure that you will finally have the career that you deserve! You're certainly a true Diva... Kisses from France Miss Reid. XxXxX Stéphane.
Blessed love to you Lorraine, It is always a pleasure for me to visit your page to meet a voice which is soothing and comforting always bringing that message which causing the mind to think towards making a change for better. I sure you will always allow God to direct your path, or should I say fingers as you pen your songs-with that said, it is my prayer that your career in this industry you have been called to, and I'm also hoping what show you will on in the near future will cause many to take note of what a wonderful gift that God has bless us with through your gift of singing. Lorraine, stay bless knowing that God has greater plans for your life more then you can ever imagine....
Lorraine Reid, I must say without holding anything back that you are a very good song writer. You singing “Lesson Learned” is very real and down earth and speak to which many of what our young people are facing these days, and that is why I could say “Falling In Love” will no doubt draw many to take noticing to that voice of yours as it covey the heart cry of these young ladies who are looking for love at a time when they should be loving their books building their minds becoming that giant of a woman who God had made them to be and not falling for those guys who only “feel like A Man” when they want to runaway with a girls emotions having them wanting “No More” . having these young ladies say to each other how “Can I Be Sure” because they just can not find “Real Love” therefore, I would love to “Introduce Myself” as a person who you can lean on however, Without You” being at that place where you can say I’m “Ready Tonight” to make that decision of making God my own, while asking “How Can I Keep Him” without losing all that I have worked for. I will however, say to you, you don’t have to think how you can “Make It On Your Own” because God want you to “Get Your Part On” “Without You” losing sight of who He is and do remember when you are with Him you will therefore tell them guys who want you to rob yourself of who God created you to be “No Coming Back” to your lies and half truth and do know that I’m praying for you because there is “No time To throw Stones” …..
Lorraine Reid, I must say without holding anything back that you are a very good song writer. You singing “Lesson Learned” is very real and down earth and speak to which many of what our young people are facing these days, and that is why I could say “Falling In Love” will no doubt draw many to take noticing to that voice of yours as it covey the heart cry of these young ladies who are looking for love at a time when they should be loving their books building their minds becoming that giant of a woman who God had made them to be and not falling for those guys who only “feel like A Man” when they want to runaway with a girls emotions having them wanting “No More” . having these young ladies say to each other how “Can I Be Sure” because they just can not find “Real Love” therefore, I would love to “Introduce Myself” as a person who you can lean on however, Without You” being at that place where you can say I’m “Ready Tonight” to make that decision of making God my own, while asking “How Can I Keep Him” without losing all that I have worked for. I will however, say to you, you don’t have to think how you can “Make It On Your Own” because God want you to “Get Your Part On” “Without You” losing sight of who He is and do remember when you are with Him you will therefore tell them guys who want you to rob yourself of who God created you to be “No Coming Back” to your lies and half truth and do know that I’m praying for you because there is “No time To throw Stones” …..
Stay Sweet You New Front!
Rev. Pastor Richard S. Mitchell May God Bless You Much.
I'm SO HAPPY for you congrads on the CD my girl I wish you all the success no one deserves it more then you. You're a beautiful soul inside and out and I'm honoured to say I've work with you. Mek me know when the launch is girl me front and centa. U dun know nuff luv goes out to you always we dah yah fe YOU :))))
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