India Arie. Alicia Keys, Babyface, Omar, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beverly Knight, Mica Paris, The Kinks, Radiohead, REM, Stereophonics, Massive Attack, Al Green, The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Aaliyah, Floetry, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, Placebo, Blur, Nina Simone, Usher, Incognito, Monica, Brandy, Toni Braxton, U2, James Taylor, The Foundations, Brian McKnight . . . on & on & on...
My Mama is my biggest influence & who I like to listen to :o)
Nataya - A highly rated & respected UK Soul/RnB vocalist/songwriter, is set to turn heads and more importantly capture listeners ears and minds.
With her cool, convivial persona mixed with her fiery live performances, Nataya is an artist who has the unique ability to engage and appeal to a multitude of people around the globe.
Nataya's unique "bo-chic" flavoursome style & her dynamic, spine tingling vocal will make you fall in love with music again.
Open your ears & enjoy!!
Nataya’s unique blend of soulful singing, song writing and production have attracted a number of well known producers and writers who have produced & co-written a number of tracks including:
Producer/Artist - Jud Mahoney (The Underdogs)
Who has worked with producers such as Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Darkchild & Babyface. And Artists, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Tyrese, K-Ci & JoJo.
Nataya is currently working on Northern Soul projects with Billy April (Driza Bone) and is soon set to unleash the new tracks.
2009 brings an unlimited amount of excitement and anticipation in the build up towards Nataya's phenomenal impending album, which all lovers of Soul/RnB music will want to have in their music collection, and is a must for Soul/RnB connoisseurs.
Thank-You...
..I wholeheartedly would like to thank everybody that has been involved. It’s been a wonderful journey and with each day I’ve been blessed to have the friendship and support of everybody involved in my life and my music.
Unknowingly or not, you all have made a difference.
My Ma, Dad, Brothers & Sisters, friends & family.
Paul Johnson from Hillside Productions. All the producers and co-writers, Driza Bone Soul Family, Scott Whitman, Stedman Pearson, Keni Stevens.
I’m thankful to every single person who has supported my music, I appreciate all of your generous comments and messages, keep it coming!! :O)
Last of all ^ ^ “BiG U P ^ ^ the Myspace”, it’s one of the best online musical communities online.
Nataya, I hope that this comment reaches you, your family and friends in great health and spirits.
I wanted to take time to personally Thank You for your valuable friendship and never ending support of me and my musical endeavors. Mere words can't express the depth of gratitude felt in my heart however, they're all I have so THANK YOU !
I'd like to also wish You and your Family Peaceful, Joyous and Loving times as the Holidays approach. May you be blessed with all that you desire for yourself and for your loved ones.
I continue to look forward to another year of us growing together in our Friendship and our Music Endeavors........that is if these kids of mine high ticket items on their wish list doesn't bankrupt me first. :-)
As always, take care, stay safe and know that you're always in my Thoughts, Prayers and Heart.
hugs and kisses DreStarr
p.s. If you're on Facebook, please add me (Andre Jones)
AS WE GETTIN CLOSE TO CHRISMAS PLEASE FOR GOD SAKE LET US JUST GET TOGETHER AND SAY A PRAYER FOR MY FRIEND FLORENCE CASSEZ A YOUNG AND BRILLIANT FRENCH WOMAN JAILED IN MEXICO CITY FEDERAL PENITENTIARY FOR A CRIME SHE S NEVER DONE! LET US SEND HER OUR HEART SO SHE WILL GET TO KNOW THAT WE CARE FOR HER AND GET HER STRONGER AND FREE! BE BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISMAS!