Too Many Musical Influences To Mention But Here's Just A Few Whose Art Has Brought Me Joy Over The Years: Bell Hooks, Public Enemy, Spike Lee, Leadbelly, Alberta Hunter, Richard Pryor, Led Zeppelin, Billy Preston, Shirley Horn, Etta James, Syl Johnson, Nelson Mandela, Kym burrell, Yolanda Adams, The Shirelles, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Three Dog Night, Ray Charles, Al Green, Lyn Collins, I-threes, Gladys Knight, Minnie Ripperton, Laura Nyro, Stevie Wonder, Debarge, Earth Wind and Fire, Roberta Flack, Joni Mitchell, Deniece Williams, Rock Steady Crew, Bob Marley, Ritchie Havens, The Isley Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Reading, Marc Baptiste, Eric Johnson, Anna Deveare Smith, Lyle Ashton Harris, James Baldwin, Howard Tate, Gordon Parks, Martin Luther King, Jamel Shabazz, Sly & the Family Stone, High top shell toe Adidas, Tracey Chapman, Natalie Cole, Thomas Allen Harris, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Grand Master Flash, Rosalind Cash, Ruby and Ossie Davis, Abby Lincoln, Prince, Wendy and Lisa, BB King, Carmen Delavallade, Nikki Giovanni, Rotary Connection, Joan Armatrading, Sam Cooke, Odetta, Sweet Honey and the Rock, Michael Jackson & the Jackson Five,
any sista doing her thing in a postive way any brother doing his thing in a positive way. My beautiful mother & father.
Pharoahe Monch and I at WOR talk radio- Joey Reynolds show
TELL IT LIKE IT IS FINALLY AVAILABLE ON I TUNES USA!!!!!
Stephanie McKay is a singer, songwriter and master performer & is one of the most in-demand voices on the scene today. Hailing from the Bronx NYC, her list of credits is long and impressive and reads like a "who's who" of the hip-hop/soul scene. Formerly a guitarist for Kelis, she has recorded two albums with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials, collaborated with Talib Kweli and Mos Def, featured on the standout hit “Forget Regret” from Roy Hargrove’s Grammy-nominated RH Factor (alongside such luminaries as D’Angelo, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Karl Denson, Pino Palladino, and Common) and completed a world tour with Amp Fiddler from the legendary Parliament Funkadelic..
Aside from her many collaborations, it is on her impressive solo material that Stephanie's star shines brightest. Her debut solo album 'McKay' produced by Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, was released in Europe on Polydor/Universal and garnered major critical acclaim. In the UK, 'The Independent' called the album "…the best debut since Macy Gray" and 'Black Beat' referred to McKay as "…the savior we need to drag rhythm back to its roots." Two singles and two videos were released from the album and received heavy rotation on the radio and MTV Europe.
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, Stephanie has performed extensively in the New York area, completed two national tours in Australia and maintained an unprecedented seven-night stand in Greece. She's one of the hardest working performers on the scene today so keep your ear to the ground for shows in your area, her live performances are not to be missed!!
Always developing as an artist & constantly looking forward, this summer will see the release of her highly anticipated 2nd album 'Tell It Like It Is'. The wheels on the music media 'hype machine' are already well in motion worldwide, and if her debut was anything to go by this could be the musical event of summer 2008!
Make no mistake, Stephanie McKay is the real deal....
And she’s only just getting started !!!
stephanie mckay ... :o) Been a minute, but wanted to come thru and show some love.... Keep doing ya thang... and don't let ANY body EVER tell you,"You Can't!" The mind is incredible. If you believe, you CAN achieve. DON'T give up on your destiny, it NEVER gives up on you.
Remember... Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth. - The Buddha
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...
ethio...
Hi , thank you for the
friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for
your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Italy.
Federico Martello
I am so chuffed to see that you have been confirmed to play this June at Glastonbury Festival, and answer to my prayers, truly! So happy that you are coming back to Southwest England.
So now I am praying that the rain goes away for your performance so that you get a massive crowd that you deserve!
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Thanks for the details you were so kind to provide me review (French) gig Leuven here http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-31829726.html all the best michel
GOSH DARNED I missed your show again AND I didn't check in time to see you had one in Rotterdam. I was focussing on the one in amsterdam. EIther way I saw already you're performing at North Sea Jazz this year. So see you there!
Remember... Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth. - The Buddha
Stephanie ur stunning, beautiful, your voice and your groove are just amazing, many thanks for that lovely moment in Paris and the next time you come, I invite you at home for a tieb bou djen (senegalese dish). Luv, Sokhna
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