Zach Cutler- guitar, Mario Ennis-drums, Brook Mumford-bass, Hodari-percussion, Jakki-background, AB-keys, DJs/Producers- Carlos Mena, Osunlade, Kokayi, Nomumbah, Jihad Muhammad, Bahsonik, Adrian Loving, DJ Stylus, Abicah Soul, Anto Vitale...
Influences
Music from all over the world.
People. Children. Life. Love.
Bill Withers, Lalah Hathaway, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, BNH, Astrud Gilberto, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Prince, Earth Wind and Fire, India, Jill Scott, Esthero, Diane Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Anita Baker ...
Sounds Like
Crazy
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Let it Go
Love You with Kia Bennett
Broken Wings-clip
Ocha Record's Artist Tamara Wellons is a Metropolitan based vocalist whose addictive blend of soul, jazz and house is fresh, flavorful and classic. Wellons' debut record "Life Is" debuts on Ocha Records, a joint venture between House DJ/Producer Carlos Mena and Osunlade.The album features production by Osunlade, Carlos Mena, Wale Oyejide and Kokayi.
Since the March single release of Tamara's single "Oh Well," (voted traxsource.com's Best of 2007 Top 100 Singles ) the songstress has been been busy performing and finishing up the recording of her much-anticipated full LP release. In 2007 Tamara enjoyed success after the "Oh Well" release with performances throughout Washington DC (Mirrors, LIV), New Jersey and Detroit (DEMF), and New York.
The single was also featured on the Grammy Award winning DJ, Roger Sanchez Release Yourself Volume 6 Dance Compilation CD and is a play list favorite among numerous djs/podcasts and mix cds. The Bahsonik Remix has proven itself to be a dance floor mainstay among club goers throughout the East Coast region.
Tamara's follow-up, "Like Rain" was released this April with mixes by Jihad Muhammad and Nomumbah. This single is "truly on that other level in terms of groove and being motivational, think Soul II Soul meets Jazzanova while hanging out in Brazil and... ” (the Runoff Groove).
Her original material reflects that of an artist and mother who is forever balancing her passion and her family. Tamara is a versatile vocalist who appreciates everything from Nancy Wilson to Nirvana. Tamara's courageous rendition of the 1990 anthem, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has quickly become a cult favorite among soul music fans. Tamara flows flawlessly from an acapella to an acoustic accompaniment to a full band featuring guitarist Zack Cutler, percussionist Hodari, Brooke Mumford on bass, and drummer Mario Ennis.
Tamara is also on the roster for the 2008 Maryland Capital Region Touring Artists, Arts-in-Education/Visiting Artist roster, and is a recipient of the 2006 Vocal Performance Award from the Maryland State Arts Council.
To support Tamara's Independent Music
Purchase "Life Is" on
www.cdbaby.com/cd/wellons2
For Booking contact:
Cheles Rhynes, Booking Agent/Manager
Managing Director, Mason/Rhynes Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 5163
Capital Heights, MD 20791
www.myspace.com/tamarawellons
Join the Tamara Wellons Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tamara-Wellons/39746322827
Follow Tamara on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/tamarawellons
Publicist:
Yvette N. Harris
Harris Public Relations
786.897.8854
yvette@harrispublicrelations.com
Music Licensing contact:
info@ocharecords.com
Just stopping by to show you some support and to thank you for the friendship. I'm really feeling your style. Check out our tracks and let us know what you think. Hit us up if you are ever interested in anything you hear.
Thanks Tamara Wellons, keep nurturing the people with music and art always, join to the swinging, We are together and mixed. Hugs F70... God bless. Brazilian Greetings
Come out April 25th to the Majestic and have fun with Forever DC Ent. as we film the first video from Saint Anger's Killa Beast EP. Saint Anger and fellow hip hop artists Young Cratic and ER (E.Bizzle) will be on scene with models and hot cars. Come celebrate and participate in the video for this hip hop classic already being praised by Shadyville DJ's and G.Unit Affiliates. Bring a friend, tell a friend and bring their friends out April 25th!!!
Video will be shot by legendary independent film director June Daguiso (MJD Productions) and filmed by Thomas I Videography. June Daguiso is the director of such films as Full Circle, Collide and Drug Related (to be release this fall). Hot Cars & Models will be provided by Majestic Restaurant. This is a family friendly event. People of all ages are welcomed and respected!
Saturday April 25th @ 3pm Majestic Restaurant 2922 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042
Saint Anger's Put Me On in HD (Champange Room/Drug Related Soundtrack
Let me know when you have some dates for UK (i.e. Ireland, Scotland, Wales anywhere in England). Also, pls send me a cd/sampler of any of your new work. Hit me up privately for address details etc.