7-Time Juno Nominee Takes On Current Genre, Inexperienced Label And Advanced Succession

Talented songstress Lorraine Reid is not just reveling in her previous success as example singer for dance group Temperance; she's making a hefty shift in her career with the release of a hot solo R&B album "Lessons Learned." Hailing from Toronto, Reid has opened for Lou Bega, Monica, Coolio and Destiny's Child, and "is vocally ready to take her place beside other international R&B songbirds. Some would still go as far as to grade her deep, rich mutter against the bluesy sounds of Billy Holiday or Sarah Vaughan" (Georgette Charlicombe, Mic Check).

It's no suprise that Reid lists Whitney Houston as one of her influences, thanks to her late album contains vocals similar to those of Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and India.Arie. Says Charles Bouley II from Billboard, "Reid delivers inspired vocal[s] that prove she's a seasoned performer; it could easily promote her to diva status. Her delivery is reminiscent of classic Donna Summer."

Reid's musical style can be described as a combination of R&B and soul with an edge. Having recorded two preceding albums with Temperance, Virtues of Life and Provided You Don't Know, she has the experience and the skills to infiltrate the jazz production by simply sharing her powerful voice-- with her help, Temperance was able to secure more Juno nominations than any other dance group to date.

Soon after Reid's 7th Juno nomination in 2000, she began to tactility as though her life needed a distinct direction. She decided to pursue a teaching calling while continuing to file commercial jingles for radio and television, as well as perform backup vocals for countless other artists.

In the fall of 2005, the combination of full-time teaching and evening-gigging eventually took a toll on Reid's health. She suffered a lengthy and long bout with laryngitis and was diagnosed with vocal nodules. Reid went through with an course to have her nodules removed, which caused some loss in reach and forced her to use an amplification manner when speaking publicly.

Lessons Learned couldn't be released at a better time in Reid's life; the album's term emulates the various challenges she has faced to make this record a reality. You are decided to hear a exceeding soulful and established artist, as Reid provides a window into her emotions by sharing the experiences that have made her the talented vocalist she is today.

You can expect to behold the highly anticipated album out soon this summer, and while you're anxiously awaiting the album's release, drive observe Reid breathing July 12th at the Montreal Reggae Festival (www.montrealreggaefest.com). Reid is also scheduled to play the Michigan Reggae Festival this coming August.

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