Joyo Velarde
Joyo Velarde | |
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Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Joyo Velarde |
Born | 1974 (age 41–42) |
Origin | El Cerrito, California, United States |
Genres | Hip hop, pop, soul, funk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1997 – present |
Labels | Quannum Projects |
Associated acts | Lyrics Born, Latyrx |
Website |
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Joyo Velarde is a Filipino hip hop and soul singer. Her husband is Lyrics Born.[1] She has been featured on numerous tracks by the Quannum Projects cohorts.[2]
Career
Joyo Velarde's self-titled EP, Joyo Velarde, was released in May 2009.[3]
She released the first studio album, Love and Understanding, in February 2010.[4] It was produced by Lyrics Born, Jake One, and Headnodic, among others.[5]
Style and influences
Joyo Velarde stated that Chaka Khan and Minnie Ripperton influenced her music.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Love and Understanding (2010)
Mixtapes
- Hey Love (2008)
EPs
- Joyo Velarde (2009)
Singles
- "Sweet Angels" (2001)
Guest appearances
- Latyrx - "Balcony Beach" from Latyrx (1997)
- Lyrics Born - "Love Me So Bad" from Later That Day (2003)
- Lyrics Born - "Over You" and "I Can't Wait for Your Love" from Same !@$ Different Day (2005)
- Lyrics Born - "I've Lost Myself" from As U Were (2010)
- Latyrx - "Nebula's Eye" from The Second Album (2013)
References
- ↑ Seltenrich, Nate (July 17, 2009). "Your Daily Lick: Joyo Velarde". East Bay Express.
- ↑ Martin, Andrew (June 21, 2009). "Joyo Velarde: Joyo Velarde EP". PopMatters.
- ↑ West, Emily (July 3, 2009), "Jumping for Joyo - Foothill alumna steps into the spotlight as a soulful recording artist", Pleasanton Weekly
- ↑ Baird, Saxon (April 13, 2010). "Joyo Velarde: Love and Understanding". PopMatters.
- ↑ Port, Ian S. (February 17, 2010). "Track of the Day: From Joyo Velarde's Quannum Debut". SF Weekly.
- ↑ Selvin, Carla (March 23, 2010). "Q&A w/ Joyo Velarde of Quannum Projects". SF Weekly.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Joyo Velarde. |
- Official website
- Joyo Velarde discography at Discogs
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