Of course, I've been prompted to do this because of my music and entertainment career and the many goals I have set for myself in this field. And I want to continue to keep you all in tune with me and the music.
This blog will allow me to share my journey, thoughts, and experiences in different ways. So please join me as I present "euphoria" and all it entails: from my point of view and different people, places, things, ideas, and situations that hold different types and levels of significance in and out my life.
And it's only right that I begin my very first blog post with my most recent bio. Stay tuned for the next post folks!
Annnnnd here we go...enjoy!!!
ABOUT LEI ROW:
Eclectic, edgy, sultry, and creative, Lei Row’s unique melodic-soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics flow together so well in her music. Her natural sound and arrangements will capture your attention from beginning to end in each song. With an urban-retro look, style, sound, and grace: "Lei Row presents Euphoria" prooves that she brings all of that..PLUS..a euphoric sound in music. So, if you want to hear what’s been missing, then Lei Row is your girl!
Lei Row is an independent singer/songwriter/vocal producer originally from Harrisburg, PA and she has a familiar story on how she got started. She’s been singing since she was a little girl and her main foundation and influences come from growing up in the church. During her teenage years, Lei Row was a part of an R&B girl group called “Untitled” who were the protege group of a then popular R&B male group “TreSan.” Through this experience, (especially under the influence and mentorship of former member now reputable singer/songrwiter/producer/musician James “Jim Beanz” Washington), Lei Row was introduced to the arts of song-writing and vocal production and hasn’t stopped since!
Through the years, Lei Row has performed and sang back-up in different concerts, musical plays, weddings, and talent showcases. Back in 2006, Lei Row would perform in the Wednesday Night showcases at the renowned Philadelphia Old City music and dance club “Five Spot.” Lei Row and the live house band rocked out together, keeping the crowd moving! Inspired by consistent positive feedback and reviews from audience members, Lei Row realized that it was time to take all of her musical talents to an even higher level. Since then, she has worked with several artists, writers, and producers in New York City, Miami, the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Philadelphia: writing, singing, producing, and performing.
Lei Row sang at the 2010 "Ebony Sisterspeak Luncheon." This is an annual event hosted and sponsored by Ebony Magazine, Pine Sol, and the Powerful Difference Campaign that celebrates the unique sisterhood of African-American women and promotes a spirit of community, and honors women for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments in their communities.
Lei Row was finalist in the "Andre Harrell Superstar Soul Search" of Philadelphia, PA. She placed in the "TOP 10" in which she came in at #7 and her single "In Love Again" had over 2000 spins during the month of June (2010) on OurStage.com in the contest as well.
Lei Row is a “FEATURED” singer/songwriter in the “Jack Knight Songwriting Academy” under the very talented super producer/singer/songwriter/hitmaker Jack Knight of the former legendary Bad Boy Records. Jack Knight has written and produced for artists/musical inspirations such as Faith Evans, P. Diddy, Keyshia Cole, Christina Aguilera, Tamia, and Carl Thomas, just to name a few.
Lei Row has completed her first album entitled “Lei Row presents…Euphoria.” Currently, her music is getting airplay on different internet radio stations nationally and internationally, such as WDKK Radio (Cleveland OH), StarPoint Radio (London), 92.5 The Why Radio KYHY (Burbank CA), Marvin-Vibez Music (Germany), Flows R&B.HipHop (Japan), and Folkradion FM 96.4 (Sweden), just to name a few.
Her single “In Love Again (The Things You Do)” was featured on NYC’s HOT 97 “Twitter Unsigned Tuesday” hosted by J. Medina and “The Star & Bucwild Journey” on VladTV and Shovio.com. She was also awarded a Silver Auddy Award through uPlaya Music Universe. Lei Row was a finalist in the Melanie Fiona & Loud.com singer-remix contest where contestants had to write and demo an original piece to Ms. Fiona’s (song) “It Kills Me” instrumental. Lei Row has also been recognized as a talented up-and-coming singer/song-writer by “Suavv Magazine”, “REAL Ent,” “Vigoronline: Urban Music & Culture,” and “Sound-Savvy: The Community for True Fans of Real Music.” She was also the November 2009 “Artist of the Month” on urban media info station “Nonstopinfo.com” and her album was featured on “S.B.N.P.” by music & entertainment journalist Chan Lo.
Lei Row’s album is NOW AVAILABLE. You can listen FOR FREE at DatPiff: http://www.datpiff.com/Leirow_Leirow_Presents_Euphoria.m107618.html).
Lei Row would like to continue to collaborate with other singers, writers, producers, rappers, and poets for future projects.
Lei Row is very inspired by musical artists such as Chaka Khan, Michael and Janet Jackson, Eric Clapton, Prince, Whitney Houston, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Monica, Keyshia Cole, Beyonce, Pink, The Clark Sisters, Kim Burrell, Phyllis Hyman, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Donny and Lalah Hathaway, Luther Vandross, The Notorious BIG, Tupac, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday just to name a few.
Although R&B, Gospel, and Pop are her musical backbones, she is versatile and does not confine her taste or projects to one genre…hip-hop, jazz, rock, country, classical, opera, reggae, latin, electronic: she studies, loves, embraces, and incorporates it all. Thanks for stopping by and learning a little more about Lei Row.
CONNECT MORE WITH LEI ROW:
REVERB NATION: http://www.reverbnation.com/Leirow
SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/Leirow
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/leirow2000
JACK KNIGHT SONGWRITING ACADEMY: http://blog.jkswa.com/profile/LRowland
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/LeiRow
NONSTOPINFO: http://nonstopinfo.com/2009/11/nonstopinfo-com-artist-of-the-month-lei-row/
DATPIFF: http://www.datpiff.com/Leirow_Leirow_Presents_Euphoria.m107618.html
VIGORONLIE: http://vigoronline.com/2010/03/27/local-cd-review/
S.B.N.P. MUSIC & ENT: http://sbnpblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/you-aint-nobody-untilyou-make.html
(Last Updated: Wednesday, October 13, 2010)
