International vocalist MelSoulTree delivers a KNOCK OUT vocal performance on her long-awaited self-titled debut album. MelSoulTree showcases her GREAT VOICE and EXTENSIVE vocal range by successfully blending R&B, Jazz, Gospel & Hip Hop music styles.

12 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: Rhythm & Blues, URBAN/R&B: Soul



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WHO IS MELSOULTREE?
MELSOULTREE is a HOT NEW SENSATIONAL R&B Soul Singer signed to the Soul Quest Recording label. She has an AMAZING voice with an INCREDIBLE vocal range. She can REALLY SING and she LOVES TO PERFORM!!! She's an INTERNATIONAL vocalist who has performed in the countries of France, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Canada and throughout the U.S.

WHY THE NAME MELSOULTREE?
The name MELSOULTREE comes from a place of painful non-acceptance. I know many people can relate to that feeling. When I first started out in this industry I was very sensitive to how people felt about my singing. When I sang R&B critics would say "You're so SOULFUL! You have such a GOSPEL sound". When I sang JAZZ critics would say, "You're very SOULFUL and sound much like an R&B artist". While singing GOSPEL music in church, congregants would say that I had a "SOULFUL voice and gave GOSPEL songs a JAZZY edge". What I didn't know was that I was developing the ability to sing ANY style of music. I now accept that NO MATTER WHAT I SING IT WILL BE FROM MY HEART AND MY SOUL. I simply love to sing! I sing from my SOUL and my voice and range EXTENDS LIKE THE ROOTS OF A TREE sharing my gifts and talents with THE WORLD. Therefore, I am MELSOULTREE...Melissa ROOTED in SOUL.

DOES MELSOULTREE PERFORM LIVE?
Yes. I live for and love performing live! I am blessed as a soloist and also enjoy singing with others as well. I am a DIVERSE vocalist influenced by R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel and Jazz styles. Singing is a God given gift I have. I find that everyone speaks the same language when it comes to Music. Every time I have the opportunity to perform on stage I realize how blessed I am to do so.

WHAT IS MELSOULTREE'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY?
MELSOULTREE has worked with legends of ALL STYLES such as: Sheila Jordan, Ron Carter, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Princeton Jazz Orchestra & Ensemble, Smokey Robinson, Mickey Stevenson, Grand Master Flash and the Glory Gospel Singers to name a few. She has also recorded for the Select, Wild Pitch, Audio Quest, Giant/Warner, Lo Key and 2 Positive record labels.

MELSOULTREE is currently touring internationally with THE CRYSTALS a group made popular in the 1960's by Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound". MelSoulTree is known affectionately as the "Kid" or "Baby" by music legends on the veteran circuit. Working with THE CRYSTALS affords MELSOULTREE priceless performance experience ONSTAGE in action and OFF STAGE watching other legendary groups she comes in contact with while on tour. Constantly performing is the greatest way to learn new things while keeping my performance chops sharp at the same time.


WHERE DOES MELSOULTREE LIKE TO PERFORM AND WHO ARE HER INFLUENCES?
I love performing nationally and internationally, but there's no place like home...New York City! My support base started in New York City and they continue to support me at every show. My musical influences are: Minnie Riperton, Phyllis Hyman, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Peabo Bryson, Rachelle Farrell, Cee Cee Winans, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, Yolanda Adams and too many other influences to name. You are liable to hear me sing songs covered by both men and women. I like to put my own "spin" on things. I love all types of Music!!! I listen to any and every thing I can get my hands on! You can learn SOMETHING from ANYBODY whether they are considered new or old school...good music is good music! I want to be known for bringing people GREAT music!

HOW CAN WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MELSOULTREE?
Check out www.MelSoulTree.com AND/OR join the mailing list of the www.Soundclick.com/MelSoulTree website. On either website, you will find music, performance info, CD's, photos and much, much more...

HOW CAN WE BOOK MELSOULTREE FOR A SHOW OR AN EVENT?
For booking information please contact the MelSoulTree Hotline at: (212) 560-7117. Or, simply send us an e-mail via www.MelSoulTree.com