11 MP3 Songs in this album (42:18) !
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Laymetha, nicknamed âLayâ, always expressed a desire to sing and play the piano. Her early childhood years demonstrated that she had a natural vocal ability and a strong will to achieve in the field of music. Her desire continued and was evidenced by her participation in almost every musical opportunity that was presented.

While attending Old Dominion University, Laymetha started writing her own material. It wasnât long before her singing and song writing skills were noticed by top radio executives.

Laymetha submitted her original songs to WOWI radio station in Norfolk, Virginia. As a result, she was chosen to perform her material in a singer/songwriter competition, The Budweiser Showdown, for two consecutive years.


She performed before well known recording artists and placed 1st Runner Up, which led to a recording contract being offered by Capitol Records. This however did not fulfill her dream to become a recording artist. In July of 1991, Laymetha performed her debut concert as a gospel singer and she hasnât stopped since. Between 1992 and 1994 she performed at the Black Expo held at the Norfolk Scope. She participated in the first annual Hampton Roadâs Gospel Fest, in which she won first place. She performed at Bible Way in Washington , D.C. with Gerald Albright and the Richmond Tri-City Mass Choir.

After establishing her own music company, 2-The-1 Management, her first gospel
recording was released in 1994 entitled, âAll Of Meâ. After her first single was released, Ms. Reed was approached by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and recorded a song entitled,
âItâs Not Coolâ. Because of the recognition of this song, it was chosen to be used in Defensive Driving videos for teenagers, hopefully encouraging them not to drink and drive.

In October of 1997, Ms. Reed was chosen to be honored by the Black Church Cultural Affairs Committee, as a âCommunity Leader and Achieverâ for her excellence in Gospel Music. In 1998 Laymetha won the âSunshine Awardâ, for excellence in recorded Gospel Music, presented by WRAR Radio station 105.5 FM in Tappahannock, VA.

In March of 1998, Laymetha released a six song CD entitledâ âNo Greater Loveâ.
Laymetha has a current release entitled, â From My Heartâ in which her brother, Deacon Elliott Reed is a featured soloist and also performs background vocal accompaniment. This new release captures the essence of old time gospel as well as contemporary and inspirational tracks.