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Ledisi
Ledisi Anibade Young (; born March 28, 1972), better known simply as Ledisi, is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. In 1995, Ledisi formed a band after her middle name Anibade. After unsuccessfully trying to get signed to a major label, she formed LeSun Music with musician Sundra Manning. She released her debut album '' Soulsinger'' (2000), which featured the single "Take Time", which gained substantial airplay from San Francisco area radio stations. In 2002, Ledisi released her second album, '' Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue'', which won "Outstanding Jazz Album" at the California Music Awards in 2003.Keepin’ the Booty Big East Bay Express. Retrieved on July 18, 2024 In 2006, Ledisi signed a record deal with [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Truth (Ledisi Album)
''The Truth'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on March 11, 2014, by Verve Records. After the release of her previous album ''Pieces of Me (Ledisi album), Pieces of Me'' (2011), Ledisi took a music hiatus to pursue acting roles, appearing the films ''Leave It on the Floor'' (2011) and ''Selma (film), Selma'' (2014); the latter of which she portrayed American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. She returned to music in 2013 and recorded the album in a brief period of time. The album saw the return of previous collaborations with songwriters and record producers Rex Rideout, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly; the latter two who produced "Pieces of Me", the lead single of the Ledisi's previous album ''Pieces of Me (Ledisi album), Pieces of Me'' (2011). Harmony and Kelly also produced "I Blame You (Ledisi song), I Blame You"; the lead single of ''The Truth''. ''The Truth'' was promoted in early 2014 by television performances and concert tours, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ledisi Sings Nina
''Ledisi Sings Nina'' is the tenth studio album by American singer Ledisi. The album was released on July 23, 2021, by her record label Listen Back Entertainment and distributed by BMG Rights Management. The album was recorded in collaboration with the Metropole Orkest. ''Ledisi Sings Nina'' is a tribute album to American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone. The album was nominated for Outstanding Jazz Vocal Album at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.Nominees and Host Anthony Anderson Announced for the "53rd NAACP Image Awards" Airing Saturday, February 26th at 8:0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pieces Of Me (Ledisi Album)
''Pieces of Me'' is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on June 14, 2011, by Verve Forecast Records. Following a career hiatus which reignited her creativity, Ledisi was inspired to create a record with a basis in traditional rhythm and blues that stood apart from contemporary pop. Her collaborations with songwriters and record producers Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly and Rex Rideout produced a mellower tone, developing diverse vocal styles and influences from funk, hip hop, and soul music. Severing professional ties with her manager Bill Darlington and Mark Kaplan, Ledisi eschewed the music of her previous releases in favor of an intimate, personal album. Lyrical themes of ''Pieces of Me'' emphasize monogamy, female empowerment and self-reflection, a result of Ledisi considering a maturer message to contend artistic credibility. ''Pieces of Me'' was promoted in mid-2011 by television performances and concert tours, such as Ledisi's debut hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost & Found (Ledisi Album)
''Lost & Found'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on August 28, 2007, by Verve Records. Following a career hiatus which reignited her creativity, Ledisi was inspired to create a record with a basis in traditional rhythm and blues that stood apart from contemporary pop. Her collaborations with songwriters and record producers Rex Rideout, Lorenzo Johnson, Colin Stanbeck, and Luther "Mano" Hanes produced a mainstream R&B sound, developing diverse vocal styles and influences from funk, hip hop, and soul music. Debuting on a major recording label, Ledisi eschewed the music of her previous releases in favor of an intimate, personal album. Lyrical themes of ''Lost & Found'' emphasize love, empowerment and relaxation, a result of Ledisi considering a maturer message to contend artistic credibility. ''Lost & Found'' was promoted in late-2007 and throughout 2008 by television performances and festival appearances, such as Ledisi's performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crown (Ledisi Album)
''The Crown'' is the twelfth studio album by American singer and songwriter Ledisi. It was released on April 25, 2025, by Listen Back Entertainment.Ledisi Announces New Album ‘The Crown’ Rated RNB. Retrieved on March 21, 2025 Background and development After The Good Life Tour concluded in June 2024, Ledisi originally planned not record any new music.LVideo: Ledisi Discusses Her Love of Broadway ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wild Card
''The Wild Card'' is the ninth studio album by American singer and songwriter Ledisi. It was released on August 28, 2020, by Listen Back Entertainment, and distributed by BMG Rights Management. Her first independent album since ''Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue'' (2002) and the first project release on Listen Back Entertainment, Ledisi wrote and produced the album with Kal Banx, Ivan Barias, Phil Beaudreau, Jeff Gitelman, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, Rex Rideout, SiR and various other collaborators. Sa-Roc and Cory Henry also appear as featured musicians. The album debuted at number 79 on the US Top Album Sales chart. The lead single "Anything for You" was released on April 3, 2020, and reached number one on ''Billboards Adult R&B Songs chart for two weeks, making it Ledisi's first song to top that chart. " Anything for You" won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, marking her first Grammy Award win. In promotion of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Life (Ledisi Album)
''Good Life'' is the eleventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Ledisi. It was released on March 15, 2024, by Listen Back Entertainment, and distributed by BMG Rights Management. Background After the release of Ledisi's previous album ''Ledisi Sings Nina'' (2021), she took a brief hiatus from music to further her acting career. She starred in the lead role of portraying American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the American biographical musical film '' Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story'' (2022), reprising the role from the earlier historical film '' Selma'' (2014). In 2023, she portrayed American singer Gladys Knight in the biographical drama film '' Spinning Gold''. In February 2023, Ledisi co-headlined the Soul II Soul Tour with American singer Kem. Before embarking on the tour, Ledisi recorded a new single titled "I Need to Know" for the tour as she did not want to tour without a new single. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anything For You (Ledisi Song)
"Anything for You" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Ledisi, from her ninth studio album, ''The Wild Card'' (2020). Listen Back Entertainment released "Anything for You" on April 3, 2020, as the lead single. "Anything for You" is a slow-tempo R&B song about cherishing one's partner and doing anything for them. "Anything for You" won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, marking her first Grammy Award win. It topped the US ''Billboard'' Adult R&B Songs chart for two consecutive weeks.Ledisi Billboard Chart History Billboard. Retrieved on June 13, 2024 Development and release The song was inspired by the death of her long-time music producer Rex Rideout's father.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Love Rule (Ledisi Album)
''Let Love Rule'' is the eighth studio album by American musician Ledisi. It was released in September 2017 under Verve Records. The album was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 60th Grammy Awards in January 2018. Background Following the release of her seventh album ''The Truth'' (2014), two concert tours: The Truth Tour (2014) and The Intimate Truth Tour (2015), and her portrayal of Mahalia Jackson in the historical drama film '' Selma'' (2014), Ledisi took a career hiatus in 2016. She returned to recording music at the request of her music collaborator and producer Rex Rideout. Recording and production Ledisi recorded the album in sessions at 17 Hertz Studio, DJ Khalil Studios, Unit 2 Studio, and Paramount Recording Studios in Los Angeles; Luminous Sound in Dallas, Texas; Uncle Jessie's Kitchen in Arlington, Texas; and IV Lab Studios in Chicago, Illinois. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue
''Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue'' is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Ledisi. The album was released in 2002 on Ledisi's record label LeSun Music. The album's musical style ranges from 1930s–1940s blues influences to contemporary jazz music. Live instrumentation was employed in recording of the entire album as part of Ledisi's vision of creating a jazz record using live instruments. Production and recording In 2001, Ledisi began recording her second album. Unlike her previous album ''Soulsinger'', Ledisi wrote and recorded original jazz songs. "Sugar / Brown Sugar" mixes interpretations of "Sugar" by Stanley Turrentine and "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo. She also recorded jazz standards including " 'Round Midnight", "In a Sentimental Mood", and " Autumn Leaves". She worked with American musician Pete Escovedo on the title-track "Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue". According to album's liner notes, "If You Go" was dedicated to American singer Aaliyah who died ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Christmas (Ledisi Album)
''It's Christmas'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ledisi, and her first Christmas album. Released by Verve Forecast on September 23, 2008, the album features cover versions of popular Christmas songs in addition to original material.Ledisi - It's Christmas AllMusic. Retrieved on October 18, 2024 Ledisi worked with , Rex Rideout, and Luther "Mano" Hanes, with whom she wrote all of the original tracks, as well as producing Ledisi's interpretations of the covered material. "Give Love on Christmas Day" was released as a radio single from the album. Critical response to the album's contemporary Christmas theme was positive. Some music critics complimented the " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turn Me Loose (Ledisi Album)
''Turn Me Loose'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Ledisi. It was released by Verve Records on August 18, 2009 in the United States. It was recorded after Ledisi's experience with writer's block, which she was able to overcome after finding inspiration by listening on the Buddy Miles's album ''Them Changes'' (1970).Farber, JimReview: ''Turn Me Loose'' ''New York Daily News''. Retrieved on 2009-10-02. In contrast to her previous work with jazz and soul influences, the album features a prominent funk sound. The album debuted at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 27,000 copies in the first week.Kreps, DanielOn the Charts: Reba McEntire Scores Second Number One Album ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved on 2009-10-02. Upon its release, it received generally positive reviews from music critics, based on an aggregate score of 72/100 from Metacritic. ''Turn Me Loose'' received two nominations at the 52nd Grammy Awards including Best R&B Album. Background Speaking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
