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Adriana Evans is truly a one of a kind artist, the likes of which have not been seen since Natalie Cole and Chaka Khan. She is the daughter of jazz recording artist Mary Stallings, who sang with Count Basie, Dizzie Gillespie and Cal Tjader. Adriana was raised in the Haight Ashbury and Mission District of San Francisco. Exposed early in life to the sounds of jazz, and blues by her mother and also the explosive sounds of Afro Cuban music from her father’s culture , she was destined to be a musical sponge. Her love for soul, rock and hip hop added more to her rich musical tapestry.
When she was a freshman in college she befriended the aspiring rapper Dred Scott. This chance encounter led her to a collaboration on his 1994 A&M records release “Breaking Combs”. Just one year later she and Dred wrote and recorded her debut self titled album on Capitol. A political shake up at Capitol landed Adriana and the record on RCA/Loud Records. The album was thought to be somewhat revolutionary. It was the first so called “Neo Soul record” at the time. The use of live instrumentation combined with the classic sound of Adriana’s vocals took a lot of people off guard. When you think about the musical landscape in 1995, you understand that this album was extremely groundbreaking. It was completely devoid of the synthetic mechanical sounds and stacked vocal stylings of music from that era.
After the release of her first album she became disenchanted with the politics of music. She travelled the world finding an unlimited source of creative inspiration. She spent much of her time in Latin America feeling at home in the relaxed musically enriched environment.
When she was a freshman in college she befriended the aspiring rapper Dred Scott. This chance encounter led her to a collaboration on his 1994 A&M records release “Breaking Combs”. Just one year later she and Dred wrote and recorded her debut self titled album on Capitol. A political shake up at Capitol landed Adriana and the record on RCA/Loud Records. The album was thought to be somewhat revolutionary. It was the first so called “Neo Soul record” at the time. The use of live instrumentation combined with the classic sound of Adriana’s vocals took a lot of people off guard. When you think about the musical landscape in 1995, you understand that this album was extremely groundbreaking. It was completely devoid of the synthetic mechanical sounds and stacked vocal stylings of music from that era.
After the release of her first album she became disenchanted with the politics of music. She travelled the world finding an unlimited source of creative inspiration. She spent much of her time in Latin America feeling at home in the relaxed musically enriched environment.
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Funkadelicer wrote:
love her music.
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GreenSniper wrote:
yo... I'm in love with this girl.
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UsPeaches wrote:
a jewel :)
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somuchsoul wrote:
she's fresh.
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djkone wrote:
Lovely
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MamaLuigi wrote:
I really do wish more people would listen to her. Her music is soo sweet and positive.
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3amConspiracy wrote:
Truly underrated artist. She she be getting way mor love than she gets.
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MrStyle wrote:
First time hearing her thanx to Last.fm I really like her. She has some riffs that remind me of supreme diva Chaka Khan.
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placebosyndrome wrote:
ok i suck for not knowing she has this many albums.
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alejandroguy21 wrote:
perfection.
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her_WINGS wrote:
absolutely amazing..love her
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Mahoganydymond wrote:
I likes...
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Make-It-Hot wrote:
<3
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SilverSurferz wrote:
Rien à ajouter c'est une tueuse,capable de chanter sur un titre funk/rock puissant comme sur des morceaux 100% soul....
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chillionaire wrote:
great stuff!
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Alex_Stone91 wrote:
great but underrated
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pestkape wrote:
reality is my most frequently blended acappella! absolutely beautiful and deep! thank you for that tune anf for all. peace
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2Serenity wrote:
I love love love love Adriana Evans. Her first album is a classic. Nomadic is wonderful too. Now, I am looking forward to getting, El Camino if I do not go BROKE trying to get. Adriana I love you but your record company is killing my wallet! Have them distribute in America or just sell your record to me! =)
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