LRenee

Live music moves me. Almost to a point of tears. When the waterworks flow then that means I’ve transcended beyond just hearing a song or a lyric but I’ve transitioned into conjoining God’s audible gift with my soul. I allow it to infuse my innermost parts and sooth everything that was burned in the raging fire of life’s woes. But to conjoin a message beyond the music moves me to a greater depth and changes my outlook in that moment of my life. Oprah calls moments like these “Aha!” moments. I don’t define them but they are rare and I am truly grateful when I am around to experience them.

I had an experience like this at the L’Renee Benefit Concert that was held this past Friday at The Charles H. Wright Museum. As if the opening acts of L.G., Elle, Gwenation and the wonderfully orchestrated (and professional, I might add) acts of L’Renee and company weren’t enough, the message she left us with at the end of the show was the bow on the gift of being “present” for the evening.

As L’Renee came out adorned in a white dress singing one of my favorite Michael Jackson hits, “I Can’t Help It”, there was a video playing onstage in the background which she later identified to us as a short film entitled “The Red Balloon” (originally Le Ballon Rouge, shot in Paris and written & directed by Albert Lamorisse, 1956). There was little-to-no dialogue in the film and it mainly portrayed a young boy being followed by one simple red balloon. Once he saw that it wasn’t going to let him be, he became passionate about the balloon and took it everywhere with him. He and the red balloon were inseparable until a group of jealous kids chased him down and stomped the balloon flat. But the film ends with balloons flying from all over Paris and overtaking the little boy until they lift him high and sail him over the entire city.

L’Renee tells the audience that her Red Balloon is music and that no matter what naysayers try to do to take it from her, she won’t stop thinking about her passion and knows that it will eventually sail her higher than anyone trying to stomp out her dreams. Then she posed a question to us- “what is your red balloon?” And that’s when the love swallowed me whole and I had to make a decision to face my fear and practice self-integrity regarding my own red balloon.

What have I allowed folks to stomp out of my life because they were jealous or because I felt unworthy? What balloon aka life mission am I trying to avoid but it continues to follow me around everyday, not ready to leave me or give up hope that I just may grasp onto it? I was taken aback because I did not expect to be overwhelmed with such life-changing emotion in my seat in the middle section of the second row. But at that moment, I knew my position in that seat went far beyond being a Distinguished Detroit spectator for the site, but it was a divine appointment to make significant changes in my life to align with the will of the Universe.

At the end of her creative plea of self-love, L’Renee asked for us to share with her what our “red balloons” were on sheets of paper and promised she would place them in a wishing well and think about each and every person who submitted. Then the show was over. But the message still lingers and prompted this post.

The message of doing what you were created to do is needed. We live in a microwave, cookie-cutter society that wants everything fast and identical. Originality and ingenuity is frowned upon while commercialism is mass-produced to meet the capitalist market values. But it is time to take back our own identities and be of service to others by staying in our lanes. When you spend more time working on building up yourself, you have less time to tear down others. When you do what you feel in your heart is right as opposed to doing what everyone else wants you to do, that is giving. You are of service when you act out your will and of disservice when you act out someone else’s or mimic what isn’t meant to be yours. And if they stomp out your balloon, keep your heart set on a flock of new ones to sail you to greater heights that you never imagined you could go!

Be the love you were made from. Be of service to yourself and people. Be original. Be Distinguished.

Much love!

LiLi



P.S.- My Red Balloon is writing and music! - Distinguished Detroit

This is Cold Medinah representing Erotic City Global and today it has been my pleasure of conversing with one hard working young lady known to the world as singer and songwriter L’Renee.


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ECG: How are you today?
LR: I’m doing fantastic and yourself?

ECG: I’m doing wonderful.
LR: Good.

ECG: Tell us L’Renee, where do you hail from?
LR: Detroit, Michigan. I’m a D’ girl. All day, everyday.

ECG: At what age did you decide to pursue your career in the entertainment industry? Is this what you always wanted to do?
LR: No, it’s not what I’ve always wanted to do lol. I’m just being honest. I started off with an ability to sing at a very, very young age. My dad always tells the story of when I was younger and my dad was in the basement rehearsing with his band, I grabbed the microphone and started singing. This was even before I could talk. Music kinda chose me I guess and for the lonnngest time, I denied it.

When I was in college, I had decided that I wanted to be an architect. I wanted nothing to do with music as a career and as time went on it just…I couldn’t deny it anymore. What really was a turning point for me was when a friend of mine had me to perform at a show that she was originally asked to perform at, but she didn’t want to do it, so she asked me if I wanted to do it. She ended up singing background and I was the headliner for that night. In Columbus Ohio, I will never forget it. I still have a parking ticket for that night. The first thing I paid off for L’Renee, I still have it. I actually have it framed along with a lot of other stuff.

As time went on, when I’d get off stage people started asking me, when is your album coming out? That was when the light went off. I’d say that was about ten years ago. But I really didn’t start full fledge into the music industry until around 2005.

ECG: What was the first song that you can remember singing, the first whole song?
LR: The first one I remember singing???

ECG: Your audition song, the one the family always wanted you to get up and perform in front of everyone, and you knew you had it.
LR: Well, I don’t remember the first song I sang but I can remember the first song that I ever tried to learn.
Lol. This is the best question I’ve ever had so far on an interview, so thank you.

It was...omg, the Sesame Street theme song. And the way that I learned the song was from memory, from watching it and I had this little book that had the lyrics in it. I could read, but the book obviously didn’t have the notes, but I would go over and over and over the lyrics, until I remembered it. Honestly, to this day Sesame Street is one of my favorite shows. I feel I have not officially made it, until I’ve made it on the show lol.

ECG: Like a lot of singers, did you begin singing in church?
LR: No. Actually I started singing at home. I did go that route. This was like when I was in middle school. I started participating more in children’s choirs that would be affiliated with church. And in high school a lot of the plays would be spiritually based, so I kinda stepped in that era.

My family was kinda weird in a way, because my mom was Catholic and my dad practiced, and still practices Yahwehism. So my religious background is a little bit different whereas most kids have parents who are both either Baptist or Jewish or whatever. So to make a long story short, my parents had different religions. I had an opportunity to get a taste of different styles, and make a choice for myself. It was never something that was forced on me, however, as I was growing up the children’s choir that I belonged to was faith based out of a church that was considered Baptist. Now I’m non-denominational.

ECG: So, can you tell us about the layers of L’Renee. How do you view yourself?
LR: How do I view myself? Well, I do have a lot of different layers. Being an artist I think it makes you predisposed more than I guess other people, to the internal life. As you create you’re a little more in tuned to what’s going on around you, so there’s that layer to me.

Then there’s the part of me that’s the social butterfly. Who wants to be seen, who wants to mingle and talk to people and all of that stuff.

And then there’s the performer, that’s the person who wants to be in front of a lot of people all the time and is never afraid, and who will do whatever her heart desires.

Then there’s Lori, whom you introduced me at first as. Lori is a lot more reserved, shy and extremely detail oriented. So I have those four layers going on, and usually they’re all goin on at the exact same time lol.

ECG: So like a lot of others, including myself, do you feel misunderstood for the most part?
LR: You know what – all the time. I don’t think there’s been a time where, or should I say for an extended period of time where I would feel, they get me. A lot of the times I feel that people don’t know where I’m coming from. I think most artists kinda feel that way.

ECG: I think it’s not just an artist thing, I feel it’s a creative thing period. If the next person is not in a creative state of mind, then they just don’t get you. You’re constantly coming from different angles with things and they sometimes just don’t.
LR: And at the same time the best art comes out of it. I mean, look at Prince, and look at Michael Jackson; for the most part they felt misunderstood most of the time. And I feel it goes back to earlier, we artists are tuned in a little bit differently from the average person. I think the average person probably feels the way we feel, but they’re not able to recognize it or put it into something cohesive where other people can understand. That’s kind of what separates us from other people. For that reason, we’re misunderstood. We internalize things on totally different levels.

ECG: I understand. It’s like artists, or creative people get all the way down to the core of things, and break it open. And a lot of average or not so creative type people just see what’s on the surface, or what’s showed to them, the illusion.
LR: Exactly. See, now I feel understood lol.

ECG: Lol, definitely.
L’Renee, what places has your music taken you?
LR: Not physically overseas, but my music itself has reached as far as Japan, Tokyo…Milan Italy and who knows where else. Physically, I’ve been everywhere from coast to coast. I just recently came back from Oakland, California. I’ve been everywhere. It’s the bomb!

ECG: Career wise, what is your ultimate goal?
LR: My ultimate goal. I think that would go back to my mission statement. I am vigilant to changing people lives through my talent of singing and writing music. I really want to be a philanthropist. Philanthropists is a large number of things, it could mean a lot of different things. Right now, what I am doing towards that goal is traveling, performing and continuing to write.

Just recently I started a non-profit organization which is called L’Renee Girl Power. It launches October 28th. We’re having an official launch and concert at the African American Museum in Detroit, Michigan. For those of your followers who know where I’m talking about, it’s at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

What the L’Renee Girl Power non-profit organization does is empowers. I handpick anywhere from 5-10 young ladies and take them out on a day of fun. I call it “Fun with a purpose.” It’s all about perpetuating self-esteem.

ECG: Which a lot of young ladies need help with nowadays.
LR: Yeah, I really think that. It was always a part of my plan, but I was just recently able to start it. A lot of girls kind of, I think that they kind of settle sometimes with different circumstances and I think that a large reason for that is because they don’t have the self esteem within themselves to realize their worth more than that. So I’m not willing to deal with this.

ECG: Their eyes have to be opened somehow. Even if they can’t physically go out and view the world, someone has to show them through books, through pictures or just let them know that it’s something else out there besides these streets.

Do you write your own lyrics?

LR: I do. Of the five that I recorded on my original LP there’s only one song that I didn’t write. I’m looking forward to becoming a better lyricist. And getting better is all a part of a growth process. I’m looking forward to making better music. As time goes forward I experience different things, and talk to different people, I think it’ll really show on the next CD that I put out.

ECG: I believe that with any profession, if you’re serious about it, you have to continue to educate yourself in your field. You have to grow and you have to excel, or else, with things constantly changing at such a fast pace, you’ll be drowned.
LR: I used to think about it in that way, then I started to realize that when you do what’s in your heart it really doesn’t matter what the rest of the world is going through. Even if nobody cares about the art that you create, you created it because that’s what the Creator wanted you to create.

ECG: What’s your motivation when you sit down and write?
LR: Most of the time it’s love. It’s about relationships, it’s about people really.

ECG: Who would you compare your style to?
LR: Wow. I don’t know.

ECG: Lol, imcomparable! Don’t tell me you’re incomparable.
LR: Nooo. I try to be humble when it comes to that. I not saying that there is no one out there who like me, but I will tell you that growing up the people who had a big influence on my music was Stevie Wonder, Sade and I really gravitated towards Jill Scott.

ECG: So, your sound. When you sing who would you compare your sound to?
LR: I think I sound like a mixture of Chaka Khan and Jill Scott.

ECG: Which sounds like a good mixture to me, lol, I like em both.
LR: That’s what I said lol.






ECG: Are you good in any other area of performing arts?
LR: No. I know what I would like to be good at. I would like to be a better dancer.

ECG: Lol, me too! One day I just wanna get out there and cut a rug so deep, and have the whole audience looking at me as I’m just swinging and swaying and turning lol, just one time.
LR: I wish I knew how to play an instrument well enough to perform it, but I don’t. My number one strength is vocal performance. Recently, I realized I am good at spoken word as well. Maybe that can tie into something.

ECG: I feel that maybe it goes hand in hand with being a lyricist. It’s like your nature. When I hear a singer singing, to me it’s like poetry with music. So I’m pretty sure you would be great at spoken word.
LR: Ironically, I am. Like you said when it comes to poetry set to music, you have to feel those words to the core. Whenever I’m performing anything, I’m feeling it. Like those words came from my mouth and I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I think that really comes across every time I perform, at least I would like to think so.

ECG: Have you ever experienced writer’s block?
LR: Yeah, all the time.

ECG: How do you handle writer’s block?
LR: Just like an athlete getting over a Charlie Horse, work it out. I mean this is what you do, so if you feel like you have a cramp then you do what’s necessary to get that cramp out and you move forward.

ECG: I believe you are newly married?
LR: I am. October 16th.

ECG: And how’s the married life so far?
LR: I love it. It’s so much better than the single life.

ECG: Tell me about it. Lol.
LR: For me it’s so much better. My husband is my number one. He listens to all my crap, and he gives me good advice when I need it. Sometimes it’s stuff that I don’t want to hear.

ECG: I wanted to ask you, is it difficult being in the entertainment business while also being married.
LR: It’s challenging for both of us because we spend so much time apart. It has its ups and downs. I do believe in the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. Sometimes you kind of need that time away.

ECG: Do you have any advice for someone who is in the industry and is either married or planning to get married?
LR: Well that’s tough, because everyone’s relationship is different. One main piece of advice that I would like to share, was something that my grandfather on my mother’s side passed along to me and my husband which is never go to bed angry with one another. No good can come out of it. Then my grandparents on my dad’s side said that no matter what, even if you are upset learn how to agree to disagree.

ECG: That’s another great piece of advice, because you’re not going to agree all the time. If you two agree, that you’re not going to come to an agreement on that particular subject…depending on what it is, you know some stuff you just have to come to an agreement on. But things such as opinions and feelings, okay we just disagree; we’re not on the same page where that’s concerned.
LR: Right, just agree to disagree and when you go to bed, don’t go to bed mad.

ECG: What does L’Renee like to do to relax?
LR: I like watching horror movies lol.

ECG: Lol, how is that relaxing?
LR: I wanna see some blood and guts and somebody getting chopped up.

ECG: Wowww lol. Now for me, that kind of stuff gets my blood to boiling. I don’t know about you but some movies have me so tensed up during the good parts, I’m like wow. I leave more hyped than I went in.
LR: Lol, right. When its time to go to bed, your eyes are like glued open like, dang what is that? lol.

ECG: Yeah, like what did I just see?
LR: Yeah, but I just like to watch movies. I’m a movie watcher. Horrors are my favorite, but I like all movies. When I want to wind down, I just put a movie on. And then I like rum and coke.

ECG: Don’t leave that out!
LR: Lol, we won’t name a brand until they cut a check.



ECG: You named a few names such a Prince and a few others… people like Luther, Michael Jackson and Yolanda Adams who have and have had such longevity in their careers even though they sing in different genres, R&B, Pop, Gospel, what quality do you believe they share?
LR: I think that it really has to do with something that I mentioned earlier, doing what is put on your heart. They let that creative force take over and they didn’t care about whether somebody was going to like it or not. They did what was good for them. You have to be authentic. You cannot make it in really any industry and really endure it for long term unless you are building your career on what’s true and what’s fair, so when you’re authentic, it really comes through, and that’s what I mean by being true.

ECG: It seems to me that the music or entertainment business can be exhausting, is it?
LR: Yupp!

ECG: Lol.
LR: A lot of people see the glamour of it, that hour and a half or two hours of a show, they see the artists up there doing what they love and let me tell you there is no other experience like it. Doing something that you are passionate about and in your favor other, people are just as passionate about what you’re doing, and you get to make a living off of it. But that two hour show could sometimes take years to develop, it can be very daunting. Anytime you’re in a profession, you have spent countless hours fine tuning your craft. For instance Oakland, California was my last show…to give you an idea what a typical day is like, and this is for me as the background singer, this is not the star of the show.

I’m up Saturday at 5 a.m. and at the airport because my flight leaves at 7:45, so I’m at the airport. We are traveling from 7:45 a.m. Detroit time, we have a layover in Houston, Texas and then we arrive in Oakland, California around 2 p.m. We get to the hotel and we have maybe an hour to eat, and try to unwind, settle or whatever you have to do. Then we’re off to the show. The show starts at 4 p.m. We perform at around 4:30, maybe 5 o’clock. We get off stage at 7 p.m., our flight leaves at midnight, but our flight is about three hours from where we’re staying. So we have another bite to eat, get to the hotel in enough time to shower. Then we drive two to three hours away. Our flight is at midnight, we have a layover somewhere, so we’re traveling from midnight until twelve noon the next day.

ECG: That’s exhausting just to hear.
LR: Yea, and that’s just to perform. That doesn’t include time invested into creating the show, that doesn’t include getting the lighting right, and the sound right…that doesn’t include learning the song.

ECG: Which is what I was wondering, when do you rehearse?
LR: We have rehearsal time. We rehearse more before the touring begins then we do now. But if we rest for more than five days then we have another rehearsal, we have to rehearse.


ECG: Now, you stay humble, but a lot of folks feel like when a person makes it they change. Why do you think that is? Is it necessary to change?
LR: Me and my husband talk about this all of the time. First of all, I think a person is who they are before they make it. I think that certain situations can bring out a negative aspect of a person’s personality. For instance if a person greedy, when they get some money they’re still gonna be greedy. Sometimes because they have what they were trying to get, it just kind of glorifies that personality trait, so that’s one aspect of it. Another aspect of it is sometimes the people around that person change.

ECG: Right and they try to blame the change on you though. They say it’s you that changed.
LR: Yeah they do. Sometimes it’s not the individual, sometimes it’s the people around them. I’ve had people who I’ve just barely spoken to turn around and ask me for twenty grand! It’s not that I’ve changed, but I don’t even know you.

ECG: What about your friends? Have you had to leave any old friends behind, or just cut strings and let go?
LR: I have. It had nothing to do with music though. I think that everyone has their own passion in life and as your maturity level changes sometimes you do have to change the friends that are around you.

ECG: Yes you do. Do you train or give vocal lessons?
LR: You know what? No. I have been asked to do so. There is someone I can refer though, someone who has been trained on how to train a voice. My talent is really raw.

ECG: I get it, you just sing. Teaching someone how to sing is like a whole different thing.
Do a lot of the ladies in your mentorship program plan on getting involved in the entertainment industry?
LR: Well, some do and some of them have no desire. Most of them have some kind of creative spark. Usually the people who end up getting into the mentorship program are individuals who their parents are friends of mine, and their children have become friends of mine as a result. I try to make it a point to let them know that someone that you look up to can spend time with you, be fun and also encourage you to do better. Things like that.

ECG: Are there any other upcoming events or business ventures that you would like the viewers to know about?
LR: The only thing that’s coming up is the launch for Girl Power non-profit and it’s also a concert which is gonna be my first in the Detroit area for this year. That’s a first. It’s a blessing, because I’ve been on the road. I would like anybody that’s near Detroit to come. If you’re in Ohio, Chicago, Flint, Toledo, Canada, or somewhere close on October 28th, I want you to come to the African American Museum. The ticket prices are not astronomical. You can purchase tickets in advance which will be less expensive. We do have a limited amount of seats that are available for pre-sale and they’re online right now.

ECG: I plan on being there. I do, I really do.
LR: How can we get in contact with you if we wanted to book a show or have you do an appearance?
Everything you could possibly want to know or need from L’Renee is available at L’Renee.net, and you can get access to all of my social networking sites. If you’re a Facebooker you can connect with me there or if you’re a Twitter person you can tweet me. All of that’s acceptable there if you just want updates you can subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can see videos of other shows. We also have contests that are going on that you can participate in. Everything is at L’Renee.net.

ECG: It’s been good talking to you. Will you promise to come back and keep us updated on what you’re doing?
LR: Absolutely.

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Well, I see that being in the entertainment business can be a very exciting yet very strenuous career. My hat goes off to those that actually stick in there and make a name for their selves. With the positive attitude displayed by Mrs. Lori Alexander a.k.a. L’Renee, I have a feeling that we’ll be seeing and hearing a lot more from her for a long time coming. Good Luck L!








That's all for now everyone. Remember to Keep it Cold!

Cold Medinah
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YOOOO!!!! How are all my Kings and Queens?!?!? Yes, I’ve been gone for a while. I had some other responsibilities to tend to, and I got a new gig, but I didn’t forget about you all!! I’m so sorry for the extended leave of absence, but I’m back, so let’s get to it!!!


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If you didn’t know by now, I’m a Detroit Girl In A New York World. I love living in New York, but Detroit will always be my first home. I still rep my home teams (yes, including the Detroit Lions) as well as hometown music. I introduced you all to Detroit Rocker Steffanie Christi’an, now meet 313 soul sista L’Renee. Born and raised in Detroit, L’Renee credits heavy weights such as Sade, Stevie Wonder, and Karen Clark-Sheard as being her influences. L’Renee had been writing her own music for sometime, but it was a performance in Columbus, OH that pushed her to the front of the stage. “For the longest time I actually tried to deny music as a career” says L’Renee “The turning point for me was during a show in Columbus, OH that I landed as a fluke and when I came off stage there were so many request for people to purchase the music that they’d just heard. I was floored because at that point I was just writing music for recreational purposes. I’ve been writing and singing professionally ever since.” Even though she may have not been trying to pursue a career professionally, L’Renee has always been one with music. “My first fond memory of music is from a performance I did singing “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” performed by Diana Ross during an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz while in Kindergarten.” L’Renee also recalls how music played an intricate role in her upbringing in Detroit. “I remember many nights that my father would practice with his funk band in the basement. I used to always try and stay up in order to hear the rehearsals and sometimes sneak a peak at what they were doing. I used to think that they were so cool and all I could think about was being like them when I got older. In my neighborhood, the fondest musical memory that I have was during a Brazeal Dennard Youth Chorale performance. The thing that made it so special was being able to sing with people who have become some of the most important women in my life, Angela Birchette, Dr. Lori Hicks, and Yalonda “JD Green” (Davidson)Green.“ It’s those influences that have helped L’Renee become one of Detroit shining stars.

In addition to performing around the globe and opening for the likes of Ledisi, L’Renee is also giving back to young women in Detroit. “Detroit is a very special place. There’s a pulse here that can’t be accurately described simply with words. I don’t even believe that it can be fully understood until you live here. I am exceptionally proud to be from here and just like any other significantly urban area we are going to continue to make mistakes, but we will learn from those mishaps.“ L’Renee started her own non-profit L’Renee GirlPOWer Non-profit which works towards improving the self-esteem of young teenage girls. The organization had its official launch last week (October 28th) in Detroit and included a full concert featuring R&B artists Gwenation, Elle, and L’Renee.

We here at Reclaim Your Queendom salute L’Renee. A beautiful songbird who is using her talent and skills to help educated and uplift women, and doing it damn well. “I always try to remember to ask God to help me change the things I can, accept the things I can’t, and to have the wisdom to know the difference.“ Make sure you visit her website L’Renee.Net and subscribe, follow her on Twitter (@lreneedetroit), like her page on Facebook, and watch her videos/listen to her music on YouTube. “I am releasing a couple more projects over the next couple of months as well as featuring on a couple of great projects.“ We can’t wait. - Reclaim Your Queendom (wordpress.com)

L'Renee | Europe non-stop.non-pop
(pronounced el-ren-nay)

As Founder and CEO of L’Renee Musique Inc, you have to wonder where does she find the time to record five cd’s and produce an artist on her own label. Her fan base, mostly women, have grown to a staggering 100k plus and still growing. L’Renee, who is very active in the community, has been a spokesperson for several causes.

The beautiful sounds of Detroit’s L’Renee, who has stayed true to her roots of r&b on her new cd “Europe non-stop.non-pop” , has a resonating sound that will pull you into the music and soothe even the most hardcore r&b fan. L’Renee, has a wonderful range that is represented on every song where her vocals glide over the music, and is blended perfectly. The more I listened to this CD, the more I got drawn into it - like she was in the room singing live next to me. I was just mesmerized by her voice, her style, passion and warmth put on each song.

Especially after hearing 'You'...

Track Listing:
What’s the weather
Baby don’t give up
interlude
Reflections
You
interlude
It’s not over
I can love you better
Yes (I do)
interlude
Addiction (Material World)
You Don’t have to cry
interlude
Beautiful - Urban Music Scene

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Our first spotlight is L’Renee. Coming from the Detroit, MI area, she has fought against many doubters. Starting in 2006, by creating her own music label. From there she moved forward at a great pace to release “Special Song” LP that same year. The following year, she released “2nd Chances”. L’Renee also released “Merry Christmas EP” in 2008. She is very ambitious with her 2009 release schedule. She has three LP’s slated for this year. They consist of “L’Renee’s House”, “Europe”, and “Jazz” which is a live LP. She will not be a one hit wonder, or a flash in the pan. She has set her sights, and is planning on giving her fans the music they deserve.

All I need Is Time - Wagoo Music

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Our first spotlight is L’Renee. Coming from the Detroit, MI area, she has fought against many doubters. Starting in 2006, by creating her own music label. From there she moved forward at a great pace to release “Special Song” LP that same year. The following year, she released “2nd Chances”. L’Renee also released “Merry Christmas EP” in 2008. She is very ambitious with her 2009 release schedule. She has three LP’s slated for this year. They consist of “L’Renee’s House”, “Europe”, and “Jazz” which is a live LP. She will not be a one hit wonder, or a flash in the pan. She has set her sights, and is planning on giving her fans the music they deserve.

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Our first spotlight is L’Renee. Coming from the Detroit, MI area, she has fought against many doubters. Starting in 2006, by creating her own music label. From there she moved forward at a great pace to release “Special Song” LP that same year. The following year, she released “2nd Chances”. L’Renee also released “Merry Christmas EP” in 2008. She is very ambitious with her 2009 release schedule. She has three LP’s slated for this year. They consist of “L’Renee’s House”, “Europe”, and “Jazz” which is a live LP. She will not be a one hit wonder, or a flash in the pan. She has set her sights, and is planning on giving her fans the music they deserve.

All I need Is Time - Wagoo Music

L’Renee, a Detroit Artist who is a semi finalist from Detroit’s Andre Harrell Superstar Soul Search, came to the kiss-fm studios to chop it up with Online Editor AC and whew, talk about a Super Starsoul Search this woman embodies SOUL! With her ‘Live like you dying in an hour philosophy’, amazing vocals, journalistic abilities and philanthropy L’Renee is destined for greatness on a national platform.

ANDRE HARRELL SUPERSTAR SOUL SEARCH COMES TO DETROIT!
L’Renee’s involvement as a spokesperson in S.A.F.E., an organization dedicated to teaching women to survive financially after exiting an abusive relationship, and as a guest vocalist for Ebony Magazine’s 2009 Detroit Sisterspeak are two major strides taken to connect herself to what she is passionate about. - Clear Channel's 105.9 Kiss FM

From Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker,to Alicia Myers:Detroit has bred some of the strongest female vocalist/entertainers to date. Now with rising songbirds from the D, including mainstream pop princess Teairra Mari and R&B/Soul diva Monica Blair, the legacy continues. But, if there is one female singer from Detroit that you betta act like you know is L'Renee

With a warm, gorgeous smile and vocals that are deep and sultry like dripping syrup, L'Renee is a music head's dream- combining R&B/Soul/Jazz and Neo Soul. Vocally,she reminds me of cross between India Arie and Marsha Ambrosius(Songstress from Floetry). She sings about love, making love, losing love -you know what us grown folks want to hear about. She has 5 albums out titled Europe, Jazz Live, Merry Christmas, 2nd Chances,and Special Song for her 100,000 plus fanbase.

She has been featured in Vibe Magazine(I saw that feature),Urban Mainstream Vol 36,The Detroit News, and Rollin Out Magazine. She has also shared the stage and performed with Lyfe Jennings, Anthony Hamilton, Monica Blaire,Slum Village, Naughty by Nature, Fat Kat, Conya Doss, and Musiq SoulChild-now that's what's up!

Unfortuanately, I have never seen L' do a full live performance,except for the one time I heard her sung a beautiful yet haunting version of Lift Every Voice and Sing at a Black August event years ago. But, I do plan on seeing Ms. L'Renee live because Mama is BAD. She is always touring and performing around the city,so let's show her some good love and I'm sure she'll give it back.
- Hello Miss Detroit

From Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker,to Alicia Myers:Detroit has bred some of the strongest female vocalist/entertainers to date. Now with rising songbirds from the D, including mainstream pop princess Teairra Mari and R&B/Soul diva Monica Blair, the legacy continues. But, if there is one female singer from Detroit that you betta act like you know is L'Renee

With a warm, gorgeous smile and vocals that are deep and sultry like dripping syrup, L'Renee is a music head's dream- combining R&B/Soul/Jazz and Neo Soul. Vocally,she reminds me of cross between India Arie and Marsha Ambrosius(Songstress from Floetry). She sings about love, making love, losing love -you know what us grown folks want to hear about. She has 5 albums out titled Europe, Jazz Live, Merry Christmas, 2nd Chances,and Special Song for her 100,000 plus fanbase.

She has been featured in Vibe Magazine(I saw that feature),Urban Mainstream Vol 36,The Detroit News, and Rollin Out Magazine. She has also shared the stage and performed with Lyfe Jennings, Anthony Hamilton, Monica Blaire,Slum Village, Naughty by Nature, Fat Kat, Conya Doss, and Musiq SoulChild-now that's what's up!

Unfortuanately, I have never seen L' do a full live performance,except for the one time I heard her sung a beautiful yet haunting version of Lift Every Voice and Sing at a Black August event years ago. But, I do plan on seeing Ms. L'Renee live because Mama is BAD. She is always touring and performing around the city,so let's show her some good love and I'm sure she'll give it back.
- Hello Miss Detroit

I came across L’Renee back in 2008 after the folks over at Soultracks gave her album, 2nd Chances, a glowing review. I had never heard of her before but I trusted the review and so I hunted down a copy.

The album was actually released back in 2007 and was her second effort following 2004's Special Song. Since the release of 2nd Chances L’Renee has not been resting on her laurels, 2008 saw her record and release a holiday album (Merry Christmas) and 2009 saw 2 releases, the first simply entitled Jazz (a collection of Jazz standards), and her 3rd album proper, Europe.

As a way of rewarding existing fans, and hopefully gathering an army of new followers, L’Renee has decided to release her whole catalogue on a ‘name your own price’ (even FREE) basis via her bandcamp site. I for one will be heading straight over (I only have 2nd Chances at the moment) but hurry, the offer only lasts until 31st January 2010. Click on the banner below to download. - souluk1984.wordpress.com

I came across L’Renee back in 2008 after the folks over at Soultracks gave her album, 2nd Chances, a glowing review. I had never heard of her before but I trusted the review and so I hunted down a copy.

The album was actually released back in 2007 and was her second effort following 2004's Special Song. Since the release of 2nd Chances L’Renee has not been resting on her laurels, 2008 saw her record and release a holiday album (Merry Christmas) and 2009 saw 2 releases, the first simply entitled Jazz (a collection of Jazz standards), and her 3rd album proper, Europe.

As a way of rewarding existing fans, and hopefully gathering an army of new followers, L’Renee has decided to release her whole catalogue on a ‘name your own price’ (even FREE) basis via her bandcamp site. I for one will be heading straight over (I only have 2nd Chances at the moment) but hurry, the offer only lasts until 31st January 2010. Click on the banner below to download. - souluk1984.wordpress.com

A blend of hip-hop, r&b, neo-soul, and jazz warmed Detroit on a cold Saturday night last Valentine’s weekend as the duo Impromp2 greeted their favorite city with their trademark smooth sound. With opening act L’Renee setting the stage with her infectious sultry sound, the audience was treated to an extraordinary night of love songs, old favorites, and new grooves from this group of performers. Performing three songs from her CD “2nd Chances”, this lovely and talented young lady was been entertaining Detroit steadily for the past year, getting raves wherever she performs. Check out her my space page at www.myspace.com/l’renee (el-reh-nay).



Impromp2 has been thrilling Detroit audiences since their debut “You’re Gonna Love It”, in 1995. With their new CD “It Is What It Is”, it is apparent that after a long hiatus Impromp2 is back in a big way. Crafting their unique sound with many heavyweights in the music game including Ray Parker Jr. Marcus Miller, and Wayman Tisdale among others, this new effort was featured prominently at this concert at the new venue Asian Village, on Detroit’s revamped waterfront. Although they performed most of their new music throughout the night, they didn’t disappoint the many fans who came out to hear some of the favorites from the past including their hits “Enjoy Yourself”, You’re Gonna Love It”, and of course “Summer Nights”. Check out our video interview with one half of this super group, vocalist and trumpeter/keyboardist Johnny Britt and also their web site www.myspace.com/impromp2. - thedetroiter.com

Who Is L'Renee Musique?

Hometown: Redford, MI

Sign: Pisces

Favorite Artists: Stevie Wonder, Sade, Kim Burell & Sarah Vaughn

Discography: Special Song (2005) 2nd Chances (2007) Merry Christmas (2008), Jazz (2009) Europe (2009) & Nathan R'.s Grown-Up Conversations (2009)

Hello World,
This month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Detroit's Own L'Renee. We've only emailed each other back and forth and it seems like I have been known sista girl all my life. L'Renee's motto is
"Attitude determines the outcome", with that being said her humble personality matched with her confidence will definitely take her far in this life!

L'Renee Musique (nee Lori Hollins) is rapidly becoming a household name. The Redford native embodies strength, creativity and most importantly the gift of music. Besides wooing self proclaimed music connoisseurs like myself, L'Renee was named as one of the Detroit semi-finalists of Andre Harell's Superstar Soul Search in June.

Every year since the debut of her first album Special Song in 2005, L'Renee has been quite busy. She has produced albums 5 albums and even shared the stage with artists such as Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soulchild & Dwele, not to mention preparing for her upcoming nuptials. She is also a spokesperson for S.A.F.E, an organization dedicated to teaching women to survive financially after exiting an abusive relationship.


Armed with a bachelor in business administration, L'Renee's guerrilla Internet marketing strategy has helped her to gain a 100,000+ fan base. In an interview with Metromix in 2008, L'Renee said, “(Blackplanet) has been an excellent marketing tool. Facebook and MySpace have been excellent for spreading the word as well,” she says. “I am able to reach customers all over the world with my music with the ease of hitting enter! It is absolutely amazing to be able to steer my musical career through a lot of sweat, tears, passion for excellence, and the help of each of my fans.”

Listeners have streamed her music over 300,000 times via sites including amazon, emusic, livewiremobile, iLike, itunes, last.fm, rhapsody, soundclick, virb, other music sites and blog communities.

Well now that all of the introductions are out of the way sit back, relax and get to know Ms. L'Renee Musique!!

MC: In your own words, who is L’Renee/How would you describe your vibe/How much difference is their between Lori the artist and Lori the everyday Detroiter?

L'Renee: L'Renee is a vibrant, down-to-earth, well loved and respected, STRONG extrovert! This is the person who I am when I am very comfortable and am around my closest friends. My vibe is one that is warm and inviting...lots of people describe my demeanor like "the cute girl next door". Lori on the other hand is the quiet and shy person who is the ultimate observer and in a sort of way socially inapt. Lori is sometimes misunderstood as being standoffish or arrogant but its really just her being a sponge...absorbing the life around her giving L'Renee something to talk about.

MC: I understand that you come from a musical family, can you tell us more about your musical beginnings, your father’s band and how they influenced you?

L'Renee: The musical gene runs deep in my family. Considering my immediate family my father was my biggest influence. From my birth (and before) until my parents divorce when I was about nine, my family's house was the rehearsal spot for a funk band that my father was a part of. I used to try and stay up and sneak to the basement to watch them rehearse. Outside of that my father who was a saxophonist would rehearse the scales and riffs. That's were the most of my style comes from. The first song I learned was a tenor sax scale rehearsal tune. Its crazy how I still practice it today when I want to warm up before a show.

MC: In my experience as an intern with Hidden Beach, Jill Scott always joked about how she becomes someone else on the stage, does L’Renee have an alter ego?

L'Renee: Absolutely! It's funny but each time immediately before I grab the mic or walk onto a stage, all of the normal social inhibitors that surface to produce anxiety in my normal self goes out the window and I become the person I wish I was all the time...L'Renee a calm, self-confident, expressive and authentic human being. I will be discussing some of my negative thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a book that I will be publishing soon. Be on the look out for it probably before this year is over. It won't be a straight biography, but it will describe some things that I believe all women struggle with (and some men) ways to cope and live happily anyway.

MC: When you are not performing, what do you do in your spare time?

L'Renee: I workout, build things, read books, write songs, rehearse new music, and spend time with family. I don't like working out but it makes me feel strong so I do it (lol). Regarding building things, I recently designed and built a set of record shelving blocks. The latest book that I read is "Survivor", an excellent document of people who have overcome some of the most bizarre events and came out alive and thriving. Since I'm working on the next project I listen to new music a lot and allow myself to be creative without the judgment of others or trying to meet anyone else's expectations. Finally having friends and family around are one of my top priorities so I'm usually in constant contact with them through phone calls, partying, movie watching, shopping and all those things that people do together.

MC: Being that you have been grinding and working with artists such as Stephanie Mills, Musiq Soulchild, & Anthony Hamilton to name a few for a while now, how does it make you feel that people still refer to you as an “up & coming” artist?

L'Renee: I still consider myself a work in progress because I'm not even close to the goals that I've set for myself so it doesn't bother me at all. I honestly would describe myself the same way. If you are asking that question to get a deeper insight into whether I get frustrated in this business...the answer is H-E-double-hockey-sticks YES! Speaking to all my other aspiring artists out there, I think they can all attest to feelings that there's this big mystery, or maybe someone is trying to block your progress. Sometimes you wonder if someone said something that is keeping you from the success you feel you deserve (especially when you believe that you are just as talented as the artists that are predominant in our industry). Well, I'm here to stand up and say everything that happens does so to our individual advantage. Don't lose sight of what you want and eventually you will live your dreams. Don't ever give up. You lose 100% of the chances you never take.

MC: Considering the musical history associated with Detroit, do you feel that it is hard for Detroit artists (mainly R&B) to gain exposure?

L'Renee: Our history is rich. But our history does not make us better. I think it has made us feel a sort of entitlement or rights of passage that flat out does not exist. The problem with feeling like we are entitled makes us complacent. Complacency begets failure ultimately. We have got to open our ears and eyes to what is really going on in our industry to find our niche and dominate. Some of us artists have learned this and have moved on to become very successful in our own right. On the other hand it also takes a large amount of study of the business side of music. Unfortunately a lot of us are left without a mentor which just means we have to work harder to catch up to those of us who do.

MC: Lately, I have been in debate with Detroiters about lack of support for our own artists, do you feel this statement is true?

L'Renee: Not really. I have received an overwhelming amount of support from Detroit. I have been blessed enough to experience the differences of audiences in other places and have found that what we accept and don't accept as entertaining is unique to other demographics. But, there's nothing at all wrong with that. I believe that a performers job requires a strong ability to be flexible and adapt to the audience in which you are trying to entertain. If you are an entertainer sing great songs and perform them well. Everything else falls into place.

MC: I have always admired how Philly artists seem to have support each other in their projects, do you see Detroit artists doing the same?

L'Renee: From my experience, I have great relationships with everyone that I've seen in the forefront of the R&B music scene in Detroit. For example, I've worked with artists and producers like Nick Speed, Necco Red, Monica Blaire, Mike E, Kenny, Dwele, and many more. I understand what you mean however, and don't really have an answer for that. I could speculate but it would just be that- speculation.

MC: Have you ever felt the need to move away from the area in hopes of being discovered elsewhere?

L'Renee: With the onset of the internet its not necessary to relocate in my opinion. I do believe that it's important to branch out and have been doing just that more heavily this year than in the past. The internet allows you to reach anyone with a connection and an interest in the type of music that I do. The only tricky part is getting them to notice me. Being discovered by fans is the number one goal at L'Renee Musique Inc.

MC: What have been some of your challenges as an artist?

L'Renee: Limited funding. It can be detrimental to any business and we are no exception to the rule. Money makes things move. We are always looking for more.

MC: What advice do you have for Detroit soul artists trying to break into the industry?

L'Renee: Remain calm at all times. Always be aware of where you are in terms of where you want to be. Never give up.

MC: Just recently you won the Andre Harrell Superstar Soul Search, what were your thoughts when they called your name?

L'Renee: It was an unbelievable experience and it was hard to internalize. I am so used to fighting so hard to get an inch it almost seemed like there was a catch because I didn't do anything more than what I do each time I perform which is perform like there is no tomorrow.

MC: Who are some artists that you’d like to work with?

L'Renee: I want to work with JayZ, The Roots, Michael Franks, Mint Condition, Usher, Sting, Stevie Wonder, D'Angelo, John Legend...just to name a few

MC: What made you become a spokesperson for S.A.F.E

L'Renee: When I met Ms Risker, the CEO, I just fell in love with her organization and what they stood for. I promote them anytime I can. I'm a little disappointed that I haven't been able to attend the events that she has done lately, but anytime I can be a mouth-piece I do just that.

MC: What does the future hold for L’Renee?

L'Renee: Well, the near future for LORI includes me getting married. I'm very much in love and we are excited about our union. I'm having an engagement party that at M's Gathering Place 32293 Ford Rd Garden City, MI. Its a really cool place that just opened. I love the atmosphere! I encourage everybody to come because we are in love and L'Renee will be performing. :)

THOUGHTS ON L'RENEE MUSIQUE
L'Renee is definitely a star on the horizon. Her latest release, Europe, is straight up R&B, feel good music at its best. Her skillful use of jazz riffs and makes her voice analogous to Amel Larreiux, but it doesn't stop there. The CD opens with the funk/soul infused track, "What's the Weather." The song is a poignant plea to her lover as she tries to analyze their capricious relationship. While "You" is a sexy dedication to love to how she feels about her 'Honey/Suga
Cookie/Big ole piece of cake" its something about her deep, flirtatious alto rants that takes me to a whole 'notha (yes I did say 'nother) level in the seductive "It's Not Over." I love her boldness as she belts It's not over until/Till you get want you want /And I get what I want /Till we get what we want. WHHHOOOOOAAAAA....ahem let me get back to writing (in my David Alan Grier voice, down Satan, LOL)
Hey I don't even want to write no more, let me get back to this CD, cuz its definitely the truth..
DEUCES......

This release has definitely INTRIGUED MY SOUL
- SoUl InTriGue

Good morning people. In my efforts to add some new features to the site, I’ve come up with “Soul Artist Spotlights”. It’s where I spotlight six female artists, that are new to ME. Some of the artists may new on the scene or serious veterans. There is so much music out there, I know, no one person is getting exposed to all of it all the time. Also, I’ve added the feature of embedding mp3's in a nice way. Yeah, I know big deal. Anyway, on to the music.

Our first spotlight is L’Renee. Coming from the Detroit, MI area, she has fought against many doubters. Starting in 2006, by creating her own music label. From there she moved forward at a great pace to release “Special Song” LP that same year. The following year, she released “2nd Chances”. L’Renee also released “Merry Christmas EP” in 2008. She is very ambitious with her 2009 release schedule. She has three LP’s slated for this year. They consist of “L’Renee’s House”, “Europe”, and “Jazz” which is a live LP. She will not be a one hit wonder, or a flash in the pan. She has set her sights, and is planning on giving her fans the music they deserve. - Soulified.com

Club Prive` in downtown Detroit made for an elegant setting for thedetroiter.com interview with local singer extraordinaire L’Renee. This exciting, talented young lady burst on to the scene two years ago and now with her debut CD, “2nd Chances” blowin’ up on IPODs and MP3 systems, it seems soon she’ll be on everyone’s regular playlist. Her song “I Love My Life” is quite infectious, with its smooth groove and on point vocals. After catching her appearance over Valentine’s weekend opening for the group “Impromp2” I knew I was catching a glimpse of a future star.

TheDetroiter.com: What made you chose this career path?

L’Renee: Really the career chose me. I went to college and got my degree in business management. I grew up wanting to be an architect but the music in me was too strong to ignore so this is what I decided I had to do.

TheD: What was the biggest mistake you made along the way?

L’Renee: (laughing) Waiting so long to get started.

TheD: How did you get so far in just two short years?

L’Renee: Lots of hard work. I devote of lot of my time to my career since I started off late. But I’m glad I went to school and got my degree first. It will help for the business side of the music industry.

TheD: Why do you feel it’s important to live and work here in Detroit whereas lots of artists leave as soon as they get a little success?

L’Renee: I’m very proud to be from Detroit. There’s a lot good things happening here musically and I want to be a part of it. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, but I’m very glad to be here right now representing Detroit.

TheD: Tell me your earliest memory musically?

L’Renee: (laughing) Grabbing the mike and singing, ”Doin’ The Butt” with my father’s band when I was maybe 2 years old.

TheD: I bet that was pretty funny.

L’Renee: Yeah. My father’s band used to rehearse in our basement. They played all over town.

TheD: What was the name of his band?

L’Renee: (still laughing) I can’t remember.

TheD: What was the most embarrassing thing to happen to you musically?

L’Renee: Let’s see…Forgetting the words to a song while I was performing in college.

It was ok though. The audience started singing the lyrics and then I picked back up. They gave me good time about it but it was all in fun.

TheD: What are the top 3 things you want your fans to know about you?

L’Renee: That I’m kind hearted, a hard worker, and I’m very determined.

TheD: Three things you’ll need in this business.

L’Renee: Yes.

TheD: Final question. Where do you see yourself 4 years from now?

L’Renee: (laughing) Not to sound arrogant but accepting my Grammy award.

TheD: I can see that happening. You have a unique sound, and you are very talented. We wish you much success to you in your future.

L’Renee: Thank you. - thedetroiter.com

Club Prive` in downtown Detroit made for an elegant setting for thedetroiter.com interview with local singer extraordinaire L’Renee. This exciting, talented young lady burst on to the scene two years ago and now with her debut CD, “2nd Chances” blowin’ up on IPODs and MP3 systems, it seems soon she’ll be on everyone’s regular playlist. Her song “I Love My Life” is quite infectious, with its smooth groove and on point vocals. After catching her appearance over Valentine’s weekend opening for the group “Impromp2” I knew I was catching a glimpse of a future star.

TheDetroiter.com: What made you chose this career path?

L’Renee: Really the career chose me. I went to college and got my degree in business management. I grew up wanting to be an architect but the music in me was too strong to ignore so this is what I decided I had to do.

TheD: What was the biggest mistake you made along the way?

L’Renee: (laughing) Waiting so long to get started.

TheD: How did you get so far in just two short years?

L’Renee: Lots of hard work. I devote of lot of my time to my career since I started off late. But I’m glad I went to school and got my degree first. It will help for the business side of the music industry.

TheD: Why do you feel it’s important to live and work here in Detroit whereas lots of artists leave as soon as they get a little success?

L’Renee: I’m very proud to be from Detroit. There’s a lot good things happening here musically and I want to be a part of it. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, but I’m very glad to be here right now representing Detroit.

TheD: Tell me your earliest memory musically?

L’Renee: (laughing) Grabbing the mike and singing, ”Doin’ The Butt” with my father’s band when I was maybe 2 years old.

TheD: I bet that was pretty funny.

L’Renee: Yeah. My father’s band used to rehearse in our basement. They played all over town.

TheD: What was the name of his band?

L’Renee: (still laughing) I can’t remember.

TheD: What was the most embarrassing thing to happen to you musically?

L’Renee: Let’s see…Forgetting the words to a song while I was performing in college.

It was ok though. The audience started singing the lyrics and then I picked back up. They gave me good time about it but it was all in fun.

TheD: What are the top 3 things you want your fans to know about you?

L’Renee: That I’m kind hearted, a hard worker, and I’m very determined.

TheD: Three things you’ll need in this business.

L’Renee: Yes.

TheD: Final question. Where do you see yourself 4 years from now?

L’Renee: (laughing) Not to sound arrogant but accepting my Grammy award.

TheD: I can see that happening. You have a unique sound, and you are very talented. We wish you much success to you in your future.

L’Renee: Thank you. - thedetroiter.com

Wow…is all I can say! I just completed a telephone interview with a very talented young lady named Lori Hollins. Now if the name Lori Hollins doesn’t ring a bell with you yet my friends, then my guess would be that in a few years her name will be as well known as Calvin Broadus, better known as Snoop Dogg, or Victoria Beckham, originally known as “Posh” of the 90’s Female English Pop group The Spice Girls. I’m talking about L’RENEE!

L’Renee is a female vocalist from Detroit, MI, and is currently (at the time of this writing) on tour with KEM, Fantasia and others. As a matter of fact, while doing the interview with me I could hear the shuffle of things being prepared for her family while she is away on the road…she’s only here for 2 days, then back on the tour with the next stop being in Baton Rouge, Louisiana TOMORROW!

I found during my 30-minute or so telephone conversation with L’Renee, that there is a certain kind of easy-going and relaxed confidence that she exudes…from listening to her I could tell that she’s very comfortable in her own skin. While writing this blog, I’m listening to “With or Without Me”, a track from her 2nd Chances album (released March, 2007) and it’s got me in a subtle, but still slightly noticeable, trance-like state. Whoa.

When asked how would L’Renee compare herself to other artists in the business today, she humbly stated that she doesn’t look at it in that way…stating that “Art is objective” and in the eye of the beholder…basically surmising that it’s a “Me vs. Me” kinda thing goin’ on for her and she wishes to remain focused on her own self-improvement. L’Renee also states that one of her biggest success stories to date, occurred when she began to tour with KEM (who by the way, is a multiple certified Gold selling artist – Jazz / Soul / Contemporary sounds…who also has won several awards including a Billboard Music Award).

I couldn’t help but ask L’Renee when did she know music was her calling…she replied with a sort of two-part answer. First, she readily admits that according to her mom, she was SINGING even before TALKING, and by the way, I Totally can see that in her. Now if that isn’t surprising enough, here’s the other part of the answer. L’Renee says that sometime around 2003, she was asked by a friend to do a show ( singing performance ) in Columbus, Ohio. The friend was supposed to be the actual singer, but for whatever reason she didn’t want to do it…so this friend asked L’Renee to be the vocalist and the friend would do the background vocals. Needless to say, after the crowd heard L’Renn sing, she received a Standing Ovation from at least half of the audience, with repeated requests for when L’Renee’s OWN album was coming out. L’Renee was hooked!

Some of the notable achievements thus far for L’Renee include: winning the Detroit round of the 2010 Andre Harrell Superstar Soul Search…A finalist in the 2010 Budweiser Superfest Singing Contest…Shared the stage with the likes of Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton & Angela Winbush to name a few. But honestly folks, it doesn’t stop there. L’Renee graduated from Detroit’s Renaissance High School (arguably one of, if not THEE top high school in Detroit) and also Kentucky State University.

L’Renee will be performing LIVE on April 23rd at the historic Music Hall (350 Madison Ave., near the Opera House and 36th District Court) in Detroit, opening up for fellow Detroiter Dwele and Angie Stone both Superstars. I have made it a point to be in attendance at this performance, please join us as well. You can keep up with L’Renee and her music, tour schedule, etc. from the following sources:
- The WowShane Radio Show

I had the pleasure of speaking with L’Renee about her past, present, and her future. To be honest, I hadn’t heard much of her music before I spoke with her but, I was following her on Twitter and had several people mention that she was “such a cool person”. I clicked the video below and all I could say was “Wow”. Talking to L’Renee was like talking to someone you just met, but you feel like you’ve known them all your life. In fact she was a cool person and seemed very determined to make her mark. L’Renee is one busy lady; she has been touring with Kem, preparing for her own project, and recently started a non-profit organization to help young women.
When did you decide to pursue music as a profession?
“I had an ‘ah-ha’ moment. I have always been involved with music but I wasn’t in the industry until after this one performance I did in Columbus, OH in 2004. I started writing because I wanted an outlet and I didn’t have anything to do musically when I graduated from college. After I got off stage people started to ask me when my album was coming out. So that was my ‘ah-ha’ moment and ever since then I have been producing a project everyone 12 months. It is fun and rewarding. It is hard work but it is fun.”
What has been your most memorable experience on tour with Kem?
“Maybe because it’s newer, but performing at the Essence Music Festival last week in New Orleans (N’awlins) lol. So far that is my favorite one. It has been the biggest audience that we have had. It was just a very memorable moment. Brushing elbows with some of the best performers in the industry right now was breathtaking – it was a dream come true. It was amazing. I remember during our sound check I was standing right next to Pebbles and I was like OMG! I’m trying to be professional but inside I am going crazy. These are people that I have seen on TV and I grew up watching what they were doing. You know what I mean? It was very, very, very rewarding.”
What’s next for you?
“Next year I am anticipating releasing a limited edition vinyl release and I am also going to release my next LP at the beginning of next year. This year I am going to be having my first full concert in Detroit on October 28 at the African American Museum. It is going to be great. I’m going to have Gwenation opening for that and we are also having auditions for someone to open for me. Anyone interested in opening for us can email lreneeauditions2011@gmail.com. I am also launching my non-profit organization on the same day.”
Tell me about your non-profit organization.
“GirlPOWer is a non-profit is a mentorship program where once a month I take a handful of ladies out on the town. We go to lunch or we may go to the movies. We will just do fun stuff. I call it fun with a purpose. It’s all about promoting self-esteem. I have always been particular about that type of community service because when I was growing up I had someone that was there for me who was always encouraging me to be better. So I feel like this is my way of taking on the responsibility of keeping that torch lit, and making sure I provide an outlet for young girls. I try to encourage them to realize that anything they want to do in life, they can do it. That is what I try to perpetuate at every meeting. Also, at the end of the first 12 months we will publish a book under L’Renee GirlPOWer and it will have behind the scenes info. It will have essays from the girls, letters from parents, and pictures from the events. Each person that made any contribution whether volunteering or financial will have their name listed in the credits of the book.
I saw you were planning to launch a Kickstarter Campaign – what can we expect?
It is relating to a project “Glow” is the title of the album for my 2012 release. It will be an LP, CD, download or you can buy a limited edition vinyl of select songs from that album. It doesn’t start until August 1st but I am planting the seeds for those fans of mine who are interested in being a part of my dream.
What do you like about being an independent artist and would you ever go major?
Right now I enjoy the autonomy of being an independent artist. You can control your direction and your own sound and you don’t have to answer to anyone except your fans. When you are signed with a label it is like you are an employee and you are contracted to do a particular job and you have to do it to their standards. Obviously there are benefits and cons to both. Being an independent artist you have all of this autonomy, but if you create a great product it is a little harder to get noticed. So you may have a fabulous album but because you don’t have the network of a major label, nobody may know. You spend countless hours of trying to be seen and that takes away from the artistry. And would I consider being on a label? If the opportunity is right — Yes. I already have my idea of what I would like to see if I get signed and I am very adamant that I get those things if the opportunity presents itself. In order for me to give up that autonomy I would like to be able to trade it for something much greater. I would love to do commercials, endorsements, movies, writing music for movies — those are all of the things I would like to do. As an independent artist it is very difficult to make a stamp and do that.
What do you want people to take away from your music?
Really I would like for them to feel one of two things: (1) that they are not alone at how they are feeling at that moment and (2) encouraged about whatever situation they are going through. I am not really like an inspirational artist – I don’t do gospel music but I do like to talk about real-life situations especially when it comes to relationships. When people listen to my music I would like them to feel like they are not alone.
For more information about everything happening in L’Renee’s world check out www.lrenee.net. - Chasing Soul

L’Renee has been busy on tour as a background singer with super soul crooner Kem, playing 32 cities with more being added every day. With a break in her schedule she’s kicking off a new non-profit 'L’Renee GirlPOWer' and taking time to give back to her community and to young girls in particular in an uber fabulous way!

Saturday April 30 L’Renee will be hosting an event she calls “Friday.”

She will be treating a dozen 10-13 year old girls to lunch and a movie all while being chauffeured around town in a limo. The festivities will be sponsored by City Wings of Detroit, Entertainment Express of Dearborn, and L’Renee Musique.

The exciting day will include lunch at City Wings Restaurant in Midtown Detroit, personalized swag bags for each girl, and wrapping up at the Emagine Theatre in Novi.


When asked why the event was named Friday, when it was taking place on Saturday, her answer was just as charming as she is, L’Renee stated, “It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, I call it Friday when you talk, laugh, joke and let your hair down with family and friends. The most important thing is having fun and knowing that you’re surrounded by loved ones. It’s something my family does, and I wanted to provide that experience for young ladies who may not have that in their lives.”

She went on to say, “The goal of the day is to promote self-esteem in young ladies… This will be my first time doing something like this, however it’s something I’d like to do on a regular basis and get more sponsors and community leaders involved in.”



I can’t imagine how she found time to arrange this event while performing on a national tour, but it’s great to know that even miles away from home L’Renee always keeps her heart in Detroit.

I recently called L’Renee to congratulate her on the tour and for organizing such an awesome event and I got a chance to sneak a couple of questions in for you guys!

? What is it like being on your first tour?

Exuberating, exhausting, exciting, crazy, and busy. What I love the most is always seeing something new and experiencing the culture, architecture and cuisine of different places. It’s an amazing experience it makes you cultured and it changes your life!!



? Besides your music, what's in your CD player right now?

I have a huge playlist, but some of what you will find is:

Kem "Intimacy III" (for obvious reasons since I'm on tour with him...and the music is just flat out that good!)

Wiz Khalifa (Black and Yellow is my junk! Lol)

Stevie Wonder (anything I can get my hands on)

Karen Clark-Sheard (she's an amazing vocalist with exceptional flare)

K'Jon ("On the Ocean" still gives me chills)



You have a lot of albums out! Walk us through your musical evolution...

2006 "Special Song"LP (debut)

2007 "Second Chances"LP (sophomore)

2008 "Jazz"LP (live Jazz recording)(sold out)

2008 “Merry Christmas” (sold out)

2009 "Europe"LP (third original music release)

2010 "Karaoke"LP (karaoke compilation of fan favorites)



?The question we all want to know... What’s 'next for L’Renee?

More music, bigger performances, greater opportunities and magnificent journeys!!



Well L’Renee please know that all of Detroit is rooting for you and we can’t wait to see what’s on the horizon.



For more info about L’Renee please visit:

L'Renee's Facebook!



If you are interested in being a sponsor for another “Friday” event hosted by L’Renee contact:

lreneemusiqueinc@gmail.com - Detroit Urban Music Examiner

the loop
by Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier
photo by Ivory Wright

Detroit has a rich history for soul music. From Motown hits to obscure 45s pumped out throughout the decades by do-it-yourself independent labels, our city has had its fair share of great R&B music. Next in line to write a new chapter for our city is a young singer/song-writer named L’Renee with the release of her debut album Special Song. The salacious 15-track project goes beyond much of the modern-day watered down soul music. Inspired by her musician father, it’s evident with the funk, R&B and rock-inspired songs on Special Song that L’Renee isn’t just some chick who picked up the mic a year ago. One way to describe Special Song is that it feels like the soundtrack to those spring days when it first starts to get warm outside and you can leave the windows open to hear the birds chirp.

“My greatest lesson during the making of Special Song has been I can do anything that I set my mind to,” L’Renee said. “It’s amazing what desire, faith and a little love can do. I love what I do; I believe in myself and others; and all I do is think of makin’ heartfelt music. It’s a winning combination.” To celebrate the release of Special Song along with her birthday, L’Renee will be performing at ShangriLa (1440 Gratiot Ave., 2nd Floor) in Detroit on March 10. For more information go to: lreneeproductions.com. | RDW

Email Kelly via djkfresh@rensoul.com.
- RealDetroit

Detroit songstress L’Renee (pronounced el-reh-nay) premiered selections from her upcoming release 2nd Chances during a captivating performance at Prive on Jan. 19.

The Renaissance High School graduate has shared the stage with a number of R&B luminaries including Stephanie Mills, Tramaine Hawkins, Destiny’s Child, 112 and will open for Musiq Soulchild on Feb. 10 at Fine Arts Theatre in Detroit.

2nd Chances will mark the singer’s second solo effort when it is released on March 11. Learn more about L’Renee at http://www.lreneeproductions.com/.
CRUSH MEDIA GROUP PHOTO - The Michigan Citizen

She's been hailed as the next [female] Kem. On Friday, March 10, 2006, one of Detroit's newest artists, L'Renee (el-reh-nay) captivated and excited over 300 at Shangri-La in Detroit. The occasion was the official release party for her debut cd, 'Special Song'. This hot, new singer/songwriter took the audience on a journey of Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B and Soul; with a voice that calms the savage beast and with skill that raises your temperature off the thermometer. Many, who purchased cd's previously grooved to their favorites, while others found a new groove. Performances included various Detroit hip-hop artists and the audience included those such as Dwele. With over a hundred units sold at the event alone, undoubtedly, she's making her mark.

For those who missed out on this dynamic performer the first time around, there will be a 'post' release party held Friday April 28, 2006 in Detroit. Find out more about L'Renee at www.lreneeproductions.com. - Tell Us Detroit

She's Jazz, she's Soul, she's R&B, she's Hip-Hop, she's Alternative-she's L'Renee and she's got a special song just for you. "Special Song" is the interpretation of the name L'Renee (pronounced el-reh-nay); and so appropriately named as her debut cd.

Growing up in Detroit, MI- in a musical household no less- it's no surprise that L'Renee developed a passion for music. At the top of the steps, she'd listen to her father's band practice and “jam,” while her mother would tell her to go to bed and her father would say, "Let her listen Sandy." At the age of 6, she learned how to engage an audience during an elementary school production of "The Wiz.” She performed at various talent showcases in her pre-teen years, but it wasn't until high school that her more formal training began.

At Renaissance High School, as an original member of the group named "A Chord", she began honing her skills for hearing all vocal parts and writing. Her musical education continued at Kentucky State University where she also participated in the choir and in various talent shows-opening up for artists such as Destiny's Child, 112, Jagged Edge and The Clipse. She's also performed with artists Stephanie Mills, Tramaine Hawkins in the production "The Black Nativity", '87 (from Wasted Youth), Se'Von and many more.

In 2003, L'Renee decided it was time to give the world a special song and began writing, performing and recording her work. Influenced by artists including Sade, Take 6, Anita Baker, Musiq, The Clark Sisters, Beyonce, '87, The Doobie Brothers, Lauryn Hill and many more- L'Renee has an eclectic sound and taste of music.

When L'Renee sings,there's passion,there's soul,there's something that soothes–and makes you 'wanna holla' at the same time.She's definitely something well...special.


web http://www.lrenee.net/ / www.myspace.com/lreneedetroit
- Vibin UK's Premier Urban Website Magazine www.vibin.co.uk

An independent project that sounds as robustly produced and mastered as a high-end, major label project? Nah; couldn't be, that's right up there with Loch Ness monster sightings. After all, not every artist can afford Herb Powers. But if 2nd Chances, the debut album of L'Renee, is any indication, the technology and craftsmanship on an indie project needn't sound like a Casio creation. Thank the Lord! One of the penances you suffer for being an advocate of independent soul music is that you end up listening to a lot of unintentionally spare, under-produced music. It's not every album, but just enough to stereotype the scene. As you listen to recordings that sound as though they were made in the bathroom, you try to tell yourself you don't miss the technologically advanced sound quality of highly skilled mastering because, hey, at least it's honest. In listening to the stellar 2nd Chances, audio quality may be an odd first thing to notice when the vocals are this pristine, the lyrics are this simple, and the live band/electronic music blend is this in the pocket. However, when it comes to a young artist who is making things happen largely on her own, you want to take your hat off to L'Renee for not skimping on the butter. You see, the rich musical goods here are delectable enough to eat.

A maverick Detroit-based artist, L'Renee has been blessed with an alto that breezily moves from sunny to sultry through this mostly solid 16 track set. L'Renee's notable vocal prowess aside, I have to first acknowledge the debt 2nd Chances owes to Scott Summers at Audio Magic Studios for so beautifully mixing and mastering this project and hip-hop producer rENCEN at Thinkers Lab Music District for his stylish productions on more than half of 2nd Chances. Producers DDT, Sick Notes, J-Active, Tony Ozier and Mr. Wright each contribute alternately whimsical danceable and romantic tracks that are bold and sophisticated, but that never swallow the creaminess of L'Renee's voice.

With their heavy compositional use of bracing electronic basslines, African percussions, and muscular bass guitar, the producer boys here make their presence strongly felt throughout 2nd Chances without ever elbowing their female star out of the frame. This is undoubtedly due to the respect L'Renee earned on this project as its very capable arranger and superbly talented songstress, ensuring her place as equal partner among this band of brothers. If not for the strength of L'Renee's supple vocals and the sinuous background arrangements, 2nd Chances could have easily been a producer-driven album, so dominant are its tracks. Listeners benefit from this tension with songs that occasionally feel epic in scope.

Whether on leads or backgrounds, L'Renee proves a natural, effortless singer. As represented on the title track, background harmonies are always executed with a feather touch. On up-tempo grooves like the jump-start opener, "It's Ok," L'Renee's lead never strains for the tune's many difficult notes. On fine ballads such as "With or Without Me", L'Renee never mistakes breathiness for the desired airiness she's skillfully honed. Throughout 2nd Chances, L'Renee proves a consummate artist with the deserved confidence of a veteran.

L'Renee's vocal kinship ties are legion and none. On the closing of my personal fave, the throb and build "All I Need Is Time," some may hear a bit of Blu Cantrell. Others may suggest a hint of Adriana Evans on peppy cuts like "I Love My Life". There is definitely a bit of Sunshine Anderson on the elegiac "Simple" (only Anderson, sadly, never made a song quite this good). But there is such a caress in her voice, such an undeniable class to this young lady that one struggles to identify any single influence dominating her unique sound. With the glaring exception of an overwrought accapella cover of Carole King's "Natural Woman", L'Renee on 2nd Chances makes everything sound beautiful.

The lyrics on this finely made corset are simple and often hooky. The musical craftsmanship is generally so good, you don't notice or even really care that L'Renee's lyrical slip shows from time to time. The loose threads on this couture gown begin to unravel only when the track gets too long-winded and repetitive as on the house-tinged dance cut "Come On" or isn't as complex as the producer believes as in the moody-meets-spacey "Do Whatever." 2nd Chances works best when the song construction isn't straining to be avant-garde and sticks to its many ready-to-wear melodies as in the gorgeously constructed "Faithful."

Overall, 2nd Chances is an enviable album from a talented, young artist who was blessed enough to have the skills, talent and resources surrounding her to produce a highly recommendable project. In this freefalling music industry, L'Renee has landed in the kind of circumstances that would make any major label ingénue these days pure jade. As 2nd Chances is already over a year old, I can only hope L'Renee is ready to give all of us fans a 3rd Chance real soon.

-L. Michael Gipson

- Soultracks.com

L’Renee has brought Soul, Jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop together with her album and the blend is beautiful. If I had to compare L’Renee’s voice and flavor I would say she’s a little bit of Lauryn Hill, India Arie, Jill Scott, and Chaka Khan all combined into a funky new vibe. My top pick from the album is the song “Red Dress” where L’Renee drives her voice over a funky mix of instruments. The interlude “12” definitely caught my attention, taking the classic PBS song from the old school show Electric Company to another level. “All I Need Is Time” is another favorite. The album holds 16 tracks with 13 tracks that I would consider highlights. Her recreation of Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman” is filled with passion. “It’s OK” puts L’Renee’s vocal range on display, making it another top pick from the album. Along with L’Renee’s fantastic vocals, the production of this album is incredible with an excellent mixture of guitar, piano, brass and wind instruments, and percussions. L’Renee is definitely a special songstress and 2nd CHANCES brings her to front stage.
- www.uniquestylesmagazine.net

Reviews 2nd Chances by L’Renee
Written by Dana Phillips, on 20-07-2008 03:42

2nd Chances by L’Renee

Review by Dana Phillips

Independent artist L’Renee may not be a household name, but she is an artist that should be. Reviewing this album was my first introduction to her, and it was a fantastic one.



The first track, “It’s OK”, immediately sets the album off right. Incredibly catchy, it makes your head nod to the beat. Infectious lyrics have you singing along by the second hook. The album continues in the same fashion with numerous tracks that make it effortless to connect and sway to lyrics and beats. She truly deserves recognition for great production that brings the album together and males every single track flow nicely. Some particular favorites include “Do Whatever”, “All I Need is Time”, and “MyMind (wonders…)”.





“Do Whatever” is a slow sensual track. The production includes simplistic lyrics for the hook and a slow bass beat which does a great job of setting a mood and creating a scene. “All I Need is Time” is a track that universally connects women. Lyrics include, “All I need is time/you can spend that on me baby”. Gestures of thought – buying flowers for her after a long week, spending quality time – are what matters to her, and most women, rather than material goods. Another track that is reminiscent of all women is “MyMind (wonders…)”. The universal lyrics in this song connect women to her intense feelings towards a man. “All I can do is think of you…” In this song, not only are the lyrics relatable, but L’Renee does a great job of showcasing her vocals and reminding the listener of her tremendous talent.



One of my personal favorites on the album, “Simple”, not only involves L’Renee’s great vocals and lyrics, but a great beat and hook. All of these melodious elements come together and draw you in. It has you “two-stepping”, bopping along, or swaying no matter where you are – whether sitting in your in your car, or standing in your kitchen.



She ends the album with a remake of Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman”. She does a great job with this track. She deserves a lot of credit for adding her flavor to it but still connecting to the original vibe. She doesn’t add any overdone new music, but lets her voice carry the song, which includes some very beautiful harmonies.



With her independent album, 2nd Chances, she creates a mellow, smooth vibe that would make a great addition to any collection. The album flows nicely and is perfect for anywhere – the car, your iPod, the house (especially for when you’re cleaning up), and if allowed –your job. So grab a copy and enjoy!




www.myspace.com/lreneedetroit
- Dana Phillips

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In addition to the great review we have for her L’Renee recently had a nice interview.

L’Renee
All in a day's work for the Detroit R&B songstress
By Lester Holmes
Courtesy Special to Metromix

According to the online edition of the Merriman-Webster Dictionary: Work is described as an “activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something.”

To many of the fans, DJs and promoters who hear her music, work is described as L’Renee.

Since coming onto the music scene in 2006 with “Special Song” -- the first album release from her independent label -- L'Renee Productions, the 29-year-old singer, songwriter and self-described “busy bee” has become one of the most sought after artists in metro Detroit as she has performed with some the biggest names and groups in R&B/Neo-Soul music, including Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Roberson, Jaguar Wright, Jagged Edge, Destiny Child as well as local stars Dwele, Slum Village and most recently the Monica Blaire Detroit Groove Gumbo during Detroit CityFest.

In addition to her success on stage, she is causing waves online at various Web-based music houses with close to 11,000 combined fans on MySpace, Facebook and Blackplanet and more than 190,000 online streams and plays of her music.

“It almost seemed like viral marketing with Blackplanet,” says L’Renee, who has a degree in Business Administration from Spring Arbor University.

“(Blackplanet) has been an excellent marketing tool. Facebook and MySpace have been excellent for spreading the word as well,” she says. “I am able to reach customers all over the world with my music with the ease of hitting enter! It is absolutely amazing to be able to steer my musical career through a lot of sweat, tears, passion for excellence, and the help of each of my fans.”

As tracks from her second album “Second Chances” continue to hit local airwaves -- as well as MP3 players through out the 3-1-3 and beyond -- the Chaka Khan, Bill Withers and Sade influenced alto is gaining more notoriety this summer as the featured performer at Melodic Wednesdays, the official Chene Park Wednesday Jazz Concert Series after-party at Club Intus where she will show off another dimension as she performs jazz grooves as well as some of her original music.

She also makes a weekly appearance on WGPR 107.5fm on Sunday nights.

Metromix recently had an opportunity to talk L’Renee about her experiences as a recording artists, stage performer and business woman who is looking to make a name for both herself and her hometown.


For the Brown Sugar fans who may read this article, when did you fall in love with hip-hop? (Laughs) But seriously, where does your love for music come from?
My father used to rehearse in our home basement with the top 40s’ bands that he participated in during the majority of my childhood. The tunes moved me and a natural love and appreciation for music was created and maintained through this infusion of family and music in and out of the household.

How do you describe your style of music?
My style is simply rhythm and blues. I combine nice grooves with the ups and downs of intimate relationships. My blues set to soulful rhythms are sprinkled with hints of jazz, gospel and alternative vocal riffs.

What is your favorite song from L’Renee?
I think that it would have to be the first song that I ever wrote titled "B-151." It is a song that describes a relationship that started good and went wrong and eventually ended in reconciliation with a greater love as the result.

Let me get this straight, you have recorded three albums in the past year? How is that possible?
One of the albums is an original compilation of songs that I wrote. The other two are my spins on popular jazz standards (“L'Renee Does Jazz and Europe” will be released in the fall) and Christmas music (“L’Renee for Christmas” will be released during the holidays). So this year that would make three. My friends call me a "worker bee" (laughs).

Do you want to be known for your work ethic as well as your music?
Most definitely. I want to be known for my work ethic and business ethics in addition to my music and how it affects the listeners.

Not only do you sing and perform, but you also on the radio. Describe your activities with WGPR 107.5 FM?
I am the host of a segment dedicated to bringing light to Detroit-based soul, R&B, and neo-soul artists. Each week on Sunday between the hours of 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (during the “Real Talk Show”) I will be selecting an artist to bring to the forefront for the L’Renee List.

What's one thing you want Detroit to know about you?
I love this city and I wouldn't change my birthplace for the world. I think that I have a lot to offer this world and I intend to do it through my music. I will make us proud.

For more information on L’Renee visit www.lrenee.net.

Those interested in being featured on the "L’Renee List" should submit their single to lreneebookings@yahoo.com or by mail to "The L'Renee List" L'Renee Musique Inc. P.O. Box 40193 Redford, MI 48240. - Metromix