Joyo Velarde

Joyo Velarde
Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009.
Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009.
Background information
Born
Joyo Velarde

1974 (age 51–52)[citation needed]
OriginEl Cerrito, California, United States
GenresHip-hop, pop, soul, funk
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1997 – present
LabelQuannum Projects
Websitewww.joyovelarde.com

Joyo Velarde is a Filipino hip-hop and soul singer. Her husband is Lyrics Born. She has been featured on numerous tracks by the Quannum Projects cohorts.

Career

Joyo Velarde's self-titled EP, Joyo Velarde, was released in May 2009.

She released the first studio album, Love and Understanding, in February 2010. It was produced by Lyrics Born, Jake One, and Headnodic, among others.

Style and influences

Joyo Velarde stated that Chaka Khan and Minnie Riperton influenced her music.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Seltenrich, Nate (July 17, 2009). "Your Daily Lick: Joyo Velarde". East Bay Express.
  2. ↑ Martin, Andrew (June 21, 2009). "Joyo Velarde: Joyo Velarde EP". PopMatters.
  3. ↑ West, Emily (July 3, 2009), "Jumping for Joyo - Foothill alumna steps into the spotlight as a soulful recording artist", Pleasanton Weekly, archived from the original on July 20, 2011
  4. ↑ Baird, Saxon (April 13, 2010). "Joyo Velarde: Love and Understanding". PopMatters.
  5. ↑ Port, Ian S. (February 17, 2010). "Track of the Day: From Joyo Velarde's Quannum Debut". SF Weekly.
  6. ↑ Selvin, Carla (March 23, 2010). "Q&A w/ Joyo Velarde of Quannum Projects". SF Weekly.