Are You A Fan of Coko Korinne? [Music]

Excerpts from Bio

In a music industry where watered-down arrangements and over-tuned vocals are the norm, it can be next to impossible for a talented and truly unique artist to generate a buzz.  Instead of viewing these facts as restrictions, R&B singer, writer and producer Coko Korinne overcame these challenges and took the future of her music career into her own hands.

Raised in Memphis, TN, Coko was reading piano music before she was reading books.  This knack for approaching music at an unexpected angle would quickly become one of Coko’s trademarks.  Drawing inspiration from soulful R&B artists of the 90’s like Aaliyah and SWV, and the throbbing beats of the Memphis rap scene, Coko is poised to inject some much needed new flavor into today’s cookie-cutter, R&B industry.  Her pure voice, charged with both raw power and heart-breaking vulnerability, will give you goose bumps or have you dancing and bobbing your head.

In 2007, Coko launched Band Nerd Productions which specializes in the creation of songs, tracks and compositions for artists, Film/TV and video games.  You don’t often find an R&B artist from the Dirty South who can put bump in your trunk and write a commercial jingle that you can’t get out of your head.  Her jingles have been in the hands of McDonalds, Oscar Mayer and Kit Kat.

For 6 years, Coko was the choreographer of her sorority step team, which has been undefeated since 2003.  This same step team was featured in the box office hit movie “Stomp the Yard”. Coko’s greek life experience inspired her to write a smash hit called “Greek Dance” which is being played in colleges across Tennessee and is expected to become an epidemic through out the internet . Coko is also the creator of The Soundtrack Beat Battle, which is a nationwide competition for hip hop producers, put on in conjunction with Hard Rock Café and Big Fish Audio.

I say, be in the know before she blow.  This woman has talent and the look of a Star.  Check out the track "Greek Dance" by Coko below.  Also, she has a new joint called "Mr. Richard" on her site.  For more information visit: www.cokokorinne.com. 




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My sister and I were walking down Main St. in Memphis, TN and came across an amazing performance by some teens from the Stax Music Academy.  I remember pep rallys in high school and no disrepect, they weren't rocking like this...  This happened over a week ago but I didn't get a chance to upload the vid til now.  Please listen to their rendition of Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get by The Dramatics and Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding.

Sorry for the quality of the video.  Like I said we were walking down the street so I taped it with my cell phone.  Regardless of the quality of the video the quality of the talent can't be denied.

These kids are very talented and as a Fan, I recommend that you visit their site to learn more information about this wonderful organization (and possibly make a donation).  Click here to visit The Stax Music Academy Web Site

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