Reesa Renee
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Reesa Renee | |
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R&B singer | |
Years active | 2011–present |
Website | www |
Reesa Renee is a singer and songwriter from the
In 2010 after being given a makeover and photo session as a birthday present, Reesa Renee began to see how she could look as a performer. Shortly after, she prepared materials and started performing at local open mics. She led off with a performance at the Village Underground in New York City. After performing only twice at the venue, the crowds were already singing along to her songs.[citation needed] Her confidence continued to build until she launched her solo career in 2011 and in October, became the second person to win the Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in the last three years with her original song, "Got Me Loose". Amateur Night has been the launching ground for many singers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, James Brown, The Jackson 5, Patti LaBelle, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill, among others.
Reesa has performed alongside musical veterans Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown, Roy Ayers and Wale. She cites Jill Scott as an inspiration.[1] [2] [3]
References
- ^ Starling, Alison. "Reesa Renee wins amateur night at Apollo Theater". Working Women. WJLA. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ "Reesa Renee—'Loose' and Excited". Sound Check. Soul Train. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ Williams, Erin. "Reesa Renee on life, dreams and upcoming album". The Root DC Live. Retrieved August 30, 2012.