Joyo Velarde

Joyo Velarde is a Filipino hip hop and soul singer. Her husband is Lyrics Born.[1] She has been featured on numerous tracks by the Quannum Projects cohorts.[2]

Joyo Velarde
Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009.
Background information
Birth nameJoyo Velarde
Born1974 (age 46–47)
OriginEl Cerrito, California, United States
GenresHip hop, pop, soul, funk
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1997 – present
LabelsQuannum Projects
Associated actsLyrics Born, Latyrx
Websitewww.joyovelarde.com

Career

Joyo Velarde's self-titled EP, Joyo Velarde, was released in May 2009.[3]

She released the first studio album, Love and Understanding, in February 2010.[4] It was produced by Lyrics Born, Jake One, and Headnodic, among others.[5]

Style and influences

Joyo Velarde stated that Chaka Khan and Minnie Ripperton influenced her music.[6]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Love and Understanding (2010)

Mixtapes
  • Hey Love (2008)

EPs
  • Joyo Velarde (2009)

Singles
  • "Sweet Angels" (2001)

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.
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