Joyo Velarde
Filipino hip hop and soul singer
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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]
Born
1974 (age 51–52)[citation needed]
Joyo Velarde
1974 (age 51–52)[citation needed]
OccupationSinger
Joyo Velarde | |
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Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Joyo Velarde 1974 (age 51–52)[citation needed] |
| Origin | El Cerrito, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, soul, funk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997 – present |
| Label | Quannum Projects |
| Website | www |
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
- Latyrx - "Balcony Beach" from Latyrx (1997)
- Lyrics Born - "Love Me So Bad" from Later That Day (2003)
- Lyrics Born - "Over You" and "I Can't Wait for Your Love" from Same !@$ Different Day (2005)
- Lyrics Born - "I've Lost Myself" from As U Were (2010)
- Latyrx - "Nebula's Eye" from The Second Album (2013)