Kim Tibbs
American singer-songwriter
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Kim Tibbs is an American singer, songwriter, Hammond B-3 organist, and record producer from Huntsville, Alabama. Her music blends elements of soul, R&B, and gospel and she is also known for her work as a session musician associated with the Muscle Shoals recording community.[1]
Kim Tibbs | |
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| Born | Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, gospel |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Hammond B-3 organ, piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Black Orchid Records Expansion Records (UK) Izipho Soul Records (UK) AWAL / Sony Music |
Tibbs is the founder of the independent label Black Orchid Records, through which she has released recordings in partnership with international labels including Expansion Records in the United Kingdom and Izipho Soul Records. Her digital releases are distributed through AWAL, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.[2]
Early life and career
Tibbs was raised in Huntsville, Alabama, where she developed her musical career as a vocalist, songwriter, and Hammond B-3 organist. Over the course of more than three decades she has worked as a performer, arranger, lyricist, and producer while also contributing to recording sessions in the North Alabama and Muscle Shoals music communities.[3]
Recording career
Tibbs released her debut studio album KIM in 2017 through Black Orchid Records in partnership with Expansion Records (UK). The album introduced Tibbs as a Hammond-driven soul artist and songwriter and several singles from the project appeared on the UK Soul Chart.[4]
Her second studio album, THE SCiENCE OF COMPLETiON: Volume I, was released in 2022 through Black Orchid Records in collaboration with Izipho Soul Records (UK) for vinyl and CD releases. Digital distribution for Tibbs' catalog is handled through AWAL, part of Sony Music Entertainment.[5]
Session work
In addition to her solo recordings, Tibbs has contributed as a session musician and background vocalist on recordings by several artists.
She performed Hammond organ and background vocals on gospel recordings by Percy Sledge. She also performed Hammond organ and background vocals on the 25th-anniversary recording of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus, included on the album Set the Record Straight, recorded at The NuttHouse Recording Studio in Sheffield, Alabama.[6]
Tibbs has also recorded with musician Eric Gebhardt on the project Red Mouth.
Musical style
Tibbs’ music incorporates elements of Southern soul, gospel, and R&B and frequently features Hammond B-3 organ as a central instrument.
Discography
Studio albums
- KIM (2017) — Black Orchid Records / Expansion Records (UK)
- THE SCiENCE OF COMPLETiON: Volume I (2022) — Black Orchid Records / Izipho Soul Records (UK)
Singles
- "Believe in Something Called Love"
- "It's Alright"
- "The Time Is Now!"
- "Live in the Sky"