"I'm not trying to create an image, I'm just doing what I do best...the artist is who I am." Her voice is compelling, smooth and inspirational. She is the first soulstress signed to the Bad Boy Entertainment label and President/CEO Sean "Puffy" Combs musically believes in Faith. At the tender age of two, singing became an intrinsic part of Faith's life. "I began singing in church at a young age which enabled me to have a strong Gospel background," she says. This would later be her foundation to embrace the music universe. Musically influenced by Jazz, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues and her mother, Faith confidently made the transition from church to singing background vocals and reference tracks. Her credentials not only consist of singer, but also songwriter, arranger, and vocal producer. She has worked on various projects and the list of artists continues to grow. Faith's extensive songwriting is exemplified on Uptown Records' diva Mary J. Blige's album, My Life. She co-wrote "I Never Want to Live Without You," "Everyday It Rains," "Don't Go" and "You Gotta Believe." Christopher Williams, Pebbles, LaFace Records' Usher, Al B. Sure! And many more have been graced by Faith's efforts. This 21-year-old singer's voice has immeasurable depth and texture. "I think sometimes I'm too critical and analytical when it comes to my music - I always strive for that perfection," says Faith. It is this type of attitude which makes Faith's music aesthetically pleasing to the ear. Faith is the first female vocalist to catch the ear of producer extraordinaire Sean "Puffy" Combs since the Double Platinum Mary J. Blige. "I met Puffy while I was working on a project for Al B. Sure! He liked my music and the rest is history," states Faith. As executive Producer of the album, Puffy says it was "Faith's distinctive vocal sound and ability" which made an impression. Her vocal tone is captivating because there is so much diversity. "When I listen to Faith sing I think of rain, it sparks so many emotions...there's so many aspects to rain," says Combs. The metaphorical description of Faith's voice by the former A&R Director of Uptown Records helps you to understand her heart-rending sound. "There's good rain and there's bad rain," says Puffy, but whatever type of mood rain puts you in, it is Faith unique approach that gives her personality. Inspired by musicians such as Shirley Murdock and Karen Clarke (Clarke Sisters), Faith has maintained her spirituality. "I sing about experiences I have been through, mostly relationships." Her self entitled debut album Faith contains a variety of mid-tempo and ballad songs. Her first single entitled "You Used to Love Me" is a mid-tempo song co-produced by Chucky Thompson. Other producers on the album are Sean "Puffy" Combs, producer of Mary J. Blige's What's the 411 and My Life and Trackmasterz Productionz' Poke, producer for Soul For Real's Candy Rain and many more. LOVE is the key element. Faith's lyrical content grasps your immediate attention and it is at that point when conceptualization begins. Her lyrical concepts combined with her wide octave range lift you to a horizon which holds no boundaries.
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