Siedah Garrett

A triple threat singer, songwriter and performer, Siedah has written for a diverse selection of recording artists from Aretha Franklin to Al Jarreau, from The Korrs to Vanessa Williams, and from Barry White to Amy Grant. Siedah's songs are featured on hit albums such as Quincy Jones' Back On The Block and Paula Abdul's Forever Your Girl. Siedah is probably best known for co-writing Michael Jackson's worldwide hit, "Man In The Mirror."As a vocalist, she not only dueted with Jackson on the hit single "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," but she has also sung with a wide array of acts including Johnnie Mathis, Patti Austin, Quincy Jones, The Pointer Sisters, The Commodores, Kenny Loggins, Chaka Kahn and others. As a member of London's acclaimed neo-funk Brand New Heavies, Siedah co-wrote over half of the group's album Shelter, which sold over a million copies in the United Kingdom. From the start, Siedah's new self titled album seemed to possess a life all its own. When the singer-songwriter decided to return to the recording studio, several of her highly regarded peers enthusiastically offered their services, just to be part of the project. "I'm very proud of that fact that I cut the tracks live with the band, and what you hear is real and organic," Siedah says. "Before I started recording, I put together a core band that would give consistency throughout the album, and allow me to perform my songs live."The result of this approach is an album that connects the dots between danceable rock 'n' roll, intelligent pop and pumped-up R&B.Siedah relishes its rock-pop thrust, noting that "the general feel of this record is uplifting, truthful and revealing." With its unforgettable songs, thought-provoking lyrics and earthy performances, this new album demonstrates Siedah's gift for artistic reinvention. SIEDAH is the latest evolutionary step in a distinguished musical career.