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Joyo Velarde

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Joyo Velarde
Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009.
Joyo Velarde performing live in May 2009.
Background information
Birth nameJoyo Velarde
Born1974 (age 49–50)[citation needed]
OriginEl Cerrito, California, United States
GenresHip hop, pop, soul, funk
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1997 – present
LabelsQuannum Projects
Websitewww.joyovelarde.com

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]

Career

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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

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

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Love and Understanding (2010)

Mixtapes

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  • Hey Love (2008)

EPs

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  • Joyo Velarde (2009)

Singles

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  • "Sweet Angels" (2001)

Guest appearances

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References

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  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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