CHOKLATE

CHOKLATE is the dynamic Seattle-based singer/songwriter taking the music world by storm.
In just two short years Seattle soul singer/songwriter Choklate has become one of independent soul music's most promising recording artists. After releasing her self-titled debut CD in 2006, the then virtually unknown Choklate, took the world by storm and unquestionably solidified her place as the newest and freshest rising star in soul music.
She has touched soul music lovers, fans, DJ's and tastemakers at home and abroad alike. World famous UK radio personality, DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson and Los Angeles radio personality, DJ and tastemaker Garth Trinidad were both early supporters and champions of the Choklate sound. Her music resonates with the young and the old, the rough and the smooth, the haves and the have nots. Choklate's music touches your heart and speaks to your soul. It comes from a place of truth.
The summer of 2006 was the start of something BIG for Choklate. She released her highly acclaimed self-titled debut featuring production by Seattle's finest producers: Vitamin D, Bean One, Jake One, Kuddie Mak, Jay Townsend and Amos Miller. Being the prolific songwriter that she is, Choklate wrote and vocally arranged all of the songs on her album. Not long after her release Choklate hit the promotional road and made promotional appearances in NYC at ONUTSS and Nouveasoundz hosted listening parties. She introduced herself to radio and retail and made special appearances at music lifestyle events in NYC, D.C., VA, Philly and Baltimore. Upon returning home to Seattle from her promo tour Choklate was nominated for a SoulTracks award (www.soultracks.com) for 'Female Vocalist of The Year' and she won a HoneySoul Best Of 2006 Award (www.honeysoul.com) for her self-titled debut album. HoneySoul voted 'Choklate' one of its 6 best soul albums of 2006.
By March 2007 Choklate was booked and hitting the road again to headline her very first concert tour. Choklate's 'Hustle Hard Tour' quickly became the most anticipated indie tour in the Spring of 2007. The tour reached Atlanta, VA, NYC, D.C., Boston and 2 sold out finale shows in her hometown of Seattle. In September 2007 Choklate was nominated for and was announced as the proud winner of the AGAPE' Indie Artist Award (www.agapeindieartistawards.com) for Female R&B/Soul Artist Of The Year. By the end of 2007 Choklate was featured and interviewed live on the Michael Baisden Radio Show (www.michaelbaisden.com) and was named the B-Side Artist for November 16, 2007. Choklate's music and interview reached 12 million listeners that day and her music has since been added to regular rotation on the TV One presented Michael Baisden Show.
In April of 2008 Choklate made her way to Europe for her solo debut. Her shows in London and Paris were met with extreme anticipation and resulted in rave reviews. Within two years Choklate has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with artists that she once dreamed about working with as a young artist. She has shared the stage with Anthony David, Eric Roberson, Raheem Devaughn, Dwele, Bilal, Roy Ayers, Boyz II Men, Yahzarah, Peter Hadar, MC Lyte, Lady Bug Mecca, Lupe Fiasco, The Rebirth and Donnie to name a few.
On stage Choklate is a powerful, dynamic, captivating and brutally honest entertainer. She draws you in and doesn’t let go until the very last note.
As a new artist Choklate tore down barriers, made leaps and bounds and overcame industry odds while never compromising her music or integrity.