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Artist
Aretta Hill
12+ albums
soulr&bNeo Souljazzindependent female soul
about
Growing up, Aretta Hill had a double-fold advantage at her disposal with both her musician parents and a cousin who was a well-respected promoter for Luther Vandross, Salt n' Pepa and the late Clarence Jones, among others. In her short professional career, this backup vocalist and multi-instrumentalist gained experience through both the local and national scene by touring with artists in different genres. Her performance resume includes: hip-hop veterans T-Mo Goodie (Goodie Mobb) and Mystikal; the R&B balladeer Eric Benet; and neo-soul favorite, Anthony Hamilton. Hill's hardcore fans are probably still patiently waiting for a full-length disc that showcases her stylistic alto. In the meantime, her self-titled five-song debut released a few months ago is a promising showcase, mixing R&B, smooth jazz and classic soul--all capped off with a chilled-out vibe.Within Hill's fairly mellow vocal ambience is the same vibrant spirit captured by Ledisi, Jill Scott, and other singers whose material sits apart from that of many lifeless R&B vocalists ruling the Billboard charts. Luckily, Ms. Hill's music is starting to find a wider, much deserved audience. The calm, but sassy, "Everything," is catching on at several internet music websites. The cut is a great introduction to new fans, as it defines much of Hill's trademark vocal nuances. Another jam, "Instinct" resurrects some of those seventies smooth soul moments that encouraged Ms. Hill's artistry. "My Life," a mid-tempo radio f
