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Julie McKnight
12+ albums
HouseUpliftingamericansoulfemale vocalists
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Born in 1972 in Pottstown, PA, Julie McKnight is a daughter of a Seventh-Day Adventist Minister. Julie's musical influences begins with her mother Saundra Brooks, who performed at the age of 19 at the Apollo Theatre in New York City after being coerced by her father, Norris Turney, a multi-reed player and member of Duke Ellington's Orchestra. Aretha Franklin may have won that night but Saundra Brooks brought the house down with her rendition of "What A Wonderful World." As the old adage says, "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree." Having moved to Los Angeles in the 80's, Julie's charismatic father, Victor Sr., welcomed people of all faiths and backgrounds into their home. During this time, Julie and her family formed lasting relationships with some of the greatest in music history. Some of these legendary artists include: Jazz Singer and Entertainer Extraordinaire, Nancy Wilson, The Original King of Rock and Roll, Little Richard, Nina Simone and Tony-Award Winning Actor, Singer and Songwriter, Clifton Davis. Julie has collaborated with, and supplied guest vocals for the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Emotions, and her former husband, Brian McKnight. Coming into her own in the late 90's, Julie, herself would let her own star shine bright enjoying a variety of accolades to include, winning honors for "Finally" the 2001 MTV2 Dancestar Music Awards Song of the Year, Best vocalist, and Best live PA nominations 2005 Dance Music Awards. Julie has brought down the house pe
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Hed Kandi: Disco Heaven 02.02 - CD1
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Jazzy Jeff In The House [Disc 2]
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Bargrooves Disco Heat
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Bloomingdale 2002
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Kenny Dope In The House [Disc 1]
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One Love
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Bargrooves Disco Heat 2008 CD2
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Disco Heaven 02.02
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Defected Clubland Adventures: Episode Two
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Hed Kandi: Disco Heaven 02.02
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Defected Clubland Adventures Episode Two