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Hey SoulTrackers!!!
It has been a long journey completing this project, 4 years in the making. WOW!! I still can't believe we're finished. I can honestly say that each and every song is in someway an honest reflection of me, my joys, my losses, and my lifelong observations. I am ever so grateful for the experiences that shaped this project, bad and good. I did it my way, nice and slow. And that really feels amazing to say!!! I cried through my heartbreaks that you hear on some songs. I smiled big and full on other songs. I contemplated "what if" throughout the entire project. I truly hope that you can enjoy the rest of my journey with me!! And remember, "I'm just a girl in this crazy world being who I gotta be...asking you to love me".
Melissa Young
Web Sites:
Official Web Site
Interview with Tom Paul
Biography
When blessed with the pleasure of meeting Melissa Young, do not mistake her for just another whimsical artist. No, this young lady boasts brains and beauty. Young very seldom discusses it, but she is also an accomplished filmmaker and touts a M.F.A from the number one film school in the country, NYU. That's right, there is so much more behind those dark freckles, on that mysterious face.
Young spent her early years in Greenville, South Carolina, singing in the church choir. She started her own singing group at the age of 15. In 1999, resolved to expand on her love of music, Young lent background vocals to several artists, including reggae singer Ky-mani Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley.
These days Melissa can be found burning up the stages of her new home Atlanta and other cities across the country. Her album, "Just Up The Road", is set for release in 2007 as one of SugaShack Music's debut projects. "Just Up The Road" is symbolic of the journey Young has traveled thus far in her life. "At times", she says, "I feel like I am on this long country road, pit stopping in small towns along the way. Each time that I get back on the road, I've learned something new to carry with me. Sometimes I'm a little lost, but I never stop looking for my destination. I know however hard or challenging, what I am looking for is right up the road, so I keep going. Just when I feel I've gone too far or missed my stop, I look up and what I am looking for is right there, where it's supposed to be...in front of me, Just Up the Road."
Official Biography (courtesy of Melissa Young)
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Comments
just a girl
jstone - July 31st, 2007
I absolutely love this song. So beautiful, from the heart. Every woman can relate to this song, and I hope every man takes notice of what is being said.... we all want to be loved.
She is a talented artist, I can't wait to hear her entire album. I have been on her myspace page and listened to some of the songs there and she is really one to pay attention to.
Real music. Grown folks stuff!
