Electronic Press Kit

Lydia Rene'

-By Matt Huston

Hometown: Mount Holly, New Jersey Birth date: September 2, 1986

For more info on Lydia Rene, visit: www.myspace.com/luvablebeat and www.imeem.com/lydiarene (to hear her album)

Lydia was brought up listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder and was heavily influenced my her music-teacher father and music-loving mother from an early age. She is a classically trained pianist, was a member of her school jazz band (playing piano) and also played drums and xylophone in the marching band so it should come as no surprise that not only does she sing on My Love Is My Life, she also wrote the songs, played keyboard, arranged the songs and had a hand in production too.

As well as the excellent writing and vocals present on the album, the fact that it is recorded live with an audience adds a touch of authenticity or realness to the album. You can sit back, relax and almost imagine you were present when the recording took place. The songs themselves deal with those staples of soul music, namely love and relationships, however the interesting arrangements combined with the jazzy soulfulness of her voice ensure that the material sounds fresh and interesting.

You can take a listen to a couple of tracks below and purchase via iTunes.

In Love" takes us on that all too familiar journey of romance that often results in total emotional surrender. Her heavy lyrics are lifted with precision piano melodies and soulful rhythms making Lydia’s compositions a joyful experience. Be sure to give her a listen below and check the live performance video after the bounce.

She released her debut album “My Love Is My Life” last October, that’s available on iTunes for $9.90. I just started listening to the album, and right off the first song, I love it. She has sultry deepness to her voice that draws you in, and envelops you. There are ten songs to give you a great idea of her talent. When I finish the album, I’ll post my review.

I think that Lydia Rene is a perfect example of the indie Soul artist that we are seeing more of today. She is putting her talents, promotion, and career in the hands of someone who knows best….herself. This is a very good time to be a fan of music. The fan gets access to such great talent, without the filtering that larger record companies do.

Here are two live performances from her Blue Light Session last year. It was put on by her recording company Blue Light Digital Sound. They are “That Song” and “Such A Fool“. Oh, if you are in the Philly area, and want to check her out, she is performing tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Blinkin Lincoln “Tuned In 6ABC” Recording, on October 28th.

Lydia was our “viewers’ choice” this month. Her music video “Mine Addiction” was the most played clip on the “Share Your Band” section of our website. We caught up with her at The Blinkin Lincoln in Roxborough.

Here is her biography:

On the road to discovering her many talents Lydia Rene’ has chosen to follow the trail of an authentic love for music mapped out by her parents singer/pianist and music teacher Donald Scott and Certified Life Coach and music lover Katya Scott. These two are credited with exposing Lydia Rene’ to a myriad of music genre’s such as classical, jazz, gospel and rock very early in her life. There were many times her parents would ask her out of the blue who does that sound like and Lydia Rene’ would respond in kind, “Stevie Wonder or Glady’s Knight” and she would of course, be right.

But wait, there’s more, she is a classically trained pianist, was a member of the jazz band in high school as a pianist, a drummer and xylophone player in the marching band as well a member of the drum line at the competition level. With that kind of early musical lineage, musicianship and instrumentation along with her innate gifting; it is no wonder she is so prolific at what she does and prepared to blaze a trail of her own.

There was a time early on in the careers of performing artist that the industry wanted you to be specific in your genre and your niche. It was not acceptable, fashionable or politically correct to write, play, arrange, orchestrate, produce and sing, but thanks to other trailblazers I’m pleased to say not only are these skills and abilities admired, but they are sought after and highly valued.

Lydia Rene’ is one who is able to do it all, do it well and is well prepared to demonstrate it. No wonder her tracks throb with an undeniable R&B groove and syncopated percussion that catches you off guard rather nicely, yet still has that classically trained flare of precise orchestration with tasty musical interludes and outrageous lyrics. Add to all that her own distinct rhythmic phrasing that draws you in and makes you want to hear every word, just to see how she delivers it.

In 50 Years…

Lydia would like to be known for:

1) Tasty relevant lyrics about timeless issues 2) A creator of memorable moments; and 3) An ageless sound that doesn’t date itself

Lydia Rene has found her sweet spot in music and is beginning to stir her pot of goodness. Interestingly enough, I don’t think she really knows just how tasty she is, but she’s certainly ready to find out as she invites us to join her face to face in a dish of her best-orchestrated and arranged musical cuisine. Please enjoy the performance video from her show at The Blinkin Lincoln

You are now Tuned In to Lydia Rene’

On the web- www.myspace.com/lydia_rene www.imeem.com/lydiarene More on the venue- www.blinkinlincoln.com

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Discover the beautiful sounds of our very special guest, Miss Lydia Rene, as she talks to us about becoming the female version of Quincy Jones with her incredible composing, songwriting and performing talents. Her album “My Love is My Life” is changing the game one soulful note at a time. She’s definitely someone to add to your playlist, so make it so…alright???

Yes, it’s still hot and – just like the heat – we won’t stop. Celebrate the weekend as the most magnificent days of our lives are still ahead of us.

Until next time. . .

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_{The Playlist} Little Brother – Watch Me (instrumental) Marsha Ambrosius – Get You Rite (instrumental) Lorett Fleur – Slam [Yann Kesz Remix] Tanya Morgan – She’s Gone [aka Without You] feat. Phonte + Brittany Bosco Tona – Hold Back The Big La – Pins and Needles (instrumental) Wanya Morris – Special Yuki Koyanagi – I Don’t Want to Think About It feat. Shawn Stockman Boyz II Men – Morning Love (instrumental) Boyz II Men – Living in the Past The Big La – Minnie Beat (instrumental) Tank – Make Up Sex Liquid Spirits – 4Everyday feat. Phonte Lydia Rene – In Love DJ Day – Can You Feel Me (instrumental) LL Cool J – Hey Lover feat. Boyz II Men (instrumental) Lydia Rene – Medley J Dilla – As Serious As Your Life (instrumental) Lydia Rene – Stressin’ Me Raoul Midon – Pick Somebody Up Hi Tek – Respiration (instrumental) Uncle Sam – You Make Me Feel Like EB Productions – Never Say Goodbye Tribute (instrumental)