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MADE MUSIC XXXX
Listen to Ode 2 A Luv Affair LP
B-FREE
• Soundcloud : @ bFree2music
• Hometown : Chicago , IL
• Recent Project : Ode 2 A Luv Affair LP
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BIO
When you ' re first introduced to the soulful and artistic sound of B ~ Free , it is but a mere taste of all the capabilities this young lady embodies . The Chicago-born Milwaukee native is not only known for her soulful voice , but as a multi-instrumentalist as well . Composing original songs at only 7 years old , B ~ Free has dedicated her life to music . She ’ s a proud alumna of Milwaukee High School of the Arts and has earned degrees in musical studies from both Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and VanderCook College of Music . B ~ Free released her first project , " Open Mic , Open Heart ,” in 2012 earning rave reviews for her original composition from notable blogs such as This is RnB , The Conscious Tip and Fake Shore Drive . But then , tragedy struck . B ~ Free underwent vocal cord surgery in 2014 , fearing she would never sing again . But , she persevered , dropping her latest album , " Ode 2 A Luv Affair ,” late 2016 , reclaiming her gift . Today , B ~ Free serves her musical community as as an educator & solo artist as well as a musician / lead vocalist of Milwaukee musical collective , Foreign Goods . Her treasure chest of talents continues to catapult her up the ladder of Milwaukee ’ s music scene and she ’ s only getting started . She remains hungry to give music what it ’ s been missing : a chance to B ~ Free .
Three words that sums up your wave of music .
And why ?
My music is nostalgic , soulful & poetic . The core of my sound is sonically rooted in 90s-2000s R & B / Neo Soul while my lyrical and melodic expression resonates with anyone who connects to that era of music .
What makes your music different from others in
your industry ?
There ’ s a level of organic sincerity that I offer in my work , which fills a musical void in today ’ s mainstream genres . The fact that I also write & produce all of my own music allows me to have the strongest connection with the music that I put out . I treat each song as a personal baring of my soul , yet with an air of simplicity for listeners to easily relate to .
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