A NEW YEAR A NEW DOOR…..

So I was feeling a little bummed just before I started writing today. You see, I had to say goodbye to someone that I thought would be a part of my life in 2008 and years to come. So yes I was a little sad at the thought of being single again!!! It is tough out there in this Jungle of dating. Monkeys are swinging from all sorts of trees with bananas in hand…not a pretty picture!! It hasn’t been easy finding someone who’s honest, genuine, grounded and non materialistic!

I had written an entire blog that was melancholy to say the least. Then as I was proof reading it, I had an epiphany. OMG…I thought wait a minute, change is inevitable and more often than not very good. Every beautiful thing that has come about in my life has come about because of a change, a shift in the paradigm. One door closes and a new door to step through appears, if only I exhibit the courage to walk through. So I am walking through this new door and claiming a wonderful new year and all sorts of wonderful new love experiences. So here’s to changes and new doors! Happy New Year!!

I’m partying in Times Square at ABC Studios’ Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Years Eve!!! Bring the year in with an astounding blast…..I know I will!

See you in 2008!

Billboard calls Melissa Young a “Hidden Gem”

Here is what Billboard had to say, December 2007.

“Hidden gem of 2007. Young’s spirited, raspy vocals command attention from the first cut on this sure-footed debut”. “

“A refreshing balance between contemporary and classic soul, Young belts out raw, emotion-packed lyrics”

SOULTRACK AWARDS AND URBAN ORGANIC FESTIVAL

First of all let me just say…I know I’m late!!! I am sometimes a little like a turtle when it comes to getting on the computer!!! But non-the-less, I am here. So I was in Detroit and had a blast at the SoulTrack Music Awards. So glad that I finally got to meet the man behind SoulTracks, Chris Rizik. He looked exactly like I pictured him so cute and cuddly. Met so many amazing people, Monica Blair, Amp Fiddler, Roy Ayers!!! The crowd in Detroit was amazing!! Can’t wait to come back and jam with you guys full out!!

Yes I know it seemed like I was just having fun but I did some work also! Anyway, gotta say thank you to my girlfriends Sistahs of Harlem, who dressed for the entire weekend. Thank you, love you guys. If you get a chance check out their designs at www.sistahsofharlem.com. See picture below for a glimpse at what they do…. New York City, I’m headed your way…….!!!! Shout out to Eric Roberson and Anthony David who both put on amazing shows in Detroit. I am always truly inspired when I am in the presence of you two guys. Oh and Frank McComb, I had a blast with you man…we have to do it again!

Peace
Melissa

New Show Dates Added!!!

Don’t miss out Melissa Young near you.

The buzz is building… check her out in these cities:

- WRFG Benefit Concert -April 10th
- Organix Soul- Springfield, Mass -June 28th
- Smith’s Olde Bar -May 8th