http://www.melissayoungmusic.com Melissa Young is an Atlanta based soul artist featuring her critically acclaimed debut album, "Just Up The Road" Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:29:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Watch Melissa Young's new video "Just A Girl". Make sure to turn off the music above so you can enjoy this video without any interruptions. Enjoy... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/press/2008/melissa-youngs-new-video-just-a-girl.html 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 ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/blog/2007/a-new-year-a-new-door.html 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" http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/press/2007/billboard-calls-melissa-young-a-hidden-gem.html 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 ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/blog/2007/soultrack-awards-and-urban-organic-festival.html 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 http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/press/2007/new-show-dates-added.html -Okay first let me say just how much I love San Diego!!!! I felt really blessed to be able to close my tour (short, but sweet) with Dwele in such a cool town. The people are kind, pleasant and they just plan rock! First off the drive ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/blog/2007/san-diego.html -Why do people steal? Damn! If it ain't yours, (yes I said ain't), then don't touch it! Didn't everyone's mom teach them that? So sad to say, some things were stolen from the green room at the Oakland show. Shout out to all the camps ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/blog/2007/oakland.html -So I finally made it to Sacramento. My flight from LA was cancelled twice. You see, I had to be a smarty pants and change my departure airport from LAX to Burbank. Now while it seemed convenient to my location, little did I know that they just ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/blog/2007/new-post.html Stunning album, very instant and likeable with several standout tracks. Mixing old school sensibilities, very Southern Funky kind of vibe, but still very much an album for now. Rock with me. Midtempo, mellow vibe, catchy and I’m sure the UK will love this, sort of crossover (UK definition) ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/press/2007/stunning-album-says-solar-radio.html ** Melissa Young - "Just Up The Road" (Supersonic Southern Soul) I like this young lady from Atlanta, Ga. She's a badd mama jamma and she's very reminiscent of another young woman from Atlanta we like a whole lot named Ms. Monique. Melissa Young is in your face just like artists Betty Wright, Barbara ... http://www.melissayoungmusic.com/press/2007/soulpatrol-highly-recommends-just-up-the-road.html