Olivia Gilmore, born April 11, was raised in Hollis, Queens. It is there where she found her love for
music. Being born into a family composed of musicians, her grandfather playing
drums and father writing music and playing multiple instruments, Olivia has
grown fond to the art and has become a singer and song writer herself. “I
have been singing from the time that I could talk. Although I just began pursuing a music career
less than a year ago, I am passionate about it and hope for success.” Her vocals are fresh, refined and very
enlightening; MELODIC!!! The art of
music is something embedded deep within Olivia and has shown itself something
fierce lately.
It all started at the young age of 13 doing background vocals for
gospel singer Nancey Jackson on the song "A Star", which can be found
on the album ’ Free (Yes, I’m Free)’ released October 7, 1997. Olivia’s first
solo track was recorded in May of 2011. Olivia writes her own music and she use
to play the drums like her grandfather and work a piano. Her musical influences
include Ray Charles, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Karen Clarke Sheard, Kim
Burrell and Sarah Vaughan, to name a few.
One of Olivia’s proudest moments to date was the ‘I Love Life’
tour with Life Camp Inc.; there she experienced what it was like being able to
share her gift with inner city children, prison/jail inmates and those that
lost their children due to gun violence. Olivia has also had the chance to
share the stage with Russell Simmons, Erica Ford, Slowbucks T and a host of
other artists. She has opened up shows for comedians such as Omar Thompson, Freddie Ricks and Talent. Olivia has performed live jazz at Justin’s Restaurant at the age
of 16, not to mention she recently performed at the National Action Network (Al
Sharpton's headquarters) in Harlem NY.
Tracks like “Consider It” and “Love’s Door” gives you that tingle
that makes you say, “Damn, I’m feeling this!!” Her clear cut voice, open style
and determined attitude, makes you want to give her a chance to show the world
what she can do. Talk about bringing the ‘R’ in R&B back, she is definitely
the one. She is no doubt what the music industry is missing! Olivia just recently
dropped her new single "Over It" in February and will drop an EP this
2012 summer. She will also be featured in an up and coming issue of "X3magazine" as well as
performing all over New York City. Currently Olivia is working with ‘TAKIF’ on the “Achieve Your Dream” tour, which
rewards public school students with sneakers, cell phones and more all for
academic achievements! If you would like to tune into her
music, you can check her out @ http://soundcloud.com/olivia-gilmore. Give her music a chance
and I GUARANTEE you will be satisfied!!
BELIEVE THAT!!!
“I want people to be encouraged by the lyrical content of my
music, to feel uplifted. I want them to smile and be happy because of what
they’ve heard. I want females of all ages to know that no matter what they go
through, they are strong and able to overcome anything with the help of the
Lord.”
-Olivia
Gilmore
Revised by: Loniqua Howell
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