Iconic Lead Singer Of Legendary Group Ready For The World MELVIN RILEY Releases New Single "You Complete Me"
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Posted By: LaMarr Blackmon on June 18, 2024 MELVIN RILEY Of Ready From The World. #MELVINRILEY @MELVINRILEY MELVIN RILEY, Lead vocalist,Co-Founder and main songwriter of the legendary,American music Award,Grammy nominated and Multi Platinum group Ready For The world. Born in Clarksdale Miss, where the Blues was born, grew up listening to blues while other 7 year old's grew up listining to main stream music and artist. Melvin attributes his writing talents to the gift from God and riding in the back of his dad's cadillac every summer,going to Clarksdale Miss from Flint Michigan listening to blues greats. Melvin Riley has written billboard #1 and chart topping hits like "Oh Sheila, Love You Down,Tonight,Gently, Can He do it like this, Deep inside your love, Whose is it, My Girly, Ceramic Girl and Slide over and many legendary songs. MELVIN RILEY has been credited for his innovative style of slow songs, influencing artist such as Usher,Chris Brown, Troop, Keith Sweat, Jodeci, Mint condition, Alicia Keys, Twista, Trey Songs and a host of balladeers and rappers through the years after his Initial ascent into the global music industry, making him one of few Artist to ever have 4 #1 hits on 4 different charts all at the same time. MELVIN RILEY is responsible for playing all instruments and singing all vocals on many of the chart topping songs for the group Ready For the world. His songs have been been remade by massive artist in the industry. Melvin was asked by the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame to honor his Oh Sheila Video Jacket by enshrining it in the Rock & Roll memrobillia showcase in Cleveland Ohio. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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LaMarr Blackmon
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