Choklate is an international singer songwriter based in Seattle, WA.
She’s shared the stage w/ and or collaborated w/ the likes of Anthony Hamilton, Drake, Musiq Soulchild, De La Soul, Eric Roberson, BoysIIMen, Bilal, Anthony David, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Nikka Costa, Baaba Maal, Res, Erykay Badu, Dwele, Raheem DeVaughn, Roy Ayers, Blacksheep and many more.
The release of her self-titled Cd in 2006 and its subsequent re-release in 2008 created a tremendous global buzz for Choklate’s music and live performances. With the release of 2009’s “To Whom It May Concern” Choklate once again teamed up with hip-hop/soul producer Vitamin D and the duo have delivered a critically acclaimed CD. The Seattle Weekly says “When the album’s listened to in one sitting, it’s clear Choklate has matured and found a sound that can revive contemporary soul, just when others were questioning if it was dead.”
FLY is was the eagerly anticipated 3rd release from independent Seattle soul singer/songwriter CHOKLATE. As an essential part of the 21st century soul music landscape, CHOKLATE blends her unique style of soul, jazz, blues, hip hop and gospel into a combustible combination that musically fuels her material.
The 5-track, self-penned healthy dose of “reality soul,” that sends a positive and passionate message, combined with forward-thinking production, raw beats and lush instrumentation features production by long-time collaborator, Vitamin D (Abstract Rude, Black Sheep, Young Buck, Darien Brockington), Soul/R&B music staple Musiq Soulchild, Kuddie Fresh (T Pain, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes) and Redbull Beatbattle Champion ’09 Marcus D
She’s toured Sweden, France, Italy, Japan and the UK and performed at the Blue Note (NYC), Jazz Alley (Seattle), countless other historical music venues around the world and headlined her own U.S. tour. She continues to stretch the boundaries of Soul music.
Choklate – Kiss The Stand PT 1 ft. Musiq Soulchild
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Choklate – Overdose (Radio) Master
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Also Check Out Videos From Choklate Below:
Wide Open by Choklate Produced by Vitamin D
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkx4I7cbLMo]
Choklate– Grown Folks
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoIolpvUMQ]
Behind The Scenes of “WIN” ft Phonte produced by Vitamin D
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEgBtGlW7qc]
Choklate & Musiq Soulchild w/ Terry Bello at Atlanta’s V103 radio
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEgEIprNiZA]
