Al Green – Take Me to the River Groove Armada – Drop the Tough (The Twelves B-Live Remix Edit) Miike Snow – Animal MGMT – Electric Feel (Justice Remix) Daft Punk – Face To Face Mark Ronson – Stop Me (Original) Inland Knights – My Memory (Live Vocals by Erica Dee) Kleerup – Until We Bleed (feat. Lykke Li) Donna Summer – Bad Girls Michael Viner’s Incredible Bongo Band – Apache Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Khia – My Neck, My Back – Neighbour Remix Chromeo – Needy Girl Cake – Short skirt, Long jacket Petit Bateau Edition – Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix) All Good Funk Alliance – Man With A Jam Plan (feat Rubber Johnson) Prince – When Dove Cry Erica Dee & Neighbour – Let it all go
Erica Dee is a vocalist-DJ-emcee who is determined to break all the rules. A multi-talented dynamo who’s been performing for over a decade. The Boston-born and Canadian-raised talent, is a singer and DJ with a reputation for instantly engaging her audience via spontaneous vocal outbursts and booty shaking antics. She has managed to fuse electronic and futuristic gospel music together into her own uplifting and positive genre.
Erica Dee’s vocal element is both unique in style and performance. She is unpredictable and not afraid to be present with her audiences. She takes control of the dance floor from Shambhala Music Festival to intimate Hollywood lounge parties. Erica Dee has been behind the decks for 7 years, and has since spent multiple hours in the studio working with DJs and Producers such as DJ Nu Mark, Muggs (Cypress Hill), Benga and Bassnectar and has accompanied DJ Shadow on his “Shadowsphere North American Tour”. Erica Dee rocks the crowd by spinning the best selections in : Hip Hop, House, Electro, Mash-Up, Top 40 Remixes, RnB, Dubstep. Whatever is going to move the crowd in that moment is what she’s playing! Such versatility in both style and skill has made Erica Dee a favourite among a wide variety of music lovers.
Set to release her latest mix "Teddy's Picnic" March 28th, and then to follow with her new podcast "In Dee Mix" which will deliver a new Dj Mix Monthly. This year should be a blast for the young MC as she looks forward to hip-hopping from continent to continent in pursuit of the perfect groove and releasing an album that does justice to her platinum sparkle.
“I feel that as a female vocalist, MC and DJ I’ve been battling for every chance I’ve gotten. I’m a live singer — just give me my own mic and let me do what I do. It’s not rocket science. It’s taken a lot of courage and dedication for me to break through stereotypes. I like to surprise people when I’m on stage. I’ll meet your expectations and then I’ll add some jazzy, soulful, swagg on top. I break all the rules.” -Erica Dee
Think of "Golden" as the perfect desert. A honey voice laced over stick-to-your-ribs beats. Peachy summerday melodies. Lemon tart lyrics that make you pucker from their honesty. Erica Dee's debut mixtape is indeed a treat to save room for, anticipate, and ask for a second helping of.
"Golden" takes you on a musical journey from old school hip-hop to soul to motown to disco. Featuring some of our favorite classics beats like "Juicy" by Biggie, "Check the Rhyme" by Tribe Called Quest and "On and On" by Erykah Badu, Erica truely touches on elements of the golden era we will never forget. Through her music, Erica also gives homage to [the rave scene in] her hometown, sneaking in a few tracks by British Colombia's own DJ Neighbour.
Not only is Erica's musical selection varied, but her content is sincere and playful. Each song is a flavorful rendition of life, expressing the type of candor and idealism of a teenager and the growing pains of a young adult trying to find her voice. A perfect fusion of musical genres, Golden's collection of delectable tunes are something you can blast out your car stereo at 2am, not disturbing the peace, but adding to it.
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WED, APRIL, 18, 2012 - SANTA MONICA, CA - ZANZIBAR
THU, APRIL, 19, 2012 - SEBASTOPOL, CA - HOPMONK
FRI, APRIL, 20, 2012 - BERKLEY, CA - CLOUD NINE
SAT, APRIL, 21, 2012 - NEVADA CITY, CA - HAVEN UNDERGROUND
WED, APRIL, 25, 2012 - LOS ANGELES, CA - NEXT DOOR LOUNGE
WED, MAY, 2, 2012 - LOS ANGELES, CA - NEXT DOOR LOUNGE
SAT, MAY, 5, 2012 - OAKLAND, CA - THE NEW PARISH
THU, MAY, 17, 2012 - PYRAMID LAKE, NV - SYMBIOSIS GATHERING
THU, MAY, 24, 2012 - KELOWNA BC, - SAPPHIRE
FRI ,MAY, 25 2012 - SILVERADO, CA- LIGHTENING IN A BOTTLE
TUE, MAY, 19 2012 - BRAZIL- FULL TOUR
THU, AUG, 02 2012 - SQUAMISH , BC - BASSCOAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
THU, AUG, 09, 2012 - SALMO BC- SHAMBHALA MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Erica Dee at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, March 12 2011. Photo by Ashley Tanasiychuk
Review – Erica Dee at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, March 12 2011
- review by Rebecca Apostoli/photos by Ashley Tanasiychuk
While a modest number of attendees at Fortune Sound Club on Saturday, March 12 seemed “in the know”, club-goers caught unaware were treated to an impressive performance by the incomparable Miss Erica Dee, who performed tracks from her newest mixtape Golden.
With much love flowing to and from the stage, the soulful songstress from Nelson, B.C. rocked out to bass-heavy remixes of “On and On” by Eryka Badu, “Try” by Jill Scott, and “Constant Surprises” by Little Dragon, as well as a healthy dose of originals penned by Dee and co-produced by DJ Kemo of the Rascals. Accompanied by vocal minx Evy Jane and Ricco behind the decks, Dee dropped her signature mix of hip-hop style MC’ing combined with Motown melodies and jazzy freestyles.
Brief interludes were filled with impromptu acapella jazz standards (like “Honeysuckle Rose”) and showcased some serious vocal talent by both Evy J and Erica Dee. Both young women are trained vocalists who present themselves as serious musicians, having spent the necessary time to hone both their craft and stage personas. Evy made the perfect accomplice, being both pitch-perfect in her harmony and understated in her presence on stage. She graciously supported Dee, who made sure every butt in the house was moving and maximum fun was being achieved.
Erica Dee and Evy at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, March 12 2011. Ashley Tanasiychuk photo
Highlights of the evening included the hot disco throwback “Let It All Go”, sneak-peeks of a couple new tracks, a dozen odd girls sharing the stage for one song (and the one guy who was quickly yanked back onto the floor) and Dee and Evy “trading fours” in an all-out scat session to close the night. Whoever began the evening not knowingErica Dee definitely left the club with her name on their lips.
Erica will host a CD release party and vocal workshop in Gibsons this week, before heading down to Austin to perform at music industry conference South By Southwest (SXSW) where she will no doubt turn heads.
Erica Dee at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, March 12 2011. Photo by Ashley Tanasiychuk
The night also marked the launch of Slow DJ’s Ricco + Vinnie’s new mix “oh hi…” You can check it out on Slowdjs.com or just ask him. He was nice enough to give us one. Thanks Ricco!
Boxing day has many meanings here in Canada. To some it means sleeping off the holiday turkey/nog hangover, to others it means mega sales at the mall, but to the people who made it out to Fortune Sound Club it meant dance party. Miss Erica Dee was the name at the top of the bill on this night, but she was not the only person who was moving the crowd.
The sign above the bar at Fortune reads “HAPPY HOLLA!DAYS” and this urban take on the old festive greeting was a theme for the night. The DJ known simply as Ricco got the crowd moving. The crowd on this night deserves some mention before I go into the quality of the music. The night featured hands down the most diverse crowd I have EVER seen in Vancouver. I have been to a wide variety of events in Vancouver and I have seen a diverse cross section of people who live in this city and keep it’s vibrant live music scene alive, but on this night it was more of a melting pot than a “scene”. Hippies with dreadlocks and tie dye, white girls in Granville skirts and heels, Asian girls with fake lashes and a “bump it” in their hair, a little bit of everything was on the dance floor at Fortune. As diverse as the a crowd was on this night, the one thing that united them all was the great music that had them all dancing.
After a few hours of music from the a DJ it was time for the main act: Miss Erica Dee. Her blend of hip hop and soul is a wonderful mix in the current musical landscape. Adding to that fact that she is a stone cold fox you have all the makings of a star. With DJ Ricco providing the beats, she had the crowd moving all night long; she even had the stage packed with women at one point. Being a local artist meant that Erica loves performing on stage here, she expressed her comfort and the a love she was feeling:
“I feel like I’m eating turkey with my family right now. Well except there is no turkey and I’m wearing less clothes”
After her set finished, Erica showed the multi-talented factor that true hip hop artists have. She got behind the DJ booth and joined Funk Hunters to play more music until the staff at Fortune started asking the people to leave. I have been quick to question the hip hop scene in Vancouver in the past and it seems that every time I question it, I learn about a local artist who had been under my radar until SCENEINTHEDARK got me through the doors at their performance. This Miss Erica Dee concert was proof that good music is here in Vancouver, you just have to look for it….and go out on a weeknight.
You know, I really and truly love Canada. Their undying love for music, art, and culture just amazes me, and this artist who goes by the name Erica Dee is just another reason why I have respect for Canada. Erica Dee hails from the western most part of Canada – “British Colombia”, and she can sing like a humming bird! To describe her in a nut shell would be to combine the likes of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott in one. More than a soul artist, Erica Dee has little bit of MC in her. You can catch all of her music versatility on her recently released mix-tape called “Golden”. Erica’s glistening bone chilling soulful voice is one to be reckoned with people, so keep your eyes pealed and ears open for anything she releases::::
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Boy-Cott: What’s new and exciting in the world of Miss Erica Dee?
Erica Dee:Well I just moved to L.A. from Vancouver, BC. Which has been very exciting and full of new experiences. It’s amazing how much you learn about yourself in a new place :)
Boy-Cott: You recently released your mix-tape “Golden”, which truly showcases your vocal versatility on the following genres: soul, house, hip-hop, electro and reggae. Why did you choose this direction, as opposed to just making a one genre mix-tape?
Erica Dee: Well, I wanted this Mixtape to show you exactly that; my versatility. All of these genres truly resonate with me and as a solo mc/vocalist I have worked with many different DJ’s and Producers from all sides of the musical spectrum, each one bringing out a different part of me and inspiring me in their own way. The plan for my album is to find a way to combine the all of the elements of these genres into one sound.
Boy-Cott: Your voice sounds like a combination of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Did you take singing lessons as a child or is there anyone in your family with singing talent? How did your voice come into fruition?
Erica Dee: I didn’t actually start taking voice lessons until just a few years ago. My mother is a singer as well as my step mother. I have been around music my whole life, for my father is a jazz guitarist as well. I have been singing as long as I can remember, and grew up with every style of music around me. But for some reason, my voice just naturally came out this way. I don’t really know how else to describe it. It’s almost like I am always on a mission to understand this sound and this voice.
My voice just naturally came out this way. I don’t really know how else to describe it. It’s almost like I am always on a mission to understand this sound and this voice.
Boy-Cott: I noticed you speak about love a lot, what’s Miss Erica Dee’s definition of love?
Erica Dee: Wow, that is a BIG question. Love is unconditional, it is peace, it is the center of all things, it is more important anything else in this world. It is something I feel so often for so many things it is almost over-whelming. It is an energy, a warm feeling I carry with me wherever I go. It is truly what i live for.
Boy-Cott: More then a singer, you are also a DJ and a Producer. Would you mind explaining to the people about how you became involved in those two musical art forms?
Erica Dee: DJ’ing started as something I liked to just do as a hobby. I use to be a straight up Dance Hall and Reggae DJ, and that was it. I spent some time living amongst Caribbean culture and learned more and more about the music. I Came back to Vancouver and got an offer to play this underground Reggae party where I had the time of my life and preformed one of my best DJ sets to this day. At the time I didn’t know anything about BPM’s or beatmatching I just played what I loved. From there I just got more and more into it, and started playing more genres and learning more about what it means to be a skilled DJ. As far as a Producer goes, I started recording my vocals years ago then slowly learned more and more about production. I Also went to music school for 2 years where I learned and incredible amount about music in general, as well as music production.
Boy-Cott: Is Luscious Beats your production company or an event you organize?
Erica Dee: Luscious Beats is the name of a duo project I am in with another female, M3. This project really brings all my skills into play. I DJ, Sing and MC alongside M3 while she plays percussion, sings and mc’s. It is a really fun project we started up a few years ago. It has been a while since we have played together, because our own paths took off in different directions but I have faith we will meet up again and make some more magic in the future.
Boy-Cott: What’s one of your fondest musical memories in your career thus far?
Erica Dee: There are so many it is hard to narrow it down. You know, being able to create and be inspired with other artists is my favorite part of all this.
I met this incredible artist by the name of Jimi James when I came to L.A. last may. She invited me to come to the studio to vibe out with herself, Haz Solo and Theron Feemster. This was my first time going to a big studio in Hollywood, and I was very nervous and excited all at the same time. Before we even got to talking about music, we sat and ate chicken wings while talking about spirituality, life and inspiration, for two hours. The energy and vibes were flowing beautifully. Then, each of us shared a little piece. After that Theron approached the keyboard and asked us to stand around him. Right there in that moment there was so much love and inspiration, he created a masterpiece. Then he played it for us, we vibed it for a few repeats, then he put each of us in the booth to freestyle. Every ones freestyle was captured perfectly. When I was in the booth I sang from my heart, there was no thought involved, it was all feeling. When I came out I couldn’t believe what I heard. I let my voice go to places I never thought I could go, it was beautiful and the perfect reflection of exactly how I felt in that moment. That was only one of the many experiences my voice has led me to, and I am beyond grateful for all of them :)
Erica Dee is a vocalist-DJ-emcee who is determined to break all the rules. A multi-talented dynamo who’s been performing for over a decade. The Boston-born and Canadian-raised talent, is a singer and DJ with a reputation for instantly engaging her audience via spontaneous vocal outbursts and booty shaking antics. She has managed to fuse electronic and futuristic gospel music together into her own uplifting and positive genre.
