Conversation with Carol Riddick
Do you know Carol Riddick? If you are a fan of soul music you’ve heard her voice.
The Philadelphia born songstress has worked with wide array of her soul peers and graced their tracks with her indelibly smooth vocals. The most notable of those soul tracks may be Musiq’s “Soulstar” but she has also been featured on tracks from Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Kindred, and Norman Brown. She’s shared the stage with artists and producers including Brian McKnight, Yolanda Adams, Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, James Poyser, and Keith Crouch.
After those productive partnerships we now get the opportunity to learn more about Carol, the individual performer. Her outstanding debut album Moments Like This showcases the evolution of the soul singer. Carol couples her songwriting and production skills with live instrumentation and soulful vocals, making the album consistently fresh and engaging. From her passionate vocals on “You Better Not Hurt Me” to the inspirational lyrics of “Brown Eyed Girl,” Carol draws upon her own personal experiences and translates her stories into an entertaining and life affirming musical testament. Her debut has received rave reviews and from the local buzz to the international acclaim for her singing and stellar stage shows, it appears she’ll have a new chapter to incorporate into her music. Moments Like This is available at retailers and online at Carol’s site.
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podcast tracklisting
Carol Riddick interview
Musiq ft. Carol Riddick – Soulstar
Larry Gold ft. Carol Riddick – Loving You
Anthony Hamilton ft. Carol Riddick – Float
Musiq ft. Carol Riddick – Bestfriend
Norman Brown ft. Carol Riddick – I Might
Jeff Bradshaw ft. Carol Riddick – Can You Come Over
Kindred – Family Song (reprise)
Musiq – Youloveme
Great job Sis. I’ve already told you how much I enjoyed this interview but I wanted to do it publically as well. Ms. Carol if you’re reading this, go on wit yo bad self sista girl. I admit I slept on Carol too but I’m wide awake now and this CD will be added to my collection.
—JenMy friend is Nova (novaslim) and he contacted you beacuase I was asking about Carol. I know he has the scoop on people. He told me your were doing an interview with her. So, Thanks for the information. I got the CD.
Peace and Love
SPeace
—ShereeYou know, I like to think of myself as an eye opening individual! Nah….Great interview V. Carol Riddick seems like such a sweetheart!
Peace and Blessings!!
—Jah-LuvAlong with Nova and the other brother Daniel, I was another brother trying to blow up my girl Carol Riddick. Please come and check her out at Zanibar Blues in PHilly! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!
http://www.myspace.com/whererealmusicdwells
—RashawnI don’t know much about her, but I really liked the interview =D Guess I been ’sleeping’ too!! Time to wake up
—XanThank you so much to those of you that I know, to those of you who I am getting to know, and to those who I will soon know, for checking for me and for supporting me; I truly do appreciate the love and the encouragement.
God Bless!
—Carol Riddick“Moments Like This” is truly a great album – from tack 1 to track 11….if you like real music, this is a must for your music collection!!! Carol’s voice is simply marvelous!!!
—KennyI never slept on her! Beeeeyoutiiful voice! Glad you are on the scene Honey! You get me through the week!!
—TeishaPeace.
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Honestly I have listened to Carol’s CD over and over and over again. I don’t know which I enjoy more…her voice or her vocals. Guess I’ll just keep listening and not worry about it. The CD AND CAROL are both AWESOME!!!
—Cherylyou know from the list that Honey ran through, i’ve heard quite a number of those songs and i’ve seen Carol’s name everywhere but why didn’t i know till this moment about Bown Eyed Girl?! That’s my life’s theme song! lol
—ceeceeGoodluck Carol on your musical journey, I wish you more success than you can ever imagine
She is has the most beautiful spirit that I have ever come in contact with. The cd contains some of the best vocals that I’ve hear in a very long time. Carol’s stage presents and live delivery of a song reminds of Ms. Nancy Wilson. Carol is such a lady. She is a wonderful example. I’m so glad that she is being recognized for her talent.
—Nick CheathamWith the exception of backing vocals for Jill Scott, I have no idea what your voice sounds like; however, everyone (…at least those on the soul music scene) is raving about you. And, I just learned that you’re 35. What a hell of an achievement in today’s music industry! I can’t say that I’ll pick up your album (I’m also 35 and, after all, according to industry “stats”: records are bought primarily by those between the ages of 10-17), but I do wish you all the best. Good luck in all that you’re doing.
—CJI’m very excited for Carol, knowing her since she was a child. Once she decided to go after her music career she was relentless, and we are all so very happy for her. Carol truly is the conumate professinal, and continually developes a premier composer and performer. We, the Gilmore family, friends and music colleague congratulate you Carol, and I personally say to all of you who haven’t yet experienced her CD and performance, go buy it, and go see Carol in action. You will remenber her performance the rest of your life. Peace & Blessngs/Robert Gilmore & Family
—Robert GilmoreJr.CHECK OUT GREAT LIVE FOOTAGE OF CAROL RIDDICK ON http://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM!! HERE ARE JUST A FEW CLIPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRIrjeDP4A (Soulstar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ntawW9aqA (You Betta Not Hurt Me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpKwXtJJYhU (I Don’t Wanna)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnzjRT3LcM8 (I Don’t Wanna Pt.2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6TnMb-DM0 (FLOAT)
DEBUT CD”MOMENTS LIKE THIS” AVAILABLE!! DON’T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!! MUSIC LOVERS WAKE UP! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
http://cdbaby.com/cd/carolriddick
—WHERE REAL MUSIC DWELLS!CHECK OUT GREAT LIVE FOOTAGE OF CAROL RIDDICK ON http://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM!! HERE ARE JUST A FEW CLIPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRIrjeDP4A (Soulstar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ntawW9aqA (You Betta Not Hurt Me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpKwXtJJYhU (I Don’t Wanna)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnzjRT3LcM8 (I Don’t Wanna Pt.2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6TnMb-DM0 (FLOAT)
DEBUT CD”MOMENTS LIKE THIS” AVAILABLE!! DON’T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!! MUSIC LOVERS WAKE UP! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/carolriddick
http://cdbaby.com/cd/carolriddick
—WHERE REAL MUSIC DWELLS![...] Carol Riddick website | myspace | interview on Honeysoul [...]
—My Favorite Things: Underrated Female Soul Singers « SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFEartist like carol should get the recognition she deserves. when is a new cd coming?
—sean