Artist description Melissa Prezioso steps onto the scene to snatch the spotlight from teeny-bopper singers and light-up the spot with her 'forceful vocals' and progressive electronica-esque beats.

Music Style Electronic Balladry and Dancefloor Stormers.

Musical Influences Roberta Flack, Madonna, Terra Deva, Erykah Badu

Similar Artists Breakbeat Era, Madonna, Terra Deva

Artist History The daughter of a musician, Melissa has been encapsulated in melody and song all her life. Ironically, she never sought out her dreams of musical stardom and instead settled into the family business of graphic design. But, in 1998, she joined forces with QN5 Music's Tony Rojas to unleash the powerful voice she had held back for so long. Tracks like "Sheilded" are prime example of the vocal power she posseses. Her debut demo-disc, "Musical Cherry", will be available right here on MP3.com in February. Don't Sleep. ©1999 QN5 Music

Group Members Melissa Prezioso (Lyrics & Vocals)[produced by: Nickels]

Albums Musical Cherry (ep)

Press Reviews "Prezioso's mixture of strong song structure with a bright pop sheen and cutting edge electronica stands up to the standard set by Madonna's Ray of Light." --Listen.com "forceful vocals from a no-nonsense urban diva"--Melissa Piazza (Listen.com) "Best Electronic Artist (Week 8)- "Shielded (KGK)"--UBL's 'Born on the WWW' contest 1999."Prezioso's mixture of strong song structure with a bright pop sheen and cutting edge electronica stands up to the standard set by Madonna's Ray of Light" -- Nick D.(Listen.com) Pick hit of the day on AMP3.com Featured artist on IUMA.com

Location Bronx, NY - USA

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