Joyo Velarde Releases Live Footage from Love & Understanding Album Release Party

Joyo Velarde held a party for the release of her debut solo record Love and Understanding, hosted by her husband Lyrics Born. It looked to be a great event filled with live soulful music and fun west coast swing. Thankfully for those of us that missed it, she’s shared some footage from the evening as she croons some of her songs from the album. If you like what you hear don’t forget to support her!

Joyo Velarde celebrated the release of her debut solo album, “Love and Understanding” this past week (Feb. 18th) at Yoshi’s San Francisco with an intimate evening performing tracks off of the new record with a live band. Lyrics Born hosted the evening with Trackademicks and special guest DJ D-Sharp.

“Love and Understanding” (Quannum Projects/Mobile Home Recordings) is available right now online and in stores. Pick up a copy today!!

Get more info about Joyo Velarde athttp://www.joyovelarde.com

Joyo Velarde’s Love and Understanding Now Available

As reported, Joyo Velarde’s debut LP effort Love and Understanding has finally dropped. Make sure to grab it! (Amazon, iTunes).

Here are some words from her husband and fellow artist Lyrics Born:

Today is the release of Joyo Velarde’s solo debut, “Love and Understanding”.

Lyrics Born gives y’all the rundown on the record as well as the official album release party happening Feb 18th at Yoshi’s San Francisco.

“Love and Understanding” features production from Lyrics Born, Asa Taccone, Jake One, RJD2, Jumbo the Garbageman, Tommy Guerrero, Headnodic (Crown City Rockers/Mighty Underdogs).

Visit Joyo Velarde at http://www.joyovelarde.com

Joyo Velarde Set to Drop Debut Album Feb 16th

Joyo Velarde is getting ready to drop her debut album called Love & Understanding next week on February 16th.

As part of the promotional push, she’s offered her single ‘Certain Special Way’ as a free download! The album will feature music and production by Lyrics Born, Jake One, Asa Taccone, RJD2, Jumbo the Garbageman, Tommy Guerrero, and Headnodic.

The new single is smooth and sounds great. It’s a good sign of things to come. Can’t wait!

Joyo Velarde releases new video, EP release date

Filipina American songstress Joyo Velarde (wife to rapper Lyrics Born) has just released a music video and released date for her upcoming self titled EP, which will contain tracks from her full length album  ‘Love & Understanding’ to be released later this yr. The EP is set to drop May 23rd so mark your calendars!


“Take You Home”

She’s an incredibly versatile and talented vocalist but the video didn’t really do her justice. The productions quality for the video was OK, not great.

Catch the myspace bulletin after the break.

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