Biography:

RENA SCOTT

What more can be said of a singer extraordinaire who has national and international acclaim? Plenty! As one-time back-up singer for Aretha Franklin, Rena Scott who has recorded and/or toured with such greats as the Jazz Crusaders, David Ruffin, Bobby Womack, and Michael Henderson; has had movie and theatre acting roles; and whose voice has been heard on movie soundtracks, and commercial jingles; is still on the move!

The career of Rena Scott continues to evolve, and with her new CD titled “Take Me Away” on her own Amor Records label, she shows no sign of stopping. This 13-song set – scheduled for release on September 28th – contains songs that Rena co-wrote and co-produced with Lloyd Tolbert. It also contains four cover songs that are some of her all-time favorites like “Dr. Feelgood”, and “Don’t Ask My Neighbors”. Fans are in for a treat!

Songs from Rena’s last CD/DVD (combo) set titled “Let Me Love You” were featured in a blockbuster movie called “Love and Action in Chicago” which was shown on the HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz, ABC, and BET networks. It starred Regina King, Courtney Vance, Kathleen Turner, and Ed Asner. She charted in three categories on the Billboard Charts with a song from the same set titled “Remember”. It peaked at # 9 in the Hot Pop Singles Sales; # 5 in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales; and # 80 in the top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Another song from the set, “A Love Thang”, reached # 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales chart and # 17 on the Hot Pop Single Sales. She remained and held strong on the charts for 18 weeks.

Without a doubt, Rena Scott’s skilled vocals are richly seasoned and as strong as ever. With her signature style of blending Soul, Pop, and Gospel, she has all the ingredients to float her star right to the very top!