Press:

“Really, really diggin’ Latasha Lee & The Blackties. Ms. Lee has that throwback, soulful vocal tone that artists such as Adele and Amy Winehouse have brought back to the airwaves in recent years. Lee sites the late, great Etta James as one of her musical role models and you can hear the influence, still there is youthfulness in her voice that will allow her to connect to today’s radio audience with the right material. But, if Ms. Lee never goes the “radio friendly” route, then that’s alright because the style she’s working with fits her (and us) just fine. Looking forward to more from this artist. Check out her cover of Johnny Ace’s “Pledging My Love” below.”
Grown Folk Music - Grown Folk Music

“If you're a fan of retro soul and Motown sounds, Latasha Lee and her band The BlackTies got just what you need. A big admirer of Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Lee offers melodies, style and visuals celebrating the greats. Check out some of her videos below and let us know what you think. Latasha Lee & The Blackties' self-titled album is out now on iTunes. - L. C-D”
Sound Check - Afropunk

“The fabulous Latasha Lee is back with a new video, 'Stood Up', a lament about the eternal frustration of being left 'utterly alone' when that certain someone fails to follow through with previously made plans. Since we first featured her last December, the ever growing buzz she has created in the blogosphere and at events such as SXSW and the Austin Urban Music Festival with her retro-soul/Motown vibe, 'my influences were definitely Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Sam Cooke...Otis Redding and Gladys Knight', has seen her focused for the future on making 'more music, more videos, gaining a wider audience and just healing people and making people smile, that's what I want to do further in my career'. Read more: http://blog.thenext2shine.com/music-video-latasha-lee-stood-up#ixzz2S9je7aEK”
Written by Mark J - [ @solitarym ] - Next 2 Shine

“ Interview w/ Latasha Lee (2.24.13) I was a huge fan of Amy Winehouse, and I remember thinking to myself that I didn't believe that there would ever be anyone like her anymore. I was wrong! Latasha Lee with roots spawned from the likes of Etta James and other soul singers of the past brings that signature sound back to the forefront. The singer/songwriter from Corpus Christi, Texas also appeared on the hit TV show The X-Factor where she made it in the top 50. To add to her list of achievements the beautiful soul singer also stepped into the modeling world. Latasha Lee is the future. I believe that we will be hearing that name repeated in music for many years to come. Click on the link below to read the whole article.”
Sonrize - Sonrize

“the Texas-bred soulful songstress releases a new visual for her excellent remake of Johnny Ace’s 1954 song, “Pledging My Love.” Latasha has that pure old-soul flare with her own contemporary twist that transcends eras.”
ThisisRnB.com

“A new find thanks to Twitter. Latasha Lee and Get Away. ”
Sodarnsoulful.com

“Latasha Lee Soulful Sound”
Upandcomingmagizine.com

“Her music along with her soulful voice cuts cleanly and crisply through the genre clutter with a groove that slices directly to the heart with honest power. This is music with teeth, heart , soul and big brass balls.”
YouknowIgotSoul

“A sound that is soulful, smooth and timeless, reminiscent of the best of Motown and, more recently, Amy Winehouse. Latasha Lee”
HipHopDons

“Reminiscent of Amy Winehouse's vocals, Latasha Lee makes a splash with one of her latest videos for her joint "Win Her Heart." While I am not familiar with Latasha Lee, I recently stumbled upon her YouTube page which features several original songs and official videos to accompany her soulful and throwback vocals. With that said, get familiar with Latasha Lee below via "Win Her Heart" and if you like what you hear, go to her YouTube page and get better acquainted with her.”
Soul

“Latisha Lee's voice is over flowing with emotion, power and character. ”
Singersroom.com

“Latasha Lee & The Blackties”
bigboyzmusic.com

“The Corpus Christi, Texas native Latasha Lee does a unique rendition of “Pledging My Love“. The Johnny Ace remake is from the 50′s and Latasha sings about undying love that flames like the fire in her soul. ”
rashaentertainment

“Latasha Lee is right, sometimes you have to put them on the left hand side. Smooth, chill song. Check it out.”
This is The Dream

“It's talent like this that continues to give me hope for today's music. I just seen this video, by newcomer, Latasha Lee on Jermaine Dupri's social network site: Global 14. The song is called: Walk Away, check out the video below. Also for every new artist, join Global14, and put up the best joint you have in the POD group. It will be heard. ”
Random Entertainment

“Latasha Lee "Win Her Heart" Keeping it soulful (just less retro), I need to know where Latasha Lee has been hiding my whole life. I could listen to this all day – I pretty much have been to be fair. Raw, wholesome soul music with a hint of Amy Winehouse. It’s the kind of track you put on in the morning and just makes you feel good about the world. ”
Soulsidefunk

“Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer Part 1 As the words "still tippin' on four-four's, wrapped in four Vogues" echo through wide canyons of rap nostalgia, a distorted violin loop sends cold shivers through nodding bones as the ghost riders of Texas emerge. MCs Mike Jones, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall might be the ones with their names on the most ominous underground single of the past two years, but it's local producer Salih Williams who summoned its ghastly spirit. Infusing Boyz-N-the Hood paranoia with a syrup so smooth its intoxicating potential is apt to raise the dead, "Still Tippin'" almost never left Williams' Luling laboratory. "The first MCs who heard the instrumental actually didn't like it," he recounts. "They thought it was too slow and creepy. So for a time it was thrown aside." ”
BY ROBERT GABRIEL - Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer

“Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer Part 2 As every mix tape DJ worth his salt thanks the big Longhorn in the sky for its granting of the track's resurrection, Williams watches as two of his rhythmic hobgoblins – Mike Jones' "Back Then" and Paul Wall's "Sittin' Sideways" – race about the hip-hop vista. "Texas is having its time now," wagers Williams. "There's so much untapped talent here waiting to be developed simply because unlike New York and Los Angeles we haven't enjoyed the luxury of having the majors in our back yard. The way I see it, there's only so much water you can pour into a cup until it spills over. And it's not just good artists getting [signed]. It's specifically good artists with good business sense." Having just signed a deal for himself and his brother Tomar to produce albums for Universal, the '91 Reagan High School graduate tributes much of his success to local music digs. ”
BY ROBERT GABRIEL - Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer

“Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer Part 3 "I remember when Austin was all about bands, bands, bands," he says. "I used to play keyboards at Catfish Station on Sixth Street in groups like 602, Strat2G and the Bizness. If it wasn't for that scene I probably would've dropped out of music for good. Don't get me wrong, I love DJs, but it's fine time to bring back that live sound. I'm putting my studio together to do just that." Connecting with Houston's Wreckshop label in 1999 to do his first significant production work on Big Moe's first two albums, City of Syrup and Purple World, Williams scored his first carnival ride of a hit in the psychedelic form of "Purple Stuff." His organic, off-kilter arrangements stick out like wild javelinas trapped in a pig pen of predictability. Describing his style as "down in the dirt," Williams positions the crassest rap within reach of old timers, churchgoers, and country music fans alike. ”
BY ROBERT GABRIEL - Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer

“Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer Part 4 "At my record store in Luling, guys with boots and cowboy hats buy Garth Brooks and Mike Jones CDs together as if they are a natural pair. That's just Americana at work in that we're all gangstas. We're just gangstas in different ways." ”
BY ROBERT GABRIEL - Down in the Dirt: Salih Williams Platinum Producer

“DooWop Inspiration Enters the 21st Century 10 out of 10 to 10 23/11/10Latasha Lee's Single: 'Get Away' is a superbly performed, Ethnically Influenced, Retro Work with its roots in Mid 20th Century American Popular Music. The song's style is a direct descendant of late 1940s ( esp the Fifties )into the Mid 1960s Doo-Wop Style of Music made famous( initially) by Black American Artists. Strictly speaking Doo-Wop is probably more associated with Acappella( singing without instrumentation) of several very popular Male Groups and Vocalists-- The Marcels, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Shep & the Limelites , The Platters, The Capris and many many more) but Female Vocalists eventually made their mark as well, The Shirelles, Rochell & the Candles, Kathy Young & the Innocents and likewise many others. Part 2 continues... ”
Ranger - Jamendo

“DooWop Inspiration Enters the 21st Century 10 out of 10 to 10 23/11/10 Part 2 continues... The main thing all of the aforementioned groups/individuals have in common was a fabulous manner of harmonization that was the forerunner to Rock, Soul and R &B. Latasha's Single demonstrates elements of the style perfectly. Yet this is only the beginning of the Great Things found in the work. Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick and many other 'Divas", who came in the next Musical Wave in the 1960s had power and sentiment in their vocals that also included more instrumental accompaniment and greater musical range/variety--this too is found in Lee's album. This is a long review for a single song but the music is definitely worth the mention and more importantly hearing. ”
Ranger - Jamendo

“The Good Time Times Have Returned With A Bang.. From This Girls. Sweet, Sexy, Sensual Voice..9 out of 0 to 1025/11/10I really did feel as thou I had step back in time tothe 60s. IN some state in America in some highway restaurant, that I had stopped off, to have something to eat. On my travels to visit family and friends across state. And some one put this track on the old jukebox. And everyone in the places. Sits back, smile and has a great time. Just listening to this girls sweet, infectious, loving, voice. ”
Music To My Ears! - Jamendo

“Politics will never be the same! "Southern Shift the voice of the south!" The voice of the south beta!”
Southern Shift - Southern Shift

“New Video: Latasha Lee - Fresh Out Of Jail From the producers who brought you everything from "Barre Baby" to "Still Tippin'" - Salih Williams and Carnival Beats present the latest single from their first lady Latasha Lee - "Fresh Out Of Jail." I love this woman's voice, and love even more to see her live. Check out the video and leave me a comment below. This is another example of how dope the music we have coming out of Austin in 2010 is. Posted by Pushermania at 8:44 AM”
Pushermania - AUSTIN SURREAL

“LaTasha Lee was born in Corpus Christi, TX. Singing since the age of three, Tasha often entertained family and friends with her rendition of “Stop In The Name Of Love” by the Supremes. The family relocated to Austin TX two years later which opened up new opportunities for Tasha. Tasha and Tonya quickly linked up with some other girls and formed the group “The Homegirls” and began performing at various events (Pecan Street Festival, Jump On It, The Black Expo) and venues (The Victory Grill, Luling Civic Center). One of the highlights was receiving a proclamation from the Mayor declaring it “Homegirls Day” for a day. By age fourteen, KAZI 88.7 was spinning a song entitled “Street Life” by local rapper named “Pac Man” with Tasha performing the hook. After signing with Carnival Beats, Tasha has performed throughout Texas at different events! “I’ve been blessed with the honor of working with Salih on an album. Third Coast R&B” ..Latasha Lee Robinson”
LATASHA LEE - CARNIVAL BEATS

“Latasha Lee is a singer-songwriter from Corpus Christi, Texas with a gritty, soulful, classic sound, that transports you back to the days when many of your favorite artists thrived. Incorporating her influences of the past, such as Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Etta James and more, Latasha looks to stay true to the sound she loves, while expanding on it with her own experiences. With the song and video, “Win Her Heart” I immediately thought of the late great Amy Winehouse as well, but whatever the comparisons it’s just plain good soul and blues, accompanied by a great scene in the simplistic visual.”
ThisisRnB

“I can definitely say that R&B artist Latasha Lee was born to sing. When you see her in her videos she makes it look so effortless. She has an amazing voice that comes across so natural and pure that you can’t help...”
Up and coming magazine

“Booth newcomer Latasha Lee’s latest video single deals with a man who is trying to mend the broken heart of his crush so that he can have a shot at earning her love. While Win Her Heart deals with someone else trying to win a heart, we guarantee that Lee will end up winning yours. Here Carnival Beats pieces together a simple, yet smooth instrumental perfectly suited for Lee’s strong vocals. Over the gliding production, the singer captivates with a understated soulful vocal performance. The video, directed by Salih Williams, matches the vibe of the track well. Backed by a bass and guitar, the Corpus Christi, Texas native chills out on her porch as she croons, which combined with the casual ambiance of the song will make you want to do the same. Win Her Heart is not attached to anything larger.”
DjBooth

“Latasha Lee, R&B singer from Texas, has created a soon-to-be R&B classic. Lee’s song, “Get Away,” is a perfect way to get the modern pop culture back to the roots of true R&B. In the video, Lee dons a look reminiscent of the Motown classics. Her hair poofed and in a glamorous '60s inspired dress, Lee will either steal your heart with her soulful voice or with her stunning looks. Although a relatively new artist, I’m still surprised Lee has not received more attention. Her lyrics to the song, “Get Away,” sound like the recently popular soul singer, Adele’s, lyrics. As if the classics of Motown are imbibed into Lee’s voice, her vocals are purely amazing. I have not heard one song by Lee that would make me want to ever stop listening to her; on the contrary, all of her songs leave me wanting for more. Automatically, this song can be a classic. Between video clips of Lee during her everyday life and her glamorous shots, the singer is accessible, human, and absolutely rel”
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