KATHY YOLANDA RICE / PHILIP MICHAEL THOMAS - FLESH OF MY FLESH

Kathy Yolanda Rice's newest single, "Flesh Of My Flesh", drops May 21st, and features an R&B/gospel duet with the internationally renowned television, film, and Broadway star Philip Michael Thomas. While Thomas is most widely recognized for his roles as Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice and Stix in the movie Sparkle (Irene Cara), he is also a talented composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. Kathy Yolanda Rice and Philip Michael Thomas tell a wonderful love story in this powerful duet. Their voices create a magical blend that beckons the listener to make an emotional connection to each romantic note in this beautiful love song. Accompanied by Kelvin Wooten’s Cool Jazz/Gospel/R&B track, their unique sound excites the soul and spirit! This anointed love song will cause you to fall in love over and over again, renew your vows, and keep your commitment to your significant other!

Rice's single, "Love Is Like a Sunny Day", released February 22nd on the Paintbrush Records label, is still climbing the charts. The song garnered spots on five CD Baby Charts after its release, and is still one of the top rated singles in the Jazz/Cool Jazz category. It is also finding success overseas, moving up from the 9th position to the 7th on the May 12th UK Soul Chart. "Love Is Like a Sunny Day" was co-written with Gary Swann and produced by the musical heavyweight and Grammy nominated Kelvin Wooten, who has generated hits for Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Kelly Price.

Rice is far from a novice in the music industry, having composed and produced her 10 track debut album, "After All These Years" in 2004. Born and raised in the cosmopolitan city of Huntsville, Alabama, her talent was recognized early. She began studying piano at age 6, and followed up with formal voice training at age 12. Rice received her B.S. in Music Education from Alabama A&M University. After establishing her own label in 2004, she continued to compose and record. Rice embarked on several high profile projects and collaborations in 2012. In February, she joined a lineup of prestigious women musicians on the Bobby Pin Diaries movie soundtrack, featuring her up tempo tune, "I've Gotta Find a Love". In August, Rice was the lyric soprano for the recording of the Walter Hawkins remake of "Jesus Christ Is the Way", by Nuove Mystique, which was later released by Warner Music Group. She was also a featured artist on the Women in Jazz: South Florida Volume III compilation CD, which was released in December 2012.

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