Local R&B singer Greta Prince has slowly been making a splash since opening for legend Mary J. Blige at the 2012 Essence Music Festival. She even released a single shortly thereafter "You Should Know." Now as 2014 closes out, she has another single "Forever" , an album in the works, several local and Christmas concerts and performances. Also book your tickets for the 2015 Essence Festival as Miss Prince will once again be there.
I met this sweet down home young lady with big brown eyes over 10 years ago. I knew she was studying music but I didn't realize how talented she was until I heard her sing. She had/has those unique, strong pipes and vocals that you don't hear often. Greta showed me back then that she would be someone special.
She decided to pursue her music full time a few years ago when she was laid off from her job in Charlotte, NC. Now Prince resides in Atlanta, GA and has come along well. She has gained numerous musical and performing opportunities since her first Essence appearances and continues to grow as an artist.
Her biggest musical influences are Patti LaBelle (her absolute favorite) and the aforementioned Mary J. Prince loves strong, powerful, but versatile voices. She loves Mary J. Blige's style; passion when she performs, and her music. Greta also love opera, so African American opera singers Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle have influenced her with their grace and poise.
Greta performs in Atlanta weekly at a few more intimate spots, plus she puts on her own concerts with the band she works with for the major holiday.
Prince's EP is expected to drop sometime early next year. She loves hip hop, especially from the 90s so it'll have some hip hop influences track wise. Greta also loves acoustic music, guitar and piano in particular so she's working on something that features these instruments and vocals. She also wants to sing about love and relationships in a positive, healthy way. This was her style in "You Should Know." as she doesn't male bash, and her songs are very positive and uplifting, from the vocals to the lyrics.
Greta and her band play at a few spots in Atlanta weekly for several months now. She was recently a guest performer at a jazz Christmas concert. Additionally, she is hard at work on her EP and the 2015 Essence Music Festival performance.
Greta would like to give thanks and honor to her Heavenly Father first and foremost. Second, her mom for sacrificing for her and her brother: pushing Greta to continue to pursue her dreams,utilize her talents, and for just being there. Next is her big brother for all of his guidance in helping her maneuver through the business aspects of the music industry and being her biggest supporter. Also she shouts out her church families in Georgia and North Carolina for their continued prayers and support. Finally, her lil niece for making her auntie Greta feel like a superstar already and ALL of her family.
Greta is definitely a rare talent, and a very grounded , humble , positive and family oriented young lady. She is taking the positive and clean route in her music: proving you don't have to be trashy and negative to make it in the music industry. She is taking us back to a happier time in R&B and in music.
Connect with Greta Prince via Facebook, www.facebook.com/greta.prince, Twitter: iAMgretaprince and Instagram @iamgretaprince and on reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/gretaprince. Her songs and performances can also be found via iTunes, Google Play and YouTube. Please check out this young lady and stay encouraged as good wholesome music still exists.
