AUDREY SCOTT RECEIVES AWARD FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC

by Coral Consciouslee
5th July 2016

It is only right and fitting to applaud and appreciate our very own Audrey Scott who received an award for her contribution to music from AAA Strike 4 Success on Saturday 2nd July.

Long overdue and well deserved! RFUK recognises her talent and also her unwavering support for her fellow artists, which she continues to do in her own unique and oustanding way.

Audrey poses with Donovan KingJay

 Audrey Scott was born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents and moved to London when she was 12 years old.   Audrey sang both in church and school choirs,  also performing a little drama while living in Birmingham.

Audrey’s interest in music began at an early age where she would sing along to Millie Smalls’ ‘My boy Lollipop’ with her elder siblings, who were also musical.

Her interest in music developed more while at college, where she met Janette Edwards.  Janette introduced Audrey to Noel (aka Fish) Salmon; from then on they became friends and Fish along with Lloyd (Saxon) went on to help form The Sadonians and pen their songs:   The Day Will Come,  Goodbye My Love  and Disappointments.  The Sadonians split after recording the song “In Our Hearts”.   Audrey continued singing solo, singing with bands such as Riddim Squad, Together Band & Reggae Vibes and Mellow Mix.

In the early 90’s Audrey met a producer called Jah Larry who was interested in producing an album with her and ‘Step by Step’ was released on Prestige Records in 1994, with The Heptones providing backing vocals, Lindel Lewis, Elroy Bailey, Sly Dunbar, Alan Weekes, Steely Johnson were also involved.  The song Brandy, from the album was released in Jamaica. Audrey also provided backing vocals on Anthony Johnson’s ‘Together’ album.

Beautiful...and Bold

In 1998 Audrey began performing again as a Lovers Rock Singer.  Her first show was at York Hall with Louisa Marks, Jean Binta Breeze, Felicity Ethnic and many more for The Windrush Anniversary. 

Since then, Audrey has been working and touring England with various promoters: Orlando Gittens, Sir Lloyd, Bagga John and Mikey Koos, in the Lovers Rock fraternity, performing at The O2 London, Jazz Café, The Ocean, Hackney Empire, The Tower Ballroom in Birmingham, Festival Hall - Croydon & Hammersmith Apollo with artistes such as: Carroll Thompson, Janet Kay, Sandra Cross, Sylvia Tella, Michael Gordon, Trevor Walters, Barry Biggs, Barry Boom, Lloyd Brown, Susan Cadogan, Winston Reedy, Vivian Jones, Joy Mack, Peter Hunnigale, Tradition, Al Campbell, Toyin Adekale plus many more.

Performing at John McLean's Reggae Royal

Pictures can be found on Facebook – Audrey Scott – Sadonians (Band page)

https://www.facebook.com/AudreyScottArtist?ref=ts&fref=ts

https://twitter.com/AudreySctt

Audrey has also worked with Roots Artistes such as Sista Aisha, Mad Professor, Dr. Alimantado, Black Slate, Mighty Diamonds, Joy Mack, Afrikan Simba, solo Banton, Papa Levi, Mutabaruka, Ruff Cut Band to name a few. Audrey went to Greece twice, while working with Mad Professor.

Fast forward to 2015 Audrey started the year with the single “Children Of  The Night” produced by Derek “Demondo” Fevrier on the Nu Lovers Label.  

Currently, Audrey continues to wow audiences across the UK with her unique, sweet voice.  She is also artist representative for Reggae Fraternity UK.