Debra Killings (born July 7, 1964) is an American singer and bass guitarist, notable for extensive session and background vocal work for LaFace Records and Rowdy Records-based artists such as TLC, Monica, and Outkast.[1]
Debra Killings | |
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| Born | July 7, 1964 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, hip-hop, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, background vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Rowdy Records, Verity Records, Hands Up Records Inc. |
| Website | Website Debra Killings |
Killings appears on the majority of the recordings in TLC's catalogue, singing background vocals. She also appears on Monica's first two albums (Miss Thang and The Boy is Mine), and has performed both background vocals and bass guitar on several OutKast albums, including ATLiens and Aquemini.
In 2002, Killings signed to Verity Records, and she released her debut solo album, a gospel LP entitled Surrender, in 2003.[2] Killings was the singing voice of Paula Patton's character, Angel Davenport, in the film Idlewild. Killings' recognizable voice is spotlighted in "Moving Cool", the song that the character of Angel first performs in the movie.
Television
editKillings was a member of Big Jim's Penthouse Playas, the house band on The Mo'Nique Show. Killings also occasionally played bass in the house band for Showtime at the Apollo.
Killings also played bass for BET's "Black Girls Rock" all-star band.[3]
Personal life
editKillings was born on July 7, 1964, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.[4][5] She is married and has two sons.[4][6]
Discography
edit- Album
With Princess & Starbreeze:
- Princess & Starbreeze (MCA, 1987)
With Modest Fok:
- Love or the Single Life (EastWest, 1992)
Solo albums
- Surrender (Verity, 2003)
- Open Heaven (Hands Up, 2008)
- Singles
- "Message in the Music"
- "It's Gonna Be Lonely"
- "Love or the Single Life"
- Other Appearances
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FanMail | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
References
edit- ^ "Debra Killings". Artists. TC Electronic. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne (2003). "Interview with Debra Killings - There Is A Message In Her Music". Articles. GospelFlava. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "Introducing: The Black Girls Rock! All-Star Band | Black Girls Rock! | Shows". BET. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
- ^ a b "Debra Killings - 196(?)– Vocalist, bassist, songwriter". Encyclopedia.com - Contemporary Black Biography. HighBeam Research. January 2007. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Surrender". The Fish - Music - Reviews. The Fish Christian Entertainment - from Christianity Today International. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "Debra Killings: Musical Ace!". Flaimahmy. March 18, 2010. Archived from the original on August 10, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "Debra Killings | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
External links
edit- Debra Killings Official website
- Debra Killings at AllMusic
- Princess & Starbreeze All Music. com [1]
- Modest Fok All Music.com [2]
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