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About

As a singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist, Steff Reed bridges his love for music, social justice and education. In 2013 he was nominated for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award and taught a “Power of Love” workshop at NYU/Ed Sullivan Fellows. Behind the scenes, Reed’s songwriting/production collaborations with Trey Songz, Jhene Aiko, Eric Roberson, Swizz Beatz, Kenny Lattimore and Gordon Chambers have made it to the Billboard Charts. Steff’s solo work has garnered acclaim from online media outlets such as NPR, AfroPunk, Vibe, Buzzfeed, Huffingtonpost and print magazines including Essence Magazine. As a performer Steff has toured South America, Cuba, Toronto, and London as well as NYC, New Orleans, Chicago, DMV & Philadelphia. Committed to using his gift to bring people together, Steff has performed at festivals including; Holi Festival of Colors, Elements Festival and Gratitude Migration, and venues like Apollo Theater and SOB’s. Steff just released his latest album “The Power of Love Experience”

 

The Power of Love Experience (LP)

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Live Performance

Full band

Steff Reed x “Power of Love” Live from Holi Festival of Colors

Steff Reed x “Power of Love” Live at Pianos's (NYC)

Acoustic

Steff Reed x “We Will Fight!” Live at C’mon Everybody (Brooklyn, NY)

Steff Reed x “Try Again” Live at C’mon Everybody (Brooklyn, NY)

 

Music Videos

Steff Reed x "Power of Love" (music video)

Steff Reed x "Frontline" (music video)

 

Music Production | Songwriting | Engineering

In-Studio

Creation of "Frontline". (instruments, Programming, lyrics, Vocals)

Creation of "Cranes in The Sky" (cover) w/ Jypsy Jeyfree (Instruments, Vocals, Engineering)

 

Music Education

NYU x Ed Sullivan Fellows/Core Music, collaboration.

Songwriting & Social Justice in High School

 

Press

Steff Reed x "Power of Love" music video premiere on AFROPUNK

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Steff Reed x Artist Interview with AXS.

Steff Reed x "Power of Love" music video premiere on VIBE Magazine

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Steff Reed x "Power of Love" single premiere on AFROPUNK

Steff Reed x "The Power of Love Experience" album premiere on AFROPUNK

Steff Reed x Album listening session at OKAYPLAYER

 

Press Quotes

"Restore your faith in humanity with soul rocker Steff Reed’s album ‘The Power of Love Experience’" - AFROPUNK

 

"New York-based soul/rock singer Steff Reed inspires in liberation anthem “Power of Love”" - AFROPUNK

"“Frontline” is an extremely inspirational and uplifting fight song and show of solidarity to all those who have been affected by and are taking action against state sanctioned violence." - AFROPUNK

 

Social Media

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Today was impactful ✊🏽 Over the summer, thanks to the power of social media, me and film maker @alecloin 📽 connected via a random post on a FB group. He heard some of my music and was compelled to collaborate. Fast forward a few months later, I get a DM this last Friday saying that he was finally ready and available to shoot. Didn’t have a crew, treatment, or budget to make this happen, but i learned in @momentumeducation when in doubt, #OWTFDWIT | wasn’t sure how this was going to work out on such short notice and without a budget, but I did a call to artists online and sent out a bunch of DMs on IG, text, and FB. Many were called, but these few were chosen. They say where 2 or more are gathered, God shows up. Today he showed up and showed out! We made disruptive art and use our voices to resist oppression, shout out to @jessiemariehere @berryandco @youngchessclub @petyrrock @briandolphinandyou for showing up for me and making today an epic moment. Proof, confirmation, and reminder that there is power in collective, and that sometimes less is more. To the folks out there reading this, your dreams are valid, your voice matters, the time is now. Power To The People ✊🏽♥️🌍 . . . . #steffreed #alecloin #socratespark #powertothepeople #unity #collective #love #inspiration #BTS
Happy Birthday!! My debut album #TheIntervention turns 6 years old today 🎂 It feels like yesterday that I was recording demos in my dad @srreed940 living room and inviting creatives over to listen, collaborate, contribute to this body of work. String players, spoken word, vocalists, brass, electric guitar, organ, choir, choir, songwriters, bass, etc. musically, I was like a kid in a candy shop. Layers on layers, experimenting with sounds and genres. The album’s inspirations ranging from Marilyn Manson, to Frank Ocean. Nine inch nails and Depeche Mode , to Kanye West. Stevie Wonder to The Beatles....I took a lot of risks in exposing personal truths and insecurities. Putting myself in the forefront after spending over a decade in the background. Changing my name. Completely reinventing myself and starting over completely from scratch...Betting on myself was scary, but also exciting. Gave me a new sense of purpose and inspiration. People doubted at first and didnt take me seriously. But it payed off in the long run and I’ve positively impacted a lot of lives in the process....To anyone out there who is thinking about starting over, it’s never too late to dream. To anyone out there who is thinking about investing in themselves, it’s a wise and worthwhile pursuit, even when you fall short of your own expectations. To anyone out there who is going through the trials and tribulations of life, and feels hopeless. It gets better. I know how you feel, I’ve been there more times than I would like to remember. Hold on. Your breakthrough is coming. 🙏🏽♥️
When the universe conspires in your favor!!! Just met one of my musical heroes Stevie Wonder At AES. This weekend I was shedding and playing some of his tunes on grand piano “Living For The City”, “Ribbon In The Sky”, and “Lately” while in Boston at @revivalhouserecords . Wow I’m humbled and so inspired!! Thank you @bassybob for inviting me out! Seize The Day. Ashe. . . . #steviewonder #steffreed #aes
October 19th will mark the 6 year anniversary of the release of my debut project “#TheIntervention”. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was in my old apartment in Washington Heights. Spending Hours and hours producing, writing and recording demos, becoming a vegan and having a weight loss transformation, going sober, reinventing myself (SteffNasty to Steff Reed), and starting over (in so many ways). . . Emotionally and conceptually, it was such a deep and heavy project. Creatively it was dynamic, layered, and dense. So much going on, so much to take in. A major pivot from what I had been known for musically and aesthetically. . . I’m grateful for the friends and collaborators that supported my vision and helped me to manifest this project. It was a labor of love and a major turning point in my life. . . What is your favorite song or songs on #TheIntervention project? . . Mine are • “Alright” • “Trials of Job” • “Funeral”

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