Soulful, Jazzy, high energy, powerhouse vocalist and instrumentalist best describes this singer, songwriter and musician, Miko Reed. This native Californian’s musical style can best be described as retro-soul, jazz, funk in which she likes to mix a fusion of the genres bringing a modern twist with a respectable nod to the 70s and 80s soul funk nostalgia.
Miko has had success landing a record deal with an independent label and music distribution with Sony Orchard. Miko Reed’s recent single release with, ‘Back to that Day’ went #1 on DRT Top 150 Independent airplay charts and #58 on the DRT Global Top 200 airplay charts – the same charts shared by Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Beyonce. Miko’s recent single release ‘Back to that Day’ was also placed in TV/film such as MTV, VH1, and many more regional and national broadcast networks. ‘Back to that Day’ was also playing on rotation in all Rooms to Go Furniture Outlets, nationwide.
As a youth, Miko Reed took piano lessons and later on pursued the saxophone which led her to receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual & Performing Arts. She has had airplay on KPRZ ‘K-Praise’ Radio and most recently performed with Richard Elliott (former sax player for Tower of Power), sang back-up to Grammy and Dove Award winning recording artist Rebecca St. James, recording artists Keith & Kristyn Getty and Brenton Brown. Miko was also part of a musical theatre with celebrity actress and singer, Loretta Devine from the hit movies ‘Waiting to Exhale’ and ‘The Preacher’s Wife’.
Miko Reed likes to stay busy and you will find her performing with several bands as well as her own band on many venues, casinos, festivals, showcases, and private events.