Ambersunshower
Ambersunshower | |
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| Born | Ambersunshower Nadine Miligros Villenuevo Smith |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, singer, chef |
| Known for | R&B music, member of Groove Garden |
Ambersunshower (full name Ambersunshower Nadine Miligros Villenuevo Smith) is an American vocalist specializing in R&B and was previously part of the hip hop duo known as Groove Garden.[1]
Career
Starting her creative journey at the age of ten, Ambersunshower began crafting poetry.[2] She formed one half of Groove Garden alongside DJ Atsushi, a group signed under Tommy Boy. The duo had the opportunity to support Digable Planets during their initial nationwide tour. Following the breakup of Groove Garden, she parted ways with her record label and took a hiatus from music to tend to her ill grandfather, an experience that influenced the naming of her first solo album, Walter T. Smith.[2] The album's title track was issued as her debut single in 1996.[1]
Issued by Gee Street Records, Walter T. Smith showcased minimalist funk arrangements paired with heartfelt, candid lyrics expressed through her unique vocal style.[2] Several songs from this album were featured in movie soundtracks: "Running Song" appeared in The Great White Hype, while "Look Around My Window" was included in Senseless. In 2001, she lent her vocals to three tracks on Tricky's album Blowback. Ambersunshower made a comeback with her sophomore album, The Turtle Chronicles, which Shamalama Music released on April 17, 2008. During the same month, she teamed up with Kenny Baraka for the single "Mortal Deities", accompanied by a music video shot in Brooklyn by Black Nexxus Films.
Personal life
Ambersunshower is the daughter of Laurie Carlos (née Smith), an actress, writer, and avant-garde theater director who was part of the original cast of the Broadway play Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. In addition to her musical pursuits, Ambersunshower is also skilled as a chef.
Albums
- Walter T. Smith, 1996
- The Turtle Chronicles, 2008
Singles
- "Walter T.", 1996
- "Running Song", 1997
- "Rhythm Child", 1997