Kayte Burgess

KAYTE BURGESS' BIO



Kayte Burgess is the product of urban cultural textures that exist in the fabric of Toronto, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. With a vision and determination that has seen her crisscross the continent, classically trained vocalist, Kayte Burgess is poised for fame. The 13 tracks that make up her sophomore album, "Checked Baggage" were selected from more that 50 tracks recorded on her travels through Toronto, NY and LA. Working with such greats as Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Tribe Called Quest), Joel Joseph and Kenny Moran of NuVintage Music Group (Nelly Furtado, TOTO) to name a few, Kayte's three an a half octave range summons a new style of urban-soul.



Kayte has done monthly appearances at Ashford & Simpon's Suga Bar in NY, performed live at the Apollo Theatre and the Memphis Gibson Guitar Lounge. She has performed for the likes of Quincy Jones, Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott and was selected to sing backgrounds for Lionel Ritchie and Al Green. Kayte became part of the backing band on Simon Cowell's hit Idol franchise in 2007 and had multiple releases in the UK, one of which was distributed throughout Europe.



Having recently inked a deal with HI-BIAS/KOCH Music to distribute her sophomore album "Checked Baggage", Kayte Burgess will be performing in your city soon - make sure you check her out!



KTB NEWZ

November 2007 - Kayte relocates to Atlanta, GA.



October 2007 - Kayte tours Canada with God Made Me Funky



October 2007 - Kayte's album appreciation party is a big success! Fans love the new record



August 2007 - Kayte opens for Sean Kingston @ the CNE



August 2007 - Critically acclaimed DJ Carl Allan finishes KTB digital mix-tape.



July 2007 - KT inks digital distribution deal with HI-BIAS/KOCH for her sophomore album Checked Baggage, available online, fall 2007 and available in stores through KOCH fall 2007.



June 2007 - KT completes sophomore album "Checked Baggage" due for release fall 2007. Includes collaborations with legendary producer/ DJ extraordinaire Ali Shaheed Muhammad, featuring the production of hot new comers, NuVintage Music Group, Ageless Music, Chin Injeti.



Summer 2007 - KT joins Simon Cowell's Idol Franchise as background singer.



May 2007 - KT has 2 trax released on a UK Urban Soul Compilation "Soulchoonz Presents: "The NuVintage Soul Connection"



Summer 2006 - KT debuts new music in cities around the US, including NYC, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, L.A