Rhonda Dorsey, the contemporary R&B singer-songwriter from Philly who’s also Bernese-by-choice, sings from the depths of her soul with incredibly infectious conviction! Her long awaited 13 track debut solo album “Chocolate Sound” was produced in L.A. by Bryant Siono with a cream-of-the-crop crew of musicians with credits from Chaka Khan, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, Israel Houghton & Lady Gaga, to name a few. Rhonda's sound is a delicacy spiced with R&B flavored Neo-Soul, enriched with Gospel realness. The Single “Chocolate Sound” was released in October 2012, just in time for a sweet Halloween treat! Her skillfully penned, honestly revealing and compassionately motivating lyrics invite her listeners to get up close and personal. "…Narrative nakedness suits me. " In the track "Living It" she tells the finger-popping, autobiographical story of living her dreams. The soul-baring "Far From You" is a ballad revealing the honesty of letting go. With its uplifting message and move-your-body beat, "The Sun" invites you to celebrate the bounce-back-ability that defies the odds. Then there's the taste-bud-tempting single "Chocolate Sound" with its appetizing food-4-thought and Rhonda’s revelation of what chocolate sounds like; yes, sounds like! Rhonda Dorsey, “the outstanding singer” (Hagener Rundschau) chock-full of “energy and essence” (Der Bund) and band serve up a tasty dish of sounds and moods that make you keen for more. Bon appetite! The “Chocolate Sound” Tour will follow in 2013. Stay tuned for exact dates & venues. ALBUM CREDITS: 1. Sums Of One (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass & drum programming), Adam Hawley (guitar), Carnell Harrell (all keys) 2. The Sun (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass, drum programming, strings & additional keys), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (Rhodes) 3. Chocolate Sound (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass& drum programming), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (Rhodes & B3) 4. It’s All Good Day (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass), Charles Streeter (drums), Tim Stewart (guitar), Kenneth Crouch (Wurlitzer, B3, Claves), Regiment Horns: Sean Erick (trumpet), Leon Silva (saxophone), Kevin Williams (trombone) 5. Giving* (Rhonda Dorsey & Chris Moser) Bryant Siono (bass & drum programming), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (all keys) 6. I’ll Be (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass & additional keys), Charles Streeter (drums), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (keys) 7. Let It Be Me (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass, guitar & drum programming), Carnell Harrell (all keys) 8. Mr. Lele (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass), Charles Streeter (drums), Carnell Harrell (all keys), Arturo Solar (all trumpets & flugelhorns) 9. Sense Me (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (keys, bass & drum programming), Carnell Harrell (Rhodes & pads) 10. Supernaturalcirclesoflove* (Rhonda Dorsey & Chris Moser) Bryant Siono (bass, additional keys & drum programming), Carnell Harrell (keys), Paul Brown (guitar) 11. Feeling You* (Rhonda Dorsey & Chris Moser) Bryant Siono (bass), Charles Streeter (drums), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (all keys) 12. Living It (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass, guitar & additional keys), Charles Streeter (drums), Carnell Harrell (Rhodes & strings) 13. Far From You (Rhonda Dorsey) Bryant Siono (bass & drum programming) Charles Streeter (drums), Tim Stewart (guitar), Carnell Harrell (all keys) Music produced and recorded by Bryant Siono, Los Angeles, California Vocals produced by Rhonda Dorsey Vocals recorded by tonart productions, Berne, Switzerland Mixed and mastered by Paul Brown, Los Angeles, California All songs written by Rhonda Dorsey (*) All vocals arranged & performed by Rhonda Dorsey Photos by Juventino Mateo Styling by Urs Affolter Hair & Make-up by Angela Kaeser Graphic Design by zala-grafik, Marina Zala