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Ms. Wanda started singing and writing poetry at the early age of 5! Her first poem, "The African Drums" was published in Ebony Jr in 1975. She continued to pursue her music while studying Fashion Design at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technologyin NYC.
She signed her first production deal with Gene Griffin and famed record producer, Teddy Riley. They created the group ATT, (named after the original group members of Guy… Aaron, Teddy & Timmy) and in 1988 her group signed a major a record deal with Sylvia Rhone and Merlin Bobat Atlanta records. While signed to Atlanta Records,she would go on to sing backgrounds for many hit artists,such as Stephanie Mills, Pieces of a Dream, Tamia,Zan and more.
Wanda then moved on to her love of house music and became a performer with the legendary Roland Clark founder of Urban Soul with dance hits such as “Alright” and“Always”. Deciding to break out on her own, she began her solo career in 1991. Wanda teamed up childhood friends and well-known record producers Calvin Gaines and Mark Wilson, (Will Smith, Destiny’s Child, Joe., etc). Together, their music was groundbreaking…Quincy Jones signed her to his east coast record label 1993. She recorded her album with industry heavyweights, Josh Milan and Kevin Hedge of “Blaze”, Roland Clark, Mark Wilson, and Calvin Gaines. She would lend her unique vocal style to hit dance music around the world.
As a singer/songwriter Wanda would eventually team up with Vincent Herbert (Lady Gaga) and become a songwriter for Warner Chapel Publishing. She began to write for various artists and film projects. Just a little side note…
Wanda was made an honorary member of “The House of Extravaganza” by Mother Angie herself… way back in the days of The (Paradise) Garage and The Sound Factory! It was her love of house music that created and made her into who she would ultimately become…