User:Angela Awun Martin

PROFILE​ Angela Martin is a vocalist extraordinaire! This young lady is more than a triple threat. She surpasses most artists today because of her ability to become the character in her song. Angela cannot be compared to anyone, partially because those that she has been inspired by range from Tina Turner, Billie Holiday, to Kim Barr ell. Artists such as Brandy to Aretha have been an inspiration to her, but her style is her very own. She simply loves the art of singing!

Not only has Angela been gifted in voice, but she's been bitten by the acting bug, and loves it. When Angela is not in the studio working at her craft, she's practicing on the drums, auditioning for the theater, working out with her dancers, or simply spending time with her family and close friends. Angela says, "With God, all things are Possible. And I believe as long as I stay true to myself, continue to love my family, tithe at my church and remain humble, I’m good, because I know from whom my blessings come from.” WORK EXPERIENCE              National Spokesperson for the Rhett Syndrome Foundation                Help the Foundation raise money to find a cure. Angela's daughter suffers from this seizure disorder.                                             Performing throughout the United States                                                    Two time Apollo Theater Amateur night winner (2000) Road to Stardom (music work shop) (2000)                              Budweiser Tour with Herb Kent (2000) Hype Productions (Live Entertainment Company) - Bar Mitzvah’s Corporate Events, Weddings, Social Events, & Bars/Restaurants (2001 – 2004) Opening Act for Lil Romeo (2002) Co-Host: Every Monday night at the Legendary Cotton Cub in Chicago. (2003-2005) Hosting Very Own Open Mic every Tuesday (2006-Present) Performing with several Band Live Entertainment Companies, Bar Mitzvah’s, Corporate/Social Events, Weddings, and Bars/Restaurants) (Present)

Background singer for Lil G Lead Vocalist from the group Silk (2005) Stage Play: Crazy Love. Lead Role playing a wife who cheated on her good husband. The romance left the relationship when her husband drowned himself in work. No affection, loneliness, etc… She started hanging out with her single friends and it went downhill from there. Her best friend told her husband, he asked for a divorce. They both seek to find guidance because of the love that they share. She was forgiving. They moved on and were better than ever. (2006)

American Idol Aug 2006 –Jan 2007 • Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson • Making decisions on what song to sing acapella to showcase my voice & to impress the Judges to advance to the next round for a major recording contract. • Place in Competition (180)

Concert Headliner: Historic Du sable Museum Angels for Angela (Rhett Syndrome Foundation) (2008)

The Historic Regal Theater Tributes to Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Phyllis Hyman, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, & Tina Turner

American Idol Aug 2008 – Jan 2009 • Judges: Simon Cowell, Kara Dioguardi, Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson • Making decisions on what song to sing acapella to showcase my voice, & to impress the Judges to advance to the next round for a major recording contract. • Place in Competition (Top 50)

American Idol​ Aug 2009- Jan 2010

• Judges: Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara Dioguardi, & Randy Jackson • Making decisions on what song to sing acapella to showcase my voice & to impress the Judges to advance to the next round for a major recording contract. • Place in Competition (25th out of 700,000 Auditions) The Ellen DeGeneres Show​​​​ Interviewed/Performed (2010)

Y&P for Obama DREAM CHICAGO Fundraiser Event Performed (2012)

Windy City Live Interviewed/Performed (2012)

Samsung Gax III Opening Act & Backgrounds for Lupe Fiasco (2012) Performing his Grammy Award Winning song Featuring Jill Scott (Day Dream)