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[About KOKO Conley]

KOKO Conley is an American Music Artist. She sings a vast number of Cover songs, plus her own Original songs. She is known for her raspy and soulful vocals. Ms Conley performs many different genres, R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz, Blues, Funk, Country Rock, Country and much more. She is Producer & Publisher (of her own works), manager (of self) and CEO/Owner of KokoConleyMusic. She's been an ASCAP Member (since 1999), CopyRighted© (since 1988).

In the business of music & in her daily life, she competes with no one but herself. Ms Conley originates from the east coast [of the great state of Georgia], but the midwest [the great state of Kansas] is her adopted home. KOKO Conley is a professional music artist who performs many styles of music. In the recording studio, she sings all her own backing vocals, and she proudly boasts a 300 + song repertoire (and that's not including her own original songs). She's a Lyricist, a Vocal Trainer, she's been a Television & Radio Host, and a respected Kansas City Blues Society Blues Challenge Talent Judge at Knuckleheads Saloon, in KC, MO.. [Written by: Laura West]

(a few of KOKO's "Bragging Rights") Ms. Conley's musical career started out on the east coast in the mid 70's as a backup vocalist. During that time, she met & became lead vocalist for "The Rahni Harris Trio", a R&B Gospel singing group out of Hartford Ct. Koko performed with Rahni Harris, from late 1976 through 1978! Harris is better known today as Rahni Song, Owner & Producer of Y3K Music, https://www.rahnisong.com. Ms. Conley performed with Mr. Harris throughout Hartford Ct., Boston, Mass., Rhode Island & New York! With Mr. Harris, Ms. Conley co-wrote & recorded a contemporary Christian song titled, " I've Got A Fantastic High ". Although the song was never widely released. 'I've Got A Fantastic High"' received great applause & extended airplay on Hartford's radio station, WKND FM Radio. In 1978 the group parted ways. But Koko Conley & Rahni Song remain good friends to this day!

From 1994 through 2001. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Koko Conley entertained packed audiences, performing with her DJ & professional backing tracks at fine Casinos and Hotel lounges! During her stay in Vegas, she also brought her band from Kansas City to perform with her in Las Vegas! The band parted ways. But Koko continues to move forward with her musical career, performing with professionally arranged music. Her Arranger, the multi-talented, Mark Jeffery Dye, from Saint Petersburg, Florida has been Ms. Conley's arranger for many years! Dye also operates & owns his own recording studio, & writes many different styles of music.

[A few celebrities she's met along the way]... Ironically, before meeting Mark Jeffrey Dye in 1993. Koko had previously met the Backstreet Boys in the Historic Church Street District in Orlando Fl. in 1989. It was during the filming of one of her own music videos with her then musical group, 'A Piece Of The Action! A year later, she met & talked about music with Brian Littrell at the Long John Silver's Restaurant where Brian worked (before The Backstreet Boys made it into stardom!). In 1980, while residing in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Koko met & became friends with J. J. Johnson, drummer [during that time] for "The Chairmen of The Board" beach music group! Also while in South Carolina, Koko met Alabama, The Manhattans, Atlantic Starr, Chubby Checker, and The Symbol 8 Band! While starring in & hosting her own TV show [titled, 'Koko's Korner'] in Tampa Bay FLorida, KOKO also met musical group, 'Rio'!

As well as being an entertainer. Ms. Conley has been a TV and a Radio host! While residing in Florida, she hosted & starred in her own weekly T.V. show titled, "Koko's Korner"! A variety showcase, filmed live inside (the then) Maxie's Restaurant & Lounge, at the Holiday Inn Resort Hotel in Madeira Beach, Fl.. Throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area, Koko was front woman for the R&B singing group, "A Piece of The Action". The band did music videos & they had a weekly TV show titled, "A Piece of The Action Show"! "Koko's Korner" was filmed live inside the Maxies Lounge. And "A Piece Of The Action Show' was aired weekly on Paragon Cable, in the middle of, the "Midnight at The Apollo" and 'The Arsenio Hall Show'. [Written by: Laura West]

[Some of the songs performed by KOKO Conley] Sailing - Christopher Cross When Somebody Loves You Back - Teddy Pendergrass Only You - Teddy Pendergrass Make It With You - BREAD I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams Me and Mr. Jones - Billy Paul I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers Hound Dog - Etta James' - version- (made famous originally by: Big Mama Thornton) I Wish - Stevie Wonder Where Do We Go From Here - Bobby Womack I Can't Stay Mad - Bobby Womack Inherit The Wind - Bobby Womack Shining Star - The Manhattans If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time - Tyrone Davis Take Me With You - Koko Conley We're In This Love Together - Al Jarreau Morning - Al Jarreau Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Frank Sinatra (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - Nat King Cole At Last - Etta James You Send Me - Sam Cook It's Too Late - Carol King Words Get In The Way - Gloria Estephan I Love You Cause To - Carlene Carter I Don't Wanna Live Without You - Journey Do Ya - K. T. Oslin Believe - Cher That Rock Won't Roll - Restless Heart Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding Home Is Where The Heart Is - Bobby Womack Close To You - The Carpenters Can't Get Enough of Your Love - Barry White You're The First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White Whatever You Want - Tina Turner I Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie & The Blowfish (new songs are often added)...