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Veronica Ra’elle Southern Soul Artist

Veronica Ra’elle Young was born Oct 7, 1987 at St Paul Hospital in Dallas Texas. Her mother was a teacher and married in 1986 to a well known local musician. “As a baby Veronica always had a love for music,as she grew up singing in the choir as her mother directed. At age 6 Veronica was placed in piano lessons where she would then excel as a musician. By age 8 Veronica competed in the National Debose Competition held at Southern University in Baton Rouge LA and won third place. By the age of 9 Veronica was tested and placed in the Performance and Visual Arts program in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Where she continued to pursue her music through graduation. At the age of 12 Veronica was the female in the Jazz band at her middle school. She continued to play in the marching band in high school on the clarinet. At the age of 14 Veronica became Minister of Music at a local church in Watson, Louisiana. She continued to honed her skills by playing for the youth choirs in her own church, where she then transition to the organ.

Upon entering college Veronica began to explore her vocal abilities in all genres of music, falling in love with the music she heard played at home by her parents Southern Soul Blues. She entered several talent competitions and was discovered by other local artist, thus beginning her studio career singing back-up. It didn’t take long for Veronica to realize that she was much more than a back up singer, so she ventured out as an independent artist in 2014, releasing her very first single “Sugar Daddy” under the name “Veronica Ra’elle” which is all her mother ever called her.

She continued to collaborate with producer of RMG Beat Flippa, and other Southern Soul Artist, Tyree Neal, Big Cynthia and Pokey Bear. She released her first E.P. in 2015 self titled, Veronica Ra’elle which includes her number one hit “Sidepiece Reply”.

Veronica continues to perform. Creating and promoting her music with Go Legal Entertainment performing her hits across the south. Future projects are in the making for Veronica Ra’elle coming to a radio near you.