If you haven’t heard of Laura Izibor then you are truly missing out on some incredible music. Her music is melodic, soulful with funky drum beats that just makes your head knock. I fell in love with her when she appeared on the Tyler Perry soundtrack for ‘Why Did I Get Married?” with a soulful song that made you soar titled “Mmm.”
Her new cd, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD, comes out today everywhere and she performs today at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
This talented 21 year old opened up for the former James Brown when he toured Ireland, years later, she has performed for Aretha Franklin, John Legend and now appears on the highly anticipated Maxwell tour.

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Laura Izibor is a refreshing change to all the pop, manufactured, soul-less music that has been playing on the radio. If you are looking for something more, something memorable, give Laura Izibor a listen!

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About Laura:
Atlantic recording artist Laura Izibor releases her much anticipated debut album, Let The Truth Be Told, today. The album, which features the hit single, “From My Heart To Yours,” is already shaping up as a breakthrough hit for the Dublin-based singer. The song is currently ascending the airplay charts at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, including Urban Mainstream and Urban AC, where it has just bulleted into the Top 10.

The companion video clip for “From My Heart To Yours” is now in major rotation at VH1, VH1 Soul, and BETJ. Furthermore, VH1 has named Laura one of their prestigious “You Oughta Know” artists, and – marking a first for a new artist – both Rhapsody, which named Laura a “Ones to Watch” artist, and VH1’s THE LEAK jointly shared the streaming premier for Let The Truth Be Told. In addition, Laura’s forthcoming single, “Don’t Stay,” will be single of week on iTunes beginning today.

In other great news, Laura will hit the road alongside Maxwell beginning tomorrow, June 17th at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI. The tour culminates with a coveted slot on the main stage of the Essence Festival on July 4th in New Orleans, LA. (See below for full listing of dates). Laura, a tireless performer, recently finished up a U.S. tour supporting India.Arie, and has shared the stage with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, John Legend, James Brown, Angie Stone, and Atlantic labelmate Estelle.

Izibor has drawn tremendous praise in a wide range of national and international publications, including Rolling Stone, which featured her among its “Artists To Watch.” Billboard wrote, “Let The Truth Be Told…is personal, real, honest, strong and biblical.” Ebony declared Laura to be the “Soul of Ireland,” noting that her music “brings to mind the echo of older, soulful songstresses like Aretha Franklin,” while Essence hailed Laura “Best New Artist.”

In the UK, The Guardian singled out Izibor’s melodic and lyrical gifts, pointing out that Let The Truth Be Told is “full of the kind of catchy tunes that usually mean a record label has spent a mint on expensive writers and producers – but the writing is all her own work… Her lyrics are more intelligent than your average 21-year-old’s – more sophisticated young woman than gobby teen.” Vibe also waxed effusive, naming Laura one of its “Next: Artists On The Verge,” and praising Let The Truth Be Told as “a marvel – (Izibor’s) killer voice slicing through a passel of breezy R&B.”

Izibor – who is currently featured as Steve Madden Music’s “Artist Spotlight” – has already had her songs included in an array of films and television series, including Grey’s Anatomy, The Nanny Diaries, Step Up 2: The Streets, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Seven Pounds, and MTV’s The Hills. Laura will make her national TV debut performing as part of CBS Saturday Early Show’s “Second Cup Café” series on June 20th (check local listings).

Born and raised in Dublin, Izibor became enthralled with the sounds of classic soul and R&B at an early age. By 15, she had honed her vocal talent to such a high level that she won Ireland’s prestigious RTÉ 2fm Song Contest. It wasn’t long before Laura began working on what would ultimately become “LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD,” recording her self-penned songs in such cities as New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dublin. From the sassy “Shine” to the deeply personal “If Tonight Is My Last,” Let The Truth Be Told is rich with authenticity and passion, its songs revealing Izibor’s uniquely heartfelt take on life and love.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit www.lauraizibor.com and www.myspace.com/lauraizibor.

LAURA IZIBOR ON TOUR WITH MAXWELL

June 17 Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Performance Hall

June 19 Hammond, IN The Venue

June 20 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre

June 23 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre

June 24 Vancouver, CAN The Centre

June 26 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl

June 29 Phoenix, AZ Dodge

July 1 Austin, TX Bass

July 2 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre

July 4 New Orleans, LA Mainstage at Essence Festival (Superdome)

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