RefleXions

Columbia Union & Oakwood College

Columbia Union College, Attended 1994 - 2004, Other
Oakwood College, Attended 1988 - 1993, Other

Musicians

www.myspace.com/reflexionsmusic & reflexions.hi5.com

BoyzIIMen, Take6, Jill Scott, BlackEyedPeas

Capricorn

This is not your typical vocal band. Reflexions has received acclaim for its richness in talent, message and style. First gained distinction for their melodious a capella performances, the five-member group blends to create signature tight harmonies by co-mingling male and female voices with various elements of musical genre of music called Eye-Soul, which incorporates an R&B, Hip Hop and Funk style into their already unique harmony mix. (Think Black eyed Peas, Boyz II Men, Jill Scott, Take 6 and a Creed message...mixed together) Their sound, style and lyrics set them apart from other groups because of songs that deal with the insight into today's culture as it relates to relationships and social consciousness. All five members are talented songwriters who music is enjoyed by audiences of all musical tastes. Originally formed in 1991 by Marcellus W.D. Crews, the now DC-Metro Area based group was eventually joined by Wayde Bryant, Ariane Pereira, Shanna Williams and Rodney Johnson. RefleXions transcend race barriers with its culturally diverse members hailing from Jamaica, Brazil and the US. Reflexions has performed across the United States from Washington DC to California and with artist from all musical backgrounds. Take 6 and Tonex are just to name a few. They have collaborated with many DC-based artists and have performed in a variety of national and local venues such as the New Orleans--GMWA, The Harlem Renaissance Festival, Tabrey's, 2K9, Rock N Java, Takoma Station, and the Washington DC Black Family Reunion in 2003. They were also featured live in concert, December 2001 at Washington DC's internationally known John F. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage. Their live performance can be found on line at www.kennedy-center.org The group believes in living a healthy lifestyle and sending positive messages through music to touch people's consciousness and to morally provoke positive actions.