Gwendolyn L. J. Cooks - Vocalist

I have always had a life long passion for music and writing. My father sings, plays bass guitar and keyboard. My mother writes poetry and she has been given recognition for the poetry that she has written.  My sister sings in a church choir and is a great inspirational speaker.  From them I was influenced to pursue music and writing.

I enjoy singing and listening to all types of music.  My style of music is an easy listening mixed with Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, Funk and Country.  Many people have complimented and can relate to my songs. I have heard some people say that it is as if I’m singing about their life experiences.

In 2006, my CD single “What else do you want?” was released. I performed with Donald Trapani, an Elvis tribute artist, doing fund raisers events and special engagements, completed music recordings in Nashville, TN, I’m featured on DO-P’s CD “Will I Be Heard?” and was given recognition for my poetry which are “In the mirror” and “Don’t Ever Say”, I received an Editors Award and was nominated as 2006 Poetry Ambassador and Poet of the year by the International Library Of Poetry.   

In 2007, my CD “Fulfilled” was released.  The CD is mixed with the styles of music that I enjoy and features two new upcoming artists producers, singers and songwriters Foresight (Eric Early) and Do-P (Robert Markowski). I recorded a DVD interview and my song “What else do you want?“ was featured on the Songwriters TV Show in Nashville, TN.  During this year, I started singing as a vocalist with a Christian band called  “Consider This”.  

In 2008, I’ve worked with several musicians and producers writing and recording songs such as “Ginger“ which stayed at  #1 and in the top 10 for weeks on Soundclick and performed at outreach programs.  I also sung with the band “Consider This” and hosted and judged talent shows.

I am currently working with other bands, songwriters, and singers writing lyrics and recording a new music CD. I also enjoy volunteering speaking and helping others that have endured domestic violence. Even though I am writing lyrics and singing, I have not given up on poetry.  So far I have written over 50 poems. My book of poetry has not taken a back seat; it is just on the passenger side, so to speak and has helped a lot with songwriting.

I give thanks to God for the precious gifts that I have and will continue to positively inspire people through songs and poetry. 

Gwendolyn L. J.