WHO IS BLOU NOTE?

Melinda “Blou Note” Daniel is a Performing Artist who seemingly burst onto the SWFL music scene in December of 2020. A self-proclaimed Renaissance Woman, Blou Note has since proven to hold an array of talents. On her list of credits are the following: Singer, Songwriter, Writer, Editor, Orator, Model, Poet, Lyricist, Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Marketing Manager, Producer, Event Curator, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur & most notably, QUEEN! Her motto, “Life, Chile! I Get It!”, can best describe her approach to not only her art but the community at large. Having gained quite the reputation for being an inspiration to those following her overall movement, Blou Note has earned the respect of not only her fan base but her peers as well. Known for her raw & real mindset regarding life, love & relationships, Blou has been affectionately praised for her ability to maintain a both powerful vocal & motivational delivery genuinely rooted in love.      

Originally from North Jersey, Blou Note has lived in the Lee County, Florida area for over 25 years. Although new to the entertainment industry, she has laid roots in the 239 for over two decades as a working mother who focused her energies on raising her children & supporting their endeavors through adulthood. Not long after the transition to an emptied nest, the world found itself rapidly changing amongst varying racial & sociopolitical tensions in addition to a worldwide pandemic. Life took on a new meaning & a journey of self-reflection birthed itself. Over time, the former Melinda & now Grandmother of 2 found herself more intentional with looking inward to reveal the gifts suppressed over the years. She’d ultimately pen a social justice piece that would go on to be shared throughout the Internet at the height of worldwide protests following the George Floyd case as a deeply moving lament regarding racial injustice, garnering heavy reactions across the social landscape & in turn, Blou Note was born.  

Since having released her first two independent singles, ‘Wait For Me’ & ‘Her’ at the end of 2020, Blou Note has gone on to release 6 additional Original Singles (‘Energy’, ‘The Situation’, ‘Feelin This Way’, 'The Cypher', 'Mahogany Blues' & ‘How Many’, the song that birthed The Blou Note Movement), currently available on ALL streaming platforms. She also has two collaborations with fellow Artists VoidHayze (Butterflies) & Remedy Reign (Love Letter I Hated). Most widely compared to Artists the likes of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige & Jill Scott (with a bit of India Arie for good measure), Blou Note gives off a soulful ENERGY that applies across all genres. With an ability to create an atmosphere that forces the listener to feel whatever the lyrics she so chooses to emote, her multidimensional layers of talent make it difficult to box her into a categorical genre. If you ask Blou directly, she’ll tell you she’s a Soul Singer. From the likes of her audience reaction no matter the venue, it appears she may be right.   

On her list of accomplishments are the following: 2021 Ford Ent Award 2X Nominee (Best New Artist & Best R&B Artist); 2021 'Ford Entertainment Magazine Most Valuable Player' Award; 2X Grand Prize Winner & 2X Runner-Up SWFL Open Mic Night; Winner of Trackout Studio Package & Mogul Views Music Video (Filmed on location @ Poetz Realm of FL & recently premiered on network TV via Lee Pitts Live); Editor of 'Unmute & Uncut' by Rasheedah Shahid; 2022 South Florida Entertainment Awards Winner 'Best R&B Artist' & 'Most Popular Artist' & Runner-Up for ‘Best Singer’; 2021 Keys To The City Mixtape Artist; Lee County Black History Museum Exhibit Honoree; Supporting Actress Role 'HUSH: A Documentary on Black Mental Health’; 3X Guest on SWFL's longest running TV Show, the award winning Lee Pitts Live on Wink CW- 6; Appearances on media platforms such as Lifestyle Network w/ NBE, Kickin It With KeKe Podcast, Kine Heart Media, The Juice Fresh Talk, Stories To Create Podcast, Bella Talks, The Grege Show, 3701 Ent Podcast, Parlor Talks, Big Mama Radio, Behind The Scenes @ Art and Poetry, Voyage Tampa Magazine, Lee Pitts Live On Radio, Ford Entertainment Magazine, Radioactive 1 WBOB, For The Love of Music Show, Feel Good Fridays w/ DJ Miqford, 3-Page Spread in Inaugural Issue of Nineteen Lifestyle Magazine, Red Couch Convo, K102Digital.Com, TylorPhoto Artist Spotlight, Grounded Presents Podcast, Full Cypher Radio & What's Going On W/ Tisha & Toya. Blou Note is proudly listed as the Official Spoken Word Artist/Author of the Official Lee Pitts Live After Work Dedication Poem; Official Composer/Vocalist for Blended Cultures Spotlight Show Theme Song; Proud member of the SWFL Chapter of S.O.S. (Sistas Organizing To Survive); Subject of Mini-Documentary ‘Who Is Blou Note?”, available on YouTube.

Blou Note has held artistic collaborations w/ various Artists & Entrepreneurs both in & outside of SWFL including No Budget Entertainment, Beauty Braids & Beyond (now Flourish Hair Care, LLC); Bianca J. Russell aka JustBee; Annie Sunrise/Sunrise Designs; Split Image LLC & DRH Photography ; Jacquie's Event Photos; Saiyajinka of INJOY; S. Morgano Brand; Luna Muni; Pookie Styles; Da Lioness Stacy Lee-Williams; Keisha Martin, Kyenie King & Kehv; Lil Shoota Creations; Daniel Ortiz & Tonya Barnes Photography; David Fairman Johnson; Dirty Red Productions; Photos by Andy Don & J-Artistry; Selfie SQ & WooDoo Photography; Ty Devinci; Isaiah Suriel; Luna D's Boutique; Diana's Closet; Oneika The CEO; King Leo Promotions; Madame Ragewater; Selena Simone; Culture Fusion Promotions; Star Sound Studio; Luna Moonworkz; Created 2 Create Customs; DJ Don Fresh; Vito Palmisano & Barbie Mercedes MUA; Phototyped by Chad Calhoun; Dutchez Dymez Media; Krazy Klosets 2.0; Puerto Cuba 239; Spiritual G Jewels; Bottle Tingz Babez; OTP Live; Janda Maree Luxury Photography; Dr. Leroy 'Doc' Irving & the Dunbar High School Marching Band; Larry D. Roberts, Javan Walker, Jerrell The Singer & Omar Baker; Mari G. Solutions; Fleet DJs; DJ Skinny Chon of I-Spaz Radio; 14th Avenue Photography; Red Dog Productions; The Empowerment Movement & MSG Designs; DJ Skubii Don; Roses From Concrete Publications; Frank Lini & Dirty Red; Something Blue TG; Lady Chelle; B Nicole Written; Unique Natasha w/ guest appearances in music videos for N4L TD & Sunshine Mambo as well as Album Cover Art work by King Judah & Pone Voleur, all SWFL based Artists. She's done Opening Performances for musical acts such as Gayla James, Andy Lutkoff & The Shawn Brown Band. Most important to date, this rising star has been afforded the opportunity to professionally work alongside Bae Be Girlll, a stunning model on the rise in the SWFL area who just so happens to also be her beautiful daughter.

Blou Note has been proudly listed as a Headliner/Performing Act for various SWFL Events such as Poetz Realm of Florida, Gulf Coast Leisure Art & Poetry Networking Event, Industry Tuesdays, Divine Essence Festival, Lee Pitts Live After Work, DiverseCity Fest of Ft. Myers, Dunbar East Fest, SW Florida Horse & Rescue Boots & Bling Gala, Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.’s Peppermint Ball, Slow Down R&B Day Party, Yes Chef Presents: A Night of Elegance, OTP Live | The Rooftop Party Experience, Nora Potts Presents: Good Vibes Only Day Party, Empowerment Movement Presents: Becoming An Extraordinary Woman Workshop; Jessica's Annual Christmas Party @ John R. Wood Properties (Naples 5th Ave), Fleet DJs State Promo Tour Artist Spotlight; Women's Empowerment Soiree of SWFL, Something Blue TG Presents: The Mixer, Southern Charm Bistro Tasting Series; JEM Fab Fashions Worldwide Showcase Gala, Kinky's BOSS Empowerment Series, Dunbar Festival Committee MLK Day Celebration; Quality Life Center Kwanzaa Celebration, Apostolic Church of God Fall Music Festival, Dance With Me Valentines @ The Q, John Michael's Love Is In The Air Event, Let's Brunch w/ Tisha & Toya, The STARS Black History Month Program, National Anthem for 2X Hall of Fame Coach Dwayne Donnell & the State Champion Evangelical Christian School Lady Sentinels, Opening Performance for 2021 Ford Ent Awards, amongst various performances throughout the community. In addition, Blou Note has been afforded the opportunity to expand her brand with performances outside of the SWFL area including The Lauryn Hill Tribute Concert (Presented by Malay Speaks' Speak N Eat Series) / Ansonia, CT; Opening Act for Soul For Real @ The Joint of Miami / Miami, FL; Juneteenth Showcase / Haines City, FL; Headliner Full Cypher Studios Grand Opening / Bradenton, FL; & THEE Headlining Act for JJ's Mama's Soulfood & More Presents: My Sister's Keeper/ Lexington, NC.

Most poignant to date, as an Independent Artist, Blou Note bloutifully curated the concert event 'Under The Blou Moon' in September of 2023, where she delivered her 1st SOLD OUT Showcase; Secured one of the most highly sought after promotion companies; Acquired 20 Sponsorships {Inc. Tattoo Alchemy; Joe & Benita North; Kimberlee Rolle Williams; Lee Pitts Live; Step’s Eclectic Musings; Anonymous; Get Snapped Photo Booths; DJ Red Dog Productions; Let’s Brunch W/ Tisha & Toya (OUR DIAMOND SPONSOR); PMB Home Group; Smash Ent’s Slow Down R&B Day Party; Blended Cultures; Bella Talks; Shannon Kania / Nino’s Bakery & Deli; John Michael’s Diamond & Jewelry Studio; Dunbar Festival Committee; Fifth Gear Media Group; Alliance For The Arts; The North Law Firm (KLP SERIES SPONSOR); & King Leo Promotions}; BOOKED & PAID varying Talent & Vendors; Hosted 150 Ticket Holders in attendance (w/ high demand for additional seating once officially sold out); Performed 20 hit songs across multiple genres over a 90-minute set; Donned TWO gorgeous gowns Fashionista Style; Held the HONOR of being the Premier Event for the Official King Leo Promotions #ARTEMBER Series via the River District Alliance's 30 Days of Art & Culture Series; Hosted 10+ Values Guests in attendance by way of air/highway travel (inc. hotel stays); SOLD OUT over 1-week prior to the event date; Acted as the OFFICIAL HEADLINER of an INDEPENDENTLY SOLD OUT PRODUCTION as an African American Woman at the illustrious Alliance for the Arts in Lee County, Florida, only 2 1/2 years after becoming a Professional Independent Performing Artist in her 40 y/o+ Season.

Affectionately (& prophetically) dubbed ‘Grammy Award Winner Blou Note’ by DJ Shorty DooWop, a fellow Boss Queen in the SWFL entertainment industry, she's proudly featured in the 2023 Kinky's BOSS Calendar (February Song of the Month); She's had her songs REVIEWED in Ford Ent Magazine, on The Connect Podcast & as a winning entry on Peazo Bambi's Live Review.  She has a 5-Star Google Rating & is highly recommended by prior clients. She has been blessed w/ 4-separate dedication paintings, 2 digital art dedication pieces, 1 poem dedication, and countless credits by those who state she's been a huge part of their uplift, encouragement, strengthening &/or personal/professional empowerment. Blou Note was blessed with an Artist Sponsorship seed sown by the amazing SWFL community pillars, Joe & Benita North, empowering the Songstress to create more music to be released under her direct ownership. She's been name-dropped in two different songs by fellow Artists based out of the SWFL area & received shout outs from both First Lady Niki of Fly 98.5 & Peaches, formerly of Suga 95.7, where her original music was first debuted on a media platform. She’s been blessed to distribute Special Edition Blou Note Earrings & over 75 Custom Blou Note Tees to date to varying intercontinental supporters affectionately dubbed her ‘Blou Boops’ with her furthest picture mail coming in from Sidney, Australia. She's been both graced & deeply honored with invites by Pastor Velma Blacksmith & Bishop Courtney D. Williams of Ft. Myers as well as Pastor Dwayne Craig of Naples to use her God-given gift by serenading their congregations in worship service. The heArtist also assisted in Hurricane Ian relief efforts alongside A Voice In The Wilderness Empowerment Center & Suncoast Medical Group w/ community pillars Ramona D. Miller & Yajaida Aristhyl, as well as in conjunction with Roses From Concrete Public Relations alongside Sharetha Davis. She's now held the microphone in over 50 venues & was excitedly recognized for paying homage in February of 2023 after World Famous DJ Kid Capri got wind to her performance of the LEGENDARY remix of Stephanie Mill's 'Something In The Way You Make Me Feel' at the Slow Down R&B Day Party, where she held an Official One-Year Artist Residency. She's been given the esteemed HONOR of PERFORMING LIVE twice on network TV via Lee Pitts Live & was included in the Annual Black History Month Read In @ Franklin Park Elementary School alongside the Mayor of Fort Myers by reading for (& even serenading) a bunch of 5th Grade Fancy Brains under the helm of Golden Apple Award Winning Educator Tamara Joy Hunter. On a personal note, she LOVES heels, proudly has her Mama's legs, ADORES dope ENERGY, treasures great food and good vibes, is a PROUD & BLOUTIFULLY BROWN black woman who absolutely prides herself on minding her biznessss, as it's her very favorite thing to do. She's an extroverted introvert that values prayer, relationships, sincerity, joy, privacy, self-love, the art of life and respect. And in answer to her most consistent inquiry... She really is a One Woman Show. All of what you see of her is HER (w/ the help of The Most High).

With an ability to perform both original pieces & cover tracks, this dynamic Songstress is available for both personal & professional bookings. Blou Note has been seen singing at weddings, birthdays, funerals and everything in between. She has a personal website (WWW.BLOUNOTE.COM ) in addition to an active social media presence that has become all a safe haven, source of light & destination for a myriad of artistic images, inspirational quotes & fashionable updates ( as Blou definitely LOVES a photoshoot & to be cute ). Known for her resilience, consistency, and ability to push through whatever is set before her, she hopes to be used as a vessel to help liberate others to do the same for them by way of The Blou Note Movement. She is very excited to announce that she can next be found as one of 10 Performing Acts for the highly popular Lee County event series, Fort Myers Music Walk on Friday, March 15, 2024. (Look for The Blou Note Experience on the corners of First & Jackson Streets, across from Izzy's from 6-10p). If you’re in the local area, do yourself the favor of catching this Queen’s vocal delivery live. As you can see, this fun loving, Mother-Sister-Auntie figure has jumped on the scene and seemingly maximized her presence out of nowhere. Although she admits she's doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon just because she got started so late, it’s clear that her place in not only the local but worldwide arts arena seemed destined from the start. It’s unsure at this point of how she’ll finish but it’s pretty apparent this Queen has the star power to do so SUCCESSFULLY.  Stay tuned as this Queen is just getting started.