Alkebulan is a singer/songwriter who can captivate every audience with her powerful vocals and strong messages. It is a stimulating potion of deep emotions, breathtaking melodies, rich harmonies, and a dynamic vocal range. The name Alkebulan (pronounced ah-kha-buh-lan) is one of the indigenous names for Africa. Her songs revolve around themes of life, love, reality, and heartache. Together with her talented live band, they compose a mosaic of grooves which touches the souls of audiences of all ages and races.

As a performer, Alkebulan possesses natural warmth that quickly embraces the audience. Her music is awkwardly labeled by some listeners as Neo Soul – which she is, but with a twist; we call it Rebel Soul. Alkebulan’s musical palette is a diverse collage:  R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Dance, Reggae and Latin, which helped her to create music unique unto her. “My music is about the people,” she says. “I strive to free people from some of the mental trivia that is injected into their brains on a daily basis.”

She was raised in a family of talented musicians and singers such as her godfather, Grammy winner Jazz great Eddie Palmieri. Alkebulan did not pursue an entertainment career seriously until she landed an opportunity to be a part of music legend Paul Simon’s Broadway production and soundtrack for The Capeman. This project allowed her the opportunity to work alongside singer/songwriter Ruben Blades, as well as Latin Pop sensation Marc Anthony.

Alkebulan later auditioned for Freedom Williams of the multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning pop group C and C Music Factory. Instantly, she became the new lead vocalist of such hits like Rock n’ Roll, Sweat, Do You Wanna Get Funky, and Pride (A Deeper Love). In 2004, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” was re-recorded as a European release featuring Alkebulan as the lead vocalist alongside Freedom Williams. The single has garnered rave reviews throughout the Europe, received major spins in the nightclubs and heavy rotation from the Deejays on European radio stations.

Her career has been blossoming ever since. Besides her role as an artist, Alkebulan is the Vice President of the Rufus Perry Foundation. She is in charge of research and project development. Every year the foundation donates $1,000 in a scholarship to African American students who excel in academics and who wish to study African culture at university level.

In addition to being C and C’s lead vocalist, Alkebulan has begun to focus on her solo aspirations. She recently recorded some songs for Disney Records, and has been working amongst the industry’s most respected musicians on the New York club circuit. ‘Bulan has taken her profession to the next level by signing to Freedom Williams Entertainment (FWE) as a solo recording artist in 2005. She recently finished recording her incredible debut album titled Rebel Soul.

The album’s brilliant production is handled by Ra-Sun, Freedom Williams, and DJ Wise. Fans are treated to additional remix singles for "Not Love At First Sight" by Kenny Dope (Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson) and club banger "Pride" remix by Friscia & Lamboy (Donna Summer, Justin Timberlake). Alkebulan has made it her mission to break the barriers in today’s popular music. With future classics such as: "Not Love At First Sight", "Handle Him Better", "U Should Know", "Minority Story", "Back In", and the power dance anthem "Music Stepped Into My Life", Alkebulan is destined to become a future legend in the world of music.