- Born
- Nicknames
- Baby Doll
- Mel
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- A brilliant performer with a lifetime of experience, soulful pop siren Melody remains a breath of fresh air; blending aspects of her Mexican/African-American heritage with her wild Western Arizona roots. In 2012, the Recording Academy nominated singer-songwriter dropped her first mix-tape, P.O.Y.B.L. Her impressive range and powerful delivery turned heads, garnering glowing reviews. A combination of sass and savior-faire culled from her years on stage allowed her to produce pieces that reflected her musical identity - a youthful, contemporary sound like something you'd hear in a film score. She draws influence from artists like Shirley Bassey, Nancy Sinatra, B.B. King, the Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin and Al Green, but adds her own creative twist; the result is a blend of her own perspective with an infusion of the classics, leading to an unmistakable sound. Compelling, original and versatile, Melody has fashioned a fabulous and fascinating solo career. Not only can she rock the stage with her powerhouse vocal abilities and sharp, smooth choreography, she writes, co- produces, and directs a large part of her career. Her hunger to create meaningful songs while staying true to her musical identity make it easy for her to create fully realized songs. Her latest single "Love Will Return" was released in November 2019, Flaunt Magazine referenced the song as "powerful and eloquent." Melody returns with a message in her powerful new track "Phoenix Rise," from her debut EP Lioness Eyes.
- IMDb mini biography by: Randy Henderson
- Her mother is Mexican and her father is an African-American.
- The second lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls after Nicole Scherzinger.
- Her talent was first discovered at an elementary school talent show when she sang "Without You".
- Has an older sister named Nichole.
- Mother, Elia, and father, Theolph.
- [responding to the fact that the group has begun being billed as the Pussycat Dolls Featuring Nicole Scherzinger during the group's show in Arizona] Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not featured! You know what I'm saying?
- The first time I saw The Pussycat Dolls was on Christina Aguilera's "MTV Diary". I loved the concept.
- Being the only Latina and African-American in The Pussycat Dolls means a great deal to me. I think a lot of the audience can relate to me, and that adds to the Dolls.
- For me, it's important for people to know that I do write... I got into the group to sing. That was made very clear to me. But it became more and more apparent what was going on. Roles were being minimised and minimised, and then by the time it got on the [road], it was very much like 'Y'all play your part and this is what it is.' It was tough because you don't want to s--- on your own opportunity.
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