If you remember the smooth vibrations of SWV, such as "Weak" and "Right Here/Human Nature," then you remember the "Sister with the Voice," Cleryl "Coko" Clemmons, the lead singer of SWV. As a young girl growing up, I always tried to imitate Coko's high pitch Soprano falsetto in "Rain," whether I was in the mirror singing with the brush, or singing to a live audience of "teddy bears," for that split second, I was Coko! I was her number one fan, (and still am,) and I admired her soulful vocal ability and swag. So it was a dream come true to actually have the opportunity to interview the songstress that I'd aspired to become as a little girl. As many of Coko's fans already know, the diva has moved away from recording secular music, to focusing on her music ministry within the Gospel industry. Her first gospel album, "Grateful," skyrocketed on the Billboard's chart, and since then Coko continues to be received with open arms, (by both the secular and gospel industries,) making it most evident that she has God's favor.
But I won't give it all away! I will save some suspense for when the actual interview drops! Coko and I discussed her latest album, "The Winner in Me," love and marriage, and the real reason behind the disbandment of SWV, and so much more! Look out for my interview exclusive with COKO, as it will appear exclusively in Higher Rock Music Magazine.
Check Out My Girl, COKO, performing "Endow Me" alongside Fantasia, Lil' Mo, and Kiki Sheard. Love this performance, makes me wanna shout!
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