Barbara Tucker DEFECTED (UK)

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Once in every generation something truly special comes along. Enter… Barbara Tucker. Barbara is a sensational entertainer that truly captures the essence why we go to performances. Her shows are extremely intense with her captivating voice and phenomenal stage presence. Question: Why do audiences worldwide cheer/applaud her performances whether they understand the language or not. Answer: They feel her Passion. Barbara is one of the rare performers whose true gift is touching people in a most positive uplifting way. Barbara Tucker to House/Dance is what Stevie & Aretha is to soul. Beatles & Stones is to rock. You get the picture. From her groundbreaking (Liza Minelli – esk) performances to her amazing classic recording Barbara has truly become a living breathing fiery fierce legend that you must experience. Barbara has been a major part of the house community for over 20 years.

Some call her the Queen or Mother of house, to sum it up Barbara Tucker is House. Besides being a singer/artist/performer recognized the world over, she is a Writer, Activist, Mentor, Stage Developer, Event/Club Promoter, Stylist, Label Owner, Artist Consultant, and Choreographer. Some of the Countries & Cities Barbara has performed in are simply Amazing…. Africa, Siberia, Tokyo, Budapest,Sydney, Russia, Sweden, Berlin, Toronto, Ibiza, Italy, Chicago, San Francisco, London, Germany, Hong Kong, Croatia, France, Egypt and of course New York. This is just to name a few. The world-renowned, leading diva of dance music is much more than just a vocalist -- she lives to bring the spirit of love from the stage to the floor. Strong in her belief of the power of the stage, she performs from her pulpit, singing the message of everyday people, everyday love. Once Barbara has blessed the stage, you are guaranteed to be touched, to feel joy, and to move to her inspirational message. Barbara’s love of what she does for her fans allows her to go with the spirit of her audience, never giving the same show twice with nothing short of real. While others memorize every ad-lib, Barbara rides on the feeling of the night.

Barbara has been a strong force in the New York scene for years. As a promoter, all her hard work networking has also brought the house scene closer together around the world. She consistently promotes the Underground Network; “And let the Singer Be Heard” and “BT Vocal Contracting” by organizing tours and booking/producing up-and-coming artists, and Networking Producer and Singer together for creating of new works. Barbara has worked with Producers and/or has toured with and/or recorded background vocals for Moby, Cerrone, Pet Shop Boys, Dave Steward, Deee-lite, Wyclef Jean, George Clinton for Herbie Hancock, Reel to Reel, Danny Teneglia, Eric Moriello, DJ Pierre, Lil Louis, Tommy Musto, Louie Vega, Kenny Dope Gonzalez, Terry Hunter, David Guetta, Blaze, Junior Vasquez, Peter Luts, Rob Da Noise Temple, Mood II Swing, Walter Gibbons (late), Klemon Bennelli, Dave VenDetta, E Smooth, Marcus Fugate, MOMO Productions, Freddy Turner, DJ Spen, Don Olivier, Don Welch, Pepe Tuccillo, The Bacci Brothers, DJ KFK, Albert Cabrera (Formerly Latin Rascals),Timmy Vegas, Duane Harding, M&S, “EARZ”, Whiplash and Turner. Some of Barbara’s Number 1 Billboard Club Hits; “Beautiful People”, “I Get Lifted”, “Stay Together”, “Jazz It Up”, “Stop Playing with My Mind”, “Most Precious Love”, and “Love Vibration”. She has also choreographed and/or danced with Shannon, C&C Music Factory, Jay Williams, Sabel, BWP, Johnny O, Jovonn, Butch Quick, Soul System, and Too Nice.

Barbara is also the creator of the B-Crew project that featured herself, Mone, Dajae and Ultra Nate for which she wrote the hit song "Party Feelin". Barbara Tucker under the direction of Luis Barro had her 2007 -2008 residency on Xm Satelile the Move, segment called Barbara Tucker and Friends We know House The Evolution. Where she select house music from the 80s and 90s into today, interview DJs, artist and Labels. A very historical informative fan show. Now satellite radio has merged with Serious Radio, and the Move has moved! Stay tuned for Barbara’s pod cast shows……….

Barbara is Founder and Organizer of and Let the singers be heard, where she showcases 15 house artist established and new, turning it into a conference within the conference. She is the only recording artist with a summer residency in IBIZA SPAIN that she has been doing for the past 11 years where she host a weekly party that’s banging and receives much International praises and recognition. Her new company, Consulting Muse is a consulting company for artist, up and coming as well as established. As she inspires from the stage, now she inspires behind the stage. Staging and mentoring artist in the art of performance as, SPIRIT IN MOTION. She’s done the Berlin Dance Award & MTV Parties all over. This Legend, this Activist, this Universal Diva, this Woman sets the standard for a true performer. This is Barbara Tucker, and when a new club opens, they call on Barbara Tucker because she knows how to Set it off and get the party started.

Now into her decades of dance music she still moves with a passion to move the floor and leave a message for people of love and life... currently working with YOLANDA BE COOL, CRAZY WHITE BOY/S.A, and a new group she formed with DUCE MARTINEZ AND NEW COMER-MC/DANCER QUINTA YOUNG, together called, BDQ. She is still an icon who speaks on panels from the WMC, to IPM/ROME. Still working with DISCO LEGEND, CERRONE, Barbara was asked to appear on the X-FACTOR/FRANCE with Cerrone on a segment for contestants singing Amercian songs.

NEW PROJECTS 2013: Worked with : The Cube Guys: ("I Wanna Dance With Somebody''); DJ Spen: Breathe Love Breathe; Life Bobby And Steve (UK); Groove Odyssey & DJ Q; DJ Namy (Japan)