Stephanie has grown to be a respected artist among fans and critics alike, through work with producer Geoff Barrow of Portishead, Soulive, DJ Spinna as well as contributing her vocals to projects for Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Tricky, and Roy Hargrove.

'Tell It Like It Is' sees the Bronx-native work with local musicians to produce an album that wraps up classic soul, seventies funk-rock and old-school hip hop influences into one vibrant outpouring. "There is more of a social message on this album. There were so many things that I saw as a New Yorker," says Stephanie. "9/11 was just one of them.The frustration of so many people coming together to stop a war, trying to get a straight answer out of the government - hence the title 'Tell It Like It Is'".

The album is packed with classic gems from the feel-good joy of lead single 'Jackson Avenue' which reminisces over the early days of hip-hop and life in the Bronx to the outrageously funky, horn-fired groove of 'Kinky'.

Stephanie will be in Europe for live shows this July to support the release of 'Tell It Like It Is'. Check the live section for full details.