Drea Randle is a vocal wonder that seemingly dipped in to the gospel industry and dipped right back out.
She is probably best known as a former soloist with John P. Kee & New Life, featured on songs such as “Strength” and “‘Til Morning Comes.” Her Kee-written, produced and arranged debut solo album, Ooo Wee (Verity, 1999), was met with rave reviews in the industry. She’s kinda got a smooth voice, great range and a vocal tone, and an agile approach reminiscent of Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Kim Burrell blended together. Some reviews even called her “the future voice of gospel music.”
So, Drea, Where YOU Been?!
Well…
I think she’s a member of The Potter’s House in Dallas, TX. She sings like her LIFE depends on it on the track, “It’s Already Done,” on that choir’s 2003 album, A Wing and A Prayer.
I’m also aware that she performed a rap solo on “Oh No,” a recent track from independent gospel girl group, Blase, but I haven’t heard it yet. And she’s featured on several albums put out by her brother, Erick Matthews, including his 2008 project, Life Captured.
I think she’s got a private MySpace page right here. The picture has changed even in the past several weeks, so I think it’s current. Interestingly, the latest photo appears to be an ALBUM cover, the title of which is Emotions. Now, I’ve scoured the web and I don’t see any such album available yet… but we may have something to look forward to soon! I can’t get more info without being her MySpace friend, and I don’t just be randomly adding folk, cuz that’s weird. 
I can’t find any YouTube clips, but here’s an audio clip of her singing the above-mentioned Potter’s House cut:
This is literally ALL I’ve got on Drea Randle.
Can anyone add some more???
There isn't much available on her it seems, but she definately KILLED "IT"S ALREADY DONE".
"Its already done", that used to be one of my favorite songs. Big ups to Kevin Bond!!
The Gospel Pundit stalker files... hahaha. j/k ;)
Yeah, she's awesome. She, a girl named Melody, and a guy named Nate (formerly of Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation) used to do a lot of stuff around in the Dallas area. There all awesome!!!
Ha! Whatever, Grant. Either you're for me or against me. :-) You know where she is???
Praise God any how! Ms. Randle is coming back and bringing the Word of God with her. She's ministering this weekend (Feb. 20-21) at Turning Point Word Ministry in Wilmar Arkansas. If the Lord allows I will be there! I am so excited to have her in our area to bless us with her God given gifts.
@sabrena: Awesome!! If you make it to the event, let us know how it goes... we can post an update!
Praise God any how! Ms. Randel is coming back and bringing the Word of God with her. She will be in revival at Turning Point Word Ministry in Wilmar Arkansas. If the Lord allows I will be there! I am so excited to have in our area to bless us with her God given gifts. I look forward to her new CD. You know it's going to be a hit. This sister has annointed skills.
Ok, I am seriously late, but I am surprised you pulled this artist up. That's so interesting. She has a beautiful voice. My favorite song was "Waiting Til You Come Back for Me". Now looking back at the song, "OOO Wee", more artist should stick to bolding describing the Holy Ghost as this one does. I just feel that if you are going to be a praise warrior, pull out the weapons that work. I dislike songs in which the listener has to keep wondering exactly WHAT the gospel artist is singing about on an album. The message should be in the music. The message should be just as clear and powerful as God is now and forever. Praise the Lord everybody!
@Katydid: NEVER too late! LOL I agree with ya... she had an awesome album... I really wanna hear more from her.
I think she also sing with (or at least on his lastest cd) Myron Williams. She ends the song "It's working out" (i think that's the name of it)..killer!
Hello everyone I saw this post and had 2 respond 2 it. Drea Randel is doing good she's in Atlanta right now with family and in and out of the studio working on some new songs album should hit stores around spring of 2010. How do I know this Bec she is my God sister and the reason u haven't heard from her was bec she wanted 2 spend time and her family and children.
Thats wonderful to hear about Drea. We go way back to the John Kee days,me her and Erick. Blessed09 make sure you tell her that Jermond from NC said whats up good luck on the New release next year!!! j-soul
Check Drea out on Myron William's track It All Works Together on his Made to Worship cd..you can find the track on youtube or itunes