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???