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     On Friday, May 15, 1981, Vanessa was brought into this world to make an astounding impact on the music industry.  Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Vanessa was always exposed to the arts.  Her father was a hobby pianist, which led to her musical education.  As a child, Vanessa playfully tinkled the ivories of her father's upright piano until she later received formal lessons at Malette Music School of Mayfair Academy at the age of nine.  At this time, Vanessa also began to become musical with her feet, taking tap dance lessons at Mayfair as well.  At the age of 10, Vanessa added jazz dance lessons to her list of artistic activities. 
     Vanessa realized her interest in the music industry at the age of 10 and since wanted to be a music producer.  Realizing this goal, and the difficulty in excelling in the music industry, she began to study the business as well as those who were involved.
     Vanessa continued her artistic activities throughout elementary school and high school.  However, Vanessa exchanged her piano lessons to develop her vocal musical education.  Throughout high school, Vanessa was extremely active in her school's award winning Concert Choir at Whitney M Young Magnet High School where she served as the Alto I section leader during her senior year. 
     Also during her senior year, Vanessa began to acquire hands on experience by assisting a local talent manger at Central Time Entertainment.  Here she began to garner skills in project management, promotion, and artist critiquing.  Since then, she has developed her skills in artist management, marketing, promotions, event planning, and publicity.  She has worked with various companies, including Fertile Crescent Records, Murder Inc. Records (currently The Inc. Records), Hidden Beach Recordings, Atlantic Records, K. Kapano Records, and Xtreme Entertainment. 
     Vanessa is a graduate of Dillard University of New Orleans, LA with a B.A. in Business Management and the Arts.  Currently she is working to obtain her Masters in Arts Management with a focus in music business at Columbia College Chicago.  Vanessa is a member of various organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Association of Recording Arts and Science, and the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment. 
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