“Afi Soul” Lydia is the critically acclaimed R&B/Soul singer whose 2007 self-distributed album, Lovely, landed the No. 10 spot on the SoulTracks Top 10CDs list, putting her in a class with Erykah Badu, Angela Johnson, Algebraand Raheem DeVaughn. Many consider her supportive anthem for the‘brothas’ --

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” -- Afi’s signature tune. The music video for that singlestayed in rotation on BETJ and VH1 Soul for months, and was featured on VH1Soul.com.Renewed interest in Afi Soul‘s debut offering has prompted a 2010 re-release, led by “Sorry(Gotta Go),” a no nonsense hit that asserts a woman’s independence. A music video for thesingle is in production, and Afi is in the studio again, completing a brand new CD project.Critics agreed that Lovely is a great debut album and praised Afi’s vocal and songwriting talents:This new Washington, DC female singer is going to please the Organic Soulstersand many more as well. Vocally she sounds similar to N’Dambi in places and JillScott in others.-Soul Brothers Records, LondonLovely defines the spirit of this very talented singer, songwriter, producer, arrangerand creative director. Afi's passion for music invites the listener to a fun-filledexperience, which places her in direct competition with a select group of neo-soulsirens like Angie Stone and India.Arie. Lovely displays a versatile singing styleabsent from many contemporary neo-soul projects. Afi brings a different kind ofenergy to each song she sings. She finds the pocket of the rhythm and sticks to it.-Akim Bryant, SoulTracks.comLovely is being independently distributed in stores and online throughout the U.S. and abroad.International listeners from Australia, to Japan, to the UK and Cote d’Ivoire have purchasedLovely through ITunes, Rhapsody (Verizon), Ruckus, Cdbaby.com, Amazon.com and Napster.Afi’s performance highlights includeBen’s Next DoorDC 2010Soul Sista’s Juke JointAtlanta2010International Soul MusicAtlanta2009Summit Artist ShowcaseArtmosphereDC2007, 2008, 2009Baltimore Natural HairBaltimore2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Care ExpoD.C. Hip Hop Soul FestivalDC2008(930 Club)Speak to Me performance series Philadelphia2008(Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts)