For Victoria Sharpe, aka Celeda, singing has been a part of life since age seven. "My mother made me join the junior choir at the church we attended. Within two weeks, the Minister noticed my talent and placed me with the senior adult choir." This is where Celeda began to develop her own unique and very soulful voice and to make a name for herself.

As she and her voice matured, Celeda began performing with various choirs throughout Chicago (as if one could not tell that voice was born and raised in Chi-Town). After touring with the world-famous Cosmopolitan Choir, Celeda grew tired of the limitations that come with being part of a group. She was now ready to venture out on her own.

Celeda entered local talent contests and began performing at area shows in an effort to attract attention for herself as an artist. The first to notice her vocal ability was Chicago house producer, Robert Coddington. Together they became known as Celeda and The Heavy Hitters and delivered to clubland the memorable "Messin' With My Mind," "Get It Together" and "I Feel It" singles on TWISTED.

From that, Celeda secured her own exclusive deal with TWISTED, in addition to guesting on new releases from label-mates Underground Sound of Lisbon ("Are You Looking For Me?") and Danny Tenaglia ("Music Is The Answer") from his new album Tourism.

Celeda promises to be the latest "grand diva" of dance music.  Her powerful, semi-autobiographical debut “This Is It” sparkles with anthems filled with themes of self-love, affirmation and empowerment for the post-disco generation.  Fueled by her ferocious, gospel-drenched vocals (comparisons to disco "legends" Sylvester and Loleatta Halloway are inevitable) and memorable songs, the talented singer / songwriter delivers a heartfelt album depicting her life struggles and achievements with an inspiring confidence.   Collaborating with a line-up of innovative dance producers (Danny Tenaglia, Cevin Fisher, Peter Rauhofer / Club 69, etc.), “This Is It” features the international club hits "Music Is The Answer" and "Be Yourself," as well as, the underground favorite "Messin' With My Mind."   However, that's not the main focus.  Celeda's main agenda is to spread a universal message of love and acceptance regardless of race, color, gender or sexual preference through the healing power of music.  It's an amazingly bold statement but that's what makes her so fascinating and intriguing.