SupaStar C Collection mark, a yellow fedora over yellow glassesCandace Wakefield

Credits, stages and press

From Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” to Tamela Mann’s “Overcomer”: the work behind the voice, for artists, producers and bookers.

Candace singing the national anthem on the Lakers court

Who is Candace Wakefield?

Candace (SupaStarC) Wakefield is a 5X GRAMMY Award winning vocalist for her contributions on Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” and “i”, born and raised in Inglewood, California… Music Industry executives describe her voice as an “Angelic Voice” with vibrations that you can literally feel in your soul, even after the singing ends.

Candace was born into a family of music. Her maternal grandmother, the late, great Margaret Aikens Jenkins, was a gospel singer/composer who sang with gospel group “Ladies of Song”. Jenkins sang and composed “The Only Hope We Have”, a song that Gospel Legend Mahalia Jackson loved so much, she recorded and released 3 different arrangements.

Candace began her professional career singing background for Omarion, and Marques Houston. She has toured internationally as a vocalist for Nicki Minaj, Ciara and Kelly Price… She has also worked as a vocalist for TI, JLo, Keyshia Cole, Babyface, K. Michelle, Chante Moore and many more.

Candace’s framed GRAMMY certificate
Her GRAMMY certificate: Background Vocalist on To Pimp A Butterfly (Kendrick Lamar), Best Rap Album, 58th GRAMMY Awards.

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Stages and screens.

She performed at Angela Bassett’s 60th birthday party and continues to perform locally, nationally, and internationally.

Interviews and press.

Conversations about her journey, and the magazines that covered it.

Heart & Soul Magazine · August 17, 2021

From Inglewood to Hollywood: Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield’s rise as one of the music industry’s most valuable players

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Sheen Magazine · July 8, 2021

Candace Wakefield Releases ‘Vulnerable’ New Song ‘Anything’

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Press kit.

Press photos of Candace for articles, flyers and event listings. Tap one to download it.

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Anthems, private events, studio sessions and background vocals. Send the details and Candace replies by email.

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