Melden Byrd Obituary, Death – It’s heartbreaking to learn that Melden Byrd has passed away. Melden (Melo) Byrd was an incredible singer with a heart of gold and a loyal friend. It is impossible to overestimate the extent to which Melo exemplified a smooth, soulful, and engaging R&B style. Melo was a pioneer in the genre. This creative, kind soul will undoubtedly be missed in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and other locations, both close to and further away. Melden Byrd is a singer, songwriter, poet, and occasional host. Most people in the music industry know him by his stage name, Melo. However, he is most recognized for his variety and can also be heard singing Oldies, Rock, Dance, and even Classical music on occasion. His core musical genres include R&B, Soul, Funk, and Pop; however, he is also noted for his versatility.
Melo, who grew up in South Florida during an era of musical experimentation, was exposed to a variety of new musical genres and instrumentation as a result of his upbringing at this time. During this time period, prominent musical titans such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, and others were at the height of their careers. Melo, who was a big fan of music at the time, started out by learning how to play the piano and drums while he was in elementary school. Later, when he was in middle school, he switched to playing the trumpet.
Melo did not start singing publicly for other people until he was 15 years old, when he was “found” singing while crossing the school yard at Miami Carol City Senior High School. Prior to that, he had never been heard singing in public. That experience eventually inspired him to participate in the school’s a cappella group as well as the school’s vocal ensemble.
Melo first started composing and recording R&B ballads while he was a member of the band Enter-LUDE. Following in the footsteps of established groups such as New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Jodeci, he and the other members of his group would also go on to perform at local talent shows, showcases, and even make an appearance on television and radio to display the versatility of their voices and the “tight harmonies” that they had developed.
In the late 1990s, when Melo’s adult life began to take precedence, the band Enter-LUDE would eventually disintegrate, and Melo would almost totally stop singing, only doing so when the inspiration to write or finish a song would strike. However, as the years went by, he began to compose a greater number of poems than songs, and poetry eventually became his favourite mode of expression. Melo’s interest in singing waned for a while, and it wasn’t until 2011 that his fiancée at the time rekindled his interest in singing by introducing him to karaoke.
Melo was exposed to an entire subculture of the nightlife in South Florida through the numerous venues that he performed at. He would go on to establish a career for himself as a solo performer and make new acquaintances, including all of the members of Show Stoppers Entertain-Mint. Melo is currently in a position to take his musical talent to the next level thanks to the success of Show Stoppers as well as other side activities. Melo, may you rest in peace and power.
My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and the other artists who knew and worked with him.
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