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Claytoven Richardson has worked on hundreds of projects throughout his career of 40-plus years. Constantly in demand as one of the top session vocalists, his voice can be found on albums featuring GRAMMY winning artists such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Kenny G, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, as well as on popular video games like Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore (Versions 1& 2). He has also written for and produced artists such as Patti Austin, Al Jareau, Young Jeezy, and Charlie Wilson. From the fruits of that labor, he has also penned the book, The Professional Studio Vocalist. 

Currently through his company, Claytoven Music Enterprises, Richardson is working with talented and innovative artists who are leading the next evolution in great music. As Center Director, he also runs an amazing facility in Oakland, California, The Arroyo Viejo Community Center. There he teaches and mentors Oakland youth in songwriting, singing, and music production classes.