Overview
There is definitely something to be said about “honoring the song”. This is exactly what Melvin “Melly” Baldwin does. Melly is and has always been adamant about learning an artist’s music first and then adding the live feel to it without stepping over the lines. He is truly an artist’s drummer.
Melly began studying the snare drum at the age of nine in his
hometown of Waukegan, IL. A few years later he began playing set after
relocating to Alabama with his family. Later, Melly obtained a full
music scholarship to the University of North Alabama (U.N.A) where he
obtained dual degrees in Management and Marketing. While at U.N.A.,
Melly participated in the marching band, concert band, percussion
ensemble and most importantly jazz ensemble. This is when he became
serious about set playing. Since graduating from U.N.A., Melly has
worked nonstop to become the rocksolid time keeper that he is today.
Now making his home in the metro Atlanta area, Melly is currently
touring with pop sensation Justin Bieber: but his resume doesn’t stop
there. He has toured extensively with the following artists: New
Edition, Bell Biv DeVoe, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown, Heads of State, the
S.O.S. Band, EnVogue, Dionne Farris, Keith Sweat, The Indigo Girls, as
well as the rock band Three5human.
Melly’s resume also includes appearances on The Tonight Show, Late
Night with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, as well as The Oprah
Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and Mo’Nique shows. He has appeared in several
music videos and can be heard on a host of recording and music
soundtracks.
Network Shows
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Justin Bieber
- The View Justin Bieber
- The X Factor – UK Justin Bieber
- The X Factor – US Justin Bieber
- The X Factor – Europe Justin Bieber
- This Is Justin Bieber Justin Bieber
- Dancing With The Stars Justin Bieber
- Essence Music Festival New Edition
Movies
- Justin Bieber - Never Say Never Paramount Pictures
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion Tyler Perry Studios
- Trois
Music Videos
- “I Know” Dionne Farris
- “Passion” Dionne Farris
- “New Edition Live in Columbia, SC” New Edition
- “My World Tour 3D Movie” Justin Bieber
Touring/Live Performances
- 112
- After 7
- Alexander O’Neal
- Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD)
- Bobby Brown
- Boys II Men
- Brian McKnight
- Charlie Wilson
- Cherrelle
- David Ryan Harris
- Dionne Farris
- Eric Benet
- EnVogue
- Eric Essix
- Fred Hammond
- Fantasia
- Gerald Albright
- Heads Of State
- The Indigo Girls
- Ike Stubblefield
- Jaden Smith
- Jeff Kashiwa
- Joey Summerfield
- Johnny Gill
- Justin Bieber
- Keith Sweat
- Kirk Whalum
- Lalah Hathaway
- Lil' G
- Ludacris
- Mary J. Blige
- Maysa Leak
- Melanie Fiona
- Meli'sa Morgan
- Michael Lington
- Mylie Cyrus
- New Edition
- Peabo Bryson
- Ralph Tresvant
- Ronnie Laws
- Roy Wyers
- Three5Human (Stereo Popsicle)
- SS.O.S Band
- Tamia
- Tinie Tempah
- Toni Braxton
- Usher
- Van Hunt
- Will Downing
- Stevie Wonder
- Alex Bugnon
- Tom Browne
- Carley Rae Jepsen
- Chaka Khan
- Edwin Hawkins
- Jennifer Holliday
- Melba Moore
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