Spotlight on vocalists Dre & Leah
For our upcoming concert, “Blues, Gospel, and the Abstract Truth,” we will be featuring husband and wife duo, Dre & Leah.
Before the show, learn more about our featured artists below!
Being raised in church, husband and wife duo, Dre & Leah, developed a sincere heart of worship through music.
D'Andrea (Dre) was born in Saginaw, MI and grew up singing in church at a young age. Going through challenging situations during his childhood, Dre used music as an anchor. Dre was heavily influenced and mentored by his uncle, Marcus Cole, who allowed him to see the behind-the-scenes production of the renowned group, Commissioned. This experience has shaped his understanding of vocal arranging and music production.
Leah was born in Detroit, MI and was raised in Milwaukee, WI. She was a vital part of the music ministry at her father's church, where she played the keyboard and organ, led praise and worship, and directed the choir alongside her mother. Dre and Leah have individually and collectively had the opportunity to perform with artists such as Marcus Cole, Jonathan Dunn, Maurette Brown-Clark, Crystal Aiken, and VaShawn Mitchell.
In 2006, Dre moved to Milwaukee, WI and met his true love, Leah in 2008 and on May 15, 2009, Dre and Leah were married. They continued singing individually after marriage, but it was undeniable that they shared something unique and special as a duo. Aware of the uncanny ability to work well together on major projects and events, they officially formed the group duo Dre & Leah in 2010. Leah wrote "With Christ I Can" to encourage anyone who may be dealing with insecurity. In 2011, Dre & Leah released the song as their debut single.
In the midst of a growing family, Dre & Leah continued to pursue their passion for music. In 2016, Leah graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Production. Dre & Leah then relocated to Cleveland, OH in 2019 and became Worship Pastors, which helped them develop a heart for leadership and connecting with others. In October 2021, Dre released their second single "HEART", which is being played on syndicated Gospel radio show v100.7 with Minister Melvin Hood. The same year, Dre & Leah released a Christmas EP called "Christmas With Friends" featuring Sharon Ann, Kateri B, Marcus McFarlin, and Life Church Music, all artists from the Milwaukee, WI area. Dre & Leah wanted to represent "home" in a major way with people who have positively influenced their musical journey.
Ultimately, understanding that changing lives, sharing Christ, and giving God all the glory is most important; Dre & Leah share in one vision. That vision is to excel in ministry, music and purpose while amplifying the power of partnership and connectedness in marriage.