Andrea Holdclaw was one of the lead vocalists of the renowned Morgan State University Choir under the direction of the late Dr. Nathan Carter. In the early 1990's Andrea was a four-time winner of the world famous Apollo Theater Amateur Night competition. Her performance was documented in the Washington Post. She also has been featured as the lead vocalist on the Basement Boys' single "Don't Blame Me" which hit the Billboard Charts in London in 1990. Billboard Magazine has also made reference to Andrea's extraordinary vocal talent as depicted on this hit single. She has ministered as Psalmist encouraging the anointing prior to the ministry of the spoken Word for noted speakers such as Pastor Jamal Bryant, Dr. Creflo Dollar, Bishop Clarence McClendon and Bishop Bryan Keith Williams, as well as, world renowned artists Vickie Winans, Richard Smallwood, Pastor Cheryl Frazier and Evangelist Shirley Murdock. In 2009, Andrea sang for The First Ladies Awards Brunch and Fashion Show which was hosted by Radio One's Sheila Stewart and Jeannie Jones. The event acknowledged notable women who made advances in community service, philanthropy, education and more. Andrea also sang at the 2010 African American Heritage Festival on the same stage as Donnie McClurkin. In 2011, Andrea sang at the African American Heritage Festival on the same stage as Chrisette Michelle; she won the Queens of Gospel Competition as a first place soloist and she was selected as one of the first round picks for Simon Cowell's world renowned show X-Factor. She has also opened up for acts such as Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte and Jomanda.