Bernod became the warm-up performer for
The Bill Cosby Show. She was a principal in the off-Broadway play
Mama, I Want to Sing! Her first jingle was a Budweiser spot with
Tone Loc. Bernod soon started singing background vocals for various House artists, which landed her an opportunity to co-write and perform the club classic "Motherland", produced by Winston Jones. She was the vocal (doo-wop) consultant and vocalist for
Paul Simon's production of
Cape Man with
Marc Anthony and
Rubén Blades. She also recorded two of Simon's CD projects as well as projects with
Ru Paul,
Whitney Houston,
Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills. Bernod traveled abroad, recording and touring with
D'Angelo and
Erykah Badu. While on tour with Badu, Bernod received an invite to add her vocals on an album by the UK's jazz funk band
Incognito. She is featured on three cuts
No Time Like The Future: "Marrakech", "More Of Myself", and "Yesterday's Dream". After touring Europe and America, Bernod returned home to Brooklyn and started production on her solo project. She chose the title
Some Othaness 4 U because her music encompasses all of her varied influences. She wrote and arranged, along with producers Greg Spooner and Norman Keyes Hurt. Bernod's second CD,
Life @ 360 Degrees, was released on the UK's Dome Records. The album brings forth Bernod's earthy three-octave tone, laid against an urban backdrop that possesses a sense of a family unity with strong soulful presence. She worked with Greg Spooner on this project. Since the release of her second solo project, Bernod has continued work as a background singer along with focusing on her solo career. She has begun recording a third solo album. She has toured with artists such as
Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, and
Martha Redbone. She works as a volunteer with various youth organizations, human rights groups, and health organizations. ==Discography==