Today we’d like to introduce you to Asia Adisa.
Hi Asia, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Growing up, my childhood wasn’t ideal. My family moved a lot and we struggled plenty. However, I live by this quote “I have a sad story too, no one cares, work harder.” This is a quote that has made me the artist I am today. I could sit and tell you all about sleepless nights, homeless days, and financial hardship growing up all day long. However, I appreciate my hardships because my tribulations led me to my passion of music. I knew I wanted to be a performing artist when I witnessed how music could easily express emotion. I have always been shy of sharing how I feel and expressing myself because I grew up around my mom, who even in her hardest moments would try and conceal her feelings for the benefit of others around her. I watched my mom use music to communicate how she felt indirectly. I picked up on this sense of therapy easily & made it my mission to want to heal others through music the same way it was healing my mom in her darkest/happiest moments. My family was filled with musicians on my maternal and paternal sides of the family.
So, I grew up performing in the church. I didn’t really know that I could sing until others started to make mention of it and redirect me to lead songs and perform at local events. Every time I performed, I felt amazing. Whether the genre be gospel, R&B or hip hop-I could feel others connect with me in a way I never felt before. So, I continued to progress and seek the proper education from Savannah State University, where I majored in Visual & Performing Arts. During my matriculation there, I joined an organization called “W.O.R.D” which stands for Way of Real Discovery. This organization allowed artists of all kinds to build in artist development, songwriting skills and performing tactics. When I joined this organization, I was surrounded by like-minded individuals that pushed eachother to be better artist. I started to find myself as an artist here and build my sound and support base. Moving to Savannah is where my artistry began. I was away from home and could sing and rap whatever I wanted on my own terms.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road at all. Some of the struggles I’ve encountered along the way are losing my passion for the music through depression stages. While I was in school, it was so hard for me to stay consistent with my music. I always questioned if I was doing the right things or if anyone would ever even listen to my music. There’s so many artists in the world and I had moments where I just wanted to give up on my dream. However, I know that it’s my purpose to make music and help myself and others heal through it. I had a lot of family members pass away in a short period of time when I first started putting my music out and it put me in a big slump to where I didn’t write anything for over a year. I also struggled with acne which affected my self-esteem as a performer. I didn’t want to be seen half the time because I felt as if my skin was the main focus and not my talent. However, with the proper help I finally got my skin together – thank god for dermatologist! I’m grateful for those challenges because it made me look at the bigger picture when it comes to being passionate about something. It doesn’t matter what you look like or what you go through- if you want it, you’ll get it by any means necessary.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a musical artist that specializes in contemporary R&B and Hip Hop. I have a B.F.A in Visual & Performing arts and have a number of songs out on all platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more. I pride myself in creating music that uplifts, heals, and boosts people’s lives. I have my own sound, I don’t try to sound like others nor can I. I’ve branded myself as the DON DADA. So when people hear my music, they can remember who I am. I chose this to represent being tenacious and always on top. So, whenever you hear my music and my tag just know that I am up next.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Luck hasn’t really played a part in my life. Anything good or bad that happens in my life happens intentionally. I put in the work to receive good outcomes. Anything bad that may occur happens in God’s plan to make me better.
Pricing:
- $100 features
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/asiaadisa
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/asiaadisa
- Twitter: www.Twitter.com/asiaadisa
- Youtube: www.YouTube.com/asiaadisa
Image Credits
Tevin Tyler
