Today we’d like to introduce you to Khyra Garrett.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve always been musically inclined. My mama told me when I was a baby, I would just lay there looking at the ceiling quietly while she played music. Growing up, I was extremely timid and shy but I sang in church. I’ve done talent shows and a pageants. There became a time I stopped singing because I would try to write my own music and would compare myself to major artists & would think “damn this must not be for me because I can’t come up with anything as good as them” I just continued to go through life and experience relationships and the different things that life throws at us. I wrote the song insecurities based off a guy I was dealing with at the time and when I put it out, everyone loved it. I released it in 2020 and people still reach out to tell me how much they love it still. That’s when I was like okkkk I’m only gonna get better with this shit! I’m a perfectionist and you can definitely hear my growth in my music from my first song up to now. I have hella songs but my next release is very important how I release it. I’m extremely creative so I’m excited for everyone to hear the next song I put out. I intend to come with a lot in 2022! Insecurities is on all streaming platforms as well!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s definitely not easy being any type of creative isn’t easy. I’ve always had anxiety and was always an extreme over thinker so I would be like damn is this good enough? Am I good enough? Then sometimes, you worry about what other people think about you. I’ve met people who say they wanted to help me but was just selling a bitch a dream. I feel like it was God testing me seeing if I’m really ready for how the industry is. There would be people in my ear making me think I should just live an average life but I ain’t average lol Ima keep going tho fashooo can’t nothing hold me back but me! I’m a strong bitch, lol.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Singer-songwriter/ Artist
I am personally proud at the fact that I got out of my head and even released a song. I was always so damn shy even at my big age now! I’m proud of my growth. I’ve got a long way to go but I’ve definitely come a long way. What sets me apart is that I’m just me! I’m growing to become “That bitch” because now I don’t care what anybody thinks literally one thing about me ima do me! I never dim myself down for people and if you’ve ever met me I know, it’s hard for you to forget me rather you like my music or not.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Being an artist is a risk within itself! People looking at you like “girl you think you gone be famous? You think you gone win awards and REALLY be known” I’m taking a risk every time I spend my money for a studio session and every time I’m using money to invest in my craft it’s ALWAYS a risk. It’s important to take risks. Think about it… you gone be in the same situation you’re in now if you never go after what you want. I have to remind myself of this too! What’s crazy about life is the things that we want is actually not too far-fetched. You can really do and have what the fuck you want in this lifetime. You’re the main character of your life do what the fuck makes you happy.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/khyrag?r=nametag
- Other: https://music.apple.com/us/album/insecurities-single/1527841935
Image Credits:
Pink photo at studio @Teephil.J Photo with phone to my ear @Krichhh Photo with pink HAIR @byaaronj
