Today we’d like to introduce you to Lianna Mazing.
Hi Lianna, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
For as long as I can remember, music has been my way of connecting with the world. I come from a musical family; sisters who sing, brothers who rap, parents who played music every chance they got. My mom says I’ve been singing for as long as I could talk; but the first song I remember relating to was “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey. I’d sing it every single day like my little heart was torn out and ripped to shreds. Looking back, I think the song resonated with me so much due to my parent’s divorce – That’s when I decided, singing and writing music was the best possible way for me to express my feelings.
Because singing lessons weren’t exactly in the budget for my family, I was largely self-trained. RnB has always been a major musical inspiration; artists like Keyshia Cole, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, and Beyonce were my teachers. I used to choose songs that would challenge me vocally, and spend weeks dedicated to mastering it – every word, note, and run – before I went back through and added my own personal style. That’s how I learned to sing the way I do and how I learn songs to this day – practice, every single day. In addition to self training, I learned the basics from church and school choir, summer musicals, and practicing with my sisters, nieces, and cousins.
Poetry was another big part of my life. Like singing and dancing, it was an inherited skill from my older siblings. I remember going to open mics with my sisters and hearing them recite their spoken word in awe, hoping that one day I could move a room with my words in that way. I remember hearing my brothers freestyle and show off their conscious and lyrical rapping styles; I decided to combine those lanes in my own unique way. My first rap influences were conscious rappers like J Cole, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Clariyah Bo$$, and Joyner Lucas.
The only way I can summarize how I got from where I started to where I am? Since I was a kid I knew I was meant to change the world; to educate, inspire, and to help others feel less alone by hearing my experience and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. That’s one dream I’ve never given up on; it’s something I work towards everyday, and will continue to for the rest of my life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There have definitely been times I wanted to give up on my dreams. The earliest example I can remember was in elementary school, not everyone was a fan of my constant singing. You know, kids being kids; they plugged their ears when I sang, laughed when I performed in front of the class or school, told me I’d never make it. I developed stage fright and a general fear of visibility from an early age, that later grew into full-blown social anxiety – which I still struggle with to this day. I eventually learned the fear wouldn’t go away on its own, and the only way to combat it was to get up on stage and just do it. Even when my hands were sweaty, stomach in knots, voice shaking those first few notes – I just did it scared. I still get butterflies before I step on stage; still fear vulnerability and visibility sometimes. I don’t know if those fears will ever go away, but I know courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the ability to persevere despite it.
Another early challenge was a few years after I started dancing ballet when I was 8. I was in love with the grace, strength, and flexibility of the dance, but unfortunately after 2 years they didn’t allow me to continue due to the shape of my feet being incompatible with pointe shoes. I was devastated, but it provided an opportunity for me to branch out to other styles of dance over the years such as hip hop, contemporary, majorette, heels, and more. Now, I choreograph for my own personal projects, local artist’s shows and videos, and teach classes sometimes too. If it wasn’t for that rejection early on, I don’t know if I would’ve branched out and grown into the well-rounded dancer and choreographer I am today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I like to say I’m a storyteller before anything else. Whether I’m singing a ballad, performing choreography, modeling for a shoot, or teaching a workshop –I’m always telling a story. I’m a singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, model, herbalist, and social justice educator –but more than the titles, I’m someone who’s passionate about turning pain into purpose and creativity into connection.
Musically, I specialize in R&B and soul – lyrics that feel like diary entries, inspired by real feelings. Melodies that soothe a troubled mind. I’m known for the emotional depth I bring to my performances – raw, vulnerable, real. I write songs about heartbreak, healing, self-love, and growth – because those are the journeys I’ve lived through. I dance with the same intention; whether it’s heels, hip hop, or contemporary, I want people to feel something when they watch me move. As a model and actress, I use my image and presence to embody the same themes I explore in my music: softness, strength, sensuality, and truth.
As an herbalist, I’m passionate about healing not just emotionally, but physically and spiritually too. I run a plant-based wellness business where I create herbal remedies, mental health and educational tools to help people take their health into their own hands – especially in communities that have been historically denied access to that knowledge.
On my TikTok (@liannamazing), I step into my role as a social justice educator – breaking down big topics like anti-Black racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and healing from systemic oppression in formats that feel real and relatable. My clips aren’t lectures, they’re conversations; and I’m proud to have built a space where healing meets liberation, where followers feel seen, understood, and empowered to carry the work forward.
What I’m most proud of is that I’ve stayed true to myself. That I’ve kept going through grief, anxiety, self-doubt, and fear. What sets me apart is my ability to show up as all of me – not fitting into one lane or one box – but creating my own blueprint and using every part of my identity as a source of art, healing, and power.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
One thing I’d add is that everything I do – whether it’s music, healing work, or education – is rooted in a deep desire to leave the world better than I found it. I’m not just building a career; I’m building a legacy of empowerment, artistry, and radical self-love. That’s what keeps me going.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/liannamazing
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/liannamazing206
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/liannamazing206
- Twitter: https://x.com/liannamazing
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/liannamazing
- Other: https://tiktok.com/@liannamazing
