Life & Work with Sarai of Miami

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarai.

Hi Sarai, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My story really begins with being born into a multi-cultural latin family, where music, culture, and emotion were always part of everyday life. From a young age, I was drawn to performance and that’s where I first learned how powerful storytelling could be. I sang and performed for years being trained in Jazz and pop music. At 18 years old I became very sick and lost my voice due to Lyme disease. For someone who had grown up performing, singing, and expressing myself through music, it felt like losing a part of my identity. Everything I thought I was building toward suddenly stopped. I didn’t know if I would ever get my voice back, and for a long time, I didn’t know who I was without it. That period changed me. It forced me to slow down, to listen in a different way, and to rebuild from the inside out. As I began to build my strength I decided to move to New York and study music business, production and enginerring at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and study at the Clive Davis Institute. I decided to tap into my roots, my Latin heritage. I was raised in a Venezuelan household and at that point in my life, I realized I wanted my artistry to truly reflect who I am. I didn’t want to dilute it—I wanted to amplify it. I wanted to create music that felt global, bilingual, and representative of the duality I live every day.

I began creating my own lane, mixing genres, styles and cultures. My sounds began to blend with Latin Pop, reggaeton, dance and R&B. I went on to release my self-titled debut album, “Sarai” which went on to accumulate millions of streams and views across platforms. It was an exciting moment because I had gone from losing my voice completely to building a career with it.

Since, I have continued to release singles. I’ve expanded into fashion and beauty, been featured in Vogue Hong Kong and Philippines, and continued to build my world beyond just music. But everything I do always ties back to that core moment—losing my voice, and choosing to fight to get it back.

Now, I’m stepping into a new chapter. The music I’m creating today is the most honest it’s ever been. It carries everything I’ve been through—the resilience, the fusion of my identities, my evolution.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
t definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges I faced was losing my voice at 18 due to Lyme disease, which completely shifted the trajectory of my life. Beyond the physical impact, it was an emotional and identity struggle—having to navigate who I was without the one thing I had always relied on to express myself. Even after regaining my voice, the journey didn’t suddenly become easy. I’ve had to rebuild my strength, learn patience, and push through moments of uncertainty, especially in an industry that often expects constant visibility and momentum. I continue to struggle with Lyme disease but it makes me stronger. ’Every challenge has ultimately made me more resilient, more intentional, and more grounded in who I am as both an artist and a person.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a latina artist, singer, songwriter, and creative building a world that lives at the intersection of music, fashion, and latina culture. At my core, I specialize in creating bilingual, genre-blending music that pulls from Latin pop and reggaeton while incorporating elements of dance, pop, and R&B. My artistry is rooted in duality—I move between English and Spanish, vulnerability and confidence—and that balance is what shapes both my sound and my visual identity. Beyond the music itself, I’m very hands-on in every aspect of what I do. From creative direction to branding to storytelling, I do it all in my career.

What I love most is creating a full experience from the music to the visuals to the storytelling. My goal is to create a world people can step into, where music, visuals, and storytelling all feel cohesive and elevated. It’s not about fitting into one lane, it’s about creating something that feels globally relevant, culturally connected, and undeniably me.

What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that timing is everything—and rushing something before it’s ready never serves you in the long run. Early on, I felt pressure to constantly release, stay visible, and keep up with the pace of the industry, but I’ve learned that real growth happens in the quieter moments. Taking a step back to refine my sound, reconnect with myself, and be intentional about my next moves has been one of the most valuable decisions I’ve made.

I’ve also learned the importance of trusting myself. There are so many opinions in this industry, and it’s easy to get pulled in different directions, but the moments where I’ve felt most aligned are the ones where I listened to my own instincts. Losing my voice at 18 taught me that nothing is guaranteed, and that perspective has stayed with me—it’s made me more resilient, more grateful, and more protective of my vision.

But above all, I’ve learned that music is about connection. The songs that resonate the most are the ones that come from a real place—the ones where you’re honest about what you’re feeling, even when it’s uncomfortable. I’ve realized that when I lean into that vulnerability, it allows other people to see themselves in the music. If someone can listen to a song and feel understood, or feel a little less alone in what they’re going through, then I’ve done my job.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.saraiofficial.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraimusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraiMusicOfficial/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SARAIMUSIC-q5c/featured