Today we’d like to introduce you to Kiyana Neal.
Kiyana, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I got my start in music.. as a young girl.
Singing in church choirs… I had my first solo in church, had to be about 8/9 ..
I later eventually started rehearsing on the praise and worship team with the adults, cuz I could sing so loud lol!! ..
School chorus, all state choir, show choir, .. anything with choir on the end, you could find me as a kid!!
My derivation in music was from church tho, I learned the power and authority of music, in church..
then poetry, then songwriting, recording, and now musicianship..
The journey for anyone blessed with a gift, a passion and purpose.. is going to be tough..My journey, as it continues.. is 1 for the books..
Flaws and All. (Available for streaming)
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
From having my first single ever in life, occur urban billboard radio success..
Gaining respect of so many well known people, traveling, singing, doing what I love… to losing my investor, to having to support myself through stripping at Magic City, and now Blue Flame.. to writing with Keke Palmer, Cuban Doll, trying to make a name for myself as more then just as artist… even recently joining Tiny from Xscapes new solo venture, by singing backgrounds for her at her live shows & even working with her producer as a songwriter while they finish the album !!…. I’m enjoying this coaster,. Its had so many ups and downs,.. but I’ve always managed to make it out alright,… God has been good to me, even in my struggle..
What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of as a company? What sets you apart from others?
I specialize in ALL things music related. Lol!! tonality, quality content, melodies from heaven!!, I specialize in telling my truth. I’m set apart from others by nature.. Its in me, maybe all Virgos, are dubbed the shit!!.. but I don’t think I’m that much different from any other woman..I’m the typical girl next door, .. I’m just fearless, and anointed all in 1 body.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
The people who’ve played the most meaningful roles in my career thus far..are people like you who give artist like me, opportunities like this. The fans, for keeping hope ALIVE!!!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @KiyanaNow
Image Credit:
Mike Boyce- laundromat, Hannibal Matthews – pink cover, Stilldoingdesigns- flaws and all cover, Dwayne Boyd – headshot, Lawrence Murray- braids
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