I challenge stereotypes in Black music. I make soft Black girl music — authentic, emotional, and unapologetically me. Simple.
You decide who will win $50,000, appear in Rolling Stone, and perform at the Global Citizen Festival!
Who will perform at the Global Citizen Festival, appear in Rolling Stone, and take home $50,000?
Who or what is your musical inspiration?
My family is my musical inspiration. I grew up recording fake music videos to the Jackson 5 and cleaning to Toni Braxton and Kelly Rowland. Those moments lit the fire — I didn’t just want to sing; I wanted to be the artist who made people feel something. Music changes, but its power to shape us stays the same — and that’s the kind of legacy I want to create.
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
I've been creating music since I was 10 and performing for the past 4 years — but the Global Citizen Festival would take that journey to the next level. Performing on a global stage means connecting with a massive, diverse audience and joining a musical movement larger than myself. It’s more than a performance — it’s a launchpad for my message, my music, and my mission.
What would you do with $50,000?
Since graduating in January 2024, I’ve devoted myself fully to growing as an artist, investing in recording and production. With the $50,000, I’d elevate my craft and donate a portion to Samuel Clemens Elementary to support music education and after-school care for students in low-income households. This is about building my future and giving back to the next generation of creatives
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