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Janessa-Nicole is an R&B singer-songwriter with a 90's soul. The NJ native is a passionate Pisces with soothing vocals. Janessa-Nicole grew up immersed in music and started singing at six years old. Her father was a singer and musician who played many instruments. 'Growing up, music was always around me in our house and church. My first exposure to R&B and Neo-Soul was through my parents' CD collection. I spent hours listening to Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Patti Labelle, and Jagged Edge. 

Eventually, I started developing a collection of my own. The first album I purchased was Moodring by Mya.' By the age of twelve, she was songwriting. 'I was shy and music became my world. Songwriting and photography became a way to express myself and pay homage to artists that inspired me.' Her biggest influences are Anita Baker, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Beyonce’, and Brandy. 'I knew I wanted to be a singer when I saw the Fallin’ video on 106 & Park. Alicia Keys's style, talent, and authenticity was refreshing.'

Janessa-Nicole recently released her album, Love On The Menu which is a conceptual work exploring love through a conversation between Issa and Lawrence from Insecure. Love On The Menu analyzes mental health, love, anxiety, and insecurities. 'Each track is curated around Issa and Lawrence's conversation on season four. I see myself in Issa’s character from her mirror scenes, to finding her purpose, and overcoming insecurities. I hope the album creates a space for healing.'

Music was always my safe haven. Art in general. It was always a place for me to express myself as most authentic and vulnerable. I grew up in Long Island, NY on the border of Queens. My parents are from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad, so a lot of the music they introduced me to was Soca and Bachata. At a young age, I grew up listening to a lot of different genres from pop, to rock, rap, hip-hop, and even classical since I was a classically trained vocalist. 

I got involved a lot when I was young. I played several instruments, took dance classes, and was in the jazz and marching band, drama club, and a few choirs outside of school. I got into acting later on in my career but developed a deep passion for it because although it was a different medium than music and dance, it still allowed me to express myself and connect to others. Since then I’ve studied at NYU for the past three and a half years working towards getting my BFA in Acting. I’ve learned so much throughout the years, about my artistry, and myself, and I thank God for it. 

I feel like because I’ve been involved in so many different avenues it’s given me this unique ability to create material that has different layers to it. When people ask me what I do, I don’t conform to just one medium or one genre, I don’t agree with putting myself in a box because that wasn’t God’s intention when he created me. 

I was made to be creative, so I create. I’m just a conduit. In fact, we all are, but the only question is for whom? I want to further break the societal narrative of having to choose only one path and pursue it, there are already so many talented artists out there doing it. There’s still so much to learn as I think it’s impossible to truly ever stop. 

But I know with where I am now in life that I just want my music, my art, and everything I create as a whole to spread light in such a dark world. And although I'm not perfect, I can hopefully inspire others to walk in the light as well as strive to pursue their God-given purpose.

Shel B.’s music is a reflection of her personal experiences and emotions, capturing the complexities of love and relationships. Through her music, she aims to convey the message of self-love, confidence, and growth. 

As an artist, Shel B. utilizes various mediums to express herself. In addition to her music, she also has a strong passion for dance and visual art. Her diverse background and upbringing have influenced her artistic perspective and allowed her to draw inspiration from different cultures and experiences. 

Shel B. is not just a singer/songwriter, but an art enthusiast who sees life from multiple perspectives. She understands the power of emotions and the ability to translate them into relatable and powerful creations, particularly surrounding themes based upon love. Her passion for the act of loving shows in her music and self branding, 4Luvers. Through her music, she aims to connect with her audience and provide them with a sense of comfort and understanding.

Overall, Shel B. is a multifaceted artist who uses her various talents and mediums to explore and express the highs and lows of life. She is dedicated to creating music that resonates with others and portrays the journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Enjoy her latest single “excuse me”, available on all streaming platforms. 

Boston, MA R&B singer, Punky The Singer is no stranger to the spotlight. At the tender age of 2, she started singing and she continued to hone in on her writing & recording as a teen, dropping her first songs online that she recorded in her bedroom. With Punky’s “no filter” personality, she has grown an online presence since 2008 that has landed her massive of social media visibility that helps mold todays hottest artist. 

Her alluring song “Consistency” started picking up heavy steam on SoundCloud, making its Top R&B charts in 2016 and marking her as an artist to watch. Punky later introduces spellbinding & catchy bops like Miscommunication, What If and the release of her steamy video release of Unknown Caller starts making a wave across social media platforms. 

Top of 2021, Punky was selected for “The New East Coast” playlist, along with local peers like Bia, which helped boost her heartbreak offering “Karma Freestyle ”. 2021 also showed fan support when Punky’s song “Comfortable ” charted on iTunes in the UK. 

HipHopDX.com also supported the rising singer by putting “Comfortable” in their “Best R&B Songs of 2021 So Far” playlist ”! Punky continues to build her career as a global super star and entrepreneur. She dropped her highly anticipated EP, “The Miya Project” on December 2nd 2022 through Rocnation’s distribution company, EQ in 2022 which brought in a whopping 300,000 streams on Spotify and got her nominated for “R&B Artist of The Year” at the 2022 Hip Hop New England Awards ! Her follow up, “The Miya Project: 2.0”, created a “copy cat” release that fans have understood to be a remastered version of her first EP. 

“I Need” Playlist Pitch

Punky “The Singer” is the embodiment of everything a modern r&b artist should be: a true vocal talent, a master of many dimensions, and a force to be reckoned with in the music world. 

Punky’s feathery voice over a hypnotizing beat on her latest offering, “I Need”, induces an enchanting bond with listeners; since she has teased it on her social media accounts before its release she has created anticipation from her followers who won't be able to resist the urge to hit that repeat button. “I Need” blooms a story of putting your needs first so that you can focus on being in your soft life era. 

My name is Diamonn. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I am inspired by legends such as Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Brandy, Amerie, and HER. Growing up, I studied these artists because I felt that I had something in common with each of them; admiring their authenticity, hunger & natural love for music not to mention their beauty and overall talent. I became passionate about music at a young age and can remember my mom forcing my sister and me to sing in the church choir. 

Growing up my mother also exposed us to her favorite genre of music, gospel. Pastor Shirley Ceasar, The Clark Sisters, Mary Mary, and Juanita Bynum are just a few artists that my mother introduced us to and now influence my music today. However, my favorite genre of music has always been R&B. I admire back in the day groups like Destiny’s Child, Jagged Edge, and Dru Hill which fueled my hunger for writing & performing. 

I have always known that I wanted to be an R&B artist but shyness won so I focused on earning a degree in Communications and English. While in college, I wrote and recorded my first song which ignited my addiction to the process of creating. The more I recorded, the more I  began to discover and find my unique sound. After graduating from college, I decided to face my fears and pursue music independently. 

The energy in my household growing up was very Godly, family and business oriented. My parents kept both my sister and me grounded and humbled. My father is the CEO of a successful healthcare company, so growing up, we spent many years working with him and received a Master's class firsthand from watching him run his business. My dad groomed us in leadership and entrepreneurship. 

My parents instilled in us the importance of trustworthiness, reliability, faithfulness, commitment, and integrity as well as the importance of treating everyone fairly.  They also invested in us to be a person of ACTION. I’m so thankful to my parents for how they raised me and the morals they have invested in me. It’s inspired me to work just as hard toward my music endeavors. I feel when it comes to handling a business of any kind, I’m already several steps ahead because of my upbringing. My goal is to apply all the lessons I’ve learned towards building a music empire of which I, my parents, family, and fans can be proud for years to come. 

my new music “I Am ( The Hype )” releases June 16th, 2023. Available for streaming on all platforms.

Sis is a Los Angeles, CA-based artist (originally from the DMV) who began singing and dancing at 7 in her grandfather's church in Alexandria, VA. Growing up in a musical family, and having been taught to play the classical piano at the age of 8 by her cousin, Dt Lamont, songwriting and performing came naturally to her. 

Being somewhat shy, Sis always found confidence and refuge in the comfort of poetry and songwriting and developed an inseparable relationship with music. She became interested in the recording arts after completing her first job at the age of 9 doing voiceover work for BET commercials. 

She first sang on studio recordings in a high school acapella group, Flint Hill Major Minors, and continued her early career as a recording artist with commissioned projects such as theme music for local radio shows and comedians, and songs for local special events. 

While studying art in college, she started two gospel groups with childhood friends, REIGN & His City, and began performing across the DMV area. In 2015, Sis won 1st place at Amateur night at the legendary Apollo Theater in NYC and instantly knew she was born to perform. 

After moving to Los Angeles, Sis continued her performing career as a world-touring background vocalist, working with prominent artists such as Kelela. Her songwriting centers around love, self-affirmation, and a return to the natural world in a modern life filled with virtual realities.

To be a Super Black Woman is an honor. My name is Anaia Lachelle; singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress raised in Saginaw and Kalamazoo, Michigan. I’m currently a senior at Western Michigan University studying criminal justice and legal studies with the hopes to go to law school on top of pursuing an entertainment career. 

Raised by a Super Black Woman, my mother exposed me to many greats that influence my music style today. Greats such as Sade, Aaliyah, 2pac, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, and many more. The energy in my home was surrounded by my love for music. Though I was the only one that had a dream for it, I’ve come from a family who loves music, as it plays a role in bringing us together. 

I grew up participating in talent shows, pageants, plays, and dance recitals, which allowed me to formulate a love for music and incentivized me to pursue a career in the industry. Not knowing if I had what it took to chase the dream, I decided to do it anyway with support from my family, friends, and community. 

I started singing on hooks for rappers in Michigan when I was 16, and fast forward 6 years later, I’ve released my debut album, “A Girls’ Perspective” (2022), and accomplished many other things, and have many more things to come. 

I hope on my journey I inspire any and everyone unsure of pursuing a certain dream and not feeling capable enough to do so. It’s always possible with a vision, God, and patience. I would not have been able to do this without God, and my amazing support system. I’m excited about what’s in store for me. 

My name is N’shai Iman, a 22-year-old R&B Singer/ songwriter. I was born in Detroit Michigan but have been living In Columbus Ohio for most of my life. Music has always been a big part of my life. Wherever my family was, whether we were at a family gathering or cleaning the house on Sunday, music was being played. I grew up to Neo soul, RnB, House music, and Gospel. 

This included artists like Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Micheal Jackson, Cameo, etc. I’ve been writing ever since I was little but took my music seriously in 2018. I released my first song, Do Not disturb under my old artist name, I M a N I. I then changed my name to N’shai Iman in 2021 and released my project Transition. 

I wanted to ensure the ep showcases my range as an Rnb singer. I like to add aspects of hip hop, funk, and pop to my music which emphasizes the meaning of my ep. And throughout every song, I like to tell a story. Whether it is from my personal experiences from just talking to my peers and friends, each piece has a meaning. 

Born and raised in the D(M)V, I grew up hearing my parents play a lot of jazz and soul music. They loved Sade, Prince and Earth Wind, and Fire. I think that's when I started to develop my own taste in music, then I joined the band and choir in elementary school. Growing up I was always active in the arts, I trained in ballet from when I was 3 to 11 and my parents always encouraged my creativity. It wasn't until I was a junior in college though that I wanted to take music seriously. 

I started taking voice lessons in Brooklyn to get better training and then I finally got in the studio and started working with different producers. The music community in NYC is super small but really supportive so once I met a few people everything felt right. I ended up moving to LA to pursue music more seriously in 2022 and from there eveythings took off. 

I've met so many amazing people in the industry here and I've been able to find a team of people who are always down to help out and make amazing art. 

Moving forward I'm really excited to work on new music and release some new singles next year. I'm really diving into my creativity and allowing myself to explore different sounds and visuals that I didn't before.