Saja

“New Millennium Songbird”
Known to her intimates as one of the music industry’s best-kept secrets, the lovely, vivacious and insanely talented Ms. Sonia ’Saja’ Moore is a native of Houston, Texas and has been singing since she was a member of The New Sunrise Baptist Church Choir at the tender age of 6 years old.
Sonia has had many musical inspirations along her journey into sound. Names of some of the biggest talents in the industry such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and the incomparable Patti LaBelle, just to name a few.
To her credit, the irrepressible Saja has under her belt 7 television appearances on hit shows such as Arsenio Hall, American Music Awards, “Out All Night” which starred then newcomer Vivica A. Fox and seasoned songstress Ms. Patti LaBelle. Saturday Night Live, Party Machine, and also TV appearances VIA Satellite in Italy.
Saja is no stranger to the video camera having been featured in several one of which being none other than the multi-platinum selling artist MC Hammer. In addition, the 5’ 5”, hazel eyed Ms. Moore once again lent her vocal talents and sang background vocals on the entire “2 Legit 2 Quit” album, as well as being a dancer who toured as a part of Hammer’s entourage. She’s also featured on vocal spots for rap icons like on Doug E. Fresh’s “Make Love Tonight” in addition to current artist’s like "Mr. 3-2" and "Gov’t Mule".
That was just one of the two World Tours to her credit; working alongside acclaimed artists such as Jodeci, TLC, Boyz II Men, and Johnny Gill. Ms. Saja still resides in Texas, and presence is felt deeply in the Austin music scene. The capitol city of Austin is known as a veritable mecca as well as one of the country’s most well known spots for local untapped talent. She’s performed lead vocals with such local bands as Les and the Funk Mob, Taboo, Rayvon, Fusion, and Funky Brass Factory.
Sonia yet still raises the bar for herself by entering singing contests. Her latest entry was in Houston’s KBXX “The Box Hatta’s Idol I & II, in which she finished in the top 3 both times, as well as auditioning for “Making the Band 3” and “Gimme The Mike”.
In her own words, Sonia exclaims, “I was born to sing – I was created to do this – to bring music to the masses”.
“Her star was destined to shine”, says one well know music mogul. Knowing Sonia and her dedication to her craft, this writer/arranger/producer/vocalist would bet the farm that she won’t stop. . .until she’s reached the top!