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NAYROK UDAB

Love, Live, Rok!

About Me



Career Highlights/Tours:
Sugarwater Festival
Circus De Soliel
Opened for Prince, Chaka Khan, Roy Ayers
Several European, Japanese and Canadian Tours
Mama’s Gun Tour
SXSW Conference
International Gap Add

Video Appearances:
• “On and On” Erykah Badu
• “Bag Lady” Erykah Badu
• “Love Of My Life” Erykah Badu

Recent Press:
Dallas Morning News May 07(layout)
ENVY Magazine March 07 (layout)
Infinite Magazine: October 06 (layout)
DFW Quick Magazine September 06 (Cover)
Dallas Examiner Oct 06 (Cover)

My Interests

For Booking Inquiries Press Etc.

sivadmanagement.com

I'd like to meet:

Nayrok is in a word, explosive. The beautiful Dallas native has anointed the music world with a new genre of music. She calls it HoodRok. HoodRok is a combination of rock and hip-hop with a funk twist. Nayrok has blessed many stages in places such as Atlanta, DC, New York, Canada, Europe and Japan. She has opened up for many platinum artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Nikka Costa, Common, Erykah Badu as well as Prince. You name it, Nayrok's done it! Nayrok has also been in 3 nationally distributed music videos with a National GAP ad that has been seen on billboards all over the world. Born and raised in South Dallas, TX; Her birth name (Koryan) spelled backwards is, NAYROK. The name itself further corroborates the notion that she is destined to rule the World of Rock!
Nayrok is the flipside of her Platinum, Grammy-Award winning older sibling. Although the resemblance is unmistakable; their music styles are far from related. Nayrok’s initial influence in music was planted by her mothers Saturday morning play list of Minnie Ripperton, Denise Williams and Stevie Wonder to name a few. Nayrok’s love of hip-hop and performing flourished when she and her sister formed a rap group called, Susta MCs. They performed all over the Metroplex and were the hottest sister group in Dallas. It was from this element of showmanship that the Nayrok era evolved.
Equipped with a solid national buzz, Nayrok’s stage show is a force of free energy personified. On stage she is uncharacteristically the total opposite of her otherwise demure person. She performs with a four-piece band that through her guidance is thought by many to be one of the best bands in Dallas. She sings from a music perspective inspired by years of love-hate relationships, triumphs and shortcomings. A car accident in 1999 caused by a drunken driver in Houston left Nayrok with two severely broken legs and two years of rehabilitation. This life-altering event briefly snatched some physical capabilities but strengthened her mentally and musically. It forged a natural element of music uncharted in the industry. The accident also birthed her personal motto. Nayrok ends every show with the cherished phrase to, “Love Hard, Live Hard, and Rok Harder!“ After hearing this genius femme-beacon of Rock Hip Hop and Funk fusion, forgetting Nayrok will be the hardest.
Nayrok is arguably the most sought after female artist in Texas. Her highly anticipated album debut, Nayrokula has industry insiders and fans salivating. Highly touted and sought after since 2000, Nayrok attributes part of her reluctance to sign with a major label to "the fulfilled love of live performance, without the conformity to label and industry politics.” True to her passion as the hot sun in the city she calls home, she admits that last year was her year to "do it". However, she self-prescribed herself a period of "self atonement" and had to shed a few people in her camp for a plethora of reasons.
Her underground smash REDEMPTION, although unlike any of her past recordings, was a personal song indicative of that period of her life. Recently wrapping up a European tour with sister Erykah Badu, she is even busier now recording new music for her album debut, NAROKULA. Slated for a 3rd quarter 2007 release, she is yet to decide if her masterpiece will be released independently, or on a major label. In the meantime all we can do is patiently wait for the ever so talented yet humble queen to reign.

Music:

DFW Quick Magazine Shout out to Erin Wade, Janik Photo)

Movies:

THE COMEBACK REDEMPTION CONCERT! Does The Green Bag Lady Look Familiar?

Television:

Nayrok Udab is, in a word, explosive. This Dallas native has anointed the music world with a new genre of music. She calls it Hoodrok. What is Hoodrok you ask? Hoodrok, is a combination of rock and hip-hop with a funk twist. Nayrok has blessed many stages in places such as Atlanta, DC, New York, Canada and Japan. She has opened up for many platinum artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Nikka Costa, Common, Erykah Badu as well as Prince. You name it, Nayrok's done it! Nayrok has also been in four nationally distributed music videos with a National GAP ad that has been seen on billboards all over the world. Born and raised in South Dallas, TX; Koryan Wright is the middle child of Kolleen Queenie Wright. As evidence of being the middle child Ko-Ko, as family members commonly call her, has always defied what is normal. Her birth name (Koryan) spelled backwards is Nayrok. The name itself further corroborates the notion that she is destined to rule the World of Rock! Udab is the flipside of her Platinum, Grammy-Award winning older sibling. Although the resemblance is unmistakable; their music styles are far from related.Nayroks initial influence in music was planted by her mothers Saturday morning play list of Minnie Ripperton, Denise Williams and Stevie Wonder to name a few. The first 45 record that she had her mother purchase was, Minute by Minute by The Doobie Brothers. Nayrok also admits being fascinated by the album cover Nightclubbing by Grace Jones, which ironically indicated an unusual spawn of eclectic originality uncharacteristic of a child her age. From there on she began to enjoy artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Hall and Oates, The Eurhythmics, and Aerosmith. Nayrok was a member of her church choir and the Dallas renowned Maureen F. Bailey Concert Choir. Nayroks love of hip-hop and performing flourished when she and her sister formed a rap group called, Susta MCs. They performed all over the Metroplex and were the hottest sister group in Dallas. It was from this element of showmanship that the Nayrok era evolved. Equipped with a solid national buzz, Nayroks stage show is a force of free energy personified. On stage she is uncharacteristically the total opposite of her otherwise demure person. She performs with a four-piece band that is thought by many to be one of the best bands in Dallas. She sings from a music perspective inspired by years of love-hate relationships, triumphs and shortcomings. A car accident in 1999 caused by a drunken driver in Houston left Nayrok with two severely broken legs and two years of rehabilitation. This life-altering event briefly snatched some physical capabilities but strengthened her mentally and musically. It forged a natural element of music uncharted in the industry. The accident also birthed her personal motto. Nayrok ends every show with the cherished phrase to, Live Hard, Love Hard, and Rok Harder! After hearing this genius femme-beacon of Rock Hip Hop and Funk fusion, forgetting Nayrok will be the hardest.

Books:

48 Laws of Power, The Art Of Seduction, How To Argue And Win Everytime, Jimi Hendrix

Heroes:

All the women who broke the chains of sexism.

My Blog

Check out this event: First Annual Divas and Daughters Tribute Concert

Hosted By: Sivad Mgmt Kelley|Witherspoon Mocca 105.7 When: Saturday May 12, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: TBAAL Corner Of Canton and Akard StreetsDowntown Dallas, TX 75270United StatesDescription:Sivad Mgm...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Sat, 12 May 2007 09:10:00 PST

Why?

Because They Kissed a Lot Of Frogs For Us!Iola Johnson, Erykah Badu, Tommye Young-West, Pat Peterson, Liz Mikel, Alisa Peoples, Martha Burks and Kaye FullyLoveThank You! HONOREE: PAT PETERSON 3rd from...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Thu, 10 May 2007 11:29:00 PST

Check out this event: First Annual Divas and Daughters Tribute Concert

Hosted By: Sivad Mgmt Kelley|Witherspoon Mocca 105.7 When: Saturday May 12, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: TBAAL Corner Of Canton and Akard StreetsDowntown Dallas, TX 75270United StatesDescription:Sivad Mgm...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Tue, 08 May 2007 08:18:00 PST

Check out this event: Nayrok's Birthday Party: Red Carpet Roast

Hosted By: Sivad Mgmt/Nayrok's FriendsWhen: Thursday Mar 29, 2007 at 9:30 PMWhere: The Absinthe Lounge1409 S. Lamar/BellviewDallas, TX 75287United StatesDescription:Sivad Mgmt/Nayrok's Friends Click H...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:54:00 PST

Nayrok Dallas Jam Session!

Hosted By: Nayrok and her band!When: Thursday Jan 18, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: The Absinthe Lounge1409 S. Lamar (Under Southside Lofts)Dallas, TX 75215United StatesDescription:Nayrok and her band! Click ...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:19:00 PST

Nayrok Dallas Jam Session!

Hosted By: Nayrok and her band!When: Thursday Jan 18, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: The Absinthe Lounge1409 S. Lamar (Under Southside Lofts)Dallas, TX 75215United StatesDescription:Nayrok and her band! Click ...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:20:00 PST

Check out this event: Nayrok Dallas Jam Session!

Hosted By: Nayrok and her band!When: Thursday Jan 18, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: The Absinthe Lounge1409 S. Lamar (Under Southside Lofts)Dallas, TX 75215USDescription:Nayrok and her band! Click Here To Vie...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:42:00 PST

DFW'S VIP MYSPACERS!

Come see Me and my friends tonight.. Hosted By: Sivad/Texas Gigs/DFW Hip Hop/Dallas Artists That Support Dallas Artists! When: Tonight! Saturday Nov 25, 2006 at 9:00PM Where: Erykah Badu's Black Fores...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 02:46:00 PST

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Nayrok's Last Show in Dallas till the album Tonight!NOV 25THTexas Gigs Presents... We adding them everyday! ...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 04:55:00 PST

DFW-SPACE INVADERS INDUSTRY MIXXER

Hosted By: Sivad/Texas Gigs/E.Badu's Black Forest TheaterWhen: Saturday Nov 25, 2006 at 9:00 PMWhere: Erykah Badu's Black Forest Theater1920 MLK Dallas, TX 75215USDescription:Sivad/Texas Gigs/E.Badu's...
Posted by NAYROK UDAB on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:02:00 PST